Louisiana Attorney General Reports September 27, 2002 (Opinion Number)

Dear Mayor Benjamin: This office is in receipt of your opinion request of recent date wherein you ask whether the additional $100 fine assessed to those who fail to appear in court is lawful. Our response is governed by the provisions of Parishwide Schedule of Fines, Penalties and Costs; Written Pleas of Guilty; Payment; Exceptions, LSA-R.S. 32:641.