La. Stat. tit. 15 § 893

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 15:893 - Adult correctional institutions
A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, with the approval of the Board of Corrections and the governor, is hereby authorized to create, establish, operate, and maintain such adult correctional institutions as may be needed to fulfill the department's obligations, provided necessary funds have been appropriated by the Louisiana Legislature.
B. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections may house inmates in tent or tent-like structures unless prohibited by federal law or a specific court order.

La. R.S. § 15:893

Added by Acts 1968, No. 246, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 572, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1272, §1.
Added by Acts 1968, No. 246, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 572, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1272, §1.