State ex rel. A.M.

I ¡TRAYLOR, J.*

We granted writs in this case to resolve a conflict between the circuits over the meaning of Article 897.1 of the Louisiana Children’s Code. We find that Article 897.1 authorizes juvenile courts to use discretion in determining the length of commitment to the custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections of juveniles adjudicated guilty of armed robbery. We further find that Article 897.1 mandates that such commitments be made without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of imposition or execution of sentence, modification, or furlough. Accordingly, we remand…