LACA
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Local Access to Courts Act (LACA), changes where federal court proceedings can be held in two specific districts of the United States. Specifically, it requires court to be held in College Station, Texas, within the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. It also mandates court be held in El Centro, California, within the Southern District of California. These changes aim to improve access to the courts for residents in those locations.
Key provisions
- Requires court to be held in College Station, Texas, for the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas.
- Requires court to be held in El Centro, California, for the Southern District of California.
- Amends Title 28 of the United States Code.
Who is affected
- Residents of College Station, Texas
- Residents of El Centro, California
- Litigants in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas
- Litigants in the Southern District of California
- Federal court personnel
Notable changes
- Expands the locations where federal courts must hold proceedings.
- Adds new locations to the list of permissible court sites.
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