Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch Responsibilities
Supreme Court Judges
Judge Terry A. Doughty
Doughty is the Division A judge of the Fifth judicial District in Louisiana.
Has been on this court since July of 2008. however it wasn't effective till the following January.
Judge James M. Stephens
Stephen is the Division B judge of the Fifth Judicial District in Louisiana.
Has been on this court since December 3, 200
Ann B. Mcintyre
Mcintyre is the Division C judge of the Fifth District in Louisiana.
Took office on January 1, 2015
Supreme Court
Qualification:
The constitution doesn't say a specific age, education, profession or natural born citizenship. However all justices have been trained in the law.
Powers:
The supreme court has general supervisory jurisdiction over all other courts. The supreme Court has sole authority to appoint attorneys as temporary or ad hoc judges of city, municipal, traffic, parish, juvenile, or family courts.
Elections:
The president nominates someone for the court and the senate votes to confirm the nominee .
Court of Appeal
Qualification:
They need to be at least 35 years old actually have practiced law for at least 6 years and they must live in the state they are appointed to.
District Court
District Attorney
Clerk of Court
Justice of the Peace and Constables
Sheriffs, Grand Juries, Coroner
Sheriff: In each parish the sheriff is elected for a four year term
Grand Jury: There are only one or more grand juries in each parish.
Coroner: In each parish the coroner is elected for a four year term.