DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 547 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Jackson
Abstract: Provides for the development of a form by the La. Supreme Court to be used in
determining indigent status of an accused person.
Present law provides for representation of defendants who are indigent and requires the court to
determine indigency.
Proposed law requires the judicial administrator of the La. Supreme Court to develop a form to be
used by the court in determining indigency. Provides for the contents of the form.
(Adds R.S. 15:175(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Removes references to the indigency review panel in proposed law.
2. Adds a provision requiring the judicial administrator of the La. Supreme Court to
develop a form to be used by the court to determine indigency.