Permits jurors to donate their per diem compensation to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Louisiana HB1011 allows jurors to donate their per diem compensation to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The bill requires the clerk of court to provide jurors with an option to donate their per diem during jury orientation or the juror service process. It mandates the clerk to establish procedures for collecting and distributing these donations to CASA. The juror office must send a monthly check to CASA with the names, addresses, and amounts donated by jurors, ensuring confidentiality and exemption from public records disclosure.

Permits jurors to donate their per diem compensation to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Louisiana HB1011 allows jurors to donate their per diem compensation to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The bill requires the clerk of court to provide jurors with an option to donate their per diem during jury orientation or the juror service process. It mandates the clerk to establish procedures for collecting and distributing these donations to CASA. The juror office must send a monthly check to CASA with the names, addresses, and amounts donated by jurors, ensuring confidentiality and exemption from public records disclosure.