DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 905 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Freiberg
Abstract: Establishes a pilot program for donations of juror per diem in the 19th JDC.
Proposed law allows jurors in the 19th JDC to donate their per diem compensation in whole or in
part to an organization that is either (1) formally recognized under Ch.C. Art. 424 for its role in
advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system, or (2)
specifically designated as Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Proposed law requires the clerk of court for the 19th JDC to provide each juror an option to donate
the per diem compensation to the organizations provided by proposed law during jury orientation
or the juror service process.
Proposed law requires the clerk of court for the 19th JDC to establish procedures for the collection
and timely distribution of donated per diem compensation to the designated organization.
Proposed law requires that the procedures for the collection and timely distribution of donated per
diem compensation to the designated organization include provisions for donor acknowledgment and
compliance with financial management standards.
Proposed law also requires a form distributed to each person registered for the jury pool that has the
mission of CASA and the voluntary option to assign fees due to them as a tax-deductible donation
to the organization.
Proposed law provides for the purpose of the program and requires the Juror Office of the 19th JDC
to send a monthly check of individual juror payments to CASA along with the names, addresses, and
amounts donated of the individual juror for a mailed tax-deductible receipt.
Proposed law also provides that any information provided to CASA by the Juror Office shall remain
confidential and not subject to disclosure under the public records law.
Proposed law requires that CASA be designated exclusively for the per diem donations during the
two-year pilot program. Proposed law also provides that donations made to the designated
organization pursuant to proposed law shall be utilized exclusively for supporting its mission within
the jurisdiction of the 19th JDC.
(Adds R.S. 13:3049.2) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical amendments.
2. Authorize the entire juror per diem to be donated.
3. Specify that information provided to CASA shall remain confidential.