House Bill No. 489 amends the judicial expense fund for the Family Court in East Baton Rouge Parish by adjusting the maximum fees that the clerk of court can charge. Specifically, the bill increases the fee for filing actions, suits, or motions from a maximum of twenty-five dollars to thirty-five dollars. Additionally, in criminal nonsupport cases, the cost that can be taxed against a convicted defendant is raised from ten dollars to a sum determined by the judges, but it remains capped at ten dollars.

The implementation of these increased fees is contingent upon a recommendation from the Judicial Council, which must confirm that the new court costs meet applicable guidelines before they can be imposed or collected. This ensures that no fees will be charged without the necessary approval from the Judicial Council, maintaining oversight on the adjustments made to the judicial expense fund.

Statutes affected:
HB489 Original: 13:3(A)
HB489 Engrossed: 13:3(A)
HB489 Reengrossed: 13:3(A)
HB489 Enrolled: 13:3(A)
HB489 Act : 13:3(A)