HB164

Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

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Louisiana HB164 defines the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court.

Louisiana HB164 outlines the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court, covering criminal, civil, domestic relations, and family law matters. The commissioner can administer oaths, take acknowledgments, conduct hearings, and issue search and arrest warrants. The commissioner cannot try and adjudicate felony cases but can handle misdemeanor cases. The commissioner can also review and act on petitions for protective orders and domestic violence matters. The commissioner has the same powers as a district judge to punish for contempt of court.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

Mar 19

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

May 15

House

Becomes Act No. 195 without the Governor's signature.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 7

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.