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LA HB1165

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daryl Deshotel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the city courts of Bunkie and Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, effective January 1, 2027

  • Increases the number of judges in the Twelfth Judicial District Court from two to three by creating a new Division C judgeship

  • The new district judge will be elected at-large from the Twelfth Judicial District and take office on January 1, 2027

  • The additional judge must have the same qualifications and will receive the same compensation and expense allowances as existing district judges

  • Repeals provisions for city court personnel salaries (marshal, clerk, deputy clerks) and court operational expenses previously paid by the town of Marksville and Avoyelles Parish

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the court system in Avoyelles Parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

COURTS

Last Action

Reported by substitute (17-0).

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2026

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