Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:996.35 – Additional sheriffs’ fees; parishes of Iberia and St. Landry
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:996.35
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
In addition to all other fees or costs now or hereafter provided by law, the sheriffs in the parishes of Iberia and St. Landry shall be entitled to an additional fee of ten dollars in all criminal cases brought in district court against every defendant who is convicted after trial or after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or who has forfeited his bond. This fee shall be remitted to the sheriff of the parish to be used to defray the expenses of his office. The sheriff may use all methods available under the law to enforce and collect the fees.
Acts 1999, No. 1026, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 38, §1.