Opinion Number ( 2003 )

Dear Ms. Davis:

You question if the judicial building fund as set forth in La.R.S.13:1910 applies to small claims suits. The judicial building fund statute provides that the court may impose a service charge not to exceed $10 per filing in all cases over which the city court has jurisdiction. The City Court of Sulphur has jurisdiction over small claims suits; therefore, you may collect the judicial building fund fee in small claims suits.

With kindest regards,

Yours very truly,

RICHARD P. IEYOUB Attorney General

BY: ________________________________ TINA VICARI GRANT Assistant Attorney General

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