Art. 211.3. Summons by officer instead of arrest and booking; improper supervision of a
minor by parent or legal guardian
A. When a peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has
committed the offense of improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian as
defined in R.S. 14:92.2, he may issue a written summons instead of making an arrest unless
any of the following conditions exist:
(1) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person will not appear
upon summons.
(2) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person will cause injury
to himself or another, will cause damage to property, or will continue in the same or a similar
offense unless immediately arrested and booked.
(3) It is necessary to book the person to comply with routine identification
procedures.
B. In any case in which a summons has been issued, a warrant of arrest may later be
issued in its place. If the offender fails to appear pursuant to the summons, the court shall
immediately issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.
Acts 2019, No. 290, §2.