reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
LA Rev Stat § 13:1841 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1841. Severability clause

RS 1841 - Severability clause If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1842 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1842. Transitional provision

RS 1842 - Transitional provision 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 § 13:1851 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1851. Short title

RS 1851 - Short title This Part may be cited as the Uniform International Child Abduction Prevention Act. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1852 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1852. Definitions

RS 1852 - Definitions For purposes of this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Abduction" means the wrongful removal or wrongful retention of a child beyond the territorial limits of the United States. (2) "Child" means an unemancipated individual who is less than eighteen years of age. (3) "Child-custody determination" means a judgment, decree, or other order of a court providing for the legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child. The term includes a permanent, temporary, initial, and modification order. (4) "Child-custody proceeding" means a proceeding in which legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child is at issue. The term includes a proceeding for divorce, dissolution of marriage, separation, neglect, abuse, dependency, guardianship, paternity, termination of parental rights, or protection from domestic violence. (5) "Court" means an entity authorized under the law of a state to establish, enforce, or modify a child-custody determination. (6) "Petition" includes a motion or its equivalent. (7) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (8) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The term includes a federally recognized Indian tribe or nation. (9) "Travel document" means records relating to a travel itinerary, including travel tickets, passes, reservations for transportation, or accommodations. The term does not include a passport or visa. (10) "Wrongful removal" means the taking of a child that breaches rights of custody or visitation given or recognized under the law of this state. (11) "Wrongful retention" means the keeping or concealing of a child that breaches rights of custody or visitation given or recognized under the law of this state. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1853 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1853. Cooperation and communication among courts

RS 1853 - Cooperation and communication among courts The provisions of R.S. 13:1810 through 1812 apply to cooperation and communications among courts in proceedings under this Part. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1854 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1854. Actions for abduction prevention measures

RS 1854 - Actions for abduction prevention measures A. A court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a child-custody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child. B. A party to a child-custody determination or another individual or entity having a right under the law of this state or any other state to seek a child-custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this Part. C. A prosecutor or public authority designated under R.S. 13:1837 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under R.S. 13:1859 or other appropriate prevention measures. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1861 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1861. Uniformity of application and construction

RS 1861 - Uniformity of application and construction In applying and construing this Part, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1862 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1862. Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and the Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act

RS 1862 - Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and the Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act 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 § 13:1870 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1870. Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961

RS 1870 - Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961
LA Rev Stat § 13:1871 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1871. Scope of provisions

RS 1871 - Scope of provisions  This Part does not apply to the city, municipal, or traffic courts of the city of New Orleans.  Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this Part apply to all other city courts, whether presently in existence or hereafter created.  For the purposes of this Part, the term "city court" includes "municipal court".  Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1873 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1873. Qualifications of judges

RS 1873 - Qualifications of judges  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 § 13:1874.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1874.1. Compensation of city court judges; maximum

RS 1874.1 - Compensation of city court judges; maximum  A. The salary of a judge of a city court shall in no case exceed the salary of a district court judge of the judicial district in which the city court is located.  B. If, on the effective date of this Section, a city court judge is receiving a salary in excess of that permitted by Subsection A of this Section, his salary shall not be reduced during the term of office for which he was elected; provided, however, that upon the expiration of said term of office, or if a vacancy occurs in said office, the salary for said office shall thereafter conform to the provisions of Subsection A of this Section.  C. The term "salary" as used in this Section means the total annual compensation paid directly or indirectly from all sources for services as judge.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 366, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1876 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1876. Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 46, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1980

RS 1876 - Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 46, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1980
LA Rev Stat § 13:1877 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1877. Marriage ceremony; judges' authority to perform

RS 1877 - Marriage ceremony; judges' authority to perform  Judges of city courts, at any place within the parish in which the court is situated, may perform any marriage for which a lawful Louisiana marriage license has been issued, regardless of the parish of issuance of the license.  Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 662, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1878 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1878. Declaration of candidates for office; determination of chief judge

RS 1878 - Declaration of candidates for office; determination of chief judge  A. Where a city court is composed of more than two divisions, a candidate for nomination and election to the office of judge of the city court, at the time of filing his declaration as a candidate, shall designate the division of the court for which he is a candidate. The judge oldest in point of continuous service shall be the chief judge, except that when they have served continuously the same length of time, the judge oldest in years shall be the chief judge.  B.(1) Where a city court is composed of two divisions, a candidate for nomination and election to the office of judge of the city court, at the time of filing his declaration as a candidate, shall designate the division of the court for which he is a candidate.  (2) The city court shall have a chief judge.  (a) If not selected by agreement, the chief judge shall be the judge having the longest continuous service as a judge of that city court or, if both are equal in such service, then the judge having the longest continuous service as a judge regardless of the court. In the event both judges are new or have equal continuous service as a judge, then the chief judge shall be the judge having the most years as a licensed attorney in the state of Louisiana or, if both have the same number of years, the judge oldest in age.  (b) The chief judge shall preside over meetings en banc, appoint committees, certify all documents on behalf of the court en banc, prepare the agenda for en banc meetings, represent the court in ceremonial functions, oversee all financial planning and reporting, perform duties as delegated by the court en banc, and exercise supervision of administrative functions including but not limited to the appointment of the clerk of court, deputy clerks of court, and court reporters.  (c) The chief judge shall remain in such position until his resignation or retirement. The court en banc may designate a procedure by local rule for the other judge of the city court to act as temporary chief judge if the chief judge is unable to perform his duties due to physical or medical incapacity.  Acts 1960, No. 32, §3; eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 2018, No. 520, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1879 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1879. Marshals and constables; election; term of office; exceptions for Lake Charles and Baton Rouge

RS 1879 - Marshals and constables; election; term of office; exceptions for Lake Charles and Baton Rouge  A. For each city court, except in the city of Lake Charles, there shall be a marshal or constable, as he may be designated. Except as provided in Subsection C of this Section, each marshal or constable shall be elected at the congressional election, beginning in the year 1960 and every succeeding six years thereafter, shall serve a term of six years, and shall take office and begin his term on the first day of January following election. In the city of Lake Charles, the marshal shall be designated as the ward three marshal.  B. Except as provided in Sub-section C of this Section, the term of office of marshals of city courts, whether their respective offices are presently in existence or are subsequently created shall expire on the 31st day of December in the year 1960 and every six years thereafter.  C. The city constable of the city of Baton Rouge shall be elected in accordance with and pursuant to the applicable provisions of the charter of the city of Baton Rouge and the applicable provisions of the plan of government for the parish of East Baton Rouge and the city of Baton Rouge.  D. Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this Part relating to marshals of city courts and their deputies shall apply to constables of city courts and their deputies.  Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1966, No. 191, §1; Acts 1981, No. 122, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1880 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1880. Qualifications of marshal; bond

RS 1880 - Qualifications of marshal; bond A.(1) The marshal shall be a resident elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court and shall possess a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; however, the requirement of a high school diploma or its equivalent does not apply to a marshal in office as a marshal on August 15, 1997, for purposes of his qualification to remain in office or to seek reelection to a consecutive term. (2) Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the marshal shall give bond in favor of the city judge conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the legal adjustment of all claims incurred against him in his official capacity. B. Except as provided in R.S. 13:1882B, the bond, the premium whereof shall be paid by the governing authority of the city in which the court is domiciled, shall be for $1,000 where the population of the territorial jurisdiction of the court is 10,000 or less. In all other cases, and except as otherwise provided by law, the bond shall be for $5,000. This bond may be sued upon by any person damaged in any way by the marshal in the discharge of his official duties. Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1997, No. 399, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1881 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1881. General powers and duties of marshal; deputy marshals

RS 1881 - General powers and duties of marshal; deputy marshals  A. The marshal is the executive officer of the court; he shall execute the orders and mandates of the court and in the execution thereof, and in making arrests and preserving the peace, he has the same powers and authority of a sheriff.  B. The marshal may appoint one or more deputy marshals having the same powers and authority as the marshal, but the marshal shall be responsible for their actions. The compensation of the deputy marshals shall be fixed and paid by the governing authorities of the city or parish, or both, where the court is located. The city marshal may use funds available for expenses of his office, including proceeds from costs assessed in criminal matters pursuant to R.S. 13:1899, to pay an amount in excess of the fixed salary or to pay the amount fixed or any portion thereof to deputy marshals or to employ additional deputies. However, nothing herein shall authorize the city marshal to fix or supplement his own salary. In no event shall the salary of any deputy exceed that of his city marshal.  Acts 1960, No. 32, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1983, No. 248, §1; Acts 1986, No. 168, §1; Acts 1993, No. 629, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1882 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1882. Absence or inability of marshal; vacancy in office

RS 1882 - Absence or inability of marshal; vacancy in office A. When the marshal is absent or unable to act for any cause, the judge may appoint any other person as temporary marshal. B. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1345, §4. C. If the unexpired term is for a longer period than one year, an election to fill the vacancy shall be ordered by the proper legal authority under the general election laws. Acts 1960, No. 32, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1999, No. 1345, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1884 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1884. Clerk of court; appointment, term of office

RS 1884 - Clerk of court; appointment, term of office  Except as otherwise provided by law, the judge of each city court may appoint a clerk for both the civil and criminal sections of the court who shall serve at the pleasure of the judge and until his successor is appointed and qualified.  Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 708, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1885 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1885. General powers and duties of clerk

RS 1885 - General powers and duties of clerk  A. The clerk shall keep the minute entries of the court and a docket of all proceedings had in civil and criminal matters. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, such minute entries may be contained in the official court record of proceedings. An electronic record of the minutes which is not capable of alteration without indication that a change has been made may be maintained in lieu of a written entry. B. He may sign, under the seal of the court, all writs and processes in civil and criminal cases, including citations and subpoenas.  C. He may make and take affidavits for issuance of arrest warrants in criminal matters and for issuance of peace bonds and for all other purposes connected with the functions of the court.  D. He shall have the power to sign all orders that the judge himself may sign in both civil and criminal cases, whether the judge be present or absent from the jurisdiction of the court, but shall not perform any judicial functions beyond that herein conferred.  E. He may certify to all official documents of the court and administer oaths, and his acts as clerk as well as the certificates issued by him shall be given the same effect as those of clerks of district courts.  F. Upon the written request of the judgment creditor, he shall record all money judgments obtained in city court in the mortgage records of the parish and charge a reasonable fee for such recordation.  Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 433, §1; Acts 1979, No. 620, §1. Acts 1983, No. 116, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1004, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1886 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1886. Qualifications of clerk; bond

RS 1886 - Qualifications of clerk; bond  The clerk shall be a qualified elector of the state. 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 him at not less than one thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the discharge of all claims incurred against him in his official capacity. This 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 1988, No. 291, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1887 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1887. Deputy clerk; qualifications, powers and duties

RS 1887 - Deputy clerk; qualifications, powers and duties  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 § 13:1888 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1888. Salary of clerk and deputy clerk

RS 1888 - Salary of clerk and deputy clerk  A. The salary of the clerks and of the deputy clerks, if any, may be fixed and paid in equal proportions by the respective governing authorities of the city and parish where the court is located; or it may be fixed and paid by either of them, or in such proportions as they may determine; except that the salary payable to the clerk shall not be less than $150 per month where the population of the territorial jurisdiction of the court is less than 10,000 and not less than $250 per month where the population of the territorial jurisdiction of the court is 10,000 or more; and except that the salary payable to the deputy clerk shall in no case be less than $150 per month.  B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, the salary of the clerk of the Morgan City City Court shall not be less than seven hundred dollars per month and the salary of the deputy clerk of this court shall not be less than six hundred dollars per month. Said salaries shall be paid by the governing authorities of the city of Morgan City and the parish of St. Mary in a proportion which the population of the city of Morgan City within Ward Six of St. Mary Parish and the population of the unincorporated portions of Ward Six of St. Mary Parish bear to the total population of Ward Six of St. Mary Parish as determined and adjusted from time to time by the decennial United States census. Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 742, §1; Acts 1995, No. 526, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1889 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1889. Court room and offices

RS 1889 - Court room and offices A. The city where the court is situated shall furnish a suitable city court room and suitable offices for the judge, clerk, and marshal. It shall also furnish adequate fireproof vaults or other filing equipment for the preservation of the records of the court. B. The expenses of operation and maintenance of the court room and offices shall be borne by the city, or may be apportioned between the city and parish as the respective governing authorities may determine. C. Provided however, the expenses and maintenance of the courtroom and offices of the city court of Morgan City shall be borne by the governing authorities of the city of Morgan City and the parish of St. Mary in a proportion which the population of the city of Morgan City within Ward 6 of St. Mary Parish and which the population of the unincorporated portions of Ward 6 of St. Mary Parish bear to the total population of Ward 6 of St. Mary Parish as determined and adjusted from time to time by the decennial United States census. Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1995, No. 526, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1889.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1889.1. Ville Platte city court expenses; apportioned between parish and municipality

RS 1889.1 - Ville Platte city court expenses; apportioned between parish and municipality  Notwithstanding any contrary provision of R.S. 13:1889, the expenses of operation and maintenance of the courtroom and offices of the Ville Platte city court shall be apportioned between the governing authorities of Evangeline Parish and the municipality of Ville Platte, but in no event shall the parish be required to pay more to the court than the amount of revenues received by the parish from said court.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 835, §1.