Allow Legislature to Create Trial Courts of Specialized Jurisdiction and Provide Supreme Court Original Jurisdiction to Discipline Out-of-State Lawyers Amendment
Louisiana Ballot Measure - Amendment 1
Election: March 29, 2025 (General)
Outcome: Failed
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LegalLegislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Summary
Authorizes the legislature to establish trial courts of limited or special jurisdiction via a law with two thirds approval in each chamber. Authorizes the Louisiana Supreme Court to discipline out-of-state lawyers.
Measure Text
Do you support an amendment granting the Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction to discipline out-of-state lawyers for unethical legal practices in the state of Louisiana, and to grant the legislature the authority to establish trial courts of limited and specialized jurisdiction? (Amends Article V, Sections 5(B), 15(A) and 16(A))
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