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LA SB256

LA SB256
Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

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Introduced
02/26/2026
In Committee
04/20/2026
Crossed Over
04/13/2026
Passed
05/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 13:761(C), 1211, 1211.1, 1212(A), (B)(1) through (5), 1212.1, 1213.1, 1213.2, 1216, 1222, 1338, 1371.2, 1373(A)(1), 1373.1, the introductory paragraph of 1381, 1381(21), 1381.3, 1381.5(A) and (B)(2)(e), 1381.7(A), 2515, and 5971, R.S. 15:85.1(A)(2)(d) and R.S. 18:2(3), 444(E), 602(C)(1) and (E)(2)(c), 1300.7(B), 1354(A)(1), 1511.2(E), and 1511.3(A)(1) and to repeal R.S. 13:1031, 1033, 1371, 1371.1, and 1378, relative to the clerk of court in Orleans Parish; to provide for one clerk of the civil district court and the criminal district court; to provide for payments from the Clerk of Court Expense Fund; to provide for the administration of the court by the clerk of court in Orleans Parish; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill consolidates the offices of the Clerk of the Civil District Court and the Clerk of the Criminal District Court in Orleans Parish into a single Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish, with the Clerk of the Civil District Court assuming the responsibilities of the combined role. It outlines the transition process, including provisions for existing employees and the effective date of the consolidation, which is set for May 3, 2026, after the current term of the Criminal District Court Clerk concludes. The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws regarding the administration, duties, salaries, and fees associated with these clerk of court offices, aiming to streamline operations and clarify responsibilities under the new unified structure.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Speaker of the House. (on 05/05/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB256&sbi=y
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467979
Fiscal Note - SB256 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467807
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467213
Fiscal Note - SB256 ReEngrossed With House Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1466841
Analysis - Summary of House Amendments to SB256 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465888
House Floor Amendment #4162 McMakin Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1464311
House Floor Amendment #4414 Green Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465580
Fiscal Note - SB256 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1463989
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460365
Analysis - Digest of SB256 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460450
Senate Floor Amendment #1863 Duplessis Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460188
Senate Floor Amendment #1866 Duplessis Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460189
Senate Floor Bureau Note #1852 Morris Jay Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1459930
Senate Floor Amendment #1741 Duplessis Withdrawn https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1459138
Senate Floor Amendment #1760 Morris Jay Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1459253
Senate Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #1602 Miller G. Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458123
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1457765
Analysis - Digest of SB256 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458622
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1445888
Analysis - Digest of SB256 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1445889
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