DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 773 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Marcelle
Abstract: Provides for additional costs toward the 19
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Judicial District Court Building Commission
and the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Present law provides for court costs in criminal and juvenile matters.
Proposed law retains present law. Provides for additional court costs in the amount of $10 to the 19
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Judicial District Court Building Commission or $10 to the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge
Parish.
(Adds R.S. 13:1000.7)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Add that no defendant shall be assessed costs pursuant to proposed law in excess of $10.