According to several Advocate articles, money for construction of the building was collected by the Louisiana Bond Commission which authorized $100 million in bonds.
Court tightens its belt *** 19th depends on EBR funds
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Sunday, August 9, 2009
Author: JOE GYAN JR.
"The new state courthouse under construction on North Boulevard between St. Louis and St. Ferdinand streets is not included in the city-parish budget, the 19th District Court's Judicial Expense Fund or the state Supreme Court budget. Civil court costs are servicing a $100 million bond issue for the new building , Bruce said."
Move to courthouse starts *** EBR judges mostly happy with building
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Author: JOE GYAN JR.
Court officials got permission from the Louisiana Bond commission years ago to spend up to $100 million on the
building .
The lead architect and project manager have said that the construction costs would be about $98 million, and the
19th Judicial District administrator has said the total cost was expected to be about $118 million.
Clark said there is not an official opening date for court in the new
building . She said each judge will decide when they will hold court in the new facility.
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