Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parole Revocation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Parole board keeps Wayland Chasson in custody to complete domestic-abuse class instead of revocation
Summary
After hearing testimony and reviewing a dismissed domestic-battery charge, the Committee on Parole voted not to revoke Wayland Chasson’s parole but ordered him to remain in custody, complete the Duluth domestic-abuse battery class and return to supervision upon successful completion.
The Committee on Parole in Baton Rouge considered the revocation case of Wayland Chasson (DOC 393647) on March 19, 2026. Board members read alleged violations stemming from a domestic abuse battery arrest; Chasson pleaded "not guilty with a statement," told the panel he called his parole officer and removed himself from the residence, and said the Acadia Parish district attorney later dismissed the battery charge.
Board members debated options ranging from revocation to alternatives that would keep Chasson in custody while requiring rehabilitative programming. LeDoux proposed that Chasson complete the Duluth-model domestic-abuse battery class while remaining in Department of Corrections custody and be returned to supervision upon successful completion; Tillis concurred. Chairman Danny Barras said he would have voted to revoke, but on a re-vote the panel approved the in‑custody class alternative.
The board’s decision keeps Chasson in custody while requiring completion of the Duluth domestic-abuse battery class; the panel indicated he may be released back to supervision after verification of successful completion. The board noted prior warnings about the relationship and emphasized the need for Chasson to take advantage of the opportunity for counseling and programming.
The panel said it would work with staff to arrange the class placement and follow-up verification. No precise timeline for class completion was provided at the hearing.
