Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, LA
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- Resolutions & ordinances
- Budget & taxes
- Contracts & procurement
- Public safety
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Recent meetings
Tue May 19, 2026
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District board will hold a routine meeting with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting is procedural and does not include decisions or discussions beyond the notice itself.
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Board Members
Acadia Parish
Sheriff K.P. Gibson
Allen Parish
Kenney Courville
Evangeline Parish
Sheriff Charles Guillory
Iberia Parish
Armond Schwing
Jefferson Davis Parish
Sheriff Richard “Ricky”
Edwards, (Ret.)
St. Landry Parish
Judge Jim Doherty, (Ret.)
St. Martin Parish
Sheriff Becket Breaux
St. Mary Parish
Lt. Oscar West
Vermilion Parish
Judge Stanton Hardee
Kaplan City Judge
City Judges
Jessie Bellard
St. Landry Parish
President
Parish Presidents/Police
Juries
Judge Shaunn Caillier-
Harden
Opelousas City Judge
Acadiana Regional Juvenile
Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives
notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 01:30 p.m.
Location: St. Landry Parish Council Chambers
131 W. Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688
Ext. 1815.
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Acadiana Juvenile Justice Board meets March 10 in Opelousas
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board will hold a meeting on March 10, 2026, at the St. Landry Parish President's Office in Opelousas. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.
- Meeting location: St. Landry Parish Council Chambers, 131 W. Bellevue St., Opelousas, LA
- Board members listed from Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary, and St. Landry parishes
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✓ Decided: Board cancels June 2026 tax election and tables new election resolution
The Board cancelled the request for a June 27, 2026 election and tabled a resolution to call a new sales and use tax election. Members discussed how the withdrawal of parishes like Acadia and Evangeline could reduce projected tax revenue from $89 million to $52 million. The Board is reevaluating the scale of a proposed juvenile detention facility based on these changes.
- Approved minutes from February 26, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)
- Tabled resolution ordering and calling a tax election (Unanimous)
- Cancelled request for June 27, 2026 election (Unanimous)
- Added Kenney Courville as authorized bank account signatory to replace Sheriff K.P. Gibson (Unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for May 19, 2026 (Unanimous)
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18192759525Acadiana Regional Juvenile
Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: St. Landry Parish Council Chambers
131 W. Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688 Ext. 1815.
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Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: St. Landry Parish Council Chambers
131 W. Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688 Ext. 1815.
Board Members
Acadia Parish
Sheriff K.P. Gibson
Allen Parish
Kenney Courville
Evangeline Parish
Sheriff Charles Guillory
Jefferson Davis Parish
Sheriff Richard “Ricky” Edwards, (Ret.)
Vermilion Parish
Jud …
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ACADIANA REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL CHAMBERS (OLD CITY MARKET)
131 W. BELLEVUE ST.
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
CALL TO ORDER
Members in attendance (7 members present constituted a quorum)
Kenney Courville
Armond Schwing
Sheriff Ricky Edwards, (Ret.)
Judge Jim Doherty, (Ret.)
Lt. Oscar West
Parish President Jessie Bellard
Judge Shaunn Callier-Harden
Absent Members:
Sheriff K.P. Gibson
Sheriff Charles Guillory
Judge Stanton Hardee
Sheriff Becket Breaux
Guests:
Andrew Jarreau, Foley & Judell Attorney
Joel Thompson, Reporter The Advocate
NOTE: Public Notice of the Meeting was posted by Parish President Jessie Bellard at the place of meeting at 10:00 am on Friday, March 6th, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 26, 2026 MEETING
The minutes were reviewed and approved. Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Sheriff Ricky Edwards, (Ret.) and seconded by Kenney Courville. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION – PARISH PARTICIPATION AND DISTRICT STATUS
Board members discussed the current status of parish participation in the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District and the impact of potential parish withdrawals on the District’s future plans.
Discussion included concerns regarding the withdrawal of several parishes through pending legislation and the implications this could have on the proposed juvenile detention facility and related tax election.
Members noted that if certain parish …
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District board meets Feb 26 in Opelousas
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board will hold a routine member meeting at the St. Landry Parish Council Chambers in Opelousas. The agenda provides only procedural notice and does not list any decisions, contracts, or public hearings.
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✓ Decided: Board defers tax election resolution pending parish commitments
The Board deferred the resolution to call a tax election until March 10, 2026. Members decided to first require written confirmation from parish governments regarding their intent to remain in the District. Updated revenue projections will be prepared based on which parishes remain.
- Approved minutes from January 14, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved request for written parish commitments due by March 4, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Scheduled special meeting for March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Deferred resolution ordering and calling the tax election until March 10, 2026 (Unanimous)
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18192759525Acadiana Regional Juvenile
Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Landry Parish Council Chambers
131 W. Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688 Ext. 1815.
00Acadiana Regional Juvenile
Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Landry Parish Council Chambers
131 W. Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688 Ext. 1815.
Board Members
Acadia Parish
Sheriff K.P. Gibson
Allen Parish
Kenney Courville
Evangeline Parish
Sheriff Charles Guillory
Jefferson Davis Parish
Sheriff Richard “Ricky” Edwards, (Ret.)
Vermilion Pari …
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ACADIANA REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 1:00 PM
ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL CHAMBERS (OLD CITY MARKET)
131 W. BELLEVUE ST.
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
CALL TO ORDER
Members in attendance (7 members present constituted a quorum)
1. Sheriff K.P. Gibson
2. Kenney Courville
3. Sheriff Ricky Edwards, (Ret.)
4. Lt. Oscar West
5. Judge Jim Doherty, (Ret.)
6. Parish President Jessie Bellard
7. Judge Shaunn Callier-Harden
Absent Members:
1. Sheriff Charles Guillory
2. Judge Stanton Hardee
3. Armond Schwing
4. Sheriff Becket Breaux
Guests:
1. Andrew Jarreau, Foley & Judell Attorney
2. Joel Thompson, Reporter The Advocate
3. Reverend Elbert Guillory
4. Tyrone Glover, Outreach/Field Rep
NOTE: Public Notice of the Meeting was posted by Parish President Jessie Bellard at the place of
meeting at 9:00 am on Thursday, February 19th, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 14, 2026 MEETING
The minutes were reviewed and approved. Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Sheriff Ricky
Edwards, (Ret.) and seconded by Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION – ELECTION DEADLINES, LEGAL ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS, AND
FUNDING RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board received guidance from legal counsel regarding election deadlines, publication requirements,
and funding responsibilities associated with the proposed tax election.
Discussion included the Secretary of State filing deadline of April 27, 2026, a …
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board meets Jan 14 to hold routine juvenile justice oversight session
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board will convene a public meeting to conduct routine oversight of the district’s juvenile justice operations. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the session is procedural and informational.
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✓ Decided: Board accepts two new appointments and announces upcoming sales tax election meeting
The Board unanimously approved the appointments of Sheriff Becket Breaux and Judge Shaunn Caillier-Harden to fill vacant seats. Members announced a February 26 meeting to consider a resolution for a sales and use tax election. The Board also scheduled a site visit to a juvenile facility in St. Martin Parish for January 23.
- Approved minutes from December 16, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)
- Accepted appointment of Sheriff Becket Breaux to St. Martin Parish seat (Unanimous)
- Accepted appointment of Judge Shaunn Caillier-Harden to Parish Presidents/Police Juries seat (Unanimous)
- Scheduled site visit to St. Martin Parish facility for January 23, 2026
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18192759525Acadiana Regional Juvenile
Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Mary Parish Courthouse
5th Floor Parish Council Room
500 Main St.
Franklin, LA 70538
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688 Ext. 1815.
00Acadiana Regional Juvenile
Justice District
Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
NOTICE: Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
Board Member Meeting
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Board hereby gives notice that it will hold a Board Meeting.
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Mary Parish Courthouse
5th Floor Parish Council Room
500 Main St.
Franklin, LA 70538
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations or assistance, please contact at 337-948-3688 Ext. 1815.
Board Members
Acadia Parish
Sheriff K.P. Gibson
Allen Parish
Kenney Courville
Evangeline Parish
Sheriff Charles Guillory
Jefferson Davis Parish
Richard “Ricky” Edwards
S …
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ACADIANA REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 AT 1:00 PM
ST. MARY PARISH COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
CALL TO ORDER
Members in attendance (6 members present constituted a quorum)
1. Sheriff K.P. Gibson
2. Sheriff Ricky Edwards, (Ret.)
3. Judge F. Stanton Hardee
4. Armond Schwing
5. Sheriff Becket Breaux
6. Lt. Oscar West
7. Judge Jim Doherty, (Ret.)
8. Parish President Jessie Bellard
Absent Members:
1. Kenney Courville
2. Sheriff Charles Guillory
3. Judge Shaunn Callier-Harden
Guests:
1. Paul Governale, St. Mary Parish Government CAO
2. Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President
3. Gary Driskell, St. Mary Sheriff
4. John Kahl, St. Mary Sheriff Chief Deputy
5. David Spencer, St. Mary Sheriff PIO
NOTE: Public Notice of the Meeting was posted by Lt. Oscar West at the place of meeting at 12:43 PM
on Monday, January 12, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 16, 2025 MEETING
The minutes were reviewed and approved. Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Sheriff K.P.
Gibson and seconded by Sheriff Ricky Edwards, (Ret.). Motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT APPOINTMENT TO FILL ST. MARTIN PARISH SEAT
The Board considered accepting the appointment of Sheriff Becket Breaux to fill the St. Martin Parish
seat. A motion to accept the was made by Sheriff Ricky Edwards, (Ret.) and seconded by Sheriff K.P.
Gibson. The motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT APPOINTMENT TO FILL PARISH PRESIDENTS/POLICE JURI …
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