SB256

Louisiana SB256 establishes a single clerk of court for Orleans Parish, combining roles from both civil and criminal district courts.

Louisiana SB256 creates a unified position for the clerk of court in Orleans Parish, integrating responsibilities from both the civil and criminal district courts. The clerk will be elected by the qualified voters of Orleans Parish and serve a four-year term. The bill outlines the clerk's duties, including the collection of fees, appointment of deputies, and administration of court operations. It also details the funding sources for the clerk's salary and office expenses, including fees collected from plaintiffs and defendants.