House Bill No. by Representative Wilford Carter amends R.S. 13:2079.1, which pertains to 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 him. This account can be used to supplement the salaries of deputy marshals, which can now also be funded through community policing, in addition to the local governing authority. The bill also specifies that each deputy marshal is responsible for any additional payroll taxes on their supplemental salary, and their total salary cannot exceed that of the Ward Three marshal.

The legislation replaces the reference to R.S. 33:1704 with R.S. 13:5807, ensuring that the marshal's authority to manage funds aligns with the updated legal framework. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial resources available to the office of the marshal, thereby improving the operational capacity and compensation for deputy marshals.

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