SB154

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

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB154 assigns jury commission duties in West Baton Rouge Parish to the clerk of court.

Louisiana SB154 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to transfer the functions of the West Baton Rouge Parish jury commission to the clerk of court. This includes coordinating the jury venire process and receiving compensation for these duties. The clerk of court or a designated deputy shall have the same powers, duties, and responsibilities as the jury commission, governed by applicable provisions of law. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 249.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.