RS 13:2488.57     

  

§2488.57. Collection of fines, forfeitures, penalties and costs

            A. The city judge, or any officer of the city court designated by the city judge, shall collect all fines, forfeitures, penalties, and costs, and all collected funds, excluding costs, shall be paid into the town treasury of the town of Marksville when the prosecution is on behalf of the town, and into the parish treasury when the prosecution is on behalf of the state or the parish.

            B. The city judge may engage a study or seek out grants for the implementation of an online method for the payment of fines and for virtual court appearances. The expenses for any study are to be paid with proceeds from the court's criminal fund upon the approval of the city and parish governing authorities.

            Added by Acts 1971, No. 16, §1; Acts 2026, No. 972, §1, eff. June 25, 2026.