Louisiana § RS 40:31.29 - Costs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:31.29 — Costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:31.29. Costs
A. Court costs not to exceed one hundred dollars per hearing shall be established by the court and ordered paid in the discretion of the court by the Louisiana Department of Health and shall be disbursed based on a schedule of costs to be established and administered by the court presiding over the matter.
B. Reasonable compensation of appointed counsel shall be established by the court. If it is determined by the court that the costs shall not be borne by the person, then compensation to the attorney shall be paid by the Louisiana Department of Health based upon a schedule of costs to be established and administered by the court presiding over the matter, but not to exceed two hundred dollars per hearing per confined person. The person shall have the right to privately retained and paid counsel at any time.
C. A court reporter recording any of the proceedings and preparing any transcripts provided for by this Part shall be paid by the Louisiana Department of Health based upon a schedule of costs to be established and administered by the court presiding over the matter. Such costs shall not exceed two hundred dollars per month.
Acts 1995, No. 373, §1, eff. June 16, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:31.29
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:31.29 cover?
Section RS 40:31.29 ("Costs") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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