Gongre v. State

This case involves the interpretation of the jurisdictional aspects of the Corrections Administrative Remedy Procedure Act (ARP), La.R.S. 15:1171 et seq.

DISCUSSION OF THE RECORD

In August of 1991, while Curtis Gongre was on probation in connection with a conviction for distribution of marijuana, he was allegedly found in possession of a firearm in violation of his probation. Gongre’s probation was revoked, and he was taken into custody. However, this court granted Gongre’s writ and reversed the trial court’s revocation judgment.1

On May 3, 1993, Gongre and his wife, Fonda, filed suit against…