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LA HB1165
Bill
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Deshotel
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the city courts of Bunkie and Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, effective January 1, 2027
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Increases the number of judges in the Twelfth Judicial District Court from two to three by creating a new Division C judgeship
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The new district judge will be elected at-large from the Twelfth Judicial District and take office on January 1, 2027
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The additional judge must have the same qualifications and will receive the same compensation and expense allowances as existing district judges
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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