HB 1011·LA·house
JURY DUTY: Permits jurors to donate their per diem compensation to the formal program of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Signed into LawFiled Mar 25, 2026
Sponsor: Barbara Freiberg (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 688.
Jun 1, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a voluntary option for jurors in the 19th Judicial District to donate their per‑diem compensation to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The clerk of court will present the choice, collect the donations, keep donor information confidential, and provide tax‑deductible receipts. It launches a two‑year pilot to support CASA’s work for abused and neglected children.
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