LaFleur's bill removing mandatory judicial retirement heads to Senate floor

Sen. Eric LaFleur of Ville Platte wants to remove mandatory retirement for judges.
The Senate Judiciary A Committee agreed on Tuesday and report its bill to the full Senate for consideration.
Judges currently must retire at the end of a term during which they reach age 70, though they are often subsequently appointed to hear cases when circumstances require it.
LaFleur argued whether a judge must step down should be based on ability, not age.
The Louisiana Supreme Court regularly reviews judges’ abilities, LaFleur said, and judges deemed unfit can be removed.
District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla of the 20th Judicial District argued against the proposal. There’s no age limit on district attorneys continuing to serve.