This bill amends the existing laws governing the Twenty-First and Twenty-Third Judicial District Courts in Louisiana by creating an additional judgeship for each district. Specifically, the Twenty-First Judicial District Court will increase its number of judges from nine to ten, while the Twenty-Third Judicial District Court will expand from five to six judges. The new judgeships will be designated as Division L for the Twenty-First District and Division F for the Twenty-Third District, with both judges being elected at large and having jurisdiction throughout their respective districts.

The bill outlines the election process and term of office for the newly created judgeships, stating that the judges will be elected in accordance with Article V, Section 22 of the Louisiana Constitution. Their terms will begin on January 1 following the effective date of the Act and will align with the terms of other judges in the courts. Additionally, the new judges will receive the same compensation and expense allowances as existing judges. The provisions of the bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB358 Original:
HB358 Engrossed:
HB358 Reengrossed:
HB358 Enrolled: 13:21(A)
HB358 Act 496: 13:21(A)