This bill amends R.S. 13:1875(12)(c) regarding the allocation of civil fees collected by the City Court of Alexandria. It specifies that one-half of the civil fees will continue to support the operational expenses of the court 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 allows for the use of these funds for operational expenses without needing consent from the Rapides Parish Police Jury or the city of Alexandria.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 2 and 4 of Act No. 121 from the 2023 Regular Session, effectively removing certain sunset provisions related to court costs and civil filing fees. This legislative change aims to streamline the financial management of the City Court of Alexandria and enhance the compensation structure for court clerks, thereby improving the court's operational efficiency.

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