Reduces the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal from 12 to 8.
Louisiana SB197 reduces the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal from 12 to 8. The bill specifies that five judges will be elected from the first district, one from the second district, and two from the circuit at large. It also ensures that no judge in office loses the ability to serve the remainder of their term. Effective August 1, 2026, no further elections will be held for certain divisions of the first district or for the at-large seat currently held by Chief Judge Roland Belsome.
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