Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1199.13

  • Certification: means a certificate or certification received from an industry recognized organization or a Work Ready Certificate from the Louisiana Workforce Commission or a competency certification developed by the department. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1199.3
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1199.3
  • Program: means the inmate rehabilitation and workforce development program operated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections as authorized by the provisions of this Part. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1199.3
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Skilled craftsman: means a person who has completed training and certification or licensing in a skilled craft or an apprentice occupation as defined by the Louisiana Workforce Commission which may include but is not limited to electrician, plumber, pipefitter, welder, millwright, heavy equipment operator, carpenter, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technician, heavy construction, building construction, or machinist. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1199.3

A.  An inmate may be removed from the program for any of the following:

(1)  Willful failure to comply with the rules of the program.

(2)  Willful failure to participate in any educational or skills development component of the program.

(3)  Any action taken which results in disciplinary proceedings by the department.

(4)  Failure to take examinations necessary to receive certification or licensing as a skilled craftsman.

(5)  Failure to submit to random drug testing as provided for by the department.

(6)  Testing positive for any controlled dangerous substances as provided for by the provisions of this Part.

(7)  Any other reason deemed by the department to render the inmate ineligible to complete the program.

B.  Removal from the program shall be at the discretion of the department based upon criteria developed by rules or regulations adopted by the department.

C.  An inmate removed from the program shall be returned to the custody of the department for the remainder of his sentence.

D.  An inmate removed from the program shall forfeit any diminution of sentence or good time earned as a result of participation in the program.

Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008.