LAC 22:IX.303. Revocation of Probation

A. Violation of Condition of Probation 1. If an offender is brought before the court for the violation of a condition of probation which does not involve commission and conviction of a subsequent offense and the court does not consider revocation appropriate, the court may impose up to eight additional sanction units in consideration of the violation, e.g., up to two weeks in jail or 160 hours of community service, in lieu of revocation. 2. If the offender is brought before the court a second time for the violation of such a condition of probation, and the court does not consider revocation appropriate, the court may impose up to an additional 16 sanction units in lieu of revocation. 3. If the offender is brought before the court a third time for the violation of such a condition of probation, the court should consider revocation in lieu of an additional 16 sanction units. B. Violation of Probation for Commission or Conviction of Misdemeanor. If an offender on probation is brought before the court for the commission or conviction of a misdemeanor, the court may impose up to eight additional sanction units or revoke the probation. C. Violation of Probation for Commission or Conviction of Felony. If an offender on probation is brought before the court for the commission or conviction of a felony, the court may impose up to 16 additional sanction units or revoke the probation. D. Imposition of Sentence Following Revocation. If the imposition of sentence was suspended, and the offender's probation is revoked, the court should follow the guidelines in imposing sentence.