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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:1951. Courts created pursuant to general statutory authority

RS 13:1951 - Courts created pursuant to general statutory authority
Municipal and city courts heretofore created and established pursuant to and under the authority of any constitutional or general statutory provision in effect prior to the effective date of this Section, are hereby recognized and continued in existence. Except as otherwise provided by law, their territorial jurisdiction shall extend through the city and ward or wards wherein the city of their domicile is located, as extended from time to time.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:1951.1. Pineville City Court; additional jurisdiction

RS 13:1951.1 - Pineville City Court; additional jurisdiction
In addition to all other jurisdiction now vested in the Pineville City Court, said court shall have territorial jurisdiction over juvenile and civil matters of Ward Eleven of Rapides Parish.
Acts 1991, No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:1952.1. City court of Bossier City; jurisdiction; effect on justice of peace

RS 13:1952.1 - City court of Bossier City; jurisdiction; effect on justice of peace
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 13:1952 or any other law to the contrary, the city court of Bossier City shall have territorial jurisdiction only throughout the territory which is now or hereafter may be included within the city limits of Bossier City.
B. Should a portion of a justice of the peace ward not presently within the territorial jurisdiction of the City Court of Bossier City fall under the territorial jurisdiction of the City Court of Bossier City because of the effect of this Section, that portion of the justice of the peace ward not included within the city limits of Bossier City shall remain under the jurisdiction of the justice of the peace. That portion of Ward Two which is not within the corporate limits of Bossier City shall be divided among the existing justices of the peace in the parish by the parish governing authority.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 130, §1. Acts 1986, No. 594, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:1953. City court of Ville Platte; elections; offices of the justice of the peace and constable

RS 13:1953 - City court of Ville Platte; elections; offices of the justice of the peace and constable
A. There is hereby created, effective January 1, 1967, the City Court of Ville Platte, domiciled in the city of Ville Platte, parish of Evangeline, which shall have one judge and a city marshal. The territorial jurisdiction of the court shall extend throughout Ward 1 of Evangeline Parish. Unless inconsistent herewith, the provisions of R.S. 13:1871 et seq., shall be applicable to said court and its officers.
B. The initial judge and city marshal of the city court of Ville Platte shall be elected at the congressional election for representatives beginning with the congressional election to be held in 1966 and shall take office and assume the duties of their respective offices on January 1, 1967. The election shall be held at such time, places and in such manner as is provided for by applicable provisions of law relative to the election of officers of city courts.
C. The offices of the justice of the peace and the constable of Ward 1 of Evangeline Parish are hereby abolished upon the expiration of the terms of office of the incumbent justice of the peace and constable thereof. Until the expiration of the terms of office of the incumbent justice of the peace and constable 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.
Added by Acts 1964, No. 321, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:1954. §§1954 to 1958 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961

RS 13:1954 - §§1954 to 1958 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:1981. §§1981 to 1993 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961

RS 13:1981 - §§1981 to 1993 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2001. Bastrop

RS 13:2001 - Bastrop
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties imposed in criminal prosecutions by the city court of the city of Bastrop shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Bastrop in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the city and to the parish where the prosecution is on behalf of the state. Costs assessed in criminal matters by the City Court of Bastrop shall be disposed of and used as provided by R.S. 13:1899.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1987, No. 882, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2001.1. §§2001.1 to 2001.11 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961

RS 13:2001.1 - §§2001.1 to 2001.11 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2002. Baton Rouge

RS 13:2002 - Baton Rouge
A. Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties imposed in any criminal prosecutions by the city court of Baton Rouge shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Baton Rouge.
B. After deducting or allocating any credits due, costs of court in civil proceedings as established by the Baton Rouge City Court judges sitting en banc shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Baton Rouge.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Acts 1984, No. 57, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2002.2. Additional court costs or fees; court technology fund; Baton Rouge City Court

RS 13:2002.2 - Additional court costs or fees; court technology fund; Baton Rouge City Court
A. In addition to any other fees or costs imposed or authorized to be imposed and collected, in all civil cases in which the Baton Rouge City Court has jurisdiction, the clerk may impose a fee not to exceed ten dollars per filing. The fee shall be paid to the clerk of court at the time of filing. The collection of the additional fee shall be subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Article 5181.
B. In all criminal cases, including traffic offenses, the judge may assess a fee not to exceed ten dollars against every defendant who is convicted after trial or who pleads guilty or forfeits bond, to be collected by the appropriate entity for further disposition in accordance with the provisions of this Section. These costs shall be in addition to all other fines, costs, or forfeitures provided for by law.
C. The clerk of court shall place all sums collected pursuant to the provisions of this Section into a separate account to be known as the "court technology fund". All funds in the account are to be expended solely by the clerk of court for the acquisition and maintenance of new and existing electronic case management systems, including costs associated with professional services, licensing, support, and equipment required to operate and maintain such systems, and for the acquisition and maintenance of equipment necessary for technology enhancements of court operations. The clerk shall have control over the account and all disbursements made from the account.
D. The Baton Rouge City Court shall obtain approval of the local governing authority within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, through the adoption of a resolution or ordinance prior to the creation of the account and the collection of fees authorized by this Section.
Acts 2015, No. 372, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2003. Bossier City

RS 13:2003 - Bossier City
Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties imposed in criminal prosecutions by the city court of Bossier City shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Bossier City.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Acts 1986, No. 594, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2004. Minden

RS 13:2004 - Minden
A. Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties imposed in criminal prosecutions by the city court of Minden shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Minden in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the city, and into the general fund of the parish of Webster in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the state or parish.
B.(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city court of Minden may impose a service charge against an individual whenever a prosecution occurs in city court to collect and process a check, draft, or order for the payment of money upon any bank or other depository, if the check, draft, or order for payment of money on any bank or depository:
(a) Has been issued in a manner which makes the issuance an offense under R.S. 14:71; or
(b) Has been issued in a manner which makes the issuance an offense under local ordinance with the same elements, standards, jurisdictional limits, and penalties as R.S. 14:71.
(2) The city court may collect the service charge authorized by this Section from any person who is a principal to the offense described in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.
(3) The amount of the service charge in city court shall not exceed:
(a) Ten dollars, if the face amount of the check, draft, or order for the payment of money does not exceed ten dollars.
(b) Twenty-five dollars, if the face amount of the check, draft, or order for the payment of money is greater than ten dollars but does not exceed one hundred dollars.
(4) Service charges assessed and collected under this Section shall be placed in the city court general fund and used solely to supplement the operational expenses of the court.
Acts 1990, No. 365, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2005.1. New Iberia

RS 13:2005.1 - New Iberia
A. Fines, forfeitures and penalties imposed in criminal prosecutions by the city court of New Iberia for city violations shall be paid into the city treasury of the city of New Iberia; fines, forfeitures and penalties under state statutes shall be paid into the city treasury of the city of New Iberia. Costs assessed in criminal matters by the city court of New Iberia shall be disposed of and used as is provided by R.S. 13:1899.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, thirty percent of the funds collected by the city court of New Iberia pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 15:168(B) may be deposited into a special fund created for this purpose. The fund shall be referred to as the New Iberia Indigent Defender Fund.
C. The New Iberia Indigent Defender Fund Board shall manage and oversee funds remitted to the New Iberia Indigent Defender Fund and shall consist of three members residing in the New Iberia City Court district and shall be composed of the following:
(1) One member appointed by the city council of New Iberia.
(2) One member appointed by the Iberia Parish Council.
(3) One member appointed by the legislative delegation from nominees from the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 365, §3; Acts 2016, No. 638, §1; Acts 2017, No. 99, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2006. Ruston

RS 13:2006 - Ruston
Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties imposed in criminal prosecutions by the municipal court of the town of Ruston shall be paid into the general fund of the town of Ruston in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the town, and into the general fund of the parish of Lincoln in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the state or parish.
Upon the recommendation of the district attorney and on the order of the district court serving the parish of Lincoln, the governing authority of the parish shall appropriate to the sheriff's salary fund any portion of these fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties as may be designated in the order of the court.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2007. Shreveport

RS 13:2007 - Shreveport
A. Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties imposed in any criminal prosecution by the city court of Shreveport, and all fees collected in all civil matters, shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Shreveport.
B. After deducting or allocating any amounts due pursuant to R.S. 13:1911, costs of court in civil proceedings as established by the judges of the City Court of Shreveport, sitting en banc, shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Shreveport.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 2001, No. 1086, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2008. Sulphur

RS 13:2008 - Sulphur
A. Fines and forfeitures collected in the city court of Sulphur in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the city shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Sulphur. Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties collected in the city court of Sulphur when the prosecution is on behalf of the state or parish shall be paid into the general fund of the parish of Calcasieu. Upon the recommendation of the district attorney and on the order of the district court serving the parish of Calcasieu, the governing authority of the parish shall appropriate to the sheriff's salary fund any portion of these fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties as may be designated in the order of the court.
B. In cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the city of Sulphur, the city court may assess and collect the maximum sum of ten dollars as court costs and penalty. These funds shall be kept in a separate account under the exclusive control and supervision of the judge, and shall be used for the operational expenses of the court, the payment or supplement of clerical fees, the purchase of equipment, or similar expenditures as may be approved by the judge. This account shall at no time exceed the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars and when this balance has been attained, all such costs collected over and above this amount shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Sulphur within ten days after the close of the month.
C. In addition to all other fees or costs now or hereafter provided by law, the clerk of the city court of Sulphur shall collect from every person filing any type of civil suit or proceeding and who is not otherwise exempted by law from the payment of court costs, a sum to be determined by the judge of the city court, which sum shall not exceed ten dollars, subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure, Article 5181, et seq. In all criminal cases over which the city court of Sulphur has jurisdiction, there shall be taxed as costs against every defendant who is convicted after trial or after he pleads guilty, or who forfeits his bond, a sum likewise determined, but which shall not exceed ten dollars, which shall be in addition to all other fines, costs, or forfeitures lawfully imposed, and which shall be used for the operational expenses of the court, the payment or supplement of clerical fees, the purchase of equipment, or similar expenditures as may be approved by the judge. These funds shall be kept in a separate account under the exclusive control and supervision of the judge.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Acts 1986, No. 716, §1, eff. July 8, 1986.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2009. Springhill

RS 13:2009 - Springhill
A. Fines, forfeitures, costs, and penalties imposed in criminal prosecutions by the city court of Springhill shall be paid into the general fund of the city of Springhill in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the city, and into the general fund of the parish of Webster in cases where the prosecution is on behalf of the state or parish.
B.(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city court of Springhill may impose a service charge against an individual whenever a prosecution occurs in city court to collect and process a check, draft, or order for the payment of money upon any bank or other depository, if the check, draft, or order for payment of money on any bank or depository:
(a) Has been issued in a manner which makes the issuance an offense under R.S. 14:71; or
(b) Has been issued in a manner which makes the issuance an offense under local ordinance with the same elements, standards, jurisdictional limits, and penalties as R.S. 14:71.
(2) The city court may collect the service charge authorized by this Section from any person who is a principal to the offense described in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.
(3) The amount of the service charge in city court shall not exceed:
(a) Ten dollars, if the face amount of the check, draft, or order for the payment of money does not exceed ten dollars.
(b) Twenty-five dollars, if the face amount of the check, draft, or order for the payment of money is greater than ten dollars but does not exceed one hundred dollars.
(4) Charges assessed and collected under this Section shall be placed in the general court fund of the city court and used solely to supplement the operational expenses of the court.
Acts 1990, No. 365, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2010. West Monroe

RS 13:2010 - West Monroe
Fines, forfeitures, costs and penalties imposed in all criminal prosecutions by the City Court of West Monroe, Louisiana shall be paid into the general fund of the city of West Monroe, Louisiana, except that whenever the violation of a state statute is involved, the sheriff of Ouachita Parish shall be entitled to a fee of five dollars, to be assessed as costs, which shall be paid into the sheriff's salary fund, and the remainder of said costs assessed whenever the violation of a state statute is involved shall be payable to the police jury of Ouachita Parish to be accredited to the appropriate fund.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1967, No. 107, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2011. Pineville and Alexandria

RS 13:2011 - Pineville and Alexandria
In Rapides Parish the chief judge of the Ninth Judicial District Court shall allocate the expenses of the juvenile sections of the city and district courts to the various municipalities and the parish based upon the residence of the individuals using the court.
Acts 1985, No. 202, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2012. Houma

RS 13:2012 - Houma
A. When the prosecution in the city court of Houma is on behalf of the City of Houma-Urban Services District, all fines and forfeitures shall be paid into the City of Houma-Urban Services District Treasury.
B. When the prosecution is on behalf of the state of Louisiana, half of the fines and forfeitures shall be paid into the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government General Fund and half of the fines and forfeitures shall be paid into the criminal court fund of the Thirty-Second Judicial District Court.
Acts 1985, No. 397, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2013. Jeanerette

RS 13:2013 - Jeanerette
A. Thirty percent of the funds collected by the city court of Jeanerette pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 15:168(B) may be deposited into a special fund created for this purpose. The fund shall be referred to as the Jeanerette Indigent Defender Fund.
B. The Jeanerette Indigent Defender Fund Board shall manage and oversee funds remitted to the Jeanerette Indigent Defender Fund and shall consist of three members residing in the Jeanerette City Court district and shall be composed of the following:
(1) One member appointed by the city council of Jeanerette.
(2) One member appointed by the Iberia Parish Council.
(3) One member appointed by the legislative delegation from nominees from the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society.
Acts 2016, No. 638, §1; Acts 2017, No. 99, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2031. §§2031 to 2044 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961

RS 13:2031 - §§2031 to 2044 Repealed by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2071. Baton Rouge; compensation of city judges, officers, and employees of city court; vacations

RS 13:2071 - Baton Rouge; compensation of city judges, officers, and employees of city court; vacations
A. The compensation of the city judges, of the city constable and deputy constables, of the clerk and deputy clerks of the court and of all other officers and employees of the city court of the city of Baton Rouge shall be fixed and paid as provided in or in accordance with the applicable provisions of the plan of government for the parish of East Baton Rouge and the city of Baton Rouge, as amended from time to time.
B. Each judge may be granted a vacation of thirty days during each year; however, only one may be on vacation at any given time, and during this time the other division of the court shall continue in operation.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2071.1. Baton Rouge City Court; probation officers

RS 13:2071.1 - Baton Rouge City Court; probation officers
A. The clerk of court and judicial administrator of Baton Rouge City Court shall have authority to commission Baton Rouge City Court probation officers, one of whom may be designated as chief of probation. The Baton Rouge City Court Probation Division shall be recognized as a law enforcement agency.
B. Baton Rouge City Court probation officers shall be required to successfully complete a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training program and, upon successful completion of such training, shall be considered Louisiana peace officers and commissioned probation officers.
C. Baton Rouge City Court probation officers shall have the power and authority to make arrests, serve notices, orders, subpoenas, and writs, conduct authorized home visits, job verifications, conduct verifications of Baton Rouge City Court warrants, execute all orders, and perform any other duties incidental to their office. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to relieve the sheriff or constable from the duties as set forth in R.S. 13:5539.
D. Employment of probation officers by Baton Rouge City Court for its exclusive service shall in no way be affected by or limit the court in availing itself of the services of such officers or other employees as may be provided by the state or the city of Baton Rouge.
Acts 2019, No. 379, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2072. Bogalusa; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc

RS 13:2072 - Bogalusa; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc
The judge of the city court of Bogalusa is entitled to an annual vacation of two 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 Bogalusa and the parish of Washington.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2072.1. Bogalusa; court costs

RS 13:2072.1 - Bogalusa; court costs
A. The city prosecutor shall be entitled to court costs assessed against every defendant who is convicted after trial or after he pleads guilty to a traffic violation or misdemeanor. Such court costs shall not exceed twenty-five dollars for each traffic violation or misdemeanor.
B. The sums collected under Subsection A of this Section shall be remitted monthly by the clerk of court of the city of Bogalusa to the city prosecutor of the city of Bogalusa to be used in defraying the expenses of his office.
Acts 2011, No. 3, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2073. Bossier City; vacation of judge

RS 13:2073 - Bossier City; vacation of judge
The judge of the City Court of Bossier City is entitled to an annual vacation of one month with pay.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1988, No. 77, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2074. Hammond; fees of district attorney

RS 13:2074 - Hammond; fees of district attorney
In all cases in which a defendant has been convicted in the city court of Hammond for an offense against the state or parish, the district attorney who has made an appearance in the case either in person or through an assistant district attorney appointed by him shall receive the fees provided by law in such cases, which shall be paid by the city of Hammond.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2074.1. Hammond; salary of deputy marshals; minimum

RS 13:2074.1 - Hammond; salary of deputy marshals; minimum
Notwithstanding any of the general or special provisions of law providing for compensation of the deputy marshals of the City Court of Hammond, the salary received by the incumbent deputy marshals on June 30, 1986 shall be the minimum salary of the deputy marshals and shall not be reduced below that amount as long as they remain in office.
Acts 1986, No. 335, §1, eff. June 30, 1986.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2074.2. Hammond; salary of clerk and deputy clerks; minimum

RS 13:2074.2 - Hammond; salary of clerk and deputy clerks; minimum
A. Notwithstanding any of the general or special provisions of law providing for compensation of the city court clerk and deputy clerks of the City Court of Hammond, the salary received by the incumbent clerk and deputy clerks on the effective date of this Section shall be the minimum salary of the clerk and deputy clerks and shall not be reduced below that amount as long as they remain in office.
B. A deputy clerk employed after the effective date of this Section shall receive as a minimum salary the lowest salary paid to a deputy clerk on the effective date of this Section.
Acts 1986, No. 336, §1, eff. June 30, 1986.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2074.3. Hammond; nonrefundable civil fee, assessment and disposition

RS 13:2074.3 - Hammond; nonrefundable civil fee, assessment and disposition
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 Hammond City Court shall 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.
B. The clerk shall place all funds collected pursuant to this Section in the court general fund, special cost account, 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 Hammond City Court.
Acts 1986, No. 148, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2074.4. Hammond; marshal; fees in criminal matters

RS 13:2074.4 - Hammond; marshal; fees in criminal matters
A. The marshal of the city of Hammond shall collect a fee of twenty dollars for taking an appearance bond when required to do so.
B. The sums of monies collected under the provisions of Subsection A shall be deposited in the marshal's general fund to supplement the operational expenses of the marshal's office. The expenditure of the funds shall be at the sole discretion of the marshal of the court. All funds shall be subject to and included in the marshal'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 responsibilities of the city and parish governing authorities provided by law for the financing of the marshal's office of the Hammond City Court.
Acts 1988, No. 669, §1; Acts 2015, No. 286, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2074.5. Hammond; surplus in civil fee account

RS 13:2074.5 - Hammond; surplus in civil fee account
When a surplus of filing fees and costs or unclaimed fees and costs has accumulated in the City Court of Hammond's civil fund and the surplus or unclaimed fees and costs have remained unclaimed for a period of three years or more, the judge of the court may transfer the amount of the surplus or the amount of the unclaimed fees and costs that remain unclaimed after notice to the depositors by publication in the legal journal of the parish or by other reasonable means, to the operating fund, known as the General Fund Account, of the court. This Section shall not affect the payment of civil fees to which the judge is entitled pursuant to R.S. 13:1874(A).
Acts 1995, No. 560, §1, eff. June 18, 1995; Acts 2000, 2d Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2075. Jennings; employment of marshal as police officer

RS 13:2075 - Jennings; employment of marshal as police officer
The city of Jennings may employ the marshal of the city court of Jennings as a full-time or a part-time police officer for the city, and may pay him additional compensation therefor. This employment, which may be discontinued at any time, shall not interfere with his duties as marshal of the city court.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2075.1. Jennings; surplus in civil fee account

RS 13:2075.1 - Jennings; surplus in civil fee account
When a surplus of filing fees and costs or unclaimed fees and costs have accumulated in the City Court of Jennings' civil fee account and the surplus or unclaimed fees and costs have remained unclaimed for a period of five years or more, the judge of the court may transfer the amount of the surplus or the amount of the unclaimed fees and costs that remain unclaimed, after notice to the depositors by publication in the legal journal of the parish or by other reasonable means, to the general operational fund of the court. The provisions of this Section shall not affect any claim or right granted to a claimant by the provisions of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, R.S. 9:151 et seq. After transfer of the surplus funds from the civil fee account to the general operation fund of the court, the city court shall remain liable for the full amount of any viable claim for unclaimed property in accordance with any other provision of law. This Section shall not affect the payment of civil fees to which the judge is entitled pursuant to R.S. 13:1874(A).
Acts 2008, No. 47, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2076. Lafayette; compensation of deputy marshal

RS 13:2076 - Lafayette; compensation of deputy marshal
The deputy marshal shall receive an annual salary of $3,000 payable monthly on his own warrant by the city of Lafayette and by the parish of Lafayette in the proportion of $1,650 by the city and $1,350 by the parish.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2077. Lafayette; motor vehicles for office of marshal

RS 13:2077 - Lafayette; motor vehicles for office of marshal
The city of Lafayette shall pay for the maintenance and operation of the motor vehicles used or employed by the city marshal and his deputies in the performance of their respective duties.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2078. Lafayette; special temporary clerk; clerical assistant; compensation

RS 13:2078 - Lafayette; special temporary clerk; clerical assistant; compensation
A. The judge of the city court of Lafayette, in the absence or inability of the clerk and deputy clerk, shall appoint a special deputy having all the powers and duties of the clerk, to serve as temporary clerk of the city court.
B. The judge may also employ a clerical assistant at a salary of not less than $150 per month payable monthly in the proportion of two thirds by the city of Lafayette and one third by the parish of Lafayette.
C. Costs collected by the city court in criminal cases may be used for supplementing the compensation of the clerks and deputy clerks of court, as well as for the payment of stenographic, clerical, and other operational expenses of the court.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2079. Lake Charles; compensation of deputy marshals; secretary

RS 13:2079 - Lake Charles; compensation of deputy marshals; secretary
A. Deputy marshals of the city court of Lake Charles who are employed on a full time basis shall be paid an annual minimum salary of four thousand eight hundred dollars, payable monthly on their own warrants and in equal proportions by the city of Lake Charles and the parish of Calcasieu.
B. Deputy marshals of the city court of Lake Charles who are employed on a part time basis shall be paid an annual minimum salary of twelve hundred dollars, payable monthly on their own warrants and in equal proportions by the city of Lake Charles and the parish of Calcasieu.
C. The marshal of the city court of Lake Charles may appoint a secretary or stenographer at a salary to be fixed and paid in equal proportions by the respective governing authorities of the city of Lake Charles and the parish of Calcasieu, provided that the annual salary of the secretary or stenographer shall be not less than three thousand three hundred dollars, payable monthly.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 43, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2079.1. Lake Charles; Ward Three marshal; civil fees and costs; special account; compensation of deputy marshals

RS 13:2079.1 - Lake Charles; Ward Three marshal; civil fees and costs; special account; compensation of deputy marshals
The Ward Three marshal of the city court of Lake Charles may deposit a portion of his salary derived from fees and costs of office collected in civil matters pursuant to R.S. 33:1704 into a special account, which account shall be in the name of and under the control of the marshal. The marshal is authorized to use funds in this account to supplement the salary a deputy marshal receives as compensation from the local governing authority and to defray operational expenses of the office and as may otherwise be useful and necessary for the proper conduct of the office of the marshal. Each individual deputy marshal shall be responsible for payment of any additional payroll taxes due on the supplemental salary received by him. In no event shall the salary of any deputy marshal exceed that of the Ward Three marshal of the city court of Lake Charles.
Acts 2005, No. 17, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2080. Lake Charles; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc

RS 13:2080 - Lake Charles; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc
The judge of the city court of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles and the parish of Calcasieu.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2080.1. Miscellaneous city courts; fees; surplus in civil fee account

RS 13:2080.1 - Miscellaneous city courts; fees; surplus in civil fee account
A.(1) The City Court of Lake Charles may impose an additional five-dollar fee as court costs in civil and criminal cases. The costs collected pursuant to this Subsection shall be deposited in the general fund for the city and shall be used for capital improvements for the building housing the city court.
(2) The city court may also use the surplus of court costs for operational costs until December 31, 2024.
B. Each of the marshals of the City Court of Opelousas, the City Court of Ruston, the City Court of East St. Tammany, and the City Court of Sulphur, may collect a fee of ten dollars for the taking of an appearance bond when required to do so. The city court in such municipality may also impose an additional five-dollar fee as court costs in civil and criminal matters. The sums collected for the taking of an appearance bond, and any additional court costs as provided in this Subsection, shall be deposited in such marshal's general fund to supplement the operational expenses of the marshal's office and the expenditure of such funds shall be subject to and included in the marshal's annual audit. A copy of the audit shall be filed with the legislative auditor who shall make it available for public inspection.
C. When a surplus of filing fees and costs or unclaimed fees and costs has accumulated in the civil fee account of the City Court of Plaquemine, and the surplus or unclaimed fees and costs have remained unclaimed for a period of five years or more, the judge of the court may transfer the amount of the surplus or the amount of the unclaimed fees and costs that remain unclaimed to the operating fund known as the judicial expense account of the court, after notice to the depositors by publication in the legal journal of the parish or by other reasonable means to the operating fund known as the judicial expense account of the court. The provisions of this Subsection shall not affect any claim or right granted to a claimant by the provisions of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, R.S. 9:151 et seq. After transfer of the surplus funds from the civil fee account to the judicial expense account of the court, the city court shall remain liable for the full amount of any viable claim for unclaimed property in accordance with any other provision of law.
Acts 1997, No. 847, §1; Acts 2004, No. 471, §1; Acts 2010, No. 167, §1, eff. June 9, 2010; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 38, §1; Acts 2020, No. 205, §1, eff. June 11, 2020; Acts 2023, No. 9, §1, eff. May 30, 2023.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2081. Monroe; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc

RS 13:2081 - Monroe; vacation of judge; compensation of judge ad hoc
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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2081.1. Monroe; deputy marshals

RS 13:2081.1 - Monroe; deputy marshals
The marshal of the city court of Monroe may appoint one or more deputies, on the approval of the city judge. The deputies shall have the same powers and authority as the marshal; provided, that he shall at all times be responsible for their actions. The deputies shall receive a minimum annual salary of seven thousand two hundred dollars, payable by the city of Monroe, and such sum as may be fixed from time to time by the parish of Ouachita. The city of Monroe or the parish of Ouachita may increase the monthly salary of any deputy marshal payable by them.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 372, §1; Acts 1987, No. 772, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2081.2. Monroe; nonrefundable civil fee; assessment and disposition

RS 13:2081.2 - Monroe; nonrefundable civil fee; assessment and disposition
A. Except as otherwise provided by law and subject to the Code of Civil Procedure Art. 5181 et seq., in addition to any other fees or costs provided by law, the clerk of the Monroe City Court shall collect from each person filing any type of civil suit or proceeding, except in the small claims division, a nonrefundable fee in an amount determined by the judges, but not to exceed ten dollars.
B. The clerk shall place all funds collected pursuant to this Section in a special account to supplement the operational expenses of the court. The expenditure of funds shall be at the sole discretion of the judges 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 be considered in any computation of excess funds and shall not affect the responsibilities of the city and parish governing authority provided by law for the financing of the Monroe City Court.
Acts 1991, No. 934, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2081.3. Monroe; transfer of funds

RS 13:2081.3 - Monroe; transfer of funds
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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2082. Natchitoches; additional duties of marshal

RS 13:2082 - Natchitoches; additional duties of marshal
The marshal of the city court of Natchitoches shall serve as deputy city tax collector and deputy city license tax collector of the city of Natchitoches, which is authorized to reimburse him his automobile travel expenses in connection with his duties as such, in an amount not to exceed $50 a month.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2083. Shreveport; vacation of judges

RS 13:2083 - Shreveport; vacation of judges
Each judge of the city court of Shreveport is entitled to an annual vacation of thirty days each calendar year, during which time at least one of the divisions of the court must continue in operation.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1985, No. 375, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2084. Shreveport; automobile for use of marshal

RS 13:2084 - Shreveport; automobile for use of marshal
An automobile shall be furnished and maintained by the city of Shreveport for the use of the marshal of the city court in the performance of the duties of his office. The city may also furnish and maintain additional automobiles for the use of the marshal if in its discretion additional automobiles are necessary.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 160, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2085. Shreveport; salary of deputy marshals

RS 13:2085 - Shreveport; salary of deputy marshals
The chief deputy and other deputy marshals of the City Court of Shreveport shall be paid an annual salary in an amount set by and paid by the city of Shreveport, payable monthly on their respective warrants.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 159, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2086. Shreveport; clerks and deputy clerks

RS 13:2086 - Shreveport; clerks and deputy clerks
The judges of the city court of Shreveport shall appoint one clerk for the civil section of the court, one clerk for the criminal section of the court, and not less than four deputy clerks. Each clerk shall keep his respective minutes and dockets.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2087. Springhill; vacation of judge, clerk, and marshal; compensation of officers ad hoc

RS 13:2087 - Springhill; vacation of judge, clerk, and marshal; compensation of officers ad hoc
A. The judge of the city court of Springhill shall be entitled to an annual vacation of one month with pay, to be taken at such time or times as he chooses. The judge appointed to serve in his place shall be paid an amount equal to the salary of the city judge for the time served, payable in the same manner, from the same sources, in the same proportions as the salary of the judge of the court.
B. The marshal and clerk of the city court of Springhill each shall be entitled to an annual vacation of three weeks with pay. The officers appointed to serve in their places shall be paid an amount equal to the salaries of the officers they replace for the time served, payable in the same manner, from the same sources, and in the same proportions as the salaries of the marshal and clerk.
Acts 1983, Act No. 442, §1, eff. July 2, 1983.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure › §13:2087.1. Springhill; nonrefundable civil fee, assessment and disposition

RS 13:2087.1 - Springhill; nonrefundable civil fee, assessment and disposition
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.