Title 13, Courts and Judicial Procedure
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La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.4 Judge ad hoc; compensation
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§2487.4. Judge ad hoc; compensation A. In case of absence, incapacity or recusation of the city judge, a judge ad hoc shall be appointed under the applicable provisions of Articles 4841-4847 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. B. The compensation of the judge ad hoc so appo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.5 Marriage ceremonies
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§2487.5. Marriage ceremonies The city judge may perform the marriage ceremony within the territorial jurisdiction of his court. Acts 1964, No. 102, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.6 Bond of marshal
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§2487.6. Bond of marshal A. The city marshal shall be a resident elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court. Before entering upon the discharge of his duties he shall give bond in favor of the city judge conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.7 Marshal as executive officer; deputies
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§2487.7. Marshal as executive officer; deputies A. The marshal is the executive officer of the court. He shall execute the orders and mandates of the court and, in the execution thereof, and in making arrests and preserving the peace, he has the same powers and authority as a she…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.8 Temporary marshal; vacancies
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§2487.8. Temporary marshal; vacancies A. When the marshal is absent or unable to act for any cause, the judge may appoint any other person who is a resident elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court to serve as a temporary marshal. B. In case of vacancy in the office o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2487.9 Salary of marshal
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§2487.9. Salary of marshal The marshal of the city court shall receive as compensation for his services a minimum salary of forty-eight hundred dollars annually, payable monthly on his own warrant and which, except as otherwise indicated, shall be paid in equal proportions by the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.1 City Court of Franklin; officials and employees; provisions governing
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§2488.1. City Court of Franklin; officials and employees; provisions governing A.(1) Effective September 1, 1968 the offices of the justice of the peace and constable in Ward Three of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and the Mayor's Court in the town of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Loui…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.2 Rules for conduct of business
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§2488.2. Rules for conduct of business A. The city court may adopt and from time to time amend its rules for the conduct of the judicial business before it. B. The city court shall have such term and sessions for the transaction of its judicial business as shall be fixed, from ti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.21 Establishment
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§2488.21. Establishment "The City Court of Baker Louisiana" hereafter referred to as "The city court" as now or hereafter established by and in the Home Rule Charter of the city of Baker is hereby ratified and confirmed, and is hereby declared to be established and to exist as pr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.22 Territorial jurisdiction; venue
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§2488.22. Territorial jurisdiction; venue A. The territorial jurisdiction of the city court shall extend throughout the city of Baker, as the same now exists or may hereinafter be changed or altered. The city court shall be composed of a city judge, a clerk of court, a city marsh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.23 Civil jurisdiction and procedure
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§2488.23. Civil jurisdiction and procedure The civil jurisdiction, and the pleadings, practice, and procedure of the court, shall be as provided by law. Acts 1970, No. 424, §3. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 716, §1. Acts 1986, No. 226, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.24 Jurisdiction; criminal
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§2488.24. Jurisdiction; criminal The city court shall have criminal jurisdiction concurrent with that of the district court of offenses committed in the city of Baker, Louisiana, and not punishable by imprisonment, at hard labor, under the laws of this state, and exclusive crimin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.25 Court reporter
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§2488.25. Court reporter The judge of the city court shall approve competent court reporters who shall be charged with the duty of taking testimony in all record cases coming before the court. The payment of the fee for the services of the reporter shall be made by the plaintiff …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.26 Marriage ceremonies
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§2488.26. Marriage ceremonies The city judge shall have the authority to perform marriage ceremonies. Acts 1970, No. 424, §6.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.27 Judge
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§2488.27. Judge A. The judge of the city court shall be a duly licensed and practicing attorney who has been in the active practice of law before the courts of Louisiana for at least five years immediately preceding the election and who is a duly qualified elector and resident of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.28 Clerk
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§2488.28. Clerk The city judge shall appoint a suitable person who shall be the clerk of the city court. The clerk shall be appointed for both civil and criminal sections of the court. The clerk shall perform such functions and responsibilities as are provided by law. The clerk s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.29 Seal of court
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§2488.29. Seal of court The city court shall be provided with a seal which shall contain a vignette of the state seal, with the words "Seal of the City Court of Baker, Louisiana", which seal shall be used on all process, orders and writs issuing from the court in all civil matter…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.3 Salary and fees of judge
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§2488.3. Salary and fees of judge The city court judge shall receive the salary, compensation, and fees provided in R.S. 13:1874, except that the judge shall receive a minimum annual salary of twelve thousand dollars, payable monthly. Said salary shall be paid by the governing au…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.30 Court employees
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§2488.30. Court employees The chief of police of the city of Baker or his designee shall serve as the executive officer of the court, and he shall do and perform all normal duties of a marshall, and in the execution of the court's orders and mandates, and in making arrests and pr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.31 Rules of court
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§2488.31. Rules of court The city court shall be empowered and authorized to make and promulgate rules and regulations governing the hours and days during which the court shall sit for the hearing of civil and criminal cases, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.32 Vacancy
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§2488.32. Vacancy In the event there is a vacancy in the office of the city judge, because of death, resignation or otherwise, the office shall be filled as provided by law. Acts 1970, No. 424, §12.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.33 Recusation of judge
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§2488.33. Recusation of judge The city judge may recuse himself or may be recused as provided by law. In case of absence or incapacity or recusation of the city judge, a judge ad hoc shall be appointed in the manner provided by law. In the event of the failure or inability of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.34 Fines, forfeitures and penalties
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§2488.34. Fines, forfeitures and penalties All fines, forfeitures of bonds, and penalties, excluding costs, shall be paid into the city treasury. Acts 1970, No. 424, §14.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.35 Appeals
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§2488.35. Appeals Appeals in all civil and criminal matters shall be as provided by law. Acts 1970, No. 424, §15. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 716, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.36 Court costs
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§2488.36. Court costs In all civil cases, the court costs shall be those designated and promulgated in the rules and regulations of the city court. In all criminal matters, including traffic violations, the city judge may assess, in addition to the fine and other costs, an amount…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.37 Court facilities
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§2488.37. Court facilities The city of Baker, Louisiana, shall furnish a suitable place, together with the necessary books, records, equipment and supplies for holding said court and shall provide suitable furnished offices for the city judge, city marshall, and city clerk; said …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.38 Law governing
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§2488.38. Law governing Except as otherwise provided herein, or in the Home Rule Charter of the city of Baker, the city court shall be governed and operated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 13:1871 et seq. Acts 1970, No. 424, §18.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.39 Baker; vacation of judge of city court
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§2488.39. Baker; vacation of judge of city court The judge of the City Court of Baker, Louisiana is entitled to an annual vacation of one month with pay at a time to be chosen by the judge. Added by Acts 1975, No. 715, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.4 Salary of marshal
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§2488.4. Salary of marshal The marshal of the city court shall receive a minimum annual salary of four thousand four hundred forty dollars, payable monthly. Said salary shall be paid by the governing authorities of the city of Franklin and the parish of St. Mary in a proportion t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.40 Repealed by Acts 2015, No
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§2488.40. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 622, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.5 Salaries of clerk and deputies
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§2488.5. Salaries of clerk and deputies A. The salaries of the clerk, if any, and of the deputy clerks, if any, shall be paid by the governing authorities of the city of Franklin and the parish of St. Mary in a proportion which the population of the city of Franklin within Ward T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.51 City Court of Marksville; officials and employees; jurisdiction; provisions
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§2488.51. City Court of Marksville; officials and employees; jurisdiction; provisions governing A. The offices of the justice of the peace and constable in ward two of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, the Mayor's Court of the Town of Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, are aboli…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.52 Rules for conduct of business
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§2488.52. Rules for conduct of business A. The city court may adopt and from time to time amend its rules for conduct of the judicial business before it. B. The city court shall have such terms and sessions for the transaction of its judicial business as shall be fixed from time …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.53 Salary and fees of judge
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§2488.53. Salary and fees of judge The judge of the City Court of Marksville shall receive an annual salary of forty-two hundred dollars, payable monthly on his own warrant, one half to be paid by the city of Marksville and one half by the parish of Avoyelles. In addition, he sha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.54 Salary of marshal
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§2488.54. Salary of marshal The marshal of the City Court shall receive a minimum annual salary of three thousand six hundred dollars, payable monthly in equal proportions by the governing authorities of the town of Marksville and the police jury of Avoyelles Parish. The town of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.55 Salaries of clerk and deputies
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§2488.55. Salaries of clerk and deputies A. The salaries of the clerk and of the deputy clerks, if any, shall be paid in equal proportions by the town of Marksville and the parish of Avoyelles. B. The clerk shall receive a minimum salary of one hundred fifty dollars per month, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.56 Courtroom and offices
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§2488.56. Courtroom and offices The expenses of operation and maintenance of the courtroom and offices shall be apportioned equally between the town of Marksville and the parish of Avoyelles. Added by Acts 1971, No. 16, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.57 Collection of fines, forfeitures, penalties and costs
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§2488.57. Collection of fines, forfeitures, penalties and costs A. The city judge, or any officer of the city court designated by the city judge, shall collect all fines, forfeitures, penalties, and costs, and all collected funds, excluding costs, shall be paid into the town trea…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.58 Criminal matters; costs
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§2488.58. Criminal matters; costs A. In all criminal matters, including traffic violation cases, the city judge may assess, in addition to the fine or other penalty imposed, costs of court in an amount not to exceed twenty dollars. B. The proceeds derived from these costs shall b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.59 Civil matters; costs
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§2488.59. Civil matters; costs In all civil matters, in addition to any other costs or fees, the city judge may assess an additional cost of court in an amount not to exceed twenty dollars, except as otherwise provided by law. Acts 1986, No. 506, §1; Acts 2026, No. 972, §1, eff. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.6 Courtroom and offices
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§2488.6. Courtroom and offices The expenses of operation and maintenance of the courtroom and offices shall be apportioned equally between the governing authorities of the city of Franklin and the parish of St. Mary in a proportion which the population of the city of Franklin wit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.61 Abolition of mayor's court; creation of city court
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§2488.61. Abolition of mayor's court; creation of city court A. When the first judge and marshal herein provided for take office, the mayor's court in the city of Plaquemine in Iberville Parish is abolished. B. The City Court of Plaquemine is created and shall have territorial ju…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.62 Compensation of judge, marshal, clerk, and deputy clerk; collection and disposition of fines, forfeitures, and costs
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§2488.62. Compensation of judge, marshal, clerk, and deputy clerk; collection and disposition of fines, forfeitures, and costs A. The judge shall receive compensation in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 13:1874, except that the annual minimum salary payable by the city and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.63 Laws governing city courts; applicability
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§2488.63. Laws governing city courts; applicability Except as otherwise provided in this Part, and to the extent that they are not in conflict with the provisions of this Part, the provisions of Part I of this Chapter, the provisions of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure that …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.7 Collection of fines, forfeitures, penalties and costs
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§2488.7. Collection of fines, forfeitures, penalties and costs A. The city judge or any officer of the city court as may be designated by the city judge, shall collect all fines, forfeitures, penalties and costs, and all funds so collected, excluding costs, shall be paid into the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.71 City Court of Breaux Bridge; officials and employees; provisions governing
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§2488.71. City Court of Breaux Bridge; officials and employees; provisions governing A. The offices of the justice of the peace and constable in Ward 4 of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, the Mayor's Court of the town of Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, are abolished, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.72 Rules for conduct of business
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§2488.72. Rules for conduct of business A. The city court may adopt and from time to time amend its rules for conduct of the judicial business before it. B. The city court shall have such terms and sessions for the transaction of its judicial business as shall be fixed from time …
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.73 Qualifications and salary of judge
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§2488.73. Qualifications and salary of judge A. The judge of the city court shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana for at least five years previous to his election and be a qualified resident elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court for at least t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.74 Salary of marshal
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§2488.74. Salary of marshal The marshal of the city court shall receive annual salary of forty-eight hundred dollars, payable monthly in equal proportions by the governing authorities of the town of Breaux Bridge and the police jury of St. Martin Parish. The town of Breaux Bridge…
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:2488.75 Salary of clerk
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§2488.75. Salary of clerk The clerk shall receive a monthly salary of one hundred fifty dollars payable in equal proportions by the governing authorities of the town of Breaux Bridge and the parish of St. Martin. The town of Breaux Bridge and the parish of St. Martin, or either o…