Richter offers corona vaccination – instead of social hours

In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, probation candidates appearing before Judge Fred Crifasi have a special opportunity. Instead of doing a certain number of community hours, they are offered the option of getting vaccinated.

The judge announced in a statement: “Getting vaccinated is a service for the community.” And further: “If a candidate for probation would like to be vaccinated, I can count this performance against the required non-profit work.” The number of hours varies and depends on the circumstances of the case.