Opelousas; marshal; fees in criminal matters; qualifications

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RS 2105.1 - Opelousas; marshal; fees in criminal matters; qualifications

A. The marshal of the city of Opelousas shall collect a fee of twelve dollars for the service of subpoenas in criminal matters when required to do so.

B. The sums of monies collected under the provisions of Subsection A shall be deposited in the marshal's general fund to supplement the operational expenses of the marshal's office. The expenditure of the funds shall be at the sole discretion of the marshal of the court. All funds shall be subject to and included in the marshal's annual audit. A copy of the audit shall be filed with the legislative auditor who shall make it available for public inspection.

C. The assessment and disposition of any funds pursuant to this Section shall not affect the responsibilities of the city and parish governing authorities provided by law for the financing of the marshal's office of the Opelousas City Court.

D. The educational requirements set forth in R.S. 13:1880(A)(1) shall not apply to the marshal of the city of Opelousas until January 1, 2003.

Acts 2000, 2d Ex. Sess., No. 12, §1; Acts 2001, No. 445, §1, eff. June 18, 2001.


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