COURTS: Provides relative to the court system in Avoyelles Parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Summary

The bill amends Louisiana statutes to recognize the existing City Court of Bunkie and to create a new City Court of Marksville, setting their territorial limits and giving them concurrent jurisdiction with the Twelfth Judicial District for misdemeanors, civil cases under $50,000, and juvenile matters. It also details how fines and costs are collected, permits studies for online payment and virtual appearances, and provides a route for appeals from justice of the peace courts to the city courts. These changes affect local judges, marshals, clerks, justice of the peace officials, and residents of the specified wards.

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