This bill amends R.S. 13:996.42(A) to increase the maximum filing fees and court costs that can be collected for the judicial expense fund of the Fourth Judicial District. Specifically, it raises the maximum amount that clerks of court can charge from fifteen dollars to thirty-five dollars for individuals filing civil suits or proceedings, as well as for defendants in criminal cases who are convicted, plead guilty, or forfeit their bond.

The changes ensure that the fees collected are in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, Article 5181, et seq. The increased fees are intended to support the judicial expense fund, which is crucial for the operation and maintenance of the court system in the Fourth Judicial District.

Statutes affected:
HB559 Original: 13:42(A)
HB559 Engrossed: 13:42(A)
HB559 Enrolled: 13:42(A)
HB559 Act 919: 13:42(A)