DIGEST
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the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Mack HB No. 169
Abstract: Provides for the abolishment of a judgeship and the creation of a new judgeship in the
21st Judicial District Court for family and juvenile matters and provides for its
jurisdiction, elections, and term of office.
Present law provides for the creation of a new judgeship on Jan. 1, 2015, or when the former
Division H becomes vacant. Further provides that the judge and his successors shall preside over
Division J, and the subject matter jurisdiction of Division J shall be limited to family matters as
provided by law. Further prevents the jurisdiction of any other judge of the district from being
affected by the creation of the judgeship.
Proposed law removes the provision which allows for the creation of a new judgeship when the
former Division H becomes vacant. Proposed law further adds juvenile matters to the subject
matter jurisdiction for Division J and prevents the reduction of term of office for any other judge
of the district.
Proposed law provides for the creation of a vacancy by death, resignation, retirement, or any
other reason.
Proposed law requires the judgeship comprising of Division G to be abolished on midnight on
Dec. 31, 2014.
Proposed law provides for the creation of a new judgeship effective Jan. 1, 2015, to preside over
Division K with limited subject matter jurisdiction over family and juvenile matters as provided
by law. Further prevents the jurisdiction or term of office of any other judge from being reduced
or affected by the new judgeship.
Proposed law authorizes the judges on the 21st JDC, by en banc order, to assign and transfer all
family matters in Division G or H, should a vacancy occur in either division prior to Dec. 31,
2014.
Proposed law provides for the creation of a vacancy by death, resignation, retirement, or any
other reason.
Proposed law requires the judges to be elected at large for a six-year term at the congressional
election held in 2014 and every sixth year thereafter. Proposed law requires the judges and their successors to receive the same compensation and
expense allowances from the same sources and in the same manner as the other judges in the 21st
JDC.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 13:621.21(B); Adds R.S. 13:621.21(C), (D), (E), and (F))