Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:2072.1 – Bogalusa; court costs
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:2072.1
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A. The city prosecutor shall be entitled to court costs assessed against every defendant who is convicted after trial or after he pleads guilty to a traffic violation or misdemeanor. Such court costs shall not exceed twenty-five dollars for each traffic violation or misdemeanor.
B. The sums collected under Subsection A of this Section shall be remitted monthly by the clerk of court of the city of Bogalusa to the city prosecutor of the city of Bogalusa to be used in defraying the expenses of his office.
Acts 2011, No. 3, §1.