Requests the Louisiana Supreme Court to take all action necessary to protect the importance of the judicial branch as a separate branch of government and the independence of the judiciary in performing powers and duties pursuant to the federal and state constitutions.
Relating to fiscal and other matters necessary for implementation of the judiciary budget as enacted by H.B. No. 1, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government.
A resolution memorializing the President of the United States to respect and comply with the rulings of the Judicial Branch in recognition of the Judicial Branch as a separate and co-equal branch of government, as contemplated by the United States Constitution.
Requests the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of La. to include justice of the peace courts in its study of the judiciary following the 2010 federal decennial census
A resolution memorializing the President of the United States to respect and comply with the rulings of the Judicial Branch in recognition of the Judicial Branch as a separate and co-equal branch of government, as contemplated by the United States Constitution
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Constitutional amendment to increase the non-lawyer membership of and provide for the selection judiciary commission members and to require investigations be conducted by directive of the supreme court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN +$7,115 GF EX See Note)
Creates a commission to study and make recommendations relative to non-unanimous jury verdicts in Louisiana to determine the number and distribution of such cases, and to inform the Senate of the findings.