DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 173 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Stagni
Abstract: Provides for the appointment and compensation of a justice of the peace ad hoc.
Present law allows for anyone who meets the legal requirements of a justice of the peace to be
appointed as a justice of the peace ad hoc. Additionally, requires a justice of the peace ad hoc to be
paid the same compensation as the presiding justice of the peace.
Proposed law allows a justice of the peace currently elected from the same parish as the presiding
justice of the peace to be appointed as an ad hoc. Authorizes but does not require an ad hoc justice
of the peace to be compensated.
(Amends R.S. 13:2592(A))