Appel (SB 228) Act No. 380
Prior law provided for the procedure to enforce health, safety, and welfare statutes and
ordinances or to eliminate blighted property, housing violations, and public nuisances in
Orleans and Jefferson parishes.
Prior law provided procedures and time limitations for applying for new trial and appeals
from final judgments. Provided that a judgment shall not be suspended during the pendency
of appeal unless the court determines otherwise.
New law provides that the delay for a new trial commences after the judgment or after the
notice of judgment is either mailed by the clerk or served by the sheriff, whichever is later,
when such notice is required.
Effective upon signature of the governor (May 30, 2014).
(Amends R.S. 33:1373(G)(1) and (2))