Increases the jurisdictional limits for county courts and district courts to fifty thousand dollars.
Expands the civil jurisdiction of county courts to matters of up to fifty thousand dollars and district courts to matters of up to thirty-five thousand dollars.
Expands the civil jurisdiction of county courts to matters of up to fifty thousand dollars and district courts to matters of up to thirty-five thousand dollars.
Provides for county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Provides that in the fourth judicial department, two new districts, fourteen and fifteen are added; makes related provisions.
Provides that in the fourth judicial department, two new districts, fourteen and fifteen are added; makes related provisions.
Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.