HB 1147·LA·house
JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons
In CommitteeFiled Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Sylvia Taylor (D)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 1, 2026
Summary
The measure changes Louisiana law so that justice of the peace courts in parishes with 26,000 residents or fewer can hear civil disputes up to $8,000, sharing that authority with district courts. It does not apply where a municipal, city, or parish court already exists. This aims to give residents more local access to the courts for modest claims.
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