The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Cathy R. Wells.
DIGEST
Mills (SB 232)
Present law relative to deputy constables in the parishes of Ascension, Caddo, Calcasieu, East
Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and Union, requires each such deputy constable to take an oath of office
before entering upon their duties.
Proposed law retains present law and requires a copy of the oath of office to be filed with the
office of the attorney general within 72 hours after the oath is administered.
Present law requires such deputy constables to have the same qualifications as is required by law
for constables of the justice of the peace courts.
Proposed law retains present law and requires such deputy constables to have the same training
as is required by law for constables of justice of the peace courts.
Proposed law authorizes each duly elected constable of a justice of the peace court in St. Martin
Parish to appoint and to fix the compensation of one deputy constable, for whose acts the
constable shall be responsible.
Proposed law requires a copy of the oath of office to be filed with the office of the attorney
general within 72 hours after the oath is administered.
Present law requires such deputy constables in St. Martin Parish to have the same qualifications
as is required by law for constables of the justice of the peace courts.
Proposed law requires each deputy constable to have the same qualifications and training as
required by law for a constable of a justice of the peace court and be a resident of St. Martin
Parish.
Proposed law prohibits such deputy constable from being paid any compensation from any local
governing body or political subdivision, other than the constable's office, and provides that such
deputy constable shall not be entitled to any compensation from the state.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 13:2583.1(A) and (C), 2583.2(A) and (B), 2583.3(A), 2583.4(A) and (B), and
2583.5(A) and (B); adds R.S. 13:2583.6) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the original
bill
1. Adds provisions relative to deputy constables in the parishes of Ascension,
Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and Union.
2. Limits to one the number of deputy constables that may be appointed for each
constable of a justice of the peace court in St. Martin Parish.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Requires deputy constables in St. Martin Parish to have the same training as
required by law for a constable of a justice of the peace court and requires a copy
of the oath of office to be filed with the office of the attorney general within 72
hours after the oath is administered.
2. Makes technical corrections.