Louisiana House Bill 48: Requires the uniform reporting by entities that assess, collect, or receive revenue from pre- or post-adjudication costs, fines, and fees
This bill requires uniform reporting by entities that assess, collect and receive revenue from pre or post adjudication costs, fines and fees. By the end of 2020, state and local entities are required to begin reporting, at minimum, the amount of all pre and post adjudication court costs, fines and fees assessed or imposed, the amount collected, outstanding, retained, and disbursed and the amounts received from disbursements.
You can read the full text of the bill here.
Primary sponsor(s): Representative Tanner Magee
Bill number: Louisiana House Bill 48
Name of Bill (as introduced): Requires the uniform reporting by entities that assess, collect, or receive revenue from pre- or post-adjudication costs, fines, and fees
Status: Enacted
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