State v. Canterberry, 747 So. 2d 37

Lead Opinion

In re Canterberry, Karen; — Defendants); applying for supervisory and/or remedial writ; Parish of Caddo 1st Judicial District Court Div. “B” No. 180,811; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 32717-KW.

Writ granted; case remanded. The district court abused its discretion when it revoked relator’s probation solely for nonpayment of restitution and fees in the absence of a specific finding of a willful refusal to pay or consideration of whether alternative forms of punishment were inadequate to satisfy the state’s interest in punishment and deterrence. Bearden v. Georgia, 461 U.S. 660, 672, 103 S.Ct. 2064, 2073, 76 L.Ed.2d 221 (1983); State ex rel. Harrison v. Jeane, 617 So.2d 482 (La. 1993). The case is therefore remanded to the district court for a prompt hearing. Only if the district court finds a willful refusal to pay and that alternatives to incarceration do not fulfill the state’s interests may relator’s incarceration continue.

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Dissenting Opinion

MARCUS, J.,

would not consider the application since it was not timely filed. See Rule 10 Section 4(2) La. Supreme Court Rules.

KIMBALL, J. not on panel. TRAYLOR, J. would deny the writ. KNOLL, J. would deny the writ.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Canterberry

Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date Published: Jul 27, 1999

Citations: 747 So. 2d 37; 1999 La. LEXIS 2085; 1999 WL 626568; No. 99-KP-2201

Docket Number: No. 99-KP-2201

Court Abbreviation: La.