- A. Pre-trial confinement is not authorized. In the case of arrest pursuant to a warrant approved by the Adjutant General, the arresting authority will release the accused to the unit as expeditiously as possible. Overnight pre-trial confinement pursuant to the execution of National Guard warrants is not authorized unless approved by an exception to policy by the State Judge Advocate. In no case will a member of the National Guard be placed in the general population of any confinement facility.
- B. Lesser Forms of Restraint. Less serious forms of restraint must always be utilized. The commander shall consider whether the servicemember could safely remain in the unit, at liberty or under some form of restriction, or conditions of liberty.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 29:11(F).
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the Office of the Governor, State Military Department, LR 35:2381 (November 2009).