LACA

3/4/2025, 8:40 PM

Local Access to Courts Act or LACA

This bill adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. 

Additionally, the bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. 

 

Bill 119 s 32, also known as the "Court Venue Clarification Act," aims to address the issue of where court proceedings may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. The bill specifically focuses on clarifying the venue for cases in which the location of the court is unclear.

The bill seeks to provide clear guidelines for determining the appropriate venue for court proceedings in these districts, ensuring that cases are heard in the most appropriate and convenient location for all parties involved. By establishing specific criteria for determining venue, the bill aims to streamline the legal process and avoid unnecessary delays and confusion.

Overall, the Court Venue Clarification Act is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in Texas and California by providing clear guidance on where court proceedings may be held for certain district courts. This legislation is intended to benefit both the courts and the individuals involved in legal proceedings by ensuring that cases are heard in a timely and appropriate manner.
Congress
119

Number
S - 32

Introduced on
2025-01-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/8/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Local Access to Courts Act or LACA

This bill adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. 

Additionally, the bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. 

 

Bill 119 s 32, also known as the "Court Venue Clarification Act," aims to address the issue of where court proceedings may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. The bill specifically focuses on clarifying the venue for cases in which the location of the court is unclear.

The bill seeks to provide clear guidelines for determining the appropriate venue for court proceedings in these districts, ensuring that cases are heard in the most appropriate and convenient location for all parties involved. By establishing specific criteria for determining venue, the bill aims to streamline the legal process and avoid unnecessary delays and confusion.

Overall, the Court Venue Clarification Act is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in Texas and California by providing clear guidance on where court proceedings may be held for certain district courts. This legislation is intended to benefit both the courts and the individuals involved in legal proceedings by ensuring that cases are heard in a timely and appropriate manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.

Policy Areas
Law

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/28/2025

Local Access to Courts Act or LACA

This bill adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. 

Additionally, the bill adds El Centro ...


Latest Action2/13/2025
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