The mission of the Louisiana State Bar Association Criminal Justice Committee shall be to recognize and address issues affecting the Louisiana criminal justice system, provide a forum for discussion, and work with stakeholders to develop programs and solutions for fair and effective administration of justice.

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LSBA’s House of Delegates adopted Resolution 8 opposing the court appointment of private attorneys to represent indigent clients. This section serves as a resource center for private attorneys appointed to represent an indigent client charged with a crime. The tools and information provided supports the position taken in Resolution 8. It includes a guide, motions and order templates, ethical obligations, relevant court decisions, and additional contacts.

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Objective information about Criminal Justice Administration, including statewide financial information, performance guidelines, and public defender and district attorney offices financial information by judicial district. 

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The most current criminal justice news, events, and CLE’s can be found under this section, including the yearly criminal justice summit. 

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