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LA SB5
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Hammond from $30,000 to $50,000 for civil cases with concurrent district court jurisdiction
- Removes the City Court of Hammond from the group of city courts with a $30,000 jurisdictional cap
- Adds the City Court of Hammond to the group of city courts (including Alexandria, East St. Tammany, Lake Charles, Pineville, Ruston, Sulphur, and Third Ward City Court of Franklin) with a $50,000 jurisdictional cap
- Amends Code of Civil Procedure Articles 4843(E) and (G)
- Effective August 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Provides for the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Hammond. (8/1/25)
COURTS
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2025.
6/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Civil Law and Procedure4/23/2025
Judiciary A2/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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