Louisiana § RS 13:124 - Fees and charges; collection and disposition
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:124 — Fees and charges; collection and disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:124. Fees and charges; collection and disposition
That the filing fees and other charges as now authorized by law and presently paid to the clerk of said court shall be collected by said clerk. Out of said fund arising from said fees and charges the said clerk shall first pay the premiums on his fidelity bond, as herein provided, the balance being retained and may be expended for the purchase of stationery, books, furniture, equipment, and any other expenses necessary in the operation of the court and the clerk's office, including the salary of a stenographer to the clerk, salary to be fixed by the court, as directed by the court. The court, in its discretion, may expend any fee fund balance to defray the expense of employment benefits, including dental insurance.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 334, §1; Acts 1952, No. 24, §1; Acts 1971, No. 143, §1; Acts 2004, No. 612, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:124
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:124 cover?
Section RS 13:124 ("Fees and charges; collection and disposition") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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