UPDATE: 6P.M.: Jacob De La Paz’s first federal court appearance on a federal charge of enticing a minor to produce child pornography, child sexual assault material was not in person.

According to court documents, De La Paz’s court appearance was by video conference and was held in the chambers of Judge David Ayo and was a closed session.

The court clerk confirms with News 10 that Monday’s hearing before the judge involves De La Paz being told his charges, read his rights, and the scheduling of his next court date.

He was arrested last week in Youngsville by the Department of Homeland Security. According to court records, the alleged crime with which he is charged occurred on or about Jan. 12.

De La Paz is currently being held at the St. Martin Parish jail with no bond.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A former teacher at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette facing child pornography charges will have his first day in court today, authorities said.

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown has announced that Jacob Conrad De La Paz is in custody on a federal criminal complaint for attempted production of child pornography. An initial appearance will be held in the John M. Shaw United States Courthouse today at 1 p.m. He has been held without bond. Court officials say he will appear by video from the St. Martin Parish jail.

De La Paz was a teacher at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette until Wednesday, when he was escorted out of the school by Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputies. He was arrested in Youngsville on Thursday.

He previously taught at North Vermilion High School and at a school in Cabot, Arkansas.

Following the initial appearance, a detention hearing will be held later in the week and the government will argue that De La Paz be held without bond pending a formal charging decision and possible presentation of the case to a federal grand jury.

Authorities said the government will continue its investigation, while evaluating all evidence.

The case is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said additional charges may be pending.

Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact HSI at 337-262-6619.