HB1147 — JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons

HB1147 — JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons · Informed CitizenryHB1147 aims to expand the authority and scope of Justice of the Peace (JP) courts. Currently, JPs have limitations on the types of cases they can handle, particularly regarding civil claims. This b…Open in Informed Citizenry