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LA SB154

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers all jury commission functions in West Baton Rouge Parish to the clerk of court, effective August 1, 2026

  • Allows the clerk to designate a deputy clerk in writing to act in their place on all jury commission matters

  • Grants the clerk or designated deputy the same powers, duties, and responsibilities as jury commissioners under existing law

  • Requires the clerk to coordinate the jury venire process and receive compensation generally authorized for a jury commissioner

  • Adds new subsection (K) to Code of Criminal Procedure Article 404

Legislative Description

Provides that functions of the West Baton Rouge Parish jury commission be performed by the clerk of court. (8/1/26)

CLERKS OF COURT

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B3/9/2026
Judiciary C2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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