Louisiana § RS 13:2074.4 - Hammond; marshal; fees in criminal matters
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§ RS 13:2074.4. Hammond; marshal; fees in criminal matters
A. The marshal of the city of Hammond shall collect a fee of twenty dollars for taking an appearance bond 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 responsibilities of the city and parish governing authorities provided by law for the financing of the marshal's office of the Hammond City Court.
Acts 1988, No. 669, §1; Acts 2015, No. 286, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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