Art. 336. Release conditioned on participation in pretrial drug testing program
A.(1) Every person arrested for a violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law or a crime of violence as provided in R.S. 14:2(B) shall be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for the above referenced crimes, who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and shall, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(2) Every person arrested for a felony, not otherwise required to submit to a pretrial drug test as provided for in Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph, may be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for a felony who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and may, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(3) Every person arrested for a misdemeanor may be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for a misdemeanor who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and may, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(4) The provisions of this Paragraph requiring mandatory pretrial drug testing shall be contingent upon receipt of adequate funding to cover the costs of such testing, as provided in Paragraph E of this Article.
B. The court may, and in all parishes with a population of four hundred thousand or more persons shall, implement a pretrial drug testing program which shall provide for the following:
(1) Mandatory participation for all persons arrested for violations of state law.
(2) Drug testing to determine the presence of phencyclidine (PCP), opiates (heroin), cocaine, methadone, amphetamines, or marijuana, prior to first court appearance and random testing thereafter to verify that the person is drug free.
(3) Restrictions on the use of any and all test results to ensure that they are used only for the benefit of the court to determine appropriate conditions of release, monitoring compliance with court orders, and assisting in determining appropriate sentences. A form statement shall be signed by the law enforcement agency and the person in custody stipulating that under no circumstances shall the information be used as evidence or as the basis for additional charges.
(4) Reasonable testing procedures to ensure the fair administration of the test and protection for the chain of custody for any evidence obtained.
C. If the person fails to comply with the pretrial drug testing program rules, the court may hold him in contempt and impose sanctions the court deems appropriate, including the posting of additional bail.
D. No person shall be released under the provisions of the pretrial drug testing program unless he agrees to do the following:
(1) Submit to continued random testing to verify that he is drug free.
(2) Refrain from the use or possession of any controlled dangerous substance or any substance designated by the court.
E. The implementation of any pretrial drug testing program authorized pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be contingent upon receipt by the court requiring the test of sufficient federal or other funding to conduct the testing program in accordance with the provisions of this Article and any rules of court.
F. No elected official who is in any way connected with the administration of the pretrial drug testing program provided for in this Article, either directly or indirectly, shall have any financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in any drug testing company participating in such pretrial drug testing program.
G. All contracts awarded to any drug testing company authorized to conduct the pretrial drug testing program provided for in this Article shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions governing public bids, R.S. 38:2181 et seq.
Art. 336. Release conditioned on participation in pretrial drug testing program
A.(1) Every person arrested for a violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law or a crime of violence as provided in R.S. 14:2(B) shall be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for the above referenced crimes, who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and shall, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(2) Every person arrested for a felony, not otherwise required to submit to a pretrial drug test as provided for in Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph, may be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for a felony who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and may, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(3) Every person arrested for a misdemeanor may be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for a misdemeanor who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and may, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(4) The provisions of this Paragraph requiring mandatory pretrial drug testing shall be contingent upon receipt of adequate funding to cover the costs of such testing, as provided in Paragraph E of this Article.
B. The court may, and in all parishes with a population of four hundred thousand or more persons shall, implement a pretrial drug testing program which shall provide for the following:
(1) Mandatory participation for all persons arrested for violations of state law.
(2) Drug testing to determine the presence of phencyclidine (PCP), opiates (heroin), cocaine, methadone, amphetamines, or marijuana, prior to first court appearance and random testing thereafter to verify that the person is drug free.
(3) Restrictions on the use of any and all test results to ensure that they are used only for the benefit of the court to determine appropriate conditions of release, monitoring compliance with court orders, and assisting in determining appropriate sentences. A form statement shall be signed by the law enforcement agency and the person in custody stipulating that under no circumstances shall the information be used as evidence or as the basis for additional charges.
(4) Reasonable testing procedures to ensure the fair administration of the test and protection for the chain of custody for any evidence obtained.
C. If the person fails to comply with the pretrial drug testing program rules, the court may hold him in contempt and impose sanctions the court deems appropriate, including the posting of additional bail.
D. No person shall be released under the provisions of the pretrial drug testing program unless he agrees to do the following:
(1) Submit to continued random testing to verify that he is drug free.
(2) Refrain from the use or possession of any controlled dangerous substance or any substance designated by the court.
E. The implementation of any pretrial drug testing program authorized pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be contingent upon receipt by the court requiring the test of sufficient federal or other funding to conduct the testing program in accordance with the provisions of this Article and any rules of court.
F. No elected official who is in any way connected with the administration of the pretrial drug testing program provided for in this Article, either directly or indirectly, shall have any financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in any drug testing company participating in such pretrial drug testing program.
G. All contracts awarded to any drug testing company authorized to conduct the pretrial drug testing program provided for in this Article shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions governing public bids, R.S. 38:2181 et seq.
Art. 336. Release conditioned on participation in pretrial drug testing program
A.(1) Every person arrested for a violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law or a crime of violence as provided in R.S. 14:2(B) shall be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for the above referenced crimes, who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and shall, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(2) Every person arrested for a felony, not otherwise required to submit to a pretrial drug test as provided for in Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph, may be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for a felony who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and may, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(3) Every person arrested for a misdemeanor may be required to submit to a pretrial drug test for the presence of designated substances in accordance with the provisions of this Article and rules of court governing such testing. A person arrested for a misdemeanor who tests positive for the presence of one or more of the designated substances set forth in Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph B of this Article or any person arrested for a violation of R.S. 40:961 through 1036, if released by order of court on his personal surety, shall meet the requirements of Article 315 for a personal surety and may, as a condition of bail, be required to participate in a pretrial drug testing program.
(4) The provisions of this Paragraph requiring mandatory pretrial drug testing shall be contingent upon receipt of adequate funding to cover the costs of such testing, as provided in Paragraph E of this Article.
B. The court may, and in all parishes with a population of four hundred thousand or more persons shall, implement a pretrial drug testing program which shall provide for the following:
(1) Mandatory participation for all persons arrested for violations of state law.
(2) Drug testing to determine the presence of phencyclidine (PCP), opiates (heroin), cocaine, methadone, amphetamines, or marijuana, prior to first court appearance and random testing thereafter to verify that the person is drug free.
(3) Restrictions on the use of any and all test results to ensure that they are used only for the benefit of the court to determine appropriate conditions of release, monitoring compliance with court orders, and assisting in determining appropriate sentences. A form statement shall be signed by the law enforcement agency and the person in custody stipulating that under no circumstances shall the information be used as evidence or as the basis for additional charges.
(4) Reasonable testing procedures to ensure the fair administration of the test and protection for the chain of custody for any evidence obtained.
C. If the person fails to comply with the pretrial drug testing program rules, the court may hold him in contempt and impose sanctions the court deems appropriate, including the posting of additional bail.
D. No person shall be released under the provisions of the pretrial drug testing program unless he agrees to do the following:
(1) Submit to continued random testing to verify that he is drug free.
(2) Refrain from the use or possession of any controlled dangerous substance or any substance designated by the court.
E. The implementation of any pretrial drug testing program authorized pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be contingent upon receipt by the court requiring the test of sufficient federal or other funding to conduct the testing program in accordance with the provisions of this Article and any rules of court.
F. No elected official who is in any way connected with the administration of the pretrial drug testing program provided for in this Article, either directly or indirectly, shall have any financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in any drug testing company participating in such pretrial drug testing program.
G. All contracts awarded to any drug testing company authorized to conduct the pretrial drug testing program provided for in this Article shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions governing public bids, R.S. 38:2181 et seq.
