RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 231 (HB 754) 2024 Regular Session LaFleur
New law provides for definitions and provides certain factors to determine if a case may be
referred to the Complex Litigation Section.
New law authorizes the 19th JDC to establish the Complex Litigation Section Pilot Program
and provides for additional filing fees in complex litigation cases.
New law provides that the clerk of court may demand and receive a filing of $200 for each
case referred to the Complex Litigation Section.
New law requires the clerk of court to collect all monies generated pursuant to new law and
forward them to the 19th JDC for placement into a separate account designated as the
Complex Litigation Section Fund. Provides further that the court shall keep accurate records,
shall cause to be conducted an annual audit, and shall file the audit with the office of the
legislative auditor.
New law provides that the pilot program shall be effective for two years unless extended by
the legislature.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 13:842.4)