Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:2590.2

  • 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.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.

Notwithstanding the provision of La. Rev. Stat. 42:63(D), the elected clerk of the court of the parish of Jefferson shall serve as ex officio clerk of court for a consolidated Justice of the Peace Litter Court of Jefferson Parish.

Acts 2001, No. 749, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.