Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:918

  • 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.

After the clerk of court receives a copy of an order authorizing disbursement of funds located in the registry of the court, the clerk within fifteen business days shall disburse the funds by check, payable to each entity or person entitled to the funds.  If the clerk of court fails to disburse the funds within the time period required under this Section, the entity or person entitled to the funds shall also be entitled to receive all interest earned on such funds while in the registry of the court.

Acts 2010, No. 448, §1.