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LA SR120
Resolution
AI Summary
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Senate Committee on Finance requested to study court costs in suits involving the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, with recommendations due before the 2026 Regular Session
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Study to be conducted in conjunction with the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court, and Louisiana Department of Justice
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State of Louisiana currently exempt from paying advanced court costs under R.S. 13:4521, leaving the Nineteenth Judicial District Court to absorb expenses until case resolution
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State accrues approximately $700,000 annually in unpaid court costs, with total outstanding balance exceeding $7 million over the past ten years
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Study aims to establish full expense amounts and identify a dedicated funding source to compensate the court for costs absorbed from state and political subdivision proceedings
Legislative Description
Requests the Senate Committee on Finance, or a subcommittee thereof, to study and make recommendations on court costs in suits involving the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
COURTS
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
6/12/2025