St. Charles Parish - File #: 2013-0440

• File #: 2013-0440
• Version: 2
• Name: Amend Code, Chapter 2 Administration Article I In General to insert Section 2-9, Courthouse Security
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Enacted
• File created: 12/2/2013
• In control: Parish Council
• Final action: 12/16/2013
• Enactment date: 12/16/2013
• Enactment #: 13-12-10
• Title: An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration Article I In General to insert Section 2-9, Courthouse Security.
• Sponsors: V.J. St. Pierre Jr., General Government Buildings
• Indexes: Courthouse, Jail and Facilities (Courthouse Security Entrance), Emergency and Security Cmte, Sheriff
• Code sections: Ch. 2. Art. I. Sec. 2-9. - Courthouse Security
• Related files: 2013-0441, 2013-0037, 2012-0428, 2012-0116, 2012-0293, 2016-0171, 2020-0068, 2014-0262, 2014-0265

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/18/2013	2	Parish President	Approved by the Par. Pres.
12/16/2013	1	Parish Council	Amended	Pass
12/16/2013	2	Parish Council	Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied
12/16/2013	2	Parish Council	Approved as Amended	Pass
12/2/2013	1	Parish Council	Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing
12/2/2013	1	Parish President	Introduced

2013-0440
INTRODUCED BY: V. J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS)
ORDINANCE NO. _13-12-10_
Title
An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration Article I In General to insert Section 2-9, Courthouse Security.
Body
WHEREAS, it is the desire of St Charles Parish officials to work together to enhance security for all employees and for the general public visiting the Courthouse; and,
WHEREAS, the following Courthouse Security Procedures are designed to maintain a safe and contraband-free environment.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances be amended by inserting Chapter 2-9 Courthouse Security to read as follows:.
Section I. Purpose.
These courthouse security procedures are designed to maintain a safe and contraband-free environment within the St. Charles Parish Courthouse and to provide guidelines for the day-to-day operations therein.
Section II. Hours of Operation.
A. Normal Hours of Operation.
The courthouse will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday for all employees. The courthouse will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday to the general public. The St. Charles Parish Government will provide security for the courthouse from 7:00 a.m. until actual close of business, Monday-Friday.
B. Exceptions to Normal Hours of Operation.
1. On Early Voting Days and Election Days, the Courthouse shall remain open in accordance with the requirements of Federal, State and local election laws as determined by the St. Charles Parish Registrar of Voters.
2. In the event that a public meeting or a court or special hearing is set or must continue beyond normal hours, the appropriate personnel and court deputies will be on staff to work said event. In the event that an agency which is not based at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse schedules a meeting outside of normal business hours said agency will be responsible for...