House Bill No. 134, introduced by Representative Wilford Carter, amends and reenacts R.S. 13:2079.1 to provide updates regarding the office of the Ward Three marshal of the city court of Lake Charles. The bill allows the marshal to deposit a portion of his salary, derived from civil fees and costs, into a special account controlled by the marshal. This account can be used to supplement the salaries of deputy marshals, defray operational expenses, and support the proper conduct of the marshal's office. The bill also specifies that the salary of any deputy marshal cannot exceed that of the Ward Three marshal.

A significant change in the proposed law is the authorization of community policing as an additional source of compensation for deputy marshals. This addition allows for greater flexibility in funding deputy marshals' salaries, alongside the existing compensation from the local governing authority. The bill also updates the reference from R.S. 33:1704 to R.S. 13:1704, ensuring that the legal framework is consistent with current statutes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial resources available to the deputy marshals while maintaining oversight and control by the Ward Three marshal.

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