This bill amends R.S. 13:1875(12)(c) to modify the allocation of civil fees collected by the City Court of Alexandria. It specifies that one-half of these fees will continue to support the court's operational expenses and the general fund of the Rapides Parish Police Jury. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions allowing the costs collected in civil cases to be used for supplementing the compensation of clerks and deputy clerks of court, with the consent of the respective authorities. Notably, it removes the requirement for consent from the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the city of Alexandria for using these funds for operational expenses.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 2 and 4 of Act No. 121 from the 2023 Regular Session, effectively eliminating certain sunset provisions related to court costs and civil filing fees in the City Court of Alexandria. This legislative change aims to streamline the financial management of the court and enhance its operational capabilities by providing more flexibility in the use of collected fees.

Statutes affected:
HB249 Original: 13:1875(12)
HB249 Engrossed: 13:1875(12)
HB249 Enrolled: 13:1875(12)
HB249 Act 74: 13:1875(12)