Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:422 – Clerks of court; deputy clerks and other employees of the clerk
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:422
- 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.
The clerk of court is the chief election officer of the parish. Except as otherwise provided by law, a deputy clerk of court shall possess all of the powers and authority granted by law to the clerk, and may perform any of the duties and exercise any of the functions of the clerk. Deputy clerks and other employees of a clerk of court are subject to his direction and supervision, and shall perform the duties assigned to them by law, the court, and the clerk. The clerk of court is responsible for the performance or nonperformance of their official duties by his deputies and other employees.
Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.