HB44

Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace

Complete·5/11/26

Louisiana HB44 grants St. Bernard Parish justice of the peace courts jurisdiction over property standards and nuisance violations.

Louisiana HB44 amends state law to provide that a justice of the peace court in St. Bernard Parish has concurrent jurisdiction over property standards and nuisance violations anywhere in the parish. Additionally, constables of these courts may issue summons and serve subpoenas for such violations within the territorial jurisdiction of the justice of the peace court. This change aims to streamline local law enforcement and judicial processes in St. Bernard Parish.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 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 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 44.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 7

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.