The bill amends R.S. 13:312.1(D) to reduce the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal from twelve to ten. Specifically, it stipulates that seven judges will be elected from the first district, one from the second district, one from the third district, and one judge will be elected at large. This change aims to streamline the court's operations while maintaining representation from various districts.

Additionally, the bill ensures that current judges will not be removed from office and can serve the remainder of their terms. It specifies that no further elections will be held for Division G of the first district or for the at-large seat currently held by Chief Judge Roland Belsome until the end of his term in December 2031, regardless of any vacancies that may arise. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
SB197 Original: 13:1(D)
SB197 Engrossed: 13:1(D)
SB197 Reengrossed: 13:1(D)
SB197 Enrolled: 13:1(D)
SB197 Act : 13:1(D)