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LA HR96
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Lyons
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AI Summary
- Authorizes and directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study current practices regarding the recall of civil bench warrants and the process of notifying judgment debtors of examination proceedings
- Requires the Law Institute to report its findings to the House of Representatives no later than January 4, 2027
- Addresses concerns that judgment debtors may receive insufficient or defective service of process, resulting in a lack of actual notice about judgment debtor examinations under Code of Civil Procedure Article 2456
- Recognizes that no uniform procedures currently govern the issuance and recall of civil bench warrants for failure to appear at judgment debtor examinations, leading to confusion and inconsistent enforcement across jurisdictions
- Notes that the lack of clear distinction between civil and criminal bench warrants has caused significant enforcement problems and raises concerns about the dignity of judgment debtors
Legislative Description
Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study current practices regarding the recall of civil bench warrants and the notification process in judgment debtor proceedings
CIVIL/PROCEDURE
Last Action
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
4/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Civil Law and Procedure4/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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