Author: Floyd A. Buras III
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504970322
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The Mayors Court is Louisianas most numerous type of court, with about 250 of these courts across the state, yet very little appears to be known about them. Out of the fifty states, only Louisiana and Ohio still use these courts. Under this system of informal tribunals, a town mayor essentially acts as prosecutor, judge, and jury to enforce municipal ordinances. There is no requirement that a mayor presiding over one of these courts should possess a law degree or have any legal training. Likewise, the inherent duty of mayors to raise revenue creates a potential bias that could cause mayors to convict defendants solely for financial gain. Although their existence is vested under the Louisiana Constitution, there is very limited statutory guidance or procedural safeguards to govern these courts. Many of the few attempts that have been made to interpret laws governing these courts have been misguided and have lead to incorrect court decisions. As a result, the possibility exists for defendants before these courts to be unfairly convicted. This book provides an overview of the mayors courts in Louisiana and examines a few due process concerns that arise from these courts existence.
The Louisiana Mayor’S Court
Author: Floyd A. Buras III
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504970322
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The Mayors Court is Louisianas most numerous type of court, with about 250 of these courts across the state, yet very little appears to be known about them. Out of the fifty states, only Louisiana and Ohio still use these courts. Under this system of informal tribunals, a town mayor essentially acts as prosecutor, judge, and jury to enforce municipal ordinances. There is no requirement that a mayor presiding over one of these courts should possess a law degree or have any legal training. Likewise, the inherent duty of mayors to raise revenue creates a potential bias that could cause mayors to convict defendants solely for financial gain. Although their existence is vested under the Louisiana Constitution, there is very limited statutory guidance or procedural safeguards to govern these courts. Many of the few attempts that have been made to interpret laws governing these courts have been misguided and have lead to incorrect court decisions. As a result, the possibility exists for defendants before these courts to be unfairly convicted. This book provides an overview of the mayors courts in Louisiana and examines a few due process concerns that arise from these courts existence.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504970322
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The Mayors Court is Louisianas most numerous type of court, with about 250 of these courts across the state, yet very little appears to be known about them. Out of the fifty states, only Louisiana and Ohio still use these courts. Under this system of informal tribunals, a town mayor essentially acts as prosecutor, judge, and jury to enforce municipal ordinances. There is no requirement that a mayor presiding over one of these courts should possess a law degree or have any legal training. Likewise, the inherent duty of mayors to raise revenue creates a potential bias that could cause mayors to convict defendants solely for financial gain. Although their existence is vested under the Louisiana Constitution, there is very limited statutory guidance or procedural safeguards to govern these courts. Many of the few attempts that have been made to interpret laws governing these courts have been misguided and have lead to incorrect court decisions. As a result, the possibility exists for defendants before these courts to be unfairly convicted. This book provides an overview of the mayors courts in Louisiana and examines a few due process concerns that arise from these courts existence.
Louisiana Mayor's Court Procedures
Author: David A. Alvarez
Publisher:
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Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 12
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Mayor's Court Handbook
Author: Jerry J. Guillot
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Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
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Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Rules Adopted by the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
Author: Louisiana. Supreme Court
Publisher:
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Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
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Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 18
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Code of Practice of the State of Louisiana
Author: Louisiana
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Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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Rules of Practice of the Courts in Louisiana, Including Those of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, the Court of Appeals, the Civil District Court, and the City Courts of New Orleans, the U.S. Circuit Court of Louisiana, and the U.S. District Court of Louisiana
Author: Louisiana
Publisher:
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Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Louisiana Court Rules
Author: Louisiana. Courts
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Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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ISBN:
Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Louisiana Reports
Author: Louisiana. Supreme Court
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Rules of the Supreme Court of Louisiana
Author: Louisiana. Supreme Court
Publisher:
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Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Publisher:
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Category : Court rules
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Proceedings of the Louisiana Bar Association
Author: Louisiana State Bar Association
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Category : Bar associations
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Publisher:
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Category : Bar associations
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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