Louisiana HB242 allows elected constables in St. Tammany Parish to appoint a deputy constable, set their compensation, and requires certain.
Louisiana HB242 establishes provisions for deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish. It authorizes each elected constable of a justice of the peace court to appoint one deputy constable, for whose acts the constable shall be responsible. The deputy constable must meet the same qualifications and training as a constable, but need not be a resident of the ward from which the constable is elected. The constable may set the deputy's compensation, which can be paid from fees generated by the constable's office.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.