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HB 409

COURTS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides relative to court commissioners of the 19th JDC

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vanessa LaFleur

HB 409 restructures Louisiana's 19th Judicial District court commissioner authority, effective August 1, 2025, to modify judicial officer operations and caseload responsibilities.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 272.
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Bill Summary · HB 409

Legislative bill overview

HB 409 modifies the operational structure and authority of court commissioners serving the 19th Judicial District Court in Louisiana. The bill became Act No. 272 after gubernatorial approval on June 11, 2025, with an effective date of August 1, 2025. The specific provisions restructure how these judicial officers function within the district court system.

Why is this important

Court commissioners handle significant caseload responsibilities including small claims, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings. Changes to their authority and structure directly affect case processing efficiency and access to justice for residents of the 19th JDC. The August 2025 effective date allows courts time to implement procedural adjustments before the changes take effect.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific modifications to commissioner authority are not detailed in available public records, making it unclear whether powers were expanded, restricted, or reallocated
  • No information available regarding fiscal impact or whether additional funding was allocated for implementation
  • Lack of transparency in public documentation about which specific court commissioner provisions were changed and the rationale behind restructuring

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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