East Baton Rouge County “court dockets” is a term used for case related information that is kept since the very
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Caddo County Judicial Records
In Caddo County, judicial records can be found online as well as offline. There are pros and cons to both
Continue readingSC of Louisiana Upholds Felon Ban on Gun Ownership
Tuesday saw the Supreme Court of Louisiana rule on ongoing challenges to the constitutionality of banning the legal ownership of guns for convicted felons. Arguments based on two cases were first heard in May of this year. At the heart of the matter is the 2012 amendment to the State Constitution that established gun ownership as a basic right. This amendment stated that any limit on gun ownership would have to pass “strict scrutiny”.
Continue readingMurders Decline in New Orleans, but Shootings Remain Virtually the Same
In 2013, New Orleans recorded less than 160 murders. Mayor Mitch Landrieu followed through on his promise to reduce killings by locking up dangerous gangsters and getting teenage boys involved in extracurricular activities instead of roaming the streets. As a result, murders in New Orleans dropped 20% from the previous year; the lowest rate in over 40 years.
Continue readingLouisiana Legislature is Criticized for failing to Promote a Criminal Justice Reform during 2013
been recently blamed for failing to reform the state criminal justice systems.
Continue readingWhat You Should Know about Louisiana Outstanding Warrants
All warrants are judicial orders issued by local tribunals that authorize police to conduct certain proceedings. For instance, a search
Continue readingLouisiana Justice System: From Warrants to Sentencing
Offenders are processed in Louisiana based on the criminal procedure of the state which is a compilation of laws to
Continue readingCollecting Data on Criminal Acts in Louisiana
The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, a wing of the Louisiana State police is in charge of keeping crime
Continue readingImportant Aspects Regarding Louisiana’s Judicial Network
Louisiana is one of the only states in the country to still follow the Roman law; under this system, cases
Continue readingHow an Arrest Warrant is Issued in Louisiana
Article 28 of the Louisiana Criminal Code states that a magistrate must issue a warrant for the arrest of a
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