Art. 815.1. Alternative to detention programs

            A. Each judicial district or parish may develop a program or programs to serve as alternatives to secure detention of a child. Such program shall be used only for a child taken into custody for the commission of a delinquent act who is not released pursuant to Article 814.

            B. An alternative to detention program may be operated either by a nonprofit or government entity.

            C. There shall be no fees associated with participation in an alternative to detention program. Funding may be provided by any source, including through a contract with the office of juvenile justice. Any program funded by the office of juvenile justice shall comply with any requirements established by the office of juvenile justice for the purpose of receiving and retaining such funding. 

            D. An alternative to detention program is intended to serve the same limited purpose as secure detention as set forth in R.S. 15:1110. The child's participation in an alternative to detention program shall not be considered an adjudication nor shall it suspend delinquency proceedings. An alternative to detention program may include rehabilitative components. Placement of a child in an alternative to detention program does not preclude the child from being referred to treatment programs that are not required as a condition of the child's release from detention.

            E. Repealed by Acts 2026, No. 620, §2.

            Acts 2019, No. 147, §1; Acts 2026, No. 620, §§1, 2.