Abstract: Enacts the Speedy Tort Claims Act.

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Proposed law enacts the SpeedyTort Claims Act, and provides for the establishment of a speedy tort claims division in the judicial district courts.

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Proposed law authorizes judicial district courts to establish a speedy tort claims division that has limited subject matter jurisdiction and a monetary jurisdiction limited to a maximum of $50,000.

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Proposed law provides for the qualifications and selection of a magistrate judge by a majority vote of the judges of the judicial district, and provides for the salary to be paid from the judicial expense fund of the judicial district court.

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Proposed law establishes the jurisdiction, venue, and civil procedures applicable to the speedy claims division.

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Proposed law provides for the use of the guidelines for treatment and medical reimbursement schedule established in La. Administrative Code applicable to workers compensation claims.

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Proposed law provides procedures for the taking of writs and appeal of judgments to the courts of appeal, but prohibits appeals to the supreme court.