This bill amends and reenacts specific provisions of R.S. 13:713 regarding the powers and duties of court commissioners in the 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana. It clarifies that commissioners are responsible for hearing and recommending dispositions for civil, criminal, or domestic violence matters assigned by the court, including proceedings related to state prisoners. The bill also expands the commissioners' authority to hear and dispose of preliminary motions before the filing of charges and to issue protective orders as required by statute or as a condition of bail.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions that previously allowed commissioners to review and act on petitions for protective orders and make recommendations for injunctions. Instead, the new language empowers commissioners to issue protective orders directly and conduct hearings regarding such orders without the need for recommendations to a district judge. Overall, the changes aim to streamline the process and enhance the responsibilities of court commissioners in handling various legal matters.

Statutes affected:
HB409 Original: 13:713(A), 13:713(B)(2)
HB409 Engrossed: 13:713(A), 13:713(B)(2)
HB409 Enrolled: 13:713(A), 13:713(B)(2)
HB409 Act 272: 13:713(A), 13:713(B)(2)