COURTS/MAYORS: Requests a study of the feasibility and practicality of mayor's courts

This bill directs the Louisiana House and Senate Judiciary committees to jointly study the feasibility and practicality of mayor's courts before the 2025 legislative session. Mayor's courts handle minor municipal ordinance violations and exist in most Louisiana cities, though they face criticism when mayors serve as judges in municipalities that rely heavily on court fines for revenue. The study will examine these courts' operations, including their powers to impose penalties and collect debts, without making recommendations on whether to expand, restrict, or eliminate them.