Orleans Parish rarely uses tool against domestic violence | Courts
The Orleans Parish Criminal Magistrate Court ordered Gwen's Law hearings in 98 of 779 eligible cases over a seven-month period, according to a new report.
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The Orleans Parish Criminal Magistrate Court ordered Gwen's Law hearings in 98 of 779 eligible cases over a seven-month period, according to a new report.
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