HB 16·LA·house
COURTS/CITY: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin
Signed into LawFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Vinney St. Blanc (R)
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Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 41.
May 11, 2026
Summary
The bill expands the territorial reach of the City Court of Franklin to include specified areas of Ward Four in St. Mary Parish, north of LA 182 and south of Bayou Teche up to the Centerville Bridge Approach Road. Outside the town limits, the court will share jurisdiction with the local justice of the peace. This change aims to provide clearer legal authority for cases arising in those neighboring areas.
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