Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees

Angola, LA – Department of Public Safety & Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc and the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center are proud to announce the esteemed individuals selected for induction into the prestigious Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame. This year marks the 19th ceremony honoring those who have made significant contributions to the pursuit of justice in our state.
The inductees will be formally recognized at a banquet on Friday, June 7th, 2024, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center at LSU in Baton Rouge. Earlier that day, there will be a free, open to the public, ribbon-cutting ceremony that will occur at the Louisiana Prison Museum on the grounds of the state penitentiary at Angola. “We are incredibly honored to celebrate these remarkable individuals who have championed justice throughout their careers,” said Tim Hooper, Louisiana State Penitentiary Warden.
The 2024 Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame Inductees:
The Honorable Kevin Cobb, Sheriff, Franklin Parish
The Honorable Ron Johnson, Sheriff, Cameron Parish
The Honorable Julie Jones, District Attorney, 39th Judicial District, Red River Parish
The Honorable Jeffrey LeDuff, Chief of Police (Ret.), East Baton Rouge Parish The Honorable W. S. “Sandy” McCain, Warden, Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, Avoyelles Parish, Inducted Posthumously
The Honorable Judge Scott Schlegel, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, Jefferson Parish
The Honorable Clifford Strider, III, Assistant District Attorney, 10th Judicial District and 37th Judicial District, Union Parish
The Honorable Collis Temple, CEO, Harmony Center, Inc.

Banquet Ticket Information
Pre-purchased tickets are required to attend the banquet and formal induction ceremonies. Tickets are $100.00 each and includes a catered meal.
For tickets, contact the Louisiana Prison Museum & Cultural Center at 225.655.2592 or visit our website at www.angolamuseum.org.
About the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame
The Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame, located in the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center, honors individuals who have significantly improved the state's justice system, including those in law enforcement, corrections, judiciary, victim advocacy, and related fields.
About the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center
The Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center’s mission is to captivate visitors with a cultural experience that includes dialogue about the complex and compelling stories of corrections and justice in Louisiana. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Louisiana's correctional system and educating the public about its role in society. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, programs, and events throughout the year.