Mack (HB 169) Act No. 102
Prior law provided for the creation of a new judgeship on Jan. 1, 2015, or when the former
Division H becomes vacant. Further provided 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 prevented the jurisdiction of any other judge of the
district from being affected by the creation of the judgeship.
New law removes the provision which allows for the creation of a new judgeship when the
former Division H becomes vacant. New 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. Provides that a vacancy shall be created by death, resignation,
retirement, or any other reason.
New law requires the judgeship comprising of Division G to be abolished on midnight on
Dec. 31, 2014.
New 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.
New 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. Provides that a vacancy shall be created by death, resignation, retirement, or any other
reason.
New 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.
New 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 June 5, 2013.
(Amends R.S. 13:621.21(B); Adds R.S. 13:621.21(C), (D), (E), and (F))