The Juvenile Justice Reform Act
The Juvenile Justice Reform Act was passed in 2003 with the intent to change the juvenile justice system within Louisiana. The mandates in the reform are carried out by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission, a five-person board dedicated to the purpose of implementing the rulings in this act.
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Tallulah Youth Prison Closing
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The Juvenile Justice Reform Act calls for the closing of the Swanson Correctional Center for Youth in Tallulah, Louisiana, as it pertains to juveniles. This act also mandates that DPSC provide a plan for the placement of youth in Tallulah, as well as the reallocation of monies into community-based alternatives or future facilities.
Placement Review Process & Licensing Standards
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The Juvenile Justice Reform Act mandates that juveniles undergo periodic reviews and that uniform standards are created for the licensing of juvenile detention centers.
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Children's Cabinet
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The Juvenile Justice Reform Act re-established the presence of a children's cabinet with the purpose of "reforming the delivery system of juvenile justice services to the Implementation Commission. This cabinet should create budgets of all costs for the Juvenile Justice System."
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