Provides relative to the jury commission in Lincoln Parish

House Bill 93 enacts Code of Criminal Procedure Article 404(K) to transfer jury commission functions in Lincoln Parish from an independent jury commission to the clerk of court. The legislation provides that the clerk of court of Lincoln Parish, or a deputy clerk designated in writing by the clerk, shall assume all powers, duties, and responsibilities previously held by a jury commissioner and shall be governed by all applicable provisions of law pertaining to jury commissioners. The clerk of court shall continue to perform all duties otherwise imposed by law with respect to jury venires, coordinate the jury venire process, and receive the compensation generally authorized for a jury commissioner.

This change affects the administrative structure of Lincoln Parish's judicial system. The clerk of court, who already maintains records and performs administrative functions for the courts, will now absorb the jury commission responsibilities that were previously handled by a separate commissioned officer. This consolidation allows the clerk or a designated deputy to manage jury selection and venire processes while maintaining eligibility for the compensation that would otherwise be paid to a jury commissioner. The practical effect is a streamlining of the parish's administrative operations by eliminating a separate position and consolidating these functions within the clerk's office.

The legislation operates within the framework of Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 404, which governs the appointment of jury commissions and the terms of office for commissioners. Lincoln Parish joins other parishes that have similar provisions allowing their clerk of court to perform jury commission functions. This statutory approach reflects Louisiana's flexibility in allowing parishes to structure their judicial administration according to local needs, and the bill ensures that the clerk of court or designated deputy maintains all the same legal authority and responsibilities as a traditional jury commissioner while receiving appropriate compensation for these additional duties.