Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 11, § 1384. Assigned retired judges; optional method of compensation, expenses

C. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 11:1384(A) and (B) or any provision of law to the contrary, a retired judge may be assigned to any court of record on a contractual or per diem basis by an en banc order of the court, provided the en banc order is confirmed by the supreme court pursuant to Article V, Section 5(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana. No retired judge shall be assigned for longer than the time limitation set forth in R.S. 11:1384(A). In such a case, and notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the retired judge shall be entitled to compensation, in addition to his retirement pay, in an amount not exceeding the salary of a judge of the court to which he is assigned. In addition, the assigned judge shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of such service. The compensation and expenses provided for in this Subsection, shall be paid on the judge's own warrant for the judicial expense fund, or similar fund, of the court to which he is assigned.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the assignment of a retired judge under this Subsection shall not result in the termination or reduction of his pension or retirement status.