Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:2487.30

  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

A.  The operational expenses of the city court shall include but are not limited to all of the following:

(1)  The salaries for court reporters, stenographers, clerical assistants, secretaries, the clerk of court, deputy clerks, minute clerks, filing clerks, accountants, bookkeepers, law clerks, and all other court personnel and administrative staff.

(2)  The purchase of stationery, books, office supplies, computers, postage, uniforms, furniture, filing cabinets, furnishings, and similar items.

(3)  The purchase or lease of any other such equipment as may be useful or necessary for the proper conduct of the court’s judicial business.

B.  The judge of the city court shall determine and have approval over which expenses are useful or necessary for the proper operation of the court.

C.  The definition of “operational expenses” of the city court shall not limit or exclude any and all other funds, salaries, expenses, or other monies as otherwise entitled by law.

Acts 2001, No. 218, §1.