This bill enacts a new provision in Louisiana law, specifically R.S. 13:501(B)(4), which authorizes the Twenty-Fifth Judicial District Court to conduct civil and criminal sessions for non-jury matters and summary proceedings at a designated location in Plaquemines Parish, west of the Mississippi River. The intent behind this provision is to enhance judicial efficiency and improve access to affordable legal representation for residents in that area.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provision should not be interpreted as legislative approval for the removal or relocation of the existing Plaquemines Parish courthouse. This ensures that while the court may hold sessions in a new location, the current courthouse remains intact and operational.