Senate Bill No. 154, introduced by Senator Kleinpeter, proposes to transfer the functions of the jury commission in West Baton Rouge Parish to the clerk of court. The bill enacts a new provision in the Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically Article 404(K), which stipulates that the clerk of court or a designated deputy will perform all duties related to the jury commission. This includes coordinating the jury venire process and receiving the compensation typically authorized for jury commissioners.

The bill retains the existing framework for jury commissions but modifies it to centralize these responsibilities under the clerk of court in West Baton Rouge Parish. This change is intended to streamline the jury selection process and ensure that the clerk or their designated deputy has the same powers and responsibilities as the previous jury commissioners. The new law is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.