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:
ISBN:
Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Mayor's Court Handbook
Author: Jerry J. Guillot
Publisher:
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Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mayors' courts
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Louisiana Reports
Author: Louisiana. Supreme Court
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Supplemental Brief of Robert S. Maestri, Mayor, Et Als., Relator
Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Louisiana and in the Superior Court of the Territory of Louisiana. [1809-1896]
Author: Louisiana. Supreme Court
Publisher:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
Supreme Court of Louisiana. State of Louisiana, Ex Rel. Robert S. Maestri, Mayor of City of New Orleans, Et Als., Versus Gabe J. Mouledous, Et Als
Louisiana Reports
Author: Louisiana. Supreme Court
Publisher:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Louisiana and in the Superior Court of the Territory of Louisiana
Author: Louisiana (State) Supreme Court
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description