HB 247, 41st R.S.
Relating to making it a felony for any sheriff, constable, deputy constable, deputy sheriff, justice of the peace, chief of police, policeman, or other peace officer, to demand, receive or collect the whole or any part of the fine or costs in any misdemeanor case until after the affidavit or information has been filed and judgment of conviction rendered in such case provided that posting of cash bond as authorized by municipal officers shall not be prohibited.
Author: Benjamin J. "Ben" Woodall
Vetoed by Governor Daniel J. Moody, Jr.
House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence ()
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