House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance access to cellular devices within Louisiana courts and courthouses by enacting Chapter 44 of Title 13 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The bill establishes that access to communication, research, and vital information is essential for the proper functioning of the judicial system. It explicitly states the legislature's intent to authorize the use of cell phones in all courts and courthouses, allowing citizens to have timely access to information relevant to their judicial matters.

The proposed law applies to all types of courts in Louisiana, including the Louisiana Supreme Court, courts of appeal, family courts, juvenile courts, parish courts, city courts, municipal courts, and traffic courts. It prohibits these courts from implementing rules that ban the use of cellular devices in areas outside the courtroom, while still allowing for restrictions on their use within the courtroom itself. This legislation aims to strike a balance between maintaining courtroom decorum and ensuring that individuals have the necessary tools to engage effectively with the judicial process.