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HB 305 Original 2023 Regular Session Brown
Abstract: Provides for the signing of certain orders and documents by the court.
Present law provides that a judge or justice may sign a court order, notice, official court document
and other writings by use of electronic signature.
Present law requires various courts to provide the method of electronic signature to be used and
ensure the authenticity.
Proposed law deletes the requirement that various courts provide by rule for the method of electronic
signature to be used and ensure the authenticity.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 253(C))