Louisiana 2021 2021 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB574 Comm Sub / Analysis

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HB 574 Engrossed	2021 Regular Session	Travis Johnson
Abstract:  Allows Concordia Parish courts to collect a fee of no more than five dollars in criminal
cases to be used solely to defray the operational costs of the office of the coroner of the
parish.
Present law establishes the Coroner's Operational Fund and a criminal court fee on certain defendants
dedicated to defraying the operational costs of the office of the coroner in the parish in which the
conviction occurred.  Provides for an additional fee in certain parishes for the support of the coroner.
Proposed law authorizes an additional fee of not more than five dollars on every defendant who is
convicted in all courts in Concordia Parish to be used solely to defray the operational costs of the
coroner's office and repeals a similar fee.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 13:5722(A)(2)(f); Repeals R.S. 15:5722(A)(2)(e))