EBR Seeking New Courthouse

Concerns over improving security in the East Baton Rouge Governmental Building have prompted court officials to seek funds for construction of a new stand-alone courthouse for the 19th JDC and East Baton Rouge Family Court, reports The Advocate. Chief Judge Kay Bates said a visiting U.S. Marshal recently told her the parish has the least secure courthouse in the country that he has visited. A bill has been filed in the legislature that will raise court fees in order to cover some construction costs. House Bill 445 sets limits on fee increases, which are reported in the article.

Posted by AJR at April 7, 2003 08:45 AM