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HB 118 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Jim Morris
Abstract: Authorizes each constable of a justice of the peace court in Caddo Parish to appoint one
deputy constable.
Present law authorizes each constable of a justice of the peace court in Caddo Parish to appoint one
or more deputy constables to assist with the responsibilities of the constable's office. Present law
further provides relative to the oath of office, residency requirements, compensation, and payment
of insurance premiums and expenses for the deputies.
Proposed law changes the number of appointments authorized by the constable from one or more
deputy constables to one deputy constable and otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 13:2583.3(A) and (B))