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LA HB263
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Les Farnum
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the magistrate judge of the 14th Judicial District Court to preside over specialty court programs and fully adjudicate related felony charges for participants who have pled into or agreed to participate in such programs
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Requires approval from the en banc judges of the 14th Judicial District Court before the magistrate judge can exercise this authority
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Defines "specialty court" as any program designated by the Louisiana Supreme Court, including drug division probate programs, Veterans Court, DWI court, mental health court, reentry court, and domestic abuse courts
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Enacts new subsection R.S. 13:589(E) to Louisiana law governing the 14th Judicial District Court magistrate judge
Legislative Description
Provides with respect to the magistrate judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District Court and authority relative to specialty court programs
COURTS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
3/9/2026