La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5239 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5239
Remediation
Status: in_force

Prior to the expiration of the thirty-day period referred to in R.S. 13:5238, an agency which receives notice in accordance with R.S. 13:5238 may remedy the substantial burden on the person's free exercise of religion. A person with respect to whom a substantial burden on the person's free exercise of religion has been cured may not bring an action under this Part or shall dismiss such action if it is already pending.

Acts 2010, No. 793, §1; Acts 2025, No. 358, §1, eff. June 20, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:42 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 42
Judicial Compensation Commission; creation; membership
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created a commission known as the "Judicial Compensation Commission", hereinafter referred to as the "commission". The commission shall consist of fifteen members, subject to Senate confirmation: one shall be appointed by the governor; four by the president of the Senate; four by the speaker of the House of Representatives; two by the chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court; one by the Conference of the Courts of Appeal; one by the Louisiana District Judges Association; one by the Louisiana City Judges Association; and one by the Louisiana State Bar Association.

B. Two of the members appointed by the president of the Senate, two of the members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, and one of the members appointed by the chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court shall be representative of the general public and shall not be attorneys nor members of the legislature.

Acts 1995, No. 1077, §1; Acts 2001, No. 225, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:621.37 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 621.37
Thirty-Seventh judicial district
Status: in_force

The Thirty-Seventh Judicial District Court shall have one judge.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 620, §24, eff. Jan. 3, 1979.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:392 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 392
Payment of expenses
Status: in_force

A. The presiding judge of each of the courts of appeal, or any one of the judges, by the direction of the court, may draw a monthly warrant on the state for one-twelfth of the amount of the annual appropriation as made by the legislature for the expense of operation and maintenance of the court.

B. Title to all furniture and equipment purchased pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall vest in the purchasing court. Furniture and equipment shall be purchased by the presiding judge, or any judge, by direction of the court in accordance with purchasing policies of the Judicial Budgetary Control Board upon presentation of itemized statements from judges setting forth in detail the furniture and equipment desired to be purchased.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Part XI of Chapter 1 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, upon termination of office, each judge having possession of equipment or furniture purchased with the fees provided in this Section may purchase such property with nonpublic funds at a cost of the standard depreciated value of the property. The presiding judge, or any judge, by direction of the court, is authorized to complete such sale and the proceeds of the sales are to be retained by the court in the generated revenue account and expended as provided for in R.S. 13:352.

D. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all furniture and equipment in the possession of the courts of appeal regardless of the date of acquisition.

Amended by Acts 1960, No. 36, §1; Acts 2012, No. 815, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:984 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 984
Court reporters for the Thirty-Second Judicial District Court
Status: in_force

A. In the event of appeal or if the judge orders the transcription of a case filed in forma pauperis, the court reporter shall be paid by the governing authority at the regular page rate.

B. The parish governing authority, upon making payment to any court reporter pursuant to this Section, shall be legally subrogated to the rights of the court reporter as to all sums so paid for the transcription of testimony in pauper cases.

C. All judgments in cases in which the pauper shall be cast for costs, together with the statement of such costs, shall be recorded by the clerk of court in the mortgage records of the parish in which the judgment was rendered and such judgments when so recorded shall operate as judicial mortgages in favor of the parish governing authority.

Acts 1988, No. 282, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4681 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4681
Withdrawal of district court records
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to withdraw from any district court the record, or any part thereof, of any civil or criminal proceeding heretofore or hereafter filed in such court, except as may be allowed to attorneys or parties interested in any cause by order of the clerk of court, or, in his absence, by the deputy clerk of court, as custodian of such court records.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:621.40 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 621.40
Fortieth Judicial District
Status: in_force

The fortieth judicial district court shall have three judges.

Acts 1989, No. 608, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:996.28 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 996.28
Judicial Expense Fund for Ninth Judicial District
Status: in_force

A. In addition to all other fees or costs now or hereafter provided by law, the clerk of court of the Ninth Judicial District shall collect from every person filing any type of civil suit or proceeding, who is not otherwise exempted by law from the payment of court costs, a sum to be determined by the judges of said district, sitting en banc, which sum shall not exceed fifteen dollars, subject, however, to the provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 5181 et seq. In all criminal cases over which the Ninth Judicial District Court has jurisdiction, there shall be taxed as costs against every defendant who is convicted after trial or after plea of guilty or who forfeits his bond a sum likewise determined but which shall not exceed ten dollars and which shall be in addition to all other fines, costs, or forfeitures lawfully imposed. All sums so taxed and collected shall be transmitted to the clerk of court for further disposition in accordance herewith.

B. The clerk of court and the sheriff shall place all sums collected or received under this Section in a separate account, to be designated as the Judicial Expense Fund for the Ninth Judicial District Court. The judges, en banc, of the judicial district shall have control over the fund and all disbursements made therefrom. They shall cause to be conducted annually an audit of the fund and the books and accounts relating thereto and shall file the same with the office of the legislative auditor, where it shall be available for public inspection.

C. The judges, en banc, may, in addition to salaries otherwise provided, authorized, or established by law, fix and pay each of their court reporters a salary from the judicial expense fund. The judges, en banc, may appoint such secretarial, clerical, research, administrative, or other personnel as they deem necessary to expedite the business and functions of the court, and fix and pay all or any part of the salaries of such personnel out of the monies in the judicial expense fund. In like manner, the judges, en banc, may utilize the monies in the judicial expense fund to pay all or any part of the cost of establishing or maintaining a law library for the court, or for buying or maintaining any type of equipment, supplies, or other items consistent with or germane to the efficient operation of the court. In general, the judicial expense fund is established and may be used for any purpose or purposes connected with, incidental to, or related to the proper administration or function of the said court or the offices of the individual judges; and, is in addition to any and all other funds, salaries, expenses, or other monies that are now or hereafter provided, authorized, or established by law for any of the aforesaid purposes.

D. No salary shall be paid from the judicial expense fund for the judicial district to any of the judges except as may be paid for administering the said fund, and then only after prior legislative approval.

E. REPEALED BY ACTS 1995, NO. 339, §2.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 633, §1. Amended by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 116, §2; Acts 1995, No. 339, §2; Acts 1999, No. 235, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2496.3 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2496.3
First appearance hearing officer; appointment; salary; qualifications
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created the office of first appearance hearing officer of the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans.

B. There shall be only one first appearance officer. The first appearance hearing officer shall be appointed by a majority of the duly elected judges of the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans and shall be subject to removal at will by a majority of the judges of the court. The court shall adopt such rules as are necessary to define the functions, duties, and operational procedures of the office of the first appearance hearing officer.

C. The first appearance hearing officer shall be an attorney at law, licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana, shall not be less than thirty years of age, shall have practiced law in this state for at least five years preceding appointment to office, and shall be a duly qualified elector of the parish of Orleans.

D. The first appearance hearing officer shall receive an annual salary in accordance with the unclassified pay plan for officers and employees in the unclassified service of the city of New Orleans at pay range 66, subject to the general rules applicable to the unclassified service and to the unclassified pay plan as a whole. The salary shall be payable to the first appearance hearing officer upon his own warrant, payable by the city of New Orleans. The first appearance hearing officer may be reimbursed for expenses of office as provided for by court rule.

E. The judges of the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans, sitting en banc, and the city of New Orleans shall provide necessary support services and personnel, including minute clerks and court reporters, for the office. The supporting services and personnel shall be paid for by the city of New Orleans.

F. Quarters necessary for the conduct of the office of the first appearance hearing officer shall be provided by the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans. The first appearance hearing officer may hold hearings at the facilities where city prisoners are incarcerated.

G. The first appearance hearing officer shall have all such powers and duties not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, the constitution and laws of the United States, and the rules of the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans, and the duties assigned to the hearing officer by the judges of that court, including the following powers and duties:

(1) To administer oaths and affirmations.

(2) To take acknowledgments and affidavits.

(3) To sign orders including issuance of peace bonds and protective orders for cases triable in the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans.

(4) To fix bail or otherwise exercise the power of parole as provided for in R.S. 15:574.15.

(5) To fine and punish for contempt of court in the same manner as a judge of the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans as provided for in Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 20 through 25.

(6) To fix bail.

(7) To impose sentence.

H. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 589, §2.

Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 122, §1; Acts 2003, No. 589, §§1 and 2; Acts 2014, No. 845, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017; Acts 2016, No. 631, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3870 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3870
Same; assignment of bond to claimant
Status: in_force

The sheriff may assign the bond by his indorsement to the person or persons claiming the property, who may maintain an action thereon, and may recover such damages as they may be found to have sustained. After this assignment no action shall be brought against the sheriff on account of the seizure unless the obligors of the bond are insolvent.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5608 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5608
Establishment of auxiliary criminal deputy sheriffs program, Orleans Parish
Status: in_force

A. The criminal sheriff for the parish of Orleans is hereby authorized to establish and maintain a volunteer auxiliary to assist him in the performance of his duties as prescribed by law.

B. An auxiliary criminal deputy sheriff duly commissioned by the criminal sheriff shall have the same powers and rights as a commissioned deputy criminal sheriff during performance of his duties except that he shall receive no pay for said performance of said duties.

C. An auxiliary deputy criminal sheriff shall furnish a bond for the faithful performance of his duties in the amount of two thousand dollars before being commissioned as an auxiliary deputy.

D. The auxiliary deputy shall participate in an approved training course prior to performing his duties.

E. An applicant to be eligible must be twenty-one years of age and of good character, and a resident of Orleans Parish.

Added by Acts 1968, No. 510, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1530 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5121 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5121
Definitions
Status: in_force

Wherever used in this title, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective interpretations:

(1) "Bonds" means any debt obligations issued by any governmental unit, as hereinafter defined, and shall include, but not by way of limitation, the following: bonds, refunding bonds, notes, and certificates payable from and secured by (a) ad valorem and other taxes, (b) other revenues from whatever source derived, and (c) local or special assessments.

(2) "Governmental unit" means the state of Louisiana, municipalities, parishes, parish and municipal school boards and districts, levee boards and districts, housing authorities, bridge authorities, community improvement agencies, redevelopment agencies, all other political subdivisions of the state, public trusts, corporations, districts, boards, authorities, agencies, and units of local government and nonprofit corporations created by or governed by the governing authorities of parishes or municipalities, any special service districts, such as water, sewerage, garbage, and lighting districts created by or pursuant to legislative acts and any other districts, boards, authorities, and agencies of the state of Louisiana authorized to issue bonds.

(3) "Governing body" means the board or body in which the bond issuing power of a governmental unit is vested.

Acts 1972, No. 385, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Acts 2012, No. 212, §1, eff. May 22, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5233 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5233
Free exercise of religion protected
Status: in_force

A. Government shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a facially neutral rule or a rule of general applicability, unless it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person is both:

(1) In furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.

(2) The least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the government shall provide protections of the highest order to every church or other place of worship and shall not discriminate against any church or other place of worship by requiring restrictions that are greater than the least severe restrictions that are imposed upon or enforced against any secular business, service, or assembly.

Acts 2010, No. 793, §1; Acts 2025, No. 358, §1, eff. June 20, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3869 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3869
Seized property claimed by third person; affidavit of ownership; demand for indemnity bond
Status: in_force

In all cases wherein the sheriffs or constables may have seized or may be required to seize any personal property, by virtue of any mesne or final process issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction, and which property shall be claimed by a third person as owner, either personally or in a representative or fiduciary capacity, upon giving the notice to the plaintiff or his attorney, and allowing due time for the execution thereof, the claimant may demand an indemnity bond, signed by the plaintiff or his attorney, and a solvent surety in an amount double the value of the property seized, conditioned upon the payment of all damages which the sheriff or constable may sustain in case such third person should be adjudged the owner of the property. Before any indemnity bond can be required of the plaintiff, the third person claiming the property or his attorney, having personal knowledge of the facts, shall make affidavit that he is the real bona fide owner of such property, either personally or in such representative or fiduciary capacity, and shall therein fully set forth all the facts on which his title or claim of ownership is based.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5752 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5752
Authority of coroners to form, join, and participate in interlocal risk management agency; establishment of self-insurance fund; contributions; records
Status: in_force

A. Any two or more coroners may make and execute an intergovernmental agreement among themselves to establish an interlocal risk management program, to become members of an interlocal risk management agency, to pool their public liability risks in whole or in part with each other, and to establish a group self-insurance fund. The interlocal risk management agency, once established, may designate the Louisiana Coroners' Association to administer any group self-insurance fund so established and to administer the terms and conditions of any interlocal risk management program entered into between participating coroners. The agency may instead elect to designate another public or private entity to administer the terms and conditions of the interlocal risk management program but only the interlocal risk management agency or the Louisiana Coroners' Association may administer the group self-insurance fund.

B. Contributions of participating coroners to the group self-insurance fund are authorized to be paid from any funds appropriated for the payment of all expenses of their offices.

C. Any coroner participating in an interlocal risk management program and agency pursuant to this Section and for whom a contribution is made on behalf of his employee is authorized to secure from the agency and file on behalf of his employee a certificate of employee participation in the program and the agency in lieu of furnishing a surety bond which the law may require.

D. All books, records, and files maintained by a third party for the intergovernmental risk management agency, including but not limited to audit data and all active and inactive claims files, shall at all times be the sole property of the agency and shall be surrendered immediately to the agency upon demand.

Acts 1999, No. 835, §1, eff. July 2, 1999; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1642 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4261.208 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4261.208
Access to personal information
Status: in_force

A. A supporter is authorized to assist the adult only in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant to a decision authorized under the supported decisionmaking agreement.

B. If a supporter assists an adult in accessing, collecting, or obtaining personal information, including protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, or educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, the supporter shall ensure the information is kept privileged and confidential, as applicable, and is not subject to unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

C. The existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement does not preclude an adult from seeking personal information without the assistance of a supporter.

Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4436.4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4436.4
Form and amount of bond for appellate judgments
Status: in_force

The bond required to be filed, if the judgment is that of an appellate court, shall be on the same terms and conditions and in the same amount as is required by law for suspensive appeal bonds.

Acts 1992, No. 1132, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4866 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4866
Examination of witnesses
Status: in_force

The plaintiff may cause summons to issue to the defendant, if a natural person, or to any officer of a defendant corporation, or to any person not a defendant residing in the parish where the action is pending, to appear as a witness at any time fixed by the court for the taking of testimony. The plaintiff may examine any such witness as under cross-examination, but he shall not become thereby the plaintiff's witness and his testimony shall not be binding on the plaintiff in any other action. The defendant under examination or an officer of a defendant corporation under examination may make a relevant statement as part of his testimony, but the defendant shall not be permitted to question any witness.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2110 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2110
Oakdale; additional fees in civil and juvenile matters; costs in juvenile matters; disposition
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided by law and subject to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure Article 5181 et seq., in addition to any other fees or costs provided by law, the clerk of the City Court of Oakdale may collect from each person filing any civil suit or proceeding a nonrefundable fee, not to exceed thirty dollars, in an amount determined by the judge. The clerk shall place all funds collected pursuant to this Subsection in the court general fund to supplement the operational expenses of the court. The expenditure of the funds shall be at the sole discretion of the judge of the court.

B.(1) In all delinquency and children in need of supervision, or Families in Need of Services (FINS), cases over which the City Court of Oakdale has jurisdiction, there may be assessed as costs against every juvenile who is adjudicated delinquent, admits to allegations contained in the petition, or enters into an informal adjustment or informal service agreement, the sum of fifty dollars.

(2) In addition to all other fees or costs now or hereafter provided by law, the clerk of court shall collect from every person filing any civil action, suit, motion, or rule to show cause in any juvenile matter over which the court has juvenile jurisdiction and where the judge deems it appropriate, the sum of fifteen dollars, subject, where applicable, to the provisions of Children's Code Articles 321 and 406 and of Code of Civil Procedure Article 5181 et seq.

(3) The clerk shall place all sums collected or received under this Subsection in a separate account to be designated as the Juvenile Expense Fund for the City Court of Oakdale. The city judge shall have control over the fund and all disbursements made therefrom.

(4) The Juvenile Expense Fund may be used for any operating expense of the court, including salaries for court personnel, and is in addition to any and all other funds, salaries, expenses, or other monies that are provided, authorized, or established by law, but no judge's salary may be paid from the fund.

C. All funds collected under this Section shall be subject to and included in the court's annual audit. A copy of the audit shall be filed with the legislative auditor who shall make it available for public inspection.

D. The assessment and disposition of any funds pursuant to this Section shall not affect the responsibilities of the city and parish governing authority provided by law for the financing of the City Court of Oakdale.

Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 18, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2151.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2151.2
First City Court; term
Status: in_force

There shall be a First City Court of the city of New Orleans, composed of three judges. The judges of said court on September 12, 1975 shall continue to serve the terms for which they were elected. Their successors shall be elected for terms of six years each by the qualified electors of the City of New Orleans on the left bank of the Mississippi River.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 125, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5115 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5115
Limitation on the liability of the state and political subdivisions
Status: in_force

A. There shall be no cause or right of action, against the state, its departments, commissions, boards, state agencies or any of its political subdivisions, or against any officer, employee, or independent contractor of the state arising out of the discharge of his official duty or within the scope of his employment that is in whole or in part dependent upon a year 1999, 2000 or 2000 leap year computer or embedded chip information technology system or network date calculation failure or error, if the state exercised due diligence to assess whether the information technology product in question was year 2000 compliant, took appropriate action to insure that the product was year 2000 compliant, and based on that assessment or action taken held a reasonable belief that the information technology product in question was year 2000 compliant.

B.(1) This limitation on a cause or right of action does not extend to claims for personal injury; however, any recovery shall be limited in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 13:5106, and no judgment against the state, its departments, commissions, boards, state agencies or any of its political subdivisions, or against any officer, employee, or independent contractor of the state arising out of the discharge of his official duty or within the scope of his employment shall be exigible, payable, or paid except from funds appropriated therefor by the legislature or by the political subdivision against which the judgment is rendered.

(2) All suits filed against the state shall be filed in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Acts 1999, No. 774, §1, eff. July 2, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:850 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 850
Facsimile transmission; filings in civil actions; fees; equipment and supplies
Status: in_force

A. Until January 1, 2026, any document in a civil action may be filed with the clerk of court by facsimile transmission. All clerks of court shall make available for their use equipment to accommodate facsimile filing in civil actions, and the clerks of court shall not intentionally turn off or disconnect the equipment used to receive facsimile filings. Filing shall be deemed complete on the date and time indicated on the clerk of court facsimile transmission receipt. No later than on the first business day after receiving a facsimile filing, the clerk of court shall transmit to the filing party via facsimile a confirmation of receipt and include a statement of the fees for the facsimile filing and filing of the original document. The facsimile filing fee and transmission fee are incurred upon receipt of the facsimile filing by the clerk of court and payable as provided in Subsection B of this Section. The facsimile filing shall have the same force and effect as filing the original document, if the filing party complies with Subsection B of this Section.

B. Within seven days, exclusive of legal holidays, after the clerk of court receives the facsimile filing, all of the following shall be delivered to the clerk of court:

(1) The original document identical to the facsimile filing in number of pages and in content of each page including any attachments, exhibits, and orders. A document not identical to the facsimile filing or which includes pages not included in the facsimile filing shall not be considered the original document.

(2) The fees for the facsimile filing and filing of the original document stated on the confirmation of receipt, if any.

(3) A transmission fee of five dollars.

C. If the filing party fails to comply with any of the requirements of Subsection B of this Section, the facsimile filing shall have no force or effect. The various district courts may provide by court rule for other matters related to filings by facsimile transmission.

D. In the event the filing party does not receive a confirmation of receipt pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, and the clerk's office asserts that it never received the facsimile transmission, the filing party may file a contradictory motion if he has electronic or other evidence that the facsimile filing was transmitted to the clerk's office on a particular day and at a specified time. The motion shall be filed with the section of court in which the case is assigned and the motion shall be conducted pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Article 2591 et seq.

E. The clerk may purchase equipment and supplies necessary to accommodate facsimile filings out of the clerk's salary fund.

Acts 1991, No. 463, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1119, §1; Acts 2012, No. 826, §1; Acts 2016, No. 109, §1; Acts 2022, No. 115, §1; Acts 2024, No. 694, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:996.30 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 996.30
Judicial expense fund; disbursements
Status: in_force

A. The judges, en banc, of the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court may, in addition to salaries otherwise provided, authorized, or established by law, fix and pay each of their court reporters a salary from the judicial expense fund. The judges, en banc, may further appoint such secretarial, clerical, research, administrative, or other personnel as they deem necessary to expedite the business and function of the court and fix and pay all or any part of the salaries of such personnel out of the monies in the judicial expense fund. In like manner, the judges, en banc, may utilize the monies in the judicial expense fund to pay all or any part of the cost of establishing or maintaining a law library for the court, or for buying or maintaining any type of equipment, supplies, or other items consistent with, or germane to, the efficient operation of the court. In general, the judicial expense fund is established and may be used for any purpose or purposes connected with, incidental to, or related to the proper administration or function of the court or the offices of the individual judges and is in addition to any and all other funds, salaries, expenses, or other monies that are now or hereafter provided, authorized, or established by law for any of the aforesaid purposes.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 617, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2156 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2156
Criers for first city court
Status: in_force

The judge of each section of the First City Court of the City of New Orleans shall appoint a crier for his section, who shall be commissioned by the constable of the First City Court as a deputy constable. The criers shall perform such duties as may be provided by law and the rules of the court. Each crier may receive as compensation a salary of three hundred dollars per month, payable by the city of New Orleans, within the discretion of the city council, on the warrant of the judge of the section in which the crier serves.

Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1960, No. 588, §1; Acts 1962, No. 286, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:976 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 976
Thirty-Second Judicial District; additional court reporters; transcript fees
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the court reporters appointed under the provisions of R.S. 13:961(A), the judges of the Thirty-Second Judicial District Court, sitting en banc, and with the approval of the Terrebonne Parish governing authority, may appoint additional qualified court reporters as they deem necessary, who shall serve at the pleasure of the court en banc, and may be assigned to the various divisions of the court, or to the grand jury, as the court en banc may direct.

B. Each of the court reporters shall be paid by the Terrebonne Parish governing authority out of the parish general fund, a salary to be fixed by the judges en banc of the Thirty-Second Judicial District Court subject to the approval of the parish governing authority. The governing authority of the parish shall annually, and at the same time as it prepares its general budget of expenses, budget an amount sufficient to pay the salaries of the court reporters.

NOTE: Subsections C and D effective until the Judicial Council provides a recommendation that such court costs or fees meet the applicable guidelines in its 2018 Report to the Louisiana Legislature.

C. The civil and criminal transcript fee for all court reporters in the Thirty- Second Judicial District should not exceed two dollars and seventy-five cents per thirty-one-line page and twenty-five cents per page copy. These fees shall be charged by and be paid to the court reporter who reported and transcribed the testimony, shall be retained by him as compensation in addition to his salary, and shall be taxed as costs of the suit in which the testimony is taken.

D. In all other respects, the court reporters herein authorized shall be governed and regulated by the provisions of R.S. 13:961.

NOTE: Subsections C and D shall become effective if and when the Judicial Council provides a recommendation that such court costs or fees meet the applicable guidelines in its 2018 Report to the Louisiana Legislature.

C. In all cases on appeal, the civil and criminal transcript fee for all court reporters in the Thirty-Second Judicial District shall not exceed three dollars and fifty cents per thirty-two line page and seventy-five cents per page copy. These fees shall be charged by and be paid to the court reporter who reported and transcribed the testimony, shall be retained by him as compensation in addition to his salary, and shall be taxed as costs of the suit in which the testimony is taken. When a copy is requested by a litigant, a copy shall be provided and a fee not to exceed one dollar for each page shall be charged and paid to the court reporter.

D. For matters not on appeal, a litigant requesting a transcript of testimony or other matter transcribed shall enter into a private civil contract with the court reporter for the payment of fees applicable to those contracts. Such fees shall be in accordance with fees customarily charged in the judicial district for depositions.

E. In all other respects, the court reporters authorized by the provisions of this Section shall be governed and regulated by the provisions of R.S. 13:961.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 195, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 85, §1; Acts 1987, No. 752, §1; Acts 1997, No. 616, §1; Acts 2005, No. 199, §1; Acts 2017, No. 126, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3478 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3478
Constable or deputy constable to act when not disqualified or unwilling or unable to act
Status: in_force

When there is a constable or duly appointed deputy constable not disqualified to act because of relationship, or unable to act on account of sickness or other cause, and who is willing to act, and who is personally present when conservatory writs are sued out, then and in these cases, the justice of the peace for whose ward said constable shall have been elected or appointed and qualified, shall employ said constable or his duly appointed deputy constable to the exclusion of the sheriff or his deputy, or a special deputy constable, to execute all orders, citations, summons, seizures, and writs in civil cases, and in such cases services made by other than said constable or his duly appointed deputy constable shall be void and of no effect.

Acts 1989, No. 295, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5216 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5216
Initiation of claim
Status: in_force

A. In a court participating in the program, small claims cases shall be initiated by affidavit filed by the plaintiff stating the demand. The affidavit shall include the plaintiff's email address and, if known, the defendant's email address.

B. If the plaintiff seeks an exemption from the program due to undue hardship pursuant to R.S. 13:5214, the request for exemption shall be filed with the affidavit of claim.

C. The plaintiff shall register in the program within ten days of filing the affidavit of claim, or if the plaintiff filed a request for exemption and the exemption is denied, within ten days of the denial.

D. If the plaintiff fails to register in the program within the prescribed time delay, the court shall dismiss the affidavit of claim without prejudice. If the defendant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the plaintiff failed to register or participate in a prior case regarding the same dispute, the court shall dismiss the affidavit of claim with prejudice. The court may take judicial notice of a plaintiff's previously filed claim regarding the same dispute and the plaintiff's failure to register with the program, and the court may dismiss the claim with prejudice on its own motion.

E. Neither written discovery nor deposition upon oral examination shall be allowed in the program. However, the facilitator may communicate privately with any party for the purposes of facilitating a resolution. In addition, the facilitator may request a party provide the facilitator and every other party any of the following:

(1) Information and evidence about the merits of the case.

(2) Information about either party's ability to pay.

(3) Responses to another party's information.

(4) The party's position on any proposed resolution of the affidavit of claim.

Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.

NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1809 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1809
Appearance and limited immunity
Status: in_force

A. A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination, is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this state for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding.

B. A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this state. A party present in this state who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.

C. The immunity granted by Subsection A of this Section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this Act committed by an individual while present in this state.

Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4251.104 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4251.104
Communication between courts
Status: in_force

A. A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this Act. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this Section, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred.

B. Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.

Acts 2016, No. 333, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5208 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5208
Judge's role; judgment; new trial; stay; installment payments; enforcement
Status: in_force

A. At trial, and after ascertaining that the case is properly lodged in the small claims division, it is the duty of the judge to conduct an informal hearing, and to develop all of the facts necessary and relevant to an impartial determination of the case. The judge may take testimony, raise defenses or claims of which the parties may be unaware, summon any party to appear as a witness in the suit upon his own motion, and do other acts which in his discretion appear necessary to effect a correct judgment and speedy disposition of the case. He may attempt to conciliate disputes and encourage fair settlements among the parties. The court may by local rule limit the role of attorneys in small claims division proceedings.

B. A judgment rendered in a small claims division becomes final and executory three days after it is signed, or notice of that judgment, if necessary, is mailed, unless within that period a motion for new trial is filed or the judge stays execution of that judgment in accordance with Subsection D of this Section.

C. Notice of judgment shall be mailed or served by the marshal, constable, or sheriff to a defendant against whom judgment is rendered if the citation was not served on or received by him personally and he failed to appear or answer. For purposes of this Part, the date of mailing such notice shall be considered the date the judgment is signed.

D. When judgment is to be rendered in an action pursuant to this Part, and the party against whom it is to be entered requests an inquiry, or on the judge's own motion, the judge may inquire fully into the party's financial status and may stay execution and order partial payments in such amounts, over such periods, and upon such terms, which may include payment to the clerk of court, as deemed just under the circumstances. Upon a showing by a preponderance of the evidence that the party has failed to meet an installment payment without just excuse, the stay of execution shall be vacated. When a stay of execution has not been ordered or when a stay of execution has been vacated as provided in this Subsection, the party in whose favor the judgment has been entered may avail himself of all remedies available for the enforcement of the judgment provided by the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 710, §1; Acts 1987, No. 256, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4949 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4949
Costs
Status: in_force

Where no opposition is made to the confirmation of the sale, the cost of attending the proceeding shall be paid by the party who prays for the monition. Where opposition is made, the costs shall be borne by the party against whom judgment is rendered.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2562.4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2562.4
Limitations on civil jurisdiction
Status: in_force

This court shall not have jurisdiction in civil matters involving successions or probate matters; where a succession is the defendant; in divorce proceedings; in matters concerned with adoption, emancipation, interdiction, or filiation of persons; when the state, parish, or other political subdivision, as defined in R.S. 13:5101 et seq., is a party defendant; where title to real estate is involved; in election contests; where a federal or state law or a parish or municipal ordinance is sought to be invalidated; over any matters which under the laws of this state are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; where the action is against an officer or employee of the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision arising out of the discharge of his official duties or within the course and scope of his employment, or where the suit is otherwise subject to the provisions of R.S. 13:5104.

Acts 1966, No. 5, §2, eff. June 9, 1966, at 1:45 P.M. Amended by Acts 1990, No. 361, §2, eff. Jan 1, 1991; Acts 2004, No. 26, §7; Acts 2004, No. 121, §1, eff. July 4, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4261.207 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4261.207
Term of agreement
Status: in_force

A. A supported decisionmaking agreement terminates under any of the following circumstances:

(1) The adult subject of the supported decisionmaking agreement dies.

(2) The adult subject of the supported decisionmaking agreement revokes the agreement under R.S. 13:4261.206.

(3) The named supporter revokes his participation in writing without naming successor supporters.

(4) A court of competent jurisdiction determines that the adult does not have capacity to execute or consent to a supported decisionmaking agreement.

(5) A court of competent jurisdiction determines that a supporter has used the supported decisionmaking agreement to commit financial exploitation, abuse, or neglect of the adult.

(6) A court of competent jurisdiction appoints a temporary or permanent guardian for the person or property of the adult, unless the court's order of appointment does all of the following:

(a) Expressly modifies but continues the supported decisionmaking agreement.

(b) Limits the powers and duties of the guardian.

(7) The adult signs a valid durable power of attorney, except to the extent that the power of attorney expressly continues, in whole or in part, the supported decisionmaking agreement.

B. The court may enter an order under Paragraph (A)(4), (5), or (6) of this Section only after notice is given to the adult and all supporters named in the agreement and a hearing is conducted.

Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2089.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2089.2
West Monroe; deputy marshals
Status: in_force

A. The marshal of the city court of West Monroe may appoint one or more deputies, on the approval of the city judge. Said deputies shall have the same powers and authority as the marshal of the city court; provided, that he shall at all times be responsible for their actions.

B. The marshal of the city court of West Monroe shall designate one of said deputies as chief deputy marshal, and he shall receive a minimum salary of five hundred thirty dollars, not less than five hundred thirty dollars payable by the city of West Monroe and such sum as may be fixed from time to time by the parish of Ouachita.

C. The full-time deputy marshals shall receive a minimum monthly salary of not less than six hundred ninety-three dollars payable by the city of West Monroe and such sum as may be fixed by the parish of Ouachita.

D. The marshal of the city court of West Monroe may pay additional salary and expense allowances to his deputies from the Marshal's Special Fund assessment of court cost.

E. The city of West Monroe, the parish of Ouachita, or either of them may increase the monthly salary of the chief deputy or any deputy marshal payable by them from time to time without further legislative authority.

Acts 1967, No. 109, §1. Acts 1984, No. 704, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2081 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2081
Monroe; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc
Status: in_force

The judge of the city court of Monroe is entitled to an annual vacation of three weeks with pay. The judge ad hoc appointed to serve in his place shall be paid an amount proportionate to the salary of the city judge for the time served, payable in equal proportions by the city of Monroe and the parish of Ouachita.

Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2087.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2087.1
Springhill; nonrefundable civil fee, assessment and disposition
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided by law and subject to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure Art. 5181 et seq., in addition to any other fees or costs provided by law, the clerk of the City Court of Springhill shall collect from each person filing any civil suit or proceeding, except in the small claims division, a nonrefundable fee not to exceed ten dollars, in an amount determined by the judge.

B. The clerk shall place all funds collected pursuant to this Section in the court general fund to supplement the operational expenses of the court. The expenditure of the funds shall be at the sole discretion of the judge of the court. All funds shall be subject to and included in the court's annual audit. A copy of the audit shall be filed with the legislative auditor who shall make it available for public inspection.

C. The assessment and disposition of any funds pursuant to this Section shall not affect the responsibilities of the city and parish governing authority provided by law for the financing of the City Court of Springhill.

Acts 1987, No. 427, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:996.29 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 996.29
Judicial expense fund for the Twenty-Second Judicial District; established
Status: in_force

A. In addition to all other fees or costs now or hereafter provided by law, the clerks of court of the parishes of St. Tammany and Washington shall collect from every person filing any type of civil suit or proceeding, who is not otherwise exempted by law from the payment of court costs, a sum to be determined by the judges of said district, sitting en banc, which sum shall not exceed fifteen dollars per civil filing, subject, however, to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure Article 5181, et seq. In all criminal cases over which the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court has jurisdiction, there shall be taxed as costs against every defendant who is convicted after trial or after plea of guilty or who forfeits his bond, a sum likewise determined but which shall not exceed five dollars, and which shall be in addition to all other fines, costs, or forfeitures lawfully imposed, and which shall be collected by the sheriffs of the parishes of St. Tammany and Washington for further disposition in accordance with this Section.

B. The clerks of court and the sheriffs of the parishes of St. Tammany and Washington shall place all sums collected or received under this Section in a separate account to be designated as the Judicial Expense Fund for the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court in depositaries to be designated by the judges of the court, sitting en banc. The judges, en banc, shall have control over the fund and all disbursements made therefrom. They shall cause to be conducted annually an audit of the fund and the books and accounts relating thereto, and shall file the same with the office of the legislative auditor where it shall be available for public inspection.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 617, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.16 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2487.16
Court room and offices
Status: in_force

The city of Slidell shall furnish a suitable city court room and suitable offices for the city clerk and marshal. It shall also furnish adequate fireproof vaults or other filing equipment for the preservation of the records of the court.

The expenses of operation and maintenance of the court room and offices shall be borne by the city of Slidell and the police jury of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in equal proportions.

Acts 1964, No. 102, §16.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2707 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2707
Removal of designees
Status: in_force

Until such time as the persons designated as special emergency judges are authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office in accordance with this Chapter, including R.S. 13:2706, said persons shall serve in their designated capacities at the pleasure of the designating authority and may be removed or replaced by said designating authority at any time, with or without cause.

Acts 1963, No. 112, §7.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.13 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2487.13
Qualifications of clerk; bond
Status: in_force

The clerk shall have been a qualified elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court for two years. Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the clerk shall give bond in favor of the city judge in an amount to be fixed by the judge at not less than $1,000, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the discharge of all claims incurred against him in his official capacity. The bond may be sued upon by any person damaged in any way by the fault of the clerk in the discharge of his official duties.

Acts 1964, No. 102, §13.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1820 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1820
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 13:1816, if a court of this state has jurisdiction under this Act because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless:

(1) The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction;

(2) A court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under R.S. 13:1813 through 1815 determines that this state is a more appropriate forum under R.S. 13:1819; or

(3) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in R.S. 13:1813 through 1815.

B. If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under R.S. 13:1813 through 1815.

C. If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against this state unless authorized by law other than this Act.

Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.33 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2488.33
Recusation of judge
Status: in_force

The city judge may recuse himself or may be recused as provided by law. In case of absence or incapacity or recusation of the city judge, a judge ad hoc shall be appointed in the manner provided by law. In the event of the failure or inability of the city judge to make such appointment, a district judge of the district in which the city court is situated may make such appointment.

Acts 1970, No. 424, §13. Acts 1986, No. 226, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4448 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4448
Notice required; constitutionality of statute at issue
Status: in_force

Prior to adjudicating the constitutionality of a statute of the state of Louisiana, the courts of appeal and the Supreme Court of Louisiana shall notify the attorney general of the proceeding and afford him an opportunity to be heard. The notice shall be made by certified mail. No judgment shall be rendered without compliance with the provisions of this Section; provided where the attorney general was not notified of the proceeding, the court shall hold adjudication of the case open pending notification of the attorney general as required herein.

Acts 1985, No. 1004, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3873 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3873
Same; surety residing out of parish; approval
Status: in_force

Whenever the surety tendered upon any indemnity bond, to be given as provided in R.S. 13:3872, shall reside out of the parish in which the mesne or final process is to be executed, the solvency or sufficiency of such surety shall be approved of by a judge of the district or by the recorder of the parish within which the surety resides.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5806 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5806
Fees in suits for collection of licenses
Status: in_force

A. The fees of constables in all suits for the collection of licenses filed by municipalities having a population in excess of one hundred thousand shall be as follows:

(1) For the service of citation the sum of seventy-five cents.

(2) For service of notice of trial the sum of twenty-five cents.

(3) For service of notice of judgment the sum of twenty-five cents.

(4) For writ of fieri facias the sum of one dollar.

(5) For keeper's fee the sum of one dollar and fifty cents per day.

B. A commission of five percent shall be allowed the constables on all money collected in the license suits. The fees in case of citation shall be paid by the municipality at the time of the filing of the suit, and upon the issuance of notice or writ of fieri facias the fee therefor shall be paid by the municipality.

Redesignated from R.S. 33:1703 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3381 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3381
Stay of proceedings
Status: in_force

A.(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, upon the filing of a motion to stay by the defendant, the court shall stay the proceedings on a claim for defamation of character, libel, slander, or damage to reputation when the plaintiff is an alleged perpetrator of sexual misconduct against the defendant who is the alleged victim until such time as all civil or criminal investigations, administrative hearings, or any other hearing or legal proceeding regarding the allegations of sexual misconduct are complete and final.

(2) For purposes of this Subsection, the motion to stay shall identify the forum of the pending investigation, hearing, or proceeding.

(3) For purposes of this Chapter, a plaintiff is "an alleged perpetrator of sexual misconduct" if there is a pending claim of unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that was allegedly committed without consent or by force, intimidation, coercion, or manipulation and the victim of the unwelcome behavior is the defendant.

B.(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if the claim for defamation of character, libel, slander, or damage to reputation referred to in Subsection A of this Section is determined by the court to be fraudulent or frivolous, the court shall order the plaintiff to pay all court costs and reasonable attorney fees and the defendant shall be entitled to exemplary damages.

(2) For the purposes of this Section, "fraudulent" and "frivolous" shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S. 13:5241.

(3) The amount of exemplary damages that may be awarded to the defendant by the court pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall be at the court's discretion and shall not be subject to any cap or similar limitation provided by law.

Acts 2018, No. 359, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:996.26 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 996.26
Judicial Expense Fund for Fifteenth Judicial District; disbursements
Status: in_force

The judges, en banc, of the Fifteenth Judicial District Court may, in lieu of all or any part of the fees for reporting and transcribing testimony authorized under the provisions of R.S. 13:961(F), or other applicable laws, and in addition to salaries otherwise provided, authorized, or established by law, fix and pay each of their court reporters a salary from the judicial expense fund. The judges, en banc, may further appoint such secretarial, clerical, research, administrative, or other personnel as they deem necessary to expedite the business and function of the court and fix and pay all or any part of the salaries of such personnel out of the monies in the judicial expense fund. In like manner, the judges, en banc, may utilize the monies in the judicial expense fund to pay all or any part of the cost of establishing and/or maintaining a law library for the court, or for buying and/or maintaining any type of equipment, supplies, or other items consistent with or germane to the efficient operation of the court. In general, the judicial expense fund is established and may be used for any purpose or purposes connected with, incidental to, or related to the proper administration or function of the said court or the offices of the individual judges and is in addition to any and all other funds, salaries, expenses, or other monies that are now or hereafter provided, authorized, or established by law for any of the aforesaid purposes.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 108, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:756.7 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 756.7
St. Landry Parish; branch office
Status: in_force

The clerk of court of the parish of St. Landry may establish and maintain a branch office in the sixth ward of the parish of St. Landry to receive election returns, issue marriage licenses, store microfilm, provide ex officio notary services, accept passport applications, be a depository of duplicate records, and file documents and pleadings in any civil proceeding. The documents and pleadings shall bear the endorsement of the clerk of court on the date on which they are filed. All records and pleadings as filed shall be transmitted to the office of the clerk of court at the parish seat for incorporation in the records of the office. Mortgages, privileges, and donations may be recorded. The clerk of court shall maintain only one repository for all acts and recordings.

Acts 1991, No. 35, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4726 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4726
Fine for contempt lien on property
Status: in_force

Any fine for contempt levied against any owner of a place defined as a nuisance in R.S. 13:4721 or against any officer of a corporation which is the owner thereof, or against any lessee, tenant, or occupant, shall constitute and become a special lien and privilege on and against any and all property of such owner, officer, lessee, tenant, or occupant with priority over all other claims whatsoever, except state, parish, municipal, and special taxes and assessments. This lien and privilege may be enforced against any property of such owner, officer, lessee, tenant, or occupant in the same manner provided by law for the sale of real property under execution of judgments.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1842 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1842
Transitional provision
Status: in_force

A motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination which was commenced before August 15, 2007, is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made.

Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3672 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3672
Court shall not require notary to produce original act, unless signature thereon at issue
Status: in_force

A court shall not require a notary to produce an original act passed before him, in response to a subpoena duces tecum, unless the genuineness of a signature thereon is at issue.

Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3878 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3878
Leased musical instrument not subject to seizure for rent
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any landlord, lessee or owner of any tenement house or houses, or any agent of such landlord, lessee or owner to seize, or cause to be seized, for rent due by the sub-lessee or inmates of such house or houses, any piano, organ or other musical instrument in said house or houses, which is leased for use from any company or individual, and is not the personal property of the inmates or sub-lessee.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:587.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 587.2
Fourth Judicial District; divisions; subject matter
Status: in_force

A. Respecting seniority and the requirement that all cases be assigned randomly within multi-judge sections, the judges of the Fourth Judicial District Court, by rule adopted by a majority vote of the judges sitting en banc, may designate a certain division or section of the court as a specialized division or section having criminal, civil, drug court, driving while intoxicated court, mental health court, misdemeanor, traffic, juvenile, violent crimes or homicides, or other specialized subject matter jurisdiction.

B. No rule adopted by the court may assign any division, without its consent, to any section for a longer period than three years.

C. Notwithstanding any principal assignment to sections, all divisions of the court shall retain general jurisdiction to hear all matters.

Acts 2001, No. 418, §1; Acts 2008, No. 68, §1; Acts 2008, No. 71, §1; Acts 2012, No. 270, §1, eff. May 25, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4162 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4162
Suits entitled to preference; right of office; state, police jury or municipal corporation as party
Status: in_force

Suits in which the right of office is involved, or in which the state, a police jury or municipal corporation is a party, shall have precedence over all others except criminal cases, and they shall take precedence in the order in which they are named.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:848 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 848
Collection of fees in criminal cases
Status: in_force

Whenever any person has been convicted in any criminal case, and the judge has assessed costs against the defendant, the clerk of court shall be entitled to the same remedies as are available for the collection of clerk's fees in civil cases.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:700.3 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 700.3
Eleventh Judicial District; Sabine Parish; law clerk
Status: in_force

Each judge in Sabine Parish for the Eleventh Judicial District may employ a law clerk, provided funds are available, to perform such research duties as the judges may assign. The salary of the law clerk shall be fixed and paid on the warrant of the employing judge, the cost thereof to be paid from the criminal court fund.

Acts 1985, No. 820, §1; Acts 2007, No. 416, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1873 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1873
Qualifications of judges
Status: in_force

Judges of city courts elected after the effective date of this Section shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana for at least five years previous to their election, and qualified resident electors of the territorial jurisdiction of the court for at least two years prior to their election.

Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5357 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5357
Mental health and substance abuse treatment
Status: in_force

A. The mental health court program may maintain or collaborate with a network of mental health treatment programs and, if the defendant has co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues, a network of treatment programs dealing with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse treatment programs, representing a continuum of treatment options commensurate with the needs of defendants and in accordance with available resources. The mental health court program may designate a court liaison to monitor the progress of defendants in their assigned treatment programs on behalf of the court.

B. Any mental illness or substance abuse treatment to which defendants are referred shall be licensed by the state and shall be in compliance with all rules governing such programs operating within the state of Louisiana.

C. The mental health court program may, at its discretion, employ additional services or interventions, as it deems necessary on a case-by-case basis.

Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.6 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2488.6
Courtroom and offices
Status: in_force

The expenses of operation and maintenance of the courtroom and offices shall be apportioned equally between the governing authorities of the city of Franklin and the parish of St. Mary in a proportion which the population of the city of Franklin within Ward Three of St. Mary Parish and the population of the unincorporated portions of Ward Three of St. Mary Parish bear to the total population of Ward Three of St. Mary Parish as determined and adjusted from time to time by the decennial United States census. The governing authorities of the city of Franklin, the parish of St. Mary, or either of them, may pay such additional expenses as they may deem proper.

Added by Acts 1968, No. 16, §6, emerg. eff. July 4, 1968, at 10:05 A.M.; Acts 1995, No. 526, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.58 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2488.58
Criminal matters; costs
Status: in_force

A. In all criminal matters, including traffic violation cases, the city judge may assess, in addition to the fine or other penalty imposed, costs of court in an amount not to exceed eight dollars.

B. The proceeds derived from these costs shall be deposited in a special account which shall be subject to audit and shall be used for the operational expenses of the court, including but without limitation, the use from time to time for the costs of operating the court and for the employment by the judge of secretaries, accountants, stenographers, filing clerks, bookkeepers, reporters and other court employees, and for the purchase of stationery, books, office supplies and such other equipment, all as may be useful or necessary for the proper conduct of the court's judicial business, and all as may be approved by the court. In addition, the proceeds derived from such costs in excess of that necessary for the proper conduct of the court's business may, with approval of the judge, be paid in equal proportions into the treasury of the town of Marksville and into the treasury of the parish of Avoyelles.

Added by Acts 1971, No. 16, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2575.9 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2575.9
Additional administrative adjudication procedures in Tangipahoa Parish
Status: in_force

A. As applied in Tangipahoa Parish, the term "housing violation" as used in this Chapter shall also encompass building codes, zoning, vegetation, and nuisance ordinances.

B. In Tangipahoa Parish, the procedures for administrative adjudication provided in this Chapter may also be used in matters involving licensing and permits and any other ordinance violations that may be determined by the parish governing authority.

Acts 2021, No. 153, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1568.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1568.1
Juvenile court for the parish of Orleans; retention of unclaimed bonds; procedure; fee
Status: in_force

A. The Orleans Parish Juvenile Court by a majority of its judges acting en banc may appropriate and use for the necessary expenses and operation of the court all sums of money represented by unclaimed cash bonds on deposit with the court under the following conditions:

(1) When proceedings under R.S. 14:74 or under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Statute have been instituted and subsequently dismissed and a cash appearance bond remains on deposit with the court and cannot be returned to the owner in spite of diligent effort by the court because the whereabouts of the party posting the bond remain unknown and two years have elapsed from the date of the dismissal of court proceedings.

(2) When a case was filed under R.S. 14:74 or under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Statute and five years have elapsed from the last hearing without further action by any party at interest to reset the case for further judicial redress, and no support payments have been made pursuant to the court order by the party cast in judgment for at least five years, and the whereabouts of the party posting the cash bond remain unknown in spite of diligent effort to locate and return the money to the proper owner, and there is no warrant outstanding.

B. Before any such sums are appropriated under the provisions of this Section, the court shall publish a notice in the official daily journal for the parish seeking information concerning the whereabouts of the party at interest.

C. When these procedures have been followed and the court cannot return the money to the proper party at interest, the court may appropriate and use the cash bond money by depositing it in the judicial expense fund of the court to be used for the necessary expenses and operation of the court functions as determined by the judges.

D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, the owner of a cash bond so appropriated, upon proper identification and evidence of ownership, may reclaim the bond money at any time even though appropriated and used pursuant to this Section. The court shall set aside a reserve of ten percent of all such sums appropriated against this contingency and shall maintain an ongoing inventory of all such funds.

E. Whenever the efforts of the court to locate the party posting the bond has resulted in the return of the bond money, the court shall be entitled to reimbursement for the cost of the advertisement plus an additional fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars which may be withheld from the bond money.

Acts 1984, No. 648, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3740 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3740
Proof of contents of lost instrument
Status: in_force

When an instrument in writing, containing obligations which the party wishes to enforce, has been lost or destroyed, by accident or force, evidence may be given of its contents, provided the party show the loss, either by direct testimony, or by such circumstances, supported by the oath of the party, as render the loss probable; and in this case, the judge may, if required, order reasonable security to be given to indemnify the party against the appearance of the instrument, in case circumstances render it necessary.

Acts 1986, No. 172, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:841.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 841.1
Additional fee for offset of supreme court reporting system expense
Status: in_force

In addition to any other fees or costs imposed or authorized to be imposed and collected, the clerk of court of each district court may demand and receive from each party liable for court costs the additional sum of one dollar and fifty cents on all civil and probate matters. Any additional amount so imposed shall be used, in addition to any other available funds, to defray expenses incurred to meet the requirements of the supreme court reporting system.

Added by Acts 1976, No. 51, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1583.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1583.1
Diagnostic psychiatric center and facilities for delinquent juvenile examinations at Charity Hospital
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, through the Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans, shall as soon as funds are available establish a diagnostic psychiatric center for delinquent children at the Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans and shall provide temporary facilities for them when a juvenile judge issues an order for their examination and/or treatment, at the institution, as provided for in R.S. 13:1583. Upon request of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections a court may order such treatment for a juvenile pursuant to R.S. 15:907.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 562, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §1, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1984, No. 567, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1887 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1887
Deputy clerk; qualifications, powers and duties
Status: in_force

The judge may appoint one or more deputy clerks to serve at the pleasure of the judge. Deputy clerks shall have the same qualifications, shall post the same bond, and have the same powers and duties as the clerk.

Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5238 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5238
Notice
Status: in_force

A. A person shall not bring an action in court to assert a claim under this Part unless, at least thirty days prior to bringing the action, the person gives written notice to the person burdening their free exercise, and any governmental agency authorizing such act, by certified mail, return receipt requested, informing the person and the agency of all of the following:

(1) The person's free exercise of religion is being, has been, or is about to be substantially burdened by an exercise of the authority of the governmental agency.

(2) A description of the act or refusal to act which is burdening, has burdened or is about to burden the person's free exercise of religion.

(3) The manner in which the exercise of the governmental authority burdens the person's free exercise of religion.

B. Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection A of this Section, a person may bring an action in court without providing the notice required by Subsection A of this Section if any of the following occur:

(1) The exercise of governmental authority which threatens to substantially burden the person's free exercise of religion is imminent.

(2) The person was not informed and did not otherwise have knowledge of the exercise of the governmental authority in time to reasonably provide notice.

(3) The provision of the notice would delay an action to the extent that the action would be dismissed as untimely.

(4) The claim is asserted as a counterclaim, objection, or defense in a pending proceeding.

Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2561.17 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2561.17
Appellate jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, all appeals allowed by law from justice of the peace courts to district courts in civil and criminal matters shall, in the parish of Jefferson for justice of the peace courts east of the Mississippi River, be to the First Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson instead of to the district court.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 295, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5597 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5597
Acceptance of bond without referring matter to court
Status: in_force

The sheriff may accept the surety without referring the matter to the court, in which case the laws in reference to the assignment of the bond, its return into court and proceedings to impose liability upon the sheriff shall apply.

Redesignated from R.S. 33:1518 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:756.6 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 756.6
East Baton Rouge Parish; branch offices
Status: in_force

A. The clerk of court of the parish of East Baton Rouge may, with the assent and concurrence of the governing authority of the parish, establish and maintain branch offices in the cities of Baker and Zachary and that portion of the parish south of Florida Boulevard and east and southeast of Airline Highway located in Ward 3, Precinct 11.

B. The branch offices shall be used only for such of the following purposes as may be designated by the governing authority authorizing the branch office:

(1) Filing of legal pleadings.

(2) Filing of documents for recordation.

(3) Computer access of records of the clerk in his capacity as recorder.

(4) Issuance of marriage licenses.

C. Provision of space for and funding for such branch offices of the clerk of court shall be in accordance with the existing laws with respect to defraying the costs of capital outlay expenses for the clerk's office, except as may be hereafter otherwise provided by agreement between the clerk of court and the governing authority of the parish.

Acts 1991, No. 210, §1, eff. July 2, 1991.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1862 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1862
Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and the Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Status: in_force

This Part modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001, et seq., and the Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, R.S. 9:2601 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of the Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c), of that Act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7003(b) or R.S. 9:2603(B)(4).

Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1565.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1565.2
Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish; judicial expense fund; existing fees in juvenile matters; disposition
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby established a Judicial Expense Fund for the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish. From existing fees collected by the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish pursuant to Article 405 of the Louisiana Children's Code, and additionally court fines and any other court assessed imposed fees and court costs, the judges of the court, sitting en banc, shall determine a percentage of or a sum from existing fees collected by the court which shall be transmitted to the general fund of the parish to be placed pursuant to the provisions of this Section in a separate account to be designated as the Judicial Expense Fund for the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish. Notwithstanding this Section or other provision of law, any fees collected by the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish pursuant to Article 405 of the Louisiana Children's Code, in addition to any and all court fines and other court assessed fees and costs collected, to the extent such cumulative amount exceeds the "maximum annual amount" defined below, such excess of the maximum annual amount shall be remitted to the governing authority of the parish to be utilized for operational expenses of the juvenile court and juvenile detention facility. For purposes of this Section, the "maximum annual amount" shall be derived from taking the prior fiscal year expenditure of the judges of the First Judicial District Court from the judicial expense fund established pursuant to R.S. 13:996.16 et seq., which amount shall then be reduced proportionately to reflect the difference in the number of judges of the First Judicial District Court relative to the Juvenile Court of Caddo Parish. The juvenile judges, en banc, shall have control over the fund and all disbursements made from the Judicial Expense Fund of the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish and shall cause to be conducted annually an audit of the fund and the books and accounts relating thereto and shall file the same with the office of the legislative auditor where it shall be available for public inspection.

B. The Judicial Expense Fund for the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish may be used for any operating expense of the court and salaries for court reporters and other court personnel and is in addition to any and all other funds, salaries, expenses, or other monies that are provided, authorized, or established by law.

C. No judge's salary may be paid from the Judicial Expense Fund for the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish.

D. The judges, en banc, may utilize the monies in the judicial expense fund to pay all or any part of the cost of establishing or maintaining a law library for the court or for buying or maintaining any type of equipment, supplies, or other items consistent with or germane to the efficient operation of the court or in any manner otherwise authorized by law. In general, the judicial expense fund is established and may be used for any purpose connected with, incidental to, or related to the proper administration or function of the court or the offices of the judges.

Acts 2006, No. 691, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.14 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2487.14
Deputy clerks
Status: in_force

The city judge may appoint one or more deputy clerks with the prior consent and approval of the governing body of the city of Slidell and the police jury of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, to serve at the pleasure of the judge. Deputy clerks shall have the same qualifications, shall post the same bond, and have the same powers and duties as the clerk.

Acts 1964, No. 102, §14.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1372 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1372
Salaries of deputies; payment
Status: in_force

A. The salaries of the deputy clerks of the criminal district court shall be as follows:

Chief Clerk (Administrative Assistant), seven hundred and ten to nine hundred five dollars a month; Property Clerk (Deputy Court Clerk IV), five hundred and fifty-six to seven hundred and ten dollars a month; Deputy Clerk II, three hundred fifty-eight to four hundred fifty-eight a month; and Deputy Clerk I a minimum three hundred ten dollars to three hundred ninety-five dollars a month. These salaries shall be paid by the city of New Orleans.

B. The salaries of the deputy clerks of the criminal district court paid in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A hereof may be increased in accordance with the salary ranges established in the official pay plan for the city of New Orleans as adopted and approved by the city council. The salaries, as so increased shall be paid by the city of New Orleans.

Amended by Acts 1952, No. 76, §1; Acts 1972, No. 185, §1; Acts 1974, No. 575, §1; Acts 1976, No. 190, §1; Acts 1976, No. 612, §1; Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(B), eff. when the clerk of the 41 st JDC takes office; Acts 2012, No. 474, §4(B)(2).
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:583 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 583
Presiding judges of divisions
Status: in_force

The divisions provided in R.S. 13:582 shall be designated alphabetically as division "A," division "B," division "C," etc., and the presiding judges thereof shall be determined on July 31, 1946, in accordance with the following rules. The judge senior in point of continuous service shall preside over division "A," and the other judges of the district shall preside over the other designated divisions according to their respective periods of continuous service. In the event two or more judges in a district shall have served continuously the same length of time, the judge senior in age shall preside over the division first in alphabetical order of the divisions in question. Any additional divisions created after July 31, 1946, shall be given alphabetical designation in the order of their creation. The successor to any judge in a district shall preside over the same division as his predecessor.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5126 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5126
Answer by party defendant; intervention by interested parties; determination of questions; orders; precedence over other business
Status: in_force

Any party defendant may answer such motion for judgment within seven days after the second publication thereof but not thereafter. Any property owner, taxpayer, citizen, or other person in interest may become a party to said proceedings by pleading to the motion within seven days after the second publication thereof, or thereafter by intervention upon leave of court. In the event no answers or pleadings are filed by any person with respect to the motion or judgment within the time set forth in the preceding sentences of this Section, the plaintiff may file a motion requesting the court to consider and pass upon questions certified therein in rendering its judgment. At the time and place designated in the order for hearing, the judge shall proceed to hear and determine all questions of law and fact in said cause and may make such orders as to the proceedings and such adjournments as will enable him properly to try and determine the same and to render a final judgment therein with the least possible delay. To the extent possible and practicable under the circumstances, judgment shall be rendered within ten days after the hearing is concluded.

Acts 1972, No. 385, §1, eff. July 26, 1972. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 230, §1, eff. July 16, 1975.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3054 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 3054
Same; payment
Status: in_force

Such fees shall be paid from the general funds of the police jury of the parish wherein the jury commissioners shall exercise the functions of their office.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2491 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2491
Municipal and traffic court of New Orleans
Status: in_force

There is created a "Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans".

Acts 2014, No. 845, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1309 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1309
Same; failure to make deposit and return; penalty
Status: in_force

Any sheriff, clerk or officer failing to make the deposit and written return as provided in R.S. 13:1308 shall be imprisoned not more than six months and fined not more than five hundred dollars.

Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(A), eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 873, §1, eff. July 9, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 340, §2, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 474, §4(B)(2).
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2583.7 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2583.7
Deputies; oath; compensation; Caldwell Parish
Status: in_force

A. Each duly elected constable of a justice of the peace court in Caldwell Parish may appoint one deputy constable, if necessary, for whose acts the constable shall be responsible. Before entering upon his duties, the deputy shall take the oath required by the constitution and the laws of this state and meet the requirements of R.S. 40:2402 through 2406. A duplicate copy of the oath of office shall be filed with the office of the attorney general within seventy-two hours after being administered. Any deputy constable appointed pursuant to this Section shall not be entitled to any compensation from any local governing body or political subdivision, other than the constable's office, and shall not be entitled to any compensation from the state. Each constable may fix the compensation of his deputy. He may pay from the fees generated by his office any compensation due the deputy, the premiums on bonds required by him of a deputy in charge of public funds, insurance premiums, and any expenses necessary for the performance of duties required of the deputy. He may issue monthly or twice per month, at his discretion, to the deputy warrants or checks for the amounts due him.

B. Each deputy constable authorized by this Section shall have the same qualifications and training as required by law for a constable of a justice of the peace court. However, a deputy constable need not be a resident of the ward from which the constable is elected, but he must be a resident of Caldwell Parish.

C. The provisions of this Section shall have no effect on nor limit the authority of a justice of the peace to appoint a special deputy constable pursuant to R.S. 13:3477.

Acts 2014, No. 591, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4261.202 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4261.202
Authority of supporter
Status: in_force

A supporter may exercise the authority granted to the supporter in the supported decisionmaking agreement.

Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1622 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1622
Evidence; pleadings; appeals
Status: in_force

The rules of evidence, the pleadings, and other matters in the trial of cases in the juvenile court shall be the same as are provided for the trial of cases in the juvenile courts of the state. Appeals from judgments or orders of the juvenile court shall lie in the same manner as is provided by law governing appeals in similar matters from the juvenile courts of the state.

Acts 1990, No. 158, §1, eff. July 1, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2607 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2607
Morehouse Parish; territorial jurisdiction
Status: in_force

A. There are hereby established, effective January 1, 1997, two justice of the peace courts in Morehouse Parish. The justice of the peace and constable districts shall encompass the following wards:

(1) District A shall be composed of Wards 1, 2, 7, and 9.

(2) District B shall be composed of Wards 5, 6, 8, and 10.

B. The courts shall have territorial jurisdiction throughout the respective districts and shall have subject matter jurisdiction as provided by law. The justice of the peace courts which exist in Morehouse Parish on June 30, 1991, shall be abolished at midnight on December 31, 1996.

C. The offices of justices of the peace and constables for the courts established in Subsection A of this Section are hereby created, effective January 1, 1997. The first justices of the peace shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 22 of the Constitution of Louisiana. They shall take office on January 1, 1997, for a term of six years, all in accordance with R.S. 13:2582. The first constables shall be elected at the congressional election to be held in 1996. They shall take office on January 1, 1997, for a term of six years, all in accordance with R.S. 13:2583.

Acts 1991, No. 975, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1146 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1146
Judgments homologating accounts; absence or disability of judge to whom allotted
Status: in_force

Judgments of the civil district court homologating accounts, which have been duly advertised, and in other cases as may be designated by rules of the court, may be rendered and signed either in term time or vacation by any judge, in the absence or disability of the judge to whom the case has been allotted.

Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(A), eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 873, §1, eff. July 9, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 340, §2, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 474, §4(B)(2).
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:82 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 82
Strategic planning
Status: in_force

A. The Judicial Budgetary Control Board or a judicial body to be designated by the supreme court shall develop on behalf of each level of court a strategic plan to be used as a guide to the ongoing and proposed activities of the judiciary for the next five years and as a basic framework for the annual judicial appropriation bill.

B. The initial strategic plan shall be completed no later than December 31, 1999, and shall contain information relevant to the following levels of court: the supreme court, the intermediate courts of appeal, and the district courts, including the family and juvenile courts. Thereafter, the strategic plan for the judiciary shall be revised and updated at least every three years and shall include information relevant to the supreme court, the intermediate appellate courts, the district courts, and the parish and city courts. The strategic plan shall, at a minimum, contain the following for each level of court:

(1) A mission statement.

(2) A statement of goals and objectives.

(3) A statement of each strategy that shall be used to attain each goal and objective.

(4) An identification of the potential external factors which are beyond the control of the judiciary and which could significantly affect the judiciary's attainment of its goals and objectives.

(5) Performance indicators for each objective which, to the extent possible, shall include indicators of input, output, outcome, and efficiency.

Acts 1999, No. 1176, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5705 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5705
Deputy coroners, assistant coroners, secretaries, stenographers, clerks, investigators, technicians, official photographer and other helpers; compensation
Status: in_force

A. Each coroner may appoint one or more deputy coroners to perform his duties. They shall possess at least the same qualifications as the coroner and be paid by the coroner appointing them or by arrangement with the parish governing authority if the coroner is on a salary basis. A person may serve as a deputy coroner on a part-time basis in more than one parish. The tenure of the appointment shall be determined by the appointing coroner but shall not be longer than the coroner's term of office. The coroner shall be responsible for the acts of his deputy coroners.

B. Each coroner may appoint one or more assistant coroners to perform his duties. They shall be paid by the coroner appointing them or by arrangement with the parish governing authority if the coroner is paid on a salary basis. A person may serve as an assistant coroner on a part-time basis in more than one parish. The tenure of the appointment shall be determined by the appointing coroner but shall not be longer than the coroner's term of office. The coroner shall be responsible for the acts of his assistant coroners.

C. The coroner may appoint any necessary secretaries, stenographers, clerks, technicians, investigators, official photographers, or other helpers. The salaries of these employees shall be paid by the coroner out of his fees or by arrangement with the parish governing authority if the coroner is on a salary basis. All deputies and assistants of the coroner shall, before beginning their duties, take an oath of office and the oath shall be entered on the records of the court.

Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 154, §4. Acts 1984, No. 570, §1; Acts 1990, No. 748, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1555 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3; Acts 2015, No. 302, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5711 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 5711
Right to fee as expert witness
Status: in_force

No coroner, deputy coroner, or assistant coroner testifying in his official capacity shall be required to give expert opinion or testimony in any court, except in the line of duty as coroner. Any coroner, deputy coroner, or assistant coroner called as an expert witness in a professional capacity shall testify and shall be paid the expert fee not to exceed the accepted standard in his field of expertise.

Acts 1989, No. 204, §2; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1561 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2081.3 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2081.3
Monroe; transfer of funds
Status: in_force

The City Court of Monroe may transfer unused or surplus funds from the money collected and deposited into the account for the pretrial diversion program into the general operational account of the court to be used for the operational expenses of the court. The expenditure of these funds shall be at the sole discretion of the judges of the court except that a portion of that amount, not to exceed twenty percent, shall be used to fund the indigent defender program. Any funds so transferred shall be included in the court's annual audit.

Acts 2003, No. 1267, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2563.16 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2563.16
Disposition of fines and forfeitures
Status: in_force

When the offense occurred within the territorial limits of the municipalities of Donaldsonville, Gonzales or Sorrento, the chief law enforcement officer or his assistant of the particular municipality wherein the offense occurred shall collect all fines, forfeitures, penalties, and costs imposed by the court. When the offense occurred outside the territorial limits of said municipalities, the sheriff or his deputy shall collect all fines, forfeitures, penalties, and costs imposed by the court. All funds so collected, excluding costs, shall be paid into the general fund of the particular municipality when the offense occurred within the municipality of Donaldsonville, Gonzales or Sorrento, as the case may be, and all such funds, excluding cost, shall be paid into the general fund of the parish when the offense occurred outside the territorial limits of said municipalities.

With respect to such funds, excluding costs, collected for offenses which occurred outside the territorial limits of said municipalities, the sheriff shall deduct and dispose of a commission in the same manner, for the same purposes and in the same amount as is provided by law with respect to fines, forfeitures and penalties imposed in the district court.

Added by Acts 1976, No. 307, §1, eff. Jan. 3, 1977. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 620, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.51 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 2488.51
City Court of Marksville; officials and employees; provisions governing
Status: in_force

A. The offices of the justice of the peace and constable in Ward 2 of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, the Mayor's Court of the Town of Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, are abolished, and there is hereby created and established a court, to be styled the City Court of the Town of Marksville, Louisiana, the territorial jurisdiction of which shall extend throughout the town of Marksville, Louisiana and throughout the whole of Ward 2, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The court shall be composed of a city judge, a marshal and a clerk of said court. The offices of city judge and marshal shall be filled initially by appointment by the governor. The court shall be domiciled in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

B. The offices of the justice of the peace and constable of Ward 2 of Avoyelles Parish are hereby abolished upon the expiration of the terms of office of the incumbent justices of the peace and constables thereof. Until the expiration of the terms of office of the incumbent justices of the peace and constables, the jurisdiction of the justice of the peace court shall be exclusive jurisdiction to the extent of the jurisdiction presently vested in the justice of the peace court by the constitution and the laws of this state.

C. The city judge and marshal appointed by the governor shall serve until their successors are elected by the qualified electors of Ward 2 of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, at the general election for Representatives in Congress, to be held in Louisiana on the first Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1974, and their successors shall be elected thereafter in conformity with the provisions of Article VII of Section 51 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 and other applicable provisions of the law.

D. Unless inconsistent herewith and except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the general provisions of Title 13, Chapter 7, Part 1, Sub-Part A, Revised Statutes of Louisiana (R.S. 13:1871, et seq.), shall be applicable to and shall govern and regulate the city court of the town of Marksville, Louisiana, and its officers.

Added by Acts 1971, No. 16, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4107 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4107
R.S. 13:4106 cannot be waived; operation prospective
Status: in_force

R.S. 13:4106 declares a public policy and the provisions thereof can not, and shall not be waived by a debtor, but it shall only apply to mortgages, contracts, debts or other obligations made, or arising on or after August 1, 1934.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:1307 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 1307
Same; judicial depository to turn interest over to sheriff
Status: in_force

The judicial depository of the parish of Orleans is directed to turn over to the sheriff of the parish of Orleans any accrued interest on any judicial deposit made by him, under the conditions prescribed in R.S. 13:1306.

Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(A), eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 873, §1, eff. July 9, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 340, §2, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 474, §§2 and 4(B)(2).
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:981 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 981
Court reporter pools
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby established a court reporter pool of thirty court reporters employed by the supreme court from which said court reporters may be assigned from time to time to any of the various district courts in the state as the need arises in order that transcripts for criminal appeals and other necessary purposes may be timely lodged in the appellate courts.

B. The court reporters provided for in this Section shall be in addition to all other court reporters otherwise provided for in this Part. Each such court reporter shall have the same qualifications, duties, and responsibilities as provided for in R.S. 13:961(C) and shall be entitled to same fees paid in the same manner as provided for in R.S. 13:961(C). When assigned to a district court, they shall perform their duties under the supervision and direction of the trial judge to whom they are assigned.

C. The supreme court shall assign the court reporters in the pool on a geographical basis, as far as practicable, and as determined from the reports of transcript delays submitted by the various district courts to the supreme court.

D. In addition to all fees for court reporters provided for in R.S. 13:961, each court reporter in the pool shall be paid an annual salary by the state in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars. The supreme court shall provide for the salaries, related costs, and travel expenses of the court reporters in its annual budget for operations of the court. Reimbursement for travel expenses of pool court reporters shall not exceed the amount allowed other state employees.

E. The judicial administrator may, at his discretion, elect to secure court reporting services from shorthand court reporting companies or independent shorthand court reporters as needed to complete unfinished transcripts, rather than employing the full quota of court reporters provided for in Subsection A of this Section.

Added by Acts 1980, No. 538, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 885, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4440 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4440
Quadruplicate copies of note of evidence in case appealable to supreme court
Status: in_force

Hereafter in all civil and criminal cases wherein a note of evidence is taken and same is appealable to the supreme court the stenographer in transcribing his notes shall make an original and three carbons and shall deliver the original and three carbons into court or to the clerk of the court of the parish in which the case is being tried, including the parish of Orleans, within ten days as now required by law, and the carbons shall be furnished without extra charge.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4434 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 13 / Section 4434
Registration of copy of appellate decree
Status: in_force

When any decree has been rendered by any court of appeal, or by the supreme court, any party to the suit in which the decree may have been rendered may demand a copy of the decree, may have it registered in either the mortgage or conveyance office of any parish in this state whether an application for a writ of certiorari or review, or for a rehearing, has or has not been made.