Louisiana SB479 establishes a procedure for the removal of judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence.

Louisiana SB479 creates a legislative process for the removal of judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence. The bill defines these terms and outlines the procedure for a legislative address to be passed by a majority of the House and two-thirds of the Senate. The governor must then certify the removal, which is enforceable by mandamus. The bill also clarifies that this process does not preclude removal by impeachment or other legal means. The law becomes effective upon the adoption of a related constitutional amendment.

Louisiana SB479 establishes a procedure for the removal of judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence.

Louisiana SB479 creates a legislative process for the removal of judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence. The bill defines these terms and outlines the procedure for a legislative address to be passed by a majority of the House and two-thirds of the Senate. The governor must then certify the removal, which is enforceable by mandamus. The bill also clarifies that this process does not preclude removal by impeachment or other legal means. The law becomes effective upon the adoption of a related constitutional amendment.