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LA HB708
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ventrella
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AI Summary
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Grants justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish concurrent jurisdiction with city courts over eviction suits for residential properties, commercial premises, and farmlands where monthly rent does not exceed $5,000
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Applies to suits by landowners or lessors against occupants or tenants, regardless of the total yearly rent or rent for the unexpired lease term
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Establishes that territorial jurisdiction for justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish will follow the district boundaries set in existing law
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Enacts new subsection C to Code of Civil Procedure Article 4912, creating this jurisdiction specifically for East Baton Rouge Parish
Legislative Description
Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
3/9/2026