Louisiana Supreme Court Launches Audio Archive
The Court's new Oral Arguments On-Demand Audio platform gives the public access to recordings of past oral arguments.
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Louisiana Criminal Justice News
This page covers court proceedings, sentencing policies, prison operations, bail practices, prosecution and legal reform. Reporting follows state-level developments that impact the justice system across Louisiana.
Recent news
November 8, 2026
Appeals Court Revives Challenge to Barrett's SentenceA three-judge panel reopened Jerad M. Barrett's appeal of his 135-month prison term over a dispute about dismissed drug conduct and a leadership enhancement.
November 4, 2026
Bossier Police Jury Backs Parish Court Funding ChallengeThe unanimous resolution urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to weigh in on state-mandated court expenses paid by local parishes.
November 4, 2026
Moore Reelected as East Baton Rouge DAHillar Moore won another term as East Baton Rouge District Attorney in Louisiana's recent election cycle.
November 4, 2026
Landry Wins Second Term as Louisiana DAIncumbent Don Landry defeated former judge Kristian Earles in the 15th Judicial District attorney race on November 3, 2026.
November 3, 2026
Orleans Criminal Court to Shrink to 9 JudgesLouisiana's law cutting three judgeships takes effect January 1, 2027, after all 12 incumbents face the November midterm elections.
November 2, 2026
DA Uses Habitual Offender Law Twice MonthlyLouisiana prosecutor Ricky Babin says the habitual offender statute, once used about twice a year, now comes up roughly twice a month in his district.
November 2, 2026
Ex-Judge Tureau Joins 23rd JDC as ProsecutorFormer 23rd Judicial District judge Steven Tureau will prosecute felony cases in three south Louisiana parishes after resigning from the bench.
October 26, 2026
Louisiana Voters to Decide on Bail Amendment in NovemberThe constitutional measure aims to restrict post-conviction bail eligibility for approximately 20 specific offenses.
October 22, 2026
Louisiana Supreme Court Suspends Judge Vercell FiffieThe state's high court has removed Judge Vercell Fiffie from his judicial duties pending further investigation.
October 21, 2026
Louisiana Supreme Court Denies Legal Aid to Laurie WhiteThe court rejected requests for state-provided counsel and stays in active public records litigation.
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Reporting here centers on legislative changes, court rulings, sentencing guidelines, prison infrastructure, and the policies that define prosecution and defense. It reaches from the capital to every district and parish across the state. The administration of bail and the status of facilities create distinct, recurring patterns in how the law is applied. Legislative action and changes in court procedure represent the most consistent drivers of new developments.