DIGEST
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HB 75 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Seabaugh
Abstract: Authorizes an increase in court costs collected by the clerk of court of the 1st Judicial
District Court.
Present law requires the clerk of court for the 1st JDC to collect court costs that are to be set by a
majority of the judges, not to exceed $50 for certain pleadings and further requires such funds to be
deposited in the court reporter's fund.
Proposed law changes the maximum amount authorized for collection from $50 to $75.
Present law provides an exception, which requires the clerk to collect an amount not to exceed $35
for succession proceedings, foreclosure proceedings by executory process, tutorships, emancipations,
and mandamus suits to cancel mortgages.
Proposed law deletes the present law exception.
Present law requires the clerk to collect an amount not to exceed $35 for money claims of less than
one thousand dollars.
Proposed law changes the maximum amount authorized for collection from $35 to $50.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 13:962(I))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Add an effective date upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial
action.