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Louisiana's first specialized domestic violence court will launch in Baton Rouge soon

Por: The Advocate Crime October 20, 2022

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A pilot Domestic Violence Intervention Court — the first in the state — is coming to East Baton Rouge Parish in early 2023. Judge Donald Johnson and District Attorney Hillar Moore announced the specialized court on Thursday. It plans to target offenders in certain domestic violence cases in the parish and potentially give them alternatives to incarceration. The pilot will last two years and is based on the , a renowned batterer... + full article



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