Louisiana 2018 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB315

Introduced
3/1/18  
Refer
3/1/18  
Refer
3/1/18  
Refer
3/12/18  
Refer
3/12/18  
Report Pass
4/18/18  
Report Pass
4/18/18  
Engrossed
4/30/18  
Engrossed
4/30/18  
Refer
5/1/18  
Refer
5/1/18  
Report Pass
5/10/18  
Report Pass
5/10/18  
Enrolled
5/16/18  
Enrolled
5/16/18  
Chaptered
5/23/18  
Chaptered
5/23/18  
Passed
5/23/18  

Caption

Increases the fees for city marshals and constables for certain services (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)

Impact

The bill will have a direct impact on state laws concerning the fees and costs associated with law enforcement services. Previously established fee structures for marshals and constables are revised, which could potentially increase the costs for individuals and entities requiring legal services. Importantly, sixty percent of these increased funds collected will be utilized for purchasing equipment and officer training to enhance the operational capacities of marshals and constables. This initiative underscores a commitment to improving law enforcement efficacy and capability within the state.

Summary

House Bill 315 aims to amend the fees charged by city marshals and constables for various civil service activities. The bill explicitly increases the fees for service of process, notice of judgments, and executing court orders. For instance, the fee for serving a citation has increased from ten dollars to thirty dollars, along with similar increases for other judicial services. The legislation seeks to ensure that the fees reflect current costs associated with providing these essential services and also introduces a mechanism for how the collected fees will be allocated, aiming at improving law enforcement resources.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB 315 appears to be supportive among legislators who view the increased fees as a necessary adjustment to match inflation and operational costs faced by marshals and constables. However, there may be concerns from the public regarding the affordability of legal services, particularly for lower-income individuals who may struggle with the heightened costs. The discourse reflects a balancing act between ensuring adequate funding for law enforcement services without overburdening those seeking legal recourse.

Contention

One notable point of contention related to HB 315 may revolve around the implications of increased fees on access to justice. While proponents argue that the adjustments are overdue and essential for maintaining service quality, detractors could raise concerns about the potential deterrent effect on individuals or small businesses in accessing necessary legal services. The amendment's focus on fee allocation towards training and equipment may mitigate some apprehension, yet the overall impact on various community stakeholders remains a critical subject of discussion within legislative circles.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HB512

Provides relative to the use of court costs and fees for services by constables and marshals (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)

LA HB305

Provides for an increase in fees that the office of marshal of Houma may charge in civil matters (EN +$218,000 LF RV See Note)

LA HB73

Provides for the use of fees collected by the marshal of the city of Hammond (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

LA HB332

Provides for an increase in court costs for justice of the peace courts (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)

LA HB99

Provides for fees in certain civil matters (EG INCREASE LF RV See Note)

LA HB116

Provides relative to the use of court costs and fees for services by constables and marshals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

LA SB564

Sheriffs and marshals: fees.

LA HB150

Increases certain fees for justice of the peace courts (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)

LA HB126

Provides relative to payment of processing fee for certain garnishment proceedings (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)

LA HB73

Provides relative to payment of processing fee for certain garnishment proceedings (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Similar Bills

PA HB1579

In constables, further providing for townships, providing for bond, further providing for police officers, providing for bail bond enforcement agent, for professional bondsman, for debt collection, for other incompatible employment, for disqualification and for nepotism, further providing for conduct and insurance, for program established, for program contents, for restricted account and for general imposition of duties and grant of powers, providing for constabulary badge and uniform, repealing provisions relating to arrest of offenders against forest laws, further providing for executions, for arrest in boroughs, for fees and for specific fees, repealing provisions relating to impounding, selling and viewing fees, further providing for seizure fees, for election notice in certain areas, for incompetence and for compensation violation, repealing provisions relating to failure to serve in a township and providing for oversight; authorizing county constabulary review boards; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and imposing penalties.

LA HB1289

Provides for the appointment of a deputy constable

LA SB232

Provides relative to deputy constables. (8/1/14)

AZ SB1231

Training; newly elected constables

NV SB381

Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 20-1076)

AZ SB1335

Deputy constable appointments; website notification

AZ SB1239

Deputy constable appointments; website notification

LA HB239

Authorizes each elected constable of a justice of the peace court in Tangipahoa Parish to appoint a deputy constable (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)