Judicial Council of the Supreme Court Minutes
The Judicial Council discussed the feasibility of a parish court in St. Helena Parish, determining it not feasible. The Council addressed court cost applications, approving a fee request for the Alexandria City Marshal's Office, and deferred applications regarding court reporter transcription fee increases. The meeting included the adoption of language for the Standing Committee to Review Judgeships and the appointment of its members. Additionally, the Council approved technology grant awards from the Court Modernization Technology Fund and received updates on LASC data collection efforts, including the Civil Cover Sheet project and revenue and expense reporting. New business covered potential legislation for a second minority district seat and a presentation on a judicial application for determining defendants' ability to pay.