DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 813 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Gary Carter
Abstract: Provides for jurisdiction in certain stalking proceedings.
Present law provides that any district court which is empowered to hear civil matters shall have
jurisdiction over proceedings seeking protections available in cases dealing with stalking and
cyberstalking.
Proposed law retains present law except it provides that in jurisdictions that have a municipal and
traffic court, that court shall have sole jurisdiction over proceedings pursuant to the present law
Protection from Stalking Act, in the event a law enforcement officer issues a summons or citation.
(Amends R.S. 13:2493(F) and R.S. 46:2171.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Provide municipal and traffic courts with sole jurisdiction over matters pursuant to the
Protection from Stalking Act when a law enforcement officer has issued a summons or
citation.