The Honorable Judge Chuck West, Division B in Evangeline Parish accepted a plea agreement today in the case The State of Louisiana vs. Rebecca Devillier.  The former Chief Civil Deputy of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office pleaded guilty in open court to one count of Theft over $1,500.00 and one count of Malfeasance in Office.  From the terms of the plea agreement, Devillier has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor with 7 years suspended; 5 years of active and supervised probation after her release and she has been ordered to pay restitution to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $114,981.00.  She has also been ordered to pay $63,290.00 to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.  Devillier will also be responsible for multiple court costs and fines in association with the charges.

As previously reported, Devillier was charged with performing her duties as the Chief Civil Deputy in an unlawful manner with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office by diverting funds and issuing checks to herself, unauthorized use of credit cards, etc. over a span of approximately 3 years.

Devillier’s attorney, Remy Jardell, requested a 7-day reprieve after what time Devillier will begin her 8-year sentence.  Judge West granted the request and ordered Devillier to report to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office at 8:00 a.m. on October 5, 2016.

Devillier addressed the Court today and apologized for her behavior in last week’s hearing and said “I want the public to know that I am sorry for all that I did.”  Assistant District Attorney, Kelly Tate, who worked out the plea agreement with Devillier’s attorney asked the Judge to stress how important it is for Devillier to present herself on the 5^th to start her sentence.