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improper inmate release
Coverage of improper inmate release in the Nexus archive.
- New Louisiana law mandates notifications after improper inmate releases
A new Louisiana law, effective August 1, requires notifications to law enforcement, victims, and district attorneys when an inmate is improperly released. Rep. Mandie Landry authored the law in response to administrative errors leading to mistaken releases, granting correctional supervisors discretion on media alerts.