Court News
10-31-2024 Order Enacting Rule XXIX
10-29-2024 Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court's Office Closure
10-28-2024 Judicial Security Task Force Meeting Notice 10-30-2024
10-22-2024 Louisiana Supreme Court Families In Need of Services Assistance Program Releases Opioid Crisis Documentary
The Louisiana Supreme Court Families in Need of Services Assistance Program (FINS-AP) has developed a documentary designed to shine a light on the opioid crisis in Louisiana with the hope of bringing greater awareness to the epidemic that is impacting so many lives across our state.
10-15-2024 West Monroe City Court Closure
10-15-2024 15th Judicial District Court Closure
10-15-2024 2024 DeNovo
10-11-2024 Law Library of Louisiana and Louisiana State Bar Association Named Recipients of National Excellence In Community Engagement Award
The Law Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) were named the recipients of the 2024 American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Excellence in Community Engagement Award for their innovative and comprehensive Legal Education and Assistance Program (LEAP).
10-10-2024 Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans Closure Order
10-07-2024 72nd Annual Red Mass is Observed
Louisiana judges gathered this morning at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square for the 72nd annual Red Mass, which marks the opening of the judicial year. Traditionally, Red Mass is held on the first Monday in October. Members of the bench and bar, as well as officials of all faiths and the public, were invited to attend.
10-04-2024 July 2024 Bar Exam Results
09-30-2024 Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey P. Victory Passes Away at Age 78
The Honorable Justice Jeffrey P. Victory, retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was 78 years old.
09-27-2024 October Festival Closure Orders
09-26-2024 Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Marcus R. Clark Passes Away at Age 68
The Honorable Justice Marcus R. Clark, retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Gainesville, Georgia. He was 68 years old.
09-23-2024 Judiciary Commission of Louisiana Announces Election Of New Officers
The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana announces the election of Suzanne H. Stinson as Commission Chair, and Third Judicial District Court Judge Bruce E. Hampton as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Commission.
09-13-2024 Hurricane Francine Closures
08-28-2024 35th Judicial District Closure Order
08-12-2024 Criminal Justice Stakeholders Collaborate on Sharing Information
Today, with gratitude to the diligent efforts of Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Secretary James M. LeBlanc and his staff, Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer circulated to every Louisiana state judge with jurisdiction in criminal cases a “benchbook” to use as a resource in sentencing decisions. Chief Justice Weimer stated, “Because most incarcerated offenders will eventually be released, sentencing requirements during incarceration should be tailored—as much as possible—to reducing the likelihood of committing crimes after incarceration. The safety of our citizens requires this, and incarcerated offenders who can learn strategies to rid themselves of drug addiction or who develop new job skills are key groups who stand to benefit by later transforming themselves into productive members of society.”
08-12-2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2024-03:
08-12-2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2024-01:
08-06-2024 35th Judicial District Closure
08-06-2024 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2023-06
The Supreme Court of Louisiana, Office of the Judicial Administrator is requesting statements of qualifications/proposals from qualified attorneys licensed to practice law in Louisiana with a degree or experience in Information Systems interested in serving as an independent legal consultant for the Court Case Management Information Systems (CMIS) office. Statements of qualifications/proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
07-26-2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2024-02:
07-10-2024 Shreveport City Court Closure
06-26-2024 July 5, 2024 Closures
06-25-2024 10th and 40th JDC Closure Orders
06-24-2024 1st Circuit Court of Appeal Closure
06-12-2024 Juneteenth Closure Orders
05-31-2024 CALL FOR COMMENTS - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULE XVII
05-29-2024 Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum Administers the Oath to First Military Attorney Spouse Admitted to Louisiana Bar Under Rule XVII, Section 15
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum administered the oath of office to Katie Jo Miller, Esq., who is the first military spouse attorney to take advantage of the opportunity to practice law in Louisiana under Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII, Section 15. This rule, titled Temporary Admission of Military Spouse Attorneys enacted effective September 23, 2022, allows licensed attorney spouses of active-duty military members who reside with their service members in Louisiana to apply for a limited license to practice law.
05-23-2024 Email Maintenance Notice
05-23-2024 14th Judicial District Closure Order
05-20-2024 23rd Judicial District Court Closure
05-17-2024 Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Closure
05-13-2024 Severe Weather Closure Orders
05-13-2024 18th JDC Clerks Office Closure
05-13-2024 34th JDC Closure Order
05-01-2024 Louisiana Supreme Court Justices Issue Law Day Resolution Inspiring Judges to Participate in Civics Education in Schools
In recognition of the 66th annual celebration of Law Day, the Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a Resolution commemorating today as Law Day. The Resolution urges and requests “judges of the State of Louisiana to dedicate the month of May 2024 to reaching out to schools to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the law, the role of a judge and the court system from members of the judiciary.” The Law Day 2024 theme is “Voices of Democracy.”
04-30-2024 30th JDC Closure Order
04-29-2024 Court Closure Order
04-25-2024 Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum Appointed to Serve on Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum has been appointed by his fellow Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court as the Court's ex officio appointee to the Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute, effective immediately.
04-24-2024 Court Closure Order
04-10-2024 Severe Weather Closures
04-01-2024 27th JDC Closure Order
03-28-2024 2023 Louisiana Supreme Court Annual Report
03-27-2024 Chief Disciplinary Counsel for The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Charles B. Plattsmier Announces Retirement; Successor Anderson O. Dotson III, Appointed
Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Charles B. Plattsmier announced his retirement effective March 31, 2024. At nearly 28 years of service, Mr. Plattsmier is the longest-serving Chief Disciplinary Counsel in recent history.
03-11-2024 Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting, March 14, 2024
03-05-2024 EBR Juvenile Court Closure
03-04-2024 CALL FOR COMMENTS - Proposed Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5
02-29-2024 2024 DeNovo Legal Figures of Note
02-09-2024 Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Closure
02-08-2024 Judiciary Commission of Louisiana Announces Officers and Appointments
The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana announces the election of Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Robin D. Pittman as Commission Chair, and Suzanne H. Stinson as Vice-Chair; the recent appointments of three new members to the nine-member Judiciary Commission: Mr. Lloyd J. Clark of Jefferson Parish, attorney Thomas C. Wicker, IV of Orleans Parish, and attorney David Ardoin of Lafourche Parish; and the appointment of attorney Kelly Blackwell as Judiciary Commission Counsel.
02-05-2024 Louisiana Supreme Court Justices Hold Oral Arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently accepted an invitation by Loyola University New Orleans College of Law to hold oral arguments on the school’s uptown campus.
02-05-2024 2024 Mardi Gras Closure
01-16-2024 January 2024 Winter Weather Closure Orders
01-12-2024 Retired Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary J. Mudrick is Appointed Shreveport City Court Judge Pro Tempore
Retired Assistant United States Attorney Mary Mudrick has been appointed to serve as judge pro tempore of Shreveport City Court Division C, effective January 8, 2024 through December 31, 2024, or until the vacancy is filled, whichever occurs sooner. The vacancy is the result of the retirement of Shreveport City Court Judge Pammela Lattier on December 31, 2023.
01-10-2024 Building Closure - February 16, 2024
01-09-2024 Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge John Michael Guidry Elected Secretary-Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee of National Court of Appeal Organization
Chief Judge John Michael Guidry of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal has been elected Secretary-Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal (CCJSCA). His one-year term began Oct. 27 during the CCJSCA Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina.
01-08-2024 January 8, 2024 Weather Closures