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LA Rev Stat § 13:5218 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5218. Fees

RS 5218 - Fees  A. The plaintiff, upon filing an affidavit of claim, shall pay as court costs a fee of thirty-five dollars for each party made defendant. No other prejudgment costs, except those required by R.S. 13:10.3, shall be required of the plaintiff so long as the action remains in the program; provided that if the suit is amended or additional service of process is required, the court may require a fee of not more than twenty dollars for each additional service. Additionally, the court may require a fee of not more than twenty dollars for each subpoena issued. In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:225, no additional cost or fee shall be required when service of process is required to be made upon the secretary of state so long as the action remains in the program.  B. Costs may be waived for an indigent party who complies with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Articles 5181 through 5188.  C. The filing fee of thirty-five dollars shall be paid to the judge of the court as a fee in lieu of all other fees in each such case; however, all costs and expenses incurred shall be paid from the filing fee, except as otherwise provided.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5219 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5219. Answer and reconventional demand

RS 5219 - Answer and reconventional demand  A. A defendant shall register for an account within the program, link the claim to an existing account within the program, or seek an exemption from participating in the program within ten days of service of the affidavit of claim.  B. A defendant who seeks an exemption and is denied the exemption shall register for an account within the program or link the claim to an existing account within the program within ten days of receiving the denial.  C. If a defendant fails to register or request an exemption within the delays provided in this Section, the plaintiff may file a motion to enter a default judgment in an amount not to exceed the amount requested in the affidavit of claim.  D. While participating in the program, the defendant may raise and present evidence on any reconventional demand or counterclaim without the need to formally file a demand or claim. The program may result in an agreement with the defendant as the judgment creditor. However, if an agreement or settlement of the claim is not reached, the defendant may file a reconventional demand or counterclaim and pay the appropriate filing fee no later than ten days after referral to the clerk to set the matter for a trial de novo.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5220 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5220. Reconventional demand beyond jurisdiction; filing in court of competent jurisdiction; transfer of proceedings

RS 5220 - Reconventional demand beyond jurisdiction; filing in court of competent jurisdiction; transfer of proceedings  A. If a defendant has a claim against the plaintiff in such action for an amount over the jurisdiction of the small claims division as provided in R.S. 13:5202, but of a nature which may be asserted by a reconventional demand as authorized by Code of Civil Procedure Article 1061, the defendant may assert his claim in the manner provided by this Section, in order to secure consolidation for trial of the dispute with his own claim.  B. At any time prior to settlement of a claim, the defendant may commence an action against the plaintiff in a court of competent jurisdiction to assert a claim of the nature set forth by R.S. 13:5206(A), and file an affidavit that the reconventional demand is in excess of five thousand dollars with the judge of the small claims division in which the plaintiff has commenced the small claims action.  C. The defendant shall attach to the affidavit a true copy of his petition or reconventional demand so filed and shall pay the clerk of the small claims division a transmittal fee of ten dollars, in addition to the prescribed court costs for filing the reconventional demand, furnishing a copy of the affidavit and pleading to the plaintiff.  D. The judge shall order that the small claims division action be transferred to the ordinary docket of the court set forth in the affidavit, and the judge shall transmit to such court copies of the citation and any pleadings in the small claims action. The actions shall then be consolidated for trial in such other docket or court.  E. The plaintiff in the small claims action shall not be required to pay to the clerk of the court to which the action is so transferred any transmittal, appearance, or filing fee; although, upon adverse judgment, he may be taxed with costs as in the case of any other defendant.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5221 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5221. Settlement agreement

RS 5221 - Settlement agreement  A. A program facilitator shall guide the parties through the program and assist them in reaching a settlement. To reach a settlement, the facilitator may provide information to a party regarding procedure and may comment on the merits of the claim or defenses provided.  B. Once the facilitation has begun, if the plaintiff fails to respond to the facilitator within ten days, the facilitator may notify the defendant of the ability to file a request to dismiss the case.  C. If the parties settle the claim, the parties may request the facilitator prepare the online settlement agreement form to be executed by the parties, which shall set forth the terms agreed to by the parties and will state that if the judgment debtor breaches the agreement, the judgment creditor may ask the court to enter judgment in the amount that remains owing under the settlement agreement.  D. Either party may elect to have the court render a judgment at the time the settlement agreement is entered or after the judgment debtor fails to comply with the settlement agreement.  E. Settlement agreements that contain performance-related terms, such as the return of corporeal movable property or performance of a service, will not be enforceable by the court in event of a breach. The agreement shall provide for a monetary recovery in the event of nonperformance.  F. If the parties do not settle the claim, the facilitator shall terminate the program and notify the clerk of court to set the matter for a trial de novo. The facilitator shall provide the court with a concise description of the issues and as much relevant information as possible. The facilitator shall also assist the parties in preparing a form to submit to the court that includes information and documents provided during the program that are relevant to the dispute and agreed upon by both parties. The subsequent proceeding will be governed by R.S. 13:5200 et seq.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5222 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5222. Waiver of right to appeal

RS 5222 - Waiver of right to appeal  A. A plaintiff who files a complaint in the program shall be deemed to have waived his right to appeal unless the complaint is removed as provided in Subsection B of this Section or is transferred as provided in R.S. 13:5220.  B. A defendant shall be deemed to have waived his right to appeal unless, within the time allowed for filing an answer to the complaint, he files a written motion seeking removal of the action to the ordinary civil docket of the court in which the complaint is filed, which motion shall be granted immediately.  C. Upon removal as provided in Subsection B of this Section, a plaintiff shall not be required to pay for additional costs beyond those due under this Section. Any additional assessed costs shall be paid by the defendant mover.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5223 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5223. State agencies

RS 5223 - State agencies  The provisions of this Part shall not apply to agencies of the state.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5224 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5224. Clerk's role

RS 5224 - Clerk's role  If the parties do not settle the claim, the facilitator shall terminate the program and notify the clerk of court to set the matter for a trial de novo. The clerk of the small claims division shall prepare the citation summoning the defendant to answer as provided in Code of Civil Procedure Article 4902. The clerk shall send notice to the defendant by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by service through the marshal, constable, or sheriff. In addition, the clerk is authorized to cooperate fully with the parties, which includes answering any questions that the parties may have concerning the small claims procedure, in identification of the proper parties to the suit, and in furnishing general information concerning appropriate evidence for trial. The clerk is neither authorized nor expected to provide legal advice.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5225 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5225. Applicability

RS 5225 - Applicability  The provisions of this Part, except as otherwise specifically provided by Book VIII of the Code of Civil Procedure, shall govern and regulate the procedure in proceedings in the program.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5226 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5226. Termination

RS 5226 - Termination  This Part shall be null and of no effect on and after August 1, 2025.  Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.  NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of this Section, this Part terminates on Aug. 1, 2025.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5231 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5231. Short title

RS 5231 - Short title This Part shall be known as and may be cited as the "Preservation of Religious Freedom Act". Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5232 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5232. Legislative findings

RS 5232 - Legislative findings The legislature finds and declares that: (1) Free exercise of religion is a fundamental right of the highest order in this state. (2) In 1974, this legislature and the people of Louisiana chose to adopt the exact language found in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America regarding religious free exercise as Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Louisiana. (3) At the time of adoption of Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the United States Supreme Court interpreted the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America to provide the same level of protection for an action of the government that explicitly burdened religious exercise as for an action that indirectly burdened religious exercise through its effect. In both instances, the government had to show that it had a compelling interest in taking a particular action and that it was taking the action in a way that was least restrictive of a person's right to freely exercise his religious beliefs. This rule was set forth in the case of Sherbert v. Verner, 374 U.S. 398 (1963), among other cases. (4) It was the intent of the legislature and the people of Louisiana in 1974 to provide that level of protection to its citizens. (5) In 1990, the United States Supreme Court, in Employment Division v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872 (1990), reduced the protection available to persons in the exercise of their religious beliefs where a law was facially neutral or generally applicable by holding that the government need only give a rational basis for the action and need not supply the least restrictive means to achieve its goal. (6) The courts of Louisiana have not adopted the standard set forth in Employment Division v. Smith. It was and continues to be the intent of this state that the protections afforded by the Sherbert case apply in Louisiana. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5233 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5233. Free exercise of religion protected

RS 5233 - Free exercise of religion protected 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. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5234 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5234. Definitions

RS 5234 - Definitions In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "A person" includes an individual and also includes a church, association of churches or other religious order, body or institution which qualifies for exemption from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) or (d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. Section 501). (2) "Burden" means that the government, directly or indirectly, does any of the following: (a) Constrains or inhibits conduct or expression mandated by a person's sincerely held religious tenet or belief. (b) Significantly curtails a person's ability to express adherence to the person's religious faith. (c) Denies a person a reasonable opportunity to engage in activities which are fundamental to the person's religion. (d) Compels conduct or expression which violates a tenet or belief of a person's religious faith. (3) "Compelling state interest" includes the interest of the state to protect the best interest of a child and the health, safety, and welfare of a child. (4) "Demonstrates" means meeting the burdens of going forward with evidence and persuasion. (5) "Exercise of religion" means the practice or observance of religion under Article 1, Section 8, of the Constitution of Louisiana and the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America and includes the ability to act or refuse to act in a manner substantially motivated by a sincerely-held religious belief, whether or not the exercise is compulsory or a central part or central requirement of the person's religious belief. (6) "Government" or "governmental agency" means any of the following: (a) Any board, commission, court, department, agency, special district, authority, or other entity of the state. (b) Any political subdivision of this state including any parish, municipality, special district, school board, sheriff, public board, institution, department, commission, district, corporation, agency, court, or authority. (c) Any other public or governmental body of any kind which is not a state agency. (d) Any official or other person acting under color of law. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5235 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5235. Exceptions

RS 5235 - Exceptions A. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to allow any person to cause physical injury to another person. B. The standards of a compelling governmental interest, as set forth in R.S. 13:5233, shall be satisfied by any penological regulation or rule which is established by a jail or correctional facility to protect the safety and security of incarcerated persons, or staff of, or visitors to the jail or correctional facility, or to maintain order or discipline in the jail or correctional facility. C. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to authorize any relationship, marital or otherwise, that would violate Article XII, Section 15 of the Constitution of Louisiana. D. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to authorize the enforcement of any law, rule, or legal code or system established and used or applied in a jurisdiction outside of the states or territories of the United States. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5236 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5236. Applicability

RS 5236 - Applicability A. This Part applies to all state laws and local ordinances and the implementation of those laws and ordinances, whether statutory or otherwise and whether enacted or adopted before, on or after August 15, 2010. B. Nothing in this Part shall create or preclude a right of any religious organization to receive funding or other assistance from a government, or of any person to receive government funding for a religious activity. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5237 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5237. Remedies

RS 5237 - Remedies Subject to the provisions of R.S. 13:5240(C), a person whose religious exercise is being, has been, or is likely to be burdened in violation of this Part may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief, not to include punitive or exemplary damages, without regard to whether the proceeding is brought in the name of the state or by any other person, including but not limited to: (1) Injunctive relief, protective order, writ of mandamus or prohibition, or declaratory relief to prevent any violation of these provisions. (2) The actual damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5238 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5238. Notice

RS 5238 - Notice 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 § 13:5239 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5239. Remediation

RS 5239 - Remediation 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 Section or shall dismiss such action if it is already pending. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5240 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5240. Limitations and procedures

RS 5240 - Limitations and procedures A. Except as stated in Subsection B of this Section, and except as to objections, protective orders or writs of mandamus or prohibition, the provisions of the Louisiana Governmental Claims Act, R.S. 13:5101 through 5108, as applicable, shall apply to an action under this Part. B. A person shall bring an action to assert a claim for damages under this Part not later than one year after the date the person knew or should have known of the substantial burden on the person's free exercise of religion. Mailing notice under R.S. 13:5238 shall toll the one-year period until the seventy-fifth day after the date on which the notice is mailed. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, including R.S. 13:5238 and 5239, the provisions of the Corrections Administrative Remedy Procedure, as provided in R.S. 15:1171 through 1179, and the Prison Litigation Reform Act, as provided in R.S. 15:1181 through 1191, as applicable, shall apply to any action under this Part. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5241 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5241. Fraudulent or frivolous claims

RS 5241 - Fraudulent or frivolous claims A. Any person found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have abused the protection of this Part by filing a frivolous or fraudulent claim may be assessed the court costs of the governmental entity and may be enjoined from filing further claims under this Part without leave of the court. B. A "fraudulent claim" means a claim that is dishonest in fact or that is made principally for a patently improper purpose, such as to harass the opposing party. C. A "frivolous claim" means a claim which lacks merit under existing law and which cannot be supported by a good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5242 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5242. Construction of Part

RS 5242 - Construction of Part A. The protections of this Part are in addition to the protections granted by federal law and the state and federal constitutions. B. This Part shall not affect the grant of benefits or tax exemptions to religious organizations. C. This Part shall not affect, interpret, or in any way address that portion of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America or Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Louisiana that prohibits laws respecting the establishment of religion. Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5301. Purpose

RS 5301 - Purpose The Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the critical need for criminal justice system programs to reduce the incidence of alcohol and drug use, alcohol and drug addiction, and crimes committed as a result of alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug addiction. The legislature also recognizes that the problem of alcohol and drug abuse among the citizens of Louisiana is excessive and needs to be addressed and corrected not only for the health and welfare of the citizens of this state, but also because alcohol and drug abuse or dependency has been identified as a contributing factor in the commission of many crimes. It is the intent of the legislature by this Chapter to create a program to facilitate the creation of alcohol and drug treatment divisions in the various district courts of this state. Acts 1997, No. 1376, §1.