CLERKS OF COURT: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a statewide study of clerk of court procedures

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sylvia Taylor

The bill directs a statewide study to develop and recommend uniform clerk of court procedures across Louisiana for consistent, fair, and efficient court interactions.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Summary of HR 339 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and intent

The resolution requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a statewide study of clerk of court procedures.

The goal is to examine current practices across all judicial districts and the Orleans Parish district court, identify lack of uniformity, and develop recommendations for uniform court procedures.

The Institute is directed to report its findings and any recommendations to the Louisiana House of Representatives before the 2027 Regular Session.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Mandate: The Louisiana State Law Institute must undertake a comprehensive study of clerk of court procedures throughout the state.

Scope: Include all forty-one judicial districts plus the Orleans Parish district court, focusing on clerks of court, their rules, and interactions with litigants and the public.

Outcome recommendations: The Institute should propose uniform court procedures to streamline and standardize practices across jurisdictions.

Reporting requirement: A formal report with findings and recommendations must be submitted to the House of Representatives prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session.

Documentation: The Institute must provide one printed copy and one electronic copy of the report to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, as required by law.

Accessibility: The resolution requires the report to be transmitted to the director of the Louisiana State Law Institute for dissemination.

Who or what would be affected

Entities affected: Clerks of court across all Louisiana judicial districts and the Orleans Parish district court.

Stakeholders include litigants, attorneys, courthouse staff, and the general public who interact with clerk of court offices.

The potential impact targets increased consistency, clarity, and efficiency in clerks’ procedures statewide.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative action: The resolution is a non-binding request urging the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and report.

Timeline: The Institute is to complete the study and provide its findings and recommendations before the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature begins.

Deliverables: A formal written report (print and electronic) to the House and to the Legislative Research Library; a copy to the Institute’s director for dissemination.

Additional notes

The measure highlights that currently there is no uniform system of clerks of court procedures in Louisiana, and uniformity could promote fairer and more efficient interactions with the court system.

The resolution is sponsored by Representative Sylvia Taylor (co-sponsor), and serves to organize a statewide assessment leading to potential future legislative actions.