St. Landry Parish sued over unpaid court expenses despite collecting gambling tax
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What happened
Judges of the 27th Judicial District filed a lawsuit against St. Landry Parish Government, demanding payment of $77,000 in past-due court expenses. The suit alleges that the parish has failed to pay the court's bills throughout the year, including amounts for the first, second, and third quarters. The judges stated they do not expect these bills, nor future expenses, to be paid.
Why it matters
The lawsuit highlights a financial strain on St. Landry Parish, which collects a 2 percent tax on gambling income from Evangeline Downs that is designated for the parish judicial system. The court alleges that the parish has repeatedly failed to remit these dedicated funds.
Who's involved
- St. Landry ParishParish responsible for collecting gambling taxes and paying court expenses
- COURTThe 27th Judicial District, which is demanding payment for operational bills
- Evangeline DownsCasino from which St. Landry Parish collects gambling tax
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St. Landry Parish
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