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 512 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Cox
Abstract: Designates a certain portion of fees collected by constables and marshals to be placed in
an equipment and training fund.
Present law creates a fee schedule for all city marshals and constables except for those serving in
Orleans Parish and the cities of Natchitoches, Minden, Springhill, Franklin, Winnfield, Slidell,
Bogalusa, Ruston, and Houma for services provided by constables and marshals. Additionally,
requires 60% of funds collected pursuant to present law to be used to assist in funding the purchase
or updating of necessary equipment and officer training to carry out the efficient performance of all
duties imposed by law on constables and marshals.
Proposed law amends present law to provide a minimum amount for certain fees collected by the city
marshals and constables.
Proposed law no longer requires 60% of all collected funds to be deposited into a special account,
but instead provides that 60% of any funds collected in excess of the minimum fees set forth in
present law shall be deposited in the equipment and training fund and provides that such funds be
used for specified purposes.
(Amends R.S. 13:5807(A)(1)-(11), (16)-(19), (21)-(24), (26), and (29) and (B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add a minimum amount for certain fees collected, and require 60% of any funds
collected in excess of the minimum to be deposited in the equipment and training fund.
2. Require funds that are deposited in the equipment and training fund to be used for
purchasing and updating necessary equipment and officer training.