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Jody's Law Changes Hit-and-Run Justice | Lafayette Louisiana News
A new Louisiana law, Jody’s Law, aims to crack down on hit-and-run drivers by speeding up police investigations and eliminating fixed bail amounts, all born from the tragic death of Jody Mann and her mother Holly Crow’s fight for justice. The law mandates statewide information sharing to track fleeing drivers across parish lines, relying heavily on witness accounts to catch perpetrators faster. Crow hopes this will shorten the agonizing wait for answers for grieving families and deter future offenders, while also pushing for even harsher penalties down the road — all while honoring Jody’s…
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