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Public Statement from the Louisiana Supreme Court on the death of retired Justice Harry T. LemmonOn behalf of the Louisiana Supreme Court Justices, Chief Justice John L. Weimer issued the following statement today:&ldquo;The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court and I mourn the passing of retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Harry T. Lemmon. Justice Lemmon served as an Associate Justice on the state Supreme Court from 1980-2001 and as a Judge on the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal from 1970-1980. We express our profound sadness and heartfelt condolences to the family of Justice Lemmon, including his wife of 64 years, Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon, as well as their six children and thirteen grandchildren. Justice Lemmon dedicated his life to serving the Louisiana judiciary and his country. He will be remembered as a pillar in the legal field and will be greatly missed.&rdquo;Upon the passing of retired Justice Lemmon, the Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a Resolution recognizing Justice Lemmon&rsquo;s life and legacy; a copy of the Resolution was presented to the family of Justice Lemmon at his memorial service.Justice Lemmon was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on December 11, 1930, and graduated from the Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now the University of Louisiana-Lafayette), receiving the Alumni Award. After working as a chemist for four years and serving two years in the United States Army, he earned his law degree from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans, graduating cum laude. He began his legal career at the firm of Vial, Vial, and Lemmon in Hahnville and was elected to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, in 1970. He became a Justice of the Supreme Court on May 16, 1980, and served until his retirement on May 16, 2001.Justice Lemmon was committed to the furtherance of the integrity of the law profession, in addition to his judicial work, Justice Lemmon taught law at Loyola University, Louisiana State University, and Tulane University, all pro bono. He chaired the Ainsworth Lecture Committee, ensuring high standards in legal education, and lectured across the U.S. and internationally. Justice Lemmon co-authored the "Louisiana Civil Law Treatise on Civil Procedure" and served on various committees for the Louisiana State Law Institute. He led the Louisiana Judicial College for over 20 years, providing continuing legal education for judges. He held several national roles, including Chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Education for Appellate Judges.He received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Loyola Law School, the St. Ives Award in 2002, the Louisiana Bar Foundation&rsquo;s Distinguished Jurist Award, and was inducted into the LSU Law Center Hall of Fame. 
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<div><div class="nrbody"><style>.nrbody h1 { display:block; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } .nrbody p { text-align:justify;}.nrdate { font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;} </style> On the 11th day of April, 2025 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:<h1>Writ application granted. See per curiam:</h1><a href="/opinions/2025/25-0423.KD.PC.pdf">2025-KD-00423&nbsp;STATE OF LOUISIANA VS. MARCUS DONTE REED</a>&nbsp;(Parish of Caddo) <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0423.KD.jlw.con.pdf">Weimer, C.J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0423.KD.wjc.dis.pdf">Crain, J., dissents for reasons assigned by Justice Cole and assigns additional reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0423.KD.jbm.dis.pdf">McCallum, J., dissents for reasons assigned by Justice Cole and assigns additional reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0423.KD.crc.cipdip.pdf">Cole, J., concurs in part and dissents in part and assigns reasons.</a>&nbsp;</div></div>
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<div><div class="nrbody"><style>.nrbody h1 { display:block; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } .nrbody p { text-align:justify;}.nrdate { font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;} </style> On the 11th day of April, 2025 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:<h1>Writ application granted. See per curiam:</h1><a href="/opinions/2025/25-0424.KD.PC.pdf">2025-KD-00424&nbsp;STATE OF LOUISIANA VS. DARRELL DEWAYNE DRAUGHN</a>&nbsp;(Parish of Caddo) <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0424.KD.jlw.con.pdf">Weimer, C.J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0424.KD.wjc.dis.pdf">Crain, J., dissents for reasons assigned by Justice Cole and assigns additional reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0424.KD.jbm.dis.pdf">McCallum, J., dissents for reasons assigned by Justice Cole and assigns additional reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0424.KD.crc.cipdip.pdf">Cole, J., concurs in part and dissents in part and assigns reasons.</a>&nbsp;</div></div>
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<a href="/documents/2025-03-31_Performance_Review_Civil_Cover_Sheet_Filing_Data_Report.pdf" target="_blank">Performance Review -&nbsp;Final Report&nbsp;Civil Cover Sheet Filing Data - La. R.S. 13:4688, repealed&nbsp;</a> 
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<div class="nrbody"><style>.nrbody h1 { display:block; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } .nrbody p { text-align:justify;}.nrdate { font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;} </style>&nbsp;On the 18th day of March, 2025 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:<h1>Stay denied. Writ application denied:</h1><a href="/opinions/2025/25-0327.KD.action.pdf">2025-KD-00327&nbsp;STATE OF LOUISIANA VS. JESSIE D. HOFFMAN</a>&nbsp;(Parish of St. Tammany) <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0327.KD.jbm.con.pdf">McCallum, J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0327.KD.pdg.grant.pdf">Griffin, J., would grant and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0327.KD.jmg.dis.pdf">Guidry, J., dissents and assigns reasons.</a>&nbsp;</div>
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On the 16th day of March, 2025,&nbsp;the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:Writ application granted.&nbsp; Trial court affirmed.&nbsp; See per curiam.<a href="/opinions/2025/25-0324.KD.PC.pdf">2025-KD-00324&nbsp; &nbsp;STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.&nbsp; JESSIE D. HOFFMAN</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0324.KD.jdh.con.pdf">Hughes, J., concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0324.KD.jbm.con.pdf">McCallum, J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0324.KD.pdg.dis.pdf">Griffin, J., dissents for the reasons assigned by Justice Guidry and assigns additional reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2025/25-0324.KD.jmg.dis.pdf">Guidry, J., dissents and assigns reasons.</a> 
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX 28.1B TO THE LOUISIANA DISTRICT COURT RULES: 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODThe Court Rules Committee is now proposing amendments to Appendix 28.1B to the Louisiana District Court Rules. These amendments may be found here:<a href="/rules/dist.ct/proposed%20rule%20changes/2025-Appendix28.1B-Amendments-Packet.pdf" target="_blank">PROPOSED APPENDIX 28.1B AMENDMENTS</a>These proposed amendments will be posted on this website through Friday, February, 14, 2025.Interested parties who wish to comment on these proposed changes during the thirty-day period may do so via electronic mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail. Please direct all e-mails to <a href="mailto:distctrules@lasc.org">distctrules@lasc.org</a>. Comments also may be faxed to the Court Rules Committee at 504-310-2606 or mailed to: Court Rules Committee, Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190, New Orleans, LA 70130. Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;Once the thirty-day period has expired, the Court Rules Committee will review all comments, make any changes it deems appropriate, and then submit a final draft to the Louisiana Supreme Court for review and approval.Thank you.Court Rules Committee 
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Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the 1825 Louisiana Civil Code The Supreme Court of Louisiana Historical Society is presenting a series of events during 2024-2025 to commemorate the Bicentennial of the 1825 Louisiana Civil Code.&nbsp; For more information, please visit the <a href="/1825CivilCode">1825 Civil Code homepage</a>, or email <a href="mailto:Library@lasc.org">Library@lasc.org</a>.
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting:<a href="/documents/24-12-12_ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting.pdf" target="_blank">The ICJIS Policy Board is holding a public meeting on December 12 at 10:00am</a>.
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On October 30, 2024, the Supreme Court <a href="/rules/orders/2024/RULE_XXIX.pdf" target="_blank">issued an Order</a> concerning legislative continuances, effective immediately.
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Meeting Notice:The Judicial Security Task Force created by <a href="https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1377102" target="_blank">House Concurrent Resolution 40 of the 2024 Regular Session</a> will be meeting in the Formal Conference Room on the fourth floor of the Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The <a href="/documents/24-10-30_JUDICIAL_SECURITY_TASK_FORCE_AGENDA.pdf" target="_blank">meeting agenda is attached</a>.
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CALL FOR COMMENTSMay 31, 2024 &ndash; June 30, 2024 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULE XVII The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII.&nbsp; The amendments would create a new Section 17 to Rule XVII and would permit experienced out-of-state attorneys to take a truncated bar examination (the five Code sections only) instead of the full nine-part written examination.&nbsp; Among other things, in order to qualify to take this truncated bar exam, an attorney would have to have been engaged in the active practice of law for five out of the last seven years immediately preceding the date of application and would need to be a resident of the State of Louisiana prior to admission to the Bar.&nbsp; In addition, an applicant would be subject to all the other requirements for admission to the Bar in Rule XVII, including (but not limited to) character and fitness requirements, educational requirements, etc. The proposed rule may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are <del>struck through</del>): <a href="/rules/2024-06_For_Public_Comment_Rule_XVII-Experienced_Out-of-State_Attorney_Truncated_Bar_Exam.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII</a> Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the Bar and the public. *Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp; PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY JUNE 30, 2024, TO: David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130 OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a> 
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LASC Email maintenance has completed and email services have resumed. Thank you.&nbsp;
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting: <a href="/documents/24-03-14_ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting.pdf" target="_blank">The ICJIS Policy Board is holding a public meeting on March 14 at 10:30am</a>.
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CALL FOR COMMENTS March 5, 2024 &ndash; April 4, 2024PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 1.5The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5. Proposed Rule 1.5(b) would require attorneys to communicate to clients in writing the scope of the representation and the basis or rate of the fee and expenses for which the client will be responsible (except for regularly represented clients charged on the same basis or rate). Proposed Rule 1.5(f)(2) would continue to allow attorneys to place in their operating accounts all or part of a fixed or minimum fee but would require that the lawyer advise the client in writing that such funds will be placed in the attorney&rsquo;s operating account and not in the lawyer&rsquo;s trust account. Proponents of the proposed rules regard them as a best practice and believe they protect attorneys and the public and reduce the burden on the attorney disciplinary system. The proposed rule may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are s<del>truck through</del>): &nbsp;<a href="/rules/2024-Proposed_Rule_of_Professional_Conduct_1.5.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5</a>Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the Bar and the public.&nbsp;*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY APRIL 4, 2024, TO:David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a>&nbsp;
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On the 28th day of December, 2023 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:Writ application denied:<a href="/opinions/2023/23-1645.C.action.pdf" target="_blank">2023-C-01645&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;JOHN NICKELSON VS. HENRY WHITEHORN AND R. KYLE ARDOIN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE</a> <a href="/opinions/2023/23-1645.C.jlw.dis.pdf">Weimer, C.J., dissents from the writ denial, would grant and docket, and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2023/23-1645.C.sjc.con.pdf">Crichton, J., concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2023/23-1645.C.jtg.con.pdf">Genovese, J., concurs in the denial of the writ and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2023/23-1645.C.pdg.grant.pdf">Griffin, J., would grant and docket and assigns reasons.</a> Hughes, J., recused.&nbsp;
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting: <a href="/documents/23-12-14-ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting.pdf" target="_blank">The ICJIS Policy Board is holding a public meeting on December 14th at 10:30am</a>.
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NOTICE OF MEETING:ATTORNEY FEE REVIEW BOARD October 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse Formal Conference Room, Fourth Floor 400 Royal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130<a href="/documents/23-10-4-AttorneyFeeBoardMeetingNotice-Agenda.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a>&nbsp;(PDF) 
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting: <a href="/documents/23-09-21-ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting9-2023.pdf" target="_blank">The ICJIS Policy Board is holding a public meeting on September 21 at 10:30am</a>.
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CALL FOR COMMENTS July 6, 2023 &ndash; August 22, 2023PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULE XXXVI&nbsp;The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXXVI to require justices, judges of courts of appeal, and judges of district, family, juvenile, parish, city, traffic, and municipal courts, when a justice or judge recuses himself/herself, to contemporaneously file into the record of the proceeding an order of recusal and written reasons for recusal and provide copies of the same to the judicial administrator of the Supreme Court. The proposed amendment aligns Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXXVI with the requirements of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 153 and Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 672, and clarifies that this procedure also applies to justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court and judges of limited jurisdiction courts.The proposed rule may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are struck through):<a href="/rules/2023-08-Rule_XXXVI_proposed_revisions.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXXVI</a>Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the judiciary and the public.*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY AUGUST 22, 2023, TO:David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a>&nbsp;
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Please Note: In observance of Independence Day, the Louisiana Supreme Court Building will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023 and Tuesday, July 4, 2023.&nbsp; The legal deadline for all Louisiana Supreme Court filings due on July 3 and 4, 2023 shall be extended to the next business day, Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting: <a href="/documents/23-06-15.ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting.pdf" target="_blank">The ICJIS Policy Board is holding a public meeting on June 15 at 10:30am at the Louisiana Sheriff&rsquo;s Association in Baton Rouge</a>.
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In observance of Juneteenth, the Louisiana Supreme Court Building will be closed on Friday, June 16, 2023.&nbsp; The legal deadline for all Louisiana Supreme Court filings due on June 16, 2023 shall be extended to the next business day, Monday, June 19, 2023.
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Please note that after review of the Judges&rsquo; Supplemental Compensation Fund computation formula and in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 13:10.3, the fee to file a writ application with the Louisiana Supreme Court will increase from $328.00&nbsp; to $330.00, effective July 1, 2023.
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2023-09">Louisiana Supreme Court Takes Action Regarding Certain Lawsuits Filed by Mcclenny, Moseley and Associates, PLLC</a> In order to protect the public, the administration of justice, and the interests of affected litigants, the Louisiana Supreme Court has stayed the multitude of hurricane and storm-related suits filed by McClenny, Moseley and Associates, PLLC (&ldquo;MMA&rdquo;) in Louisiana state courts pending further orders of the Supreme Court. The chief judge of every state court will provide to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel within twenty (20) days information relative to these lawsuits filed in each parish of the state.<ul><li><a href="/press_room/press_releases/2023/Huye_23-0277.stay_order.pdf" target="_blank">Stay Order Dated May 10, 2023</a></li><li><a href="/press_room/press_releases/2023/Huye_23-0277.global_order.pdf" target="_blank">Global Order Dated May 18, 2023</a></li></ul>
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<a href="/documents/COBA_Funding_Resolution.pdf" target="_blank">Resolution Regarding Committee on Bar Admissions Funding</a>
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Notice of Supreme Court&rsquo;s Adoption of the Court Rules Committee&rsquo;s Spring 2023 Amendments to the District Court Rules and AppendicesFollowing a 30-day public comment period, the Supreme Court adopted the Court Rules Committee&rsquo;s Spring 2023 District Court Rule and Appendix amendments on May 10, 2023. These adopted amendments, which may be viewed <a href="/rules/dist.ct/orders/SPRING_2023_AMENDMENTS_ORDER.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, took effect on May 10, 2023.Thank you.Court Rules Committee&nbsp;
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CALL FOR COMMENTS May 1, 2023 &ndash; May 31, 2023PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULE XXXThe Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX to encourage newly admitted attorneys to take advantage of the Louisiana State Bar Association&rsquo;s Transition Into Practice mentoring program by allowing timely completion of the program to satisfy the Continuing Legal Education requirements for the first two full calendar years following admission to the Bar.The proposed amendment may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are <del>struck through</del>): <a href="/rules/2023-05-Rule_XXX_proposed_revisions.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX</a>Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the Bar and the public.*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY MAY 31, 2023, TO:David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a>&nbsp;
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CALL FOR COMMENTS May 1, 2023 &ndash; May 31, 2023PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULE XX&nbsp;The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XX to encourage more law school clinical assistance throughout the state by allowing students attending out-of-state law schools to provide limited legal assistance pursuant to Rule XX if the law school is ABA-accredited and offers a curriculum in civil law.&nbsp;&nbsp;The proposed amendment may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are <del>struck through</del>):&nbsp;

<a href="/rules/2023-05-Rule_XX_proposed_revisions.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XX</a>Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the Bar and the public.*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY MAY 31, 2023, TO:David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a>&nbsp;
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CALL FOR COMMENTS April 25, 2023 &ndash; May 25, 2023PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULE XIIThe Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XII to permit federal district courts to certify unsettled questions of state law which are determinative of a case to the Louisiana Supreme Court for rendition of a judgment or opinion concerning such questions.&nbsp; Currently, Rule XII provides that the only federal courts permitted to certify a question of law to the Louisiana Supreme Court are the United States Supreme Court and the United States Courts of Appeals.The proposed rule may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are struck through):<a href="/rules/2023-04-Rule_XII_proposed_revisions.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XII</a>Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the Bar and the public.*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY MAY 25, 2023, TO:David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a>&nbsp;
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The Louisiana Supreme Court is requesting public comment on the following question:&nbsp;&nbsp;Should the paper filing rule in all Louisiana state courts be changed to allow letter size pleadings instead of the current legal size requirement for all filings?Please click on this survey link by May 8, 2023 if you wish to comment:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9RN6J2">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9RN6J2</a>&nbsp;
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MARDI GRAS COURT OPERATIONS: Friday, February 17, 2023 - &nbsp;The Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse, located at 400 Royal St., will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until noon for all business. &nbsp;From noon until 4:30 p.m., the courthouse will be closed to the general public.&nbsp; For filing purposes, it is not a court holiday.&nbsp; As such, persons with hand filings will be admitted to the courthouse in order to leave filings with Security at the Royal Street entrance.&nbsp; Monday, February 20 (Lundi Gras) and Tuesday, February 21 (Mardi Gras) - Court Holidays.&nbsp; The courthouse will be closed to the public.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT COURT RULES: 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODThe Court Rules Committee has completed its latest proposed amendments to the Louisiana District Court Rules, and these proposed amendments may be found here:<ul><li><a href="/rules/dist.ct/Proposed%20Rule%20Changes/SPRING_2023_Proposed_Amendments.pdf" target="_blank">PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS &ndash; SPRING 2023</a> </li></ul>These proposed amendments will be posted on this website through Sunday, May 7, 2023.Interested parties who wish to comment on these proposed changes during the thirty-day period may do so via electronic mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail. Please direct all e-mails to distctrules@lasc.org. Comments also may be faxed to the Court Rules Committee at 504-310-2606 or mailed to: Court Rules Committee, Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190, New Orleans, LA 70130. Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once the thirty-day period has expired, the Court Rules Committee will review all comments, make any changes it deems appropriate, and then submit a final draft to the Louisiana Supreme Court for review and approval.Thank you.Court Rules Committee&nbsp;
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On the 4th day of April, 2023 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case listed below:Stay lifted. Writ application granted. See per curiam.<a href="https://www.lasc.org/opinions/2023/23-0461.KK.PC.pdf">2023-KK-00461&nbsp;STATE OF LOUISIANA VS. JOHN HONORE, ET AL.</a> <a href="https://www.lasc.org/opinions/2023/23-0461.KK.jlw.con.pdf">Weimer, C.J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons</a>. <a href="https://www.lasc.org/opinions/2023/23-0461.KK.wjc.dis.pdf">Crain, J., dissents and assigns reasons</a>. McCallum, J., dissents.
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&nbsp;CALL FOR COMMENTS March 21, 2023 &ndash; April 20, 2023PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 1.10The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering amending Rule of Professional Conduct 1.10.&nbsp;Proposed Rule 1.10(c), (d), and (g) would relax the applicability of the imputation of conflicts of interest requirements relative to non-lawyers, such as paralegals and legal secretaries; lawyers whose conflict arose because of events that occurred before the person became a lawyer (e.g., work that the person did as a law student); and lateral hires.The proposed rule may be accessed by following the applicable link below (proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are <del>struck through</del>):<a href="/rules/Proposed_Rule_of_Professional_Conduct_1.10.pdf" target="_blank">Proposed Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.10</a>Before further consideration of the adoption of the proposed rule, the Supreme Court is interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the Bar and the public.*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY APRIL 20, 2023, TO:David Becker Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dbecker@lasc.org">dbecker@lasc.org</a> 
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board&nbsp;Meeting NoticeDATE: Thursday, March 2, 2023 TIME: 10:30 AM PLACE: Galvez Building - Pensacola Room&nbsp; 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge Louisiana, 70802&nbsp;<a href="/documents/23-03-02.ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting.pdf" target="_blank">Meeting Notice and Agenda</a> (pdf) 
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Please Note: Due to scheduled maintenance, the website may be temporarily unavailable for a brief time after 5:00 pm on Friday, January 27, 2023.
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting: <a href="/documents/23-01-27.ICJISPolicyBoardMeeting.pdf" target="_blank">The ICJIS Policy Board is holding a public meeting on January 27, 2023 at 10:30 am at State Police Headquarters in Baton Rouge</a>.
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Emergency Order<ul><li>18th Judicial District Court <a href="/documents/2022-12-28_18thJDCManualAllotment.pdf" target="_blank">Emergency Order</a> to approve use of an acceptable method for manual allotment of cases for the Clerk of Court&rsquo;s office in West Baton Rouge parish</li></ul>
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Notice of Supreme Court&rsquo;s Adoption of the Court Rules Committee&rsquo;s Fall 2022 Amendments to the District Court Rules: Following a 30-day public comment period in which the Court Rules Committee received no comments, the Supreme Court adopted the Committee&rsquo;s Fall 2022 District Court Rule amendments on December 14, 2022. These adopted amendments, which may be <a href="/rules/dist.ct/orders/Fall_2022_Rule_Amendments.pdf" target="_blank">viewed here</a>, took effect on December 14, 2022. Thank you. Court Rules Committee 
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Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (ICJIS) Policy Board Meeting Notice: Cancelled due to weather. <del>December 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM</del> State Police Headquarters Training Academy Building Baton Rouge, LA <a href="/documents/2022-12-14_ICJIS_Policy_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a> (PDF)&nbsp;
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT COURT RULES: 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODThe Court Rules Committee has completed its latest proposed amendments to the Louisiana District Court Rules, and these proposed amendments may be found here:<ul><li><a href="/rules/dist.ct/PROPOSED_DISTRICT_COURT_RULE_AMENDMENTS--FALL2022.pdf" target="_blank">PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS</a></li></ul>These proposed amendments will be posted on this website through Sunday, November 27, 2022.Interested parties who wish to comment on these proposed changes during the thirty-day period may do so via electronic mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail. Please direct all e-mails to <a href="mailto:distctrules@lasc.org">distctrules@lasc.org</a>. Comments also may be faxed to the Court Rules Committee at 504-310-2606 or mailed to: Court Rules Committee, Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190, New Orleans, LA 70130.Once the thirty-day period has expired, the Court Rules Committee will review all comments, make any changes it deems appropriate, and then submit a final draft to the Louisiana Supreme Court for review and approval.Thank you.Court Rules Committee&nbsp;
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CALL FOR COMMENTSPROPOSAL TO ENACT NEW LANGUAGE ACCESS RULE IN RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA (PART G, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR ALL LOUISIANA COURTS)The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering a new rule relative to language access and court interpreters for limited English proficient individuals in court proceedings and operations.The purpose of the rule is to ensure that all courts under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court comply with relevant Federal and State Law, including but not limited to <a href="https://www.justice.gov/crt/fcs/TitleVI" target="_blank">Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964</a>. The rule was recommended by the <a href="https://www.lasc.org/Court_Interpreters/LAPwithAppend.pdf" target="_blank">Language Access Plan for Louisiana Courts</a> and is consistent with the commitments of the Louisiana Supreme Court and U.S. Department of Justice as executed in the <a href="https://www.lasc.org/Court_Interpreters/MOA.pdf" target="_blank">Memorandum of Agreement</a>.The proposed rule may be accessed by following the link below:<a href="/documents/2022-Langauge_Access_Rules_for_Comment.pdf" target="_blank">Proposal to enact new language access and court interpreter rule. </a>Before further consideration of the proposal, the Justices of the Supreme Court are interested in hearing comments on this matter from members of the public.PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY NOVEMBER 28, 2022 TO:Brian Wiggins Deputy Judicial Administrator Louisiana Supreme Court 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA 70130-8101 <a href="/languageaccess">www.lasc.org/languageaccess</a>OR EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO: <a href="mailto:bwiggins@lasc.org">bwiggins@lasc.org</a>&nbsp;
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Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15(d):&nbsp; The Louisiana Supreme Court recently amended Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15(d) to clarify a lawyer&rsquo;s duty with respect to the interests of third parties in funds or other property in the lawyer&rsquo;s possession.&nbsp; <a href="/rules/orders/2022/ROPC_RULE1.15§(d).pdf" target="_blank">This rule change</a> has an effective date of December 1, 2022.&nbsp;
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Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Filing Rules The Louisiana Supreme Court announced several changes to its filing requirements, by <a href="/Supreme_Court_Rules?p=Rule_Changes">orders dated July 29, 2022</a>.&nbsp; Amendments to Louisiana Supreme Court Rules V, VII, IX, X, and XXIII require litigants to file pleadings in original and duplicate, eliminating the need for additional copies.&nbsp; &nbsp;Supreme Court Rules VII and X were amended to additionally require email addresses of counsel be included on filings. 
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<a href="/dockets/Aug_16_2022.pdf" target="_blank">Docket for&nbsp;August 16, 2022</a> PLEASE NOTE: Oral argument will be live-streamed at <a href="https://livestream.lasc.org/">https://livestream.lasc.org/</a>.
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&nbsp;On the 6th day of July, 2022&nbsp;the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:Stay denied, writ denied. This Court declines to exercise its plenary supervisory jurisdiction at this preliminary stage of proceedings. See La. Const. art. V, section 5(A); Marrioneaux v. Hines, 05-1191 (La. 5/12/05), 902 So. 2d 373.: <a href="/opinions/2022/22-1038.CD.action.pdf">2022-CD-01038 JUNE MEDICAL SERVICES VS. JEFF LANDRY, ET AL.</a> <a href="/opinions/2022/22-1038.CD.jdh.con.pdf">Hughes, J., concurs and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2022/22-1038.CD.wjc.grant.pdf">Crain, J., would grant and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2022/22-1038.CD.jbm.grant.pdf">McCallum, J., would grant writ, grant stay, and assigns reasons.</a> <a href="/opinions/2022/22-1038.CD.jlw.recusal.pdf">Weimer, C. J., recused.</a>
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PLEASE NOTE: The Louisiana Supreme Court e-filing system will be unavailable on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 1:00 am &ndash; 6:00 pm for scheduled maintenance.&nbsp; Attorneys seeking to file priority writs can send to <a href="mailto:TMcCarthy@lasc.org">TMcCarthy@lasc.org</a>.&nbsp; Thank you.
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<a href="/COVID19">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Court Orders, Information, and Resources</a>
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<h4 style="margin-left:30px;"></h4><h4 style="margin-left:30px;">Supreme Court Approval and Adoption of Spring 2022 District Court Rule Amendments; Effective Date of New Amendments: March 31, 2022</h4>Following a 30-day public comment period and Committee review of all comments received, the Louisiana Supreme Court approved and adopted the latest District Court Rule amendments on March 31, 2022. The signed Order with amendments may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/orders/SPRING_2022_RULE_ORDER.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; Included in these amendments are changes to the following forms that appear in the Appendices to the District Court Rules:&nbsp;<ul style="margin-left:30px;"><li>Appendix 28.1B (&ldquo;La. C.C.P. Art. 1702(F) Divorce Checklist&rdquo;): This form, which is fillable online and may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_28.1B.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, was amended so that it is now consistent with Louisiana&rsquo;s new default judgment procedure that took effect on January 1, 2022. See <a href="https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=111285" target="_blank">La. C.C.P. art. 1702</a>.&nbsp; </li><li>Appendix 28.3A (&ldquo;Waiver of Citation, Service, and Notice in a La. C.C. Art. 103 Divorce&rdquo;): This form, which may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_28.3A.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, was amended to remove the now-defunct &ldquo;preliminary defaults&rdquo; term. </li><li>Appendix 29.2A (&ldquo;Joint Custody Plan &ndash; With Domiciliary Parent&rdquo;): A new Paragraph &ldquo;C&rdquo; was added to this form, which may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_29.2A.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>,&nbsp; to address instances in which either party in a divorce proceeding is required to evacuate their residence with minor children because of a declared emergency or disaster and it becomes impossible for the parties to exercise custody as provided in the judgment. See <a href="https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=107527" target="_blank">La. R.S. 9:335(A)(2)(c)</a>.&nbsp; </li><li>Appendix 29.2B: (&ldquo;Joint Custody Plan &ndash; No Domiciliary Parent&rdquo;): A new Paragraph &ldquo;C&rdquo; was added to this form, which may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_29.2B.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, to address instances in which either party in a divorce proceeding is required to evacuate their residence with minor children because of a declared emergency or disaster and it becomes impossible for the parties to exercise custody as provided in the judgment. See <a href="https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=107527" target="_blank">La. R.S. 9:335(A)(2)(c)</a>. </li><li>Appendix 27.0A (&ldquo;La. C.C. Art. 102 Divorce Checklist&rdquo;): This form, which is fillable online and may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_27.0A.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, was amended so that it is now consistent with <a href="https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=111174" target="_blank">La. C.C.P. art. 1313(C)</a>. This statute was amended effective January 1, 2022 to now permit service of pleadings or orders setting court dates via e-mail. Service is complete upon transmission provided the sender receives a delivered receipt. </li></ul>Thank you. Court Rules Committee <h4 style="margin-left:30px;"> </h4>
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT COURT RULES: 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODThe Court Rules Committee has completed its latest proposed amendments to the Louisiana District Court Rules, and these proposed amendments may be found here:<ul><li><a href="/rules/PROPOSED_DISTRICT_COURT_RULE_ APPENDIX_AMENDMENTS_SPRING_2022.pdf" target="_blank">PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS</a></li></ul>These proposed amendments will be posted on this website through Wednesday, March 9, 2022.Interested parties who wish to comment on these proposed changes during the thirty-day period may do so via electronic mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail. Please direct all e-mails to <a href="mailto:distctrules@lasc.org">distctrules@lasc.org</a>. Comments also may be faxed to the Court Rules Committee at 504-310-2606 or mailed to: Court Rules Committee, Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190, New Orleans, LA 70130.&nbsp;Once the thirty-day period has expired, the Court Rules Committee will review all comments, make any changes it deems appropriate, and then submit a final draft to the Louisiana Supreme Court for review and approval.Thank you. Court Rules Committee 
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Act 116 of 2021, the judiciary appropriations bill, provided that the Supreme Court Judicial Administrator shall develop, distribute and publish a uniform budget document containing revenue and expense information provided by each district, city, traffic, and municipal court.&nbsp; A report for each of these courts, as well as the parish courts and courts of appeal, is now available at <a href="/BudgetDocuments">https://www.lasc.org/BudgetDocuments</a>.&nbsp; Also, see blue tab on Home Page titled &ldquo; $ Uniform Budget Documents.&rdquo;
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&nbsp;On the 12th day of January, 2022&nbsp;the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below:Interim disqualification ordered. See order: <a href="https://www.lasc.org/opinions/2022/22-0055.O.PC.pdf">2022-O-0055 IN RE: JUDGE ERNESTINE ANDERSON-TRAHAN</a> <a href="/opinions/2021/21-1884.O.ORDER.pdf"></a>
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&nbsp;On the 16th day of December, 2021 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case(s) listed below: Motion for interim disqualification granted. See order: <a href="https://www.lasc.org/opinions/2021/21-1884.O.PC.pdf">2021-O-01884 IN RE: JUDGE MICHELLE ODINET</a> <a href="https://www.lasc.org/opinions/2021/21-1884.O.jdh.dis.pdf">Hughes, J., dissents and assigns reasons.</a><a href="/opinions/2021/21-1884.O.ORDER.pdf"></a>
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Website Maintenance&nbsp;Please note that the Supreme Court website will undergo scheduled maintenance Sunday, June 27, 2021, beginning at 6:00 a.m. CDT, and may be briefly unavailable.&nbsp;
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Scheduled Maintenance for the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing System We will be performing routine maintenance on the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing system Monday, August 9, 2021 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM CST.&nbsp;This will affect e-filing logins during this period. Users may experience intermittent network disconnections during this period.&nbsp;
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News from the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal<ul><li><a href="https://www.la3circuit.org/documents/WebAnnouncements/29.pdf" target="_blank">Congratulations to our new Chief Judge Sylvia Cooks!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.la3circuit.org/documents/WebAnnouncements/28.pdf" target="_blank">3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Launches E-Filing Pilot Program</a></li></ul>
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Law Library of Louisiana ReopeningThe Law Library of Louisiana is now open to the public by appointment only. You may call the library at 504-310-2400 or email <a href="mailto:library@lasc.org">library@lasc.org</a> to request an appointment. You may also fill out this <a href="http://www.lasc.org/law_library/Law_Library_Appointment_Form.pdf" target="_blank">appointment request form</a> and email it to us. 24 hours notice is required; masks and social distancing are required and will be enforced. 
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<a href="http://www.lasc.org/documents/21-04-13.JSCFMeetingNotice.pdf" target="_blank">Meeting Notice - Judges&rsquo; Supplemental Compensation Fund Board Meeting</a> Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse - 400 Royal Street, New Orleans
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Meeting NoticeThe Supreme Court Judicial Council will hold its spring meeting on February 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM.&nbsp; The meeting will be virtual.&nbsp; Please see <a href="/documents/21-02-25.JudicialCouncilMeetingNotice.pdf" target="_blank">the attached meeting notice</a> for further details.&nbsp; <blockquote>Public Access Information for the Judicial Council meetingWhen: Feb 25, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Please click the link below to join the webinar: <a href="https://lasc-org.zoomgov.com/j/1611508948?pwd=OUlTZXVFSTNNZzJsNHlIM3AxTkhjdz09">https://lasc-org.zoomgov.com/j/1611508948?pwd=OUlTZXVFSTNNZzJsNHlIM3AxTkhjdz09</a>Passcode: 472161 Or iPhone one-tap :&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; US: +16692545252,,1611508948#,,,,*472161#&nbsp; or +16468287666,,1611508948#,,,,*472161#&nbsp; Or Telephone: &nbsp; &nbsp; Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; US: +1 669 254 5252&nbsp; or +1 646 828 7666&nbsp; or +1 551 285 1373&nbsp; or +1 669 216 1590&nbsp; Webinar ID: 161 150 8948 Passcode: 472161 </blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Meeting NoticePlease see <a href="/documents/21-02-26.JSCFMeetingNotice-.pdf" target="_blank">the attached Meeting Notice</a>&nbsp;for the Judges&rsquo; Supplemental Compensation Fund Board, which announces its Friday, February 26, 2021 meeting.
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2021-06">LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT EXTENDS JURY TRIAL MORATORIUM THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021</a> The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order dated February 11, 2021 to extend the existing moratorium on jury trials through March 31, 2021. (Jury trials that are in progress may continue, in the discretion of the local court, and grand jury proceedings are explicitly not suspended by the Order.)&nbsp;<a href="/COVID19/Orders/2021-02-11_LASC_Order.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Supreme Court Order</a> (2/11/2021) HUGHES, J., dissents and would allow moratorium to expire.- <a href="/press_room/press_releases/2021/2021-06_Esp.pdf" target="_blank">En Espa&ntilde;ol</a> - <a href="/press_room/press_releases/2021/2021-06_Veit.pdf" target="_blank">bằng tiếng việt</a>
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<a href="/Chief_Justice_John_Weimer_Investiture/index.html" target="_blank">The Investiture Ceremony of Justice John L. Weimer as Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court </a>
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2021-02">The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues a New Order Imposing Moratorium on Jury Trials Until March 1, 2021 </a>The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order dated January 11, 2021 addressing statewide court proceedings.- <a href="/press_room/press_releases/2021/2021-01_Esp.pdf" target="_blank">En Espa&ntilde;ol </a>- <a href="/press_room/press_releases/2021/2021-01_Veit.pdf" target="_blank">bằng tiếng việt</a>
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<div class="nrbody"><style>.nrbody h1{ display:block; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } .nrbody p { text-align:justify; } .nrdate { font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } </style> &nbsp; Opinion<h1></h1><a href="/Opinions/2020/20-1407.CA.PC.pdf">2020-CA-01407 GOVERNOR JOHN BEL EDWARDS V. LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, &amp; CLAY SCHEXNAYDER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES</a> <a href="/Opinions/2020/20-1407.CA.jlw.dis.pdf">Weimer, J., dissents and assigns reasons.</a><a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0941.CD.PC.pdf"></a>&nbsp; </div>
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Scheduled Maintenance for the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing System We will be performing routine maintenance on the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing system beginning Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 6 am CST through Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 12 pm CST. You may experience intermittent outages during this time. Scheduled Maintenance for the Louisiana Supreme Court Website We will be performing routine maintenance on the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing system beginning Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 3 am CST through Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 6 am CST. You may experience intermittent outages during this time.&nbsp;
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<h3>Website Maintenance&nbsp;</h3>Please note that the Supreme Court website will undergo scheduled maintenance at 9:00 PM CST on Thursday, November 12, 2020, and may be briefly unavailable.&nbsp; 
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<h3>Website Maintenance&nbsp;</h3>Please note that the Supreme Court website will undergo scheduled maintenance at 6:00 PM CST on Thursday, November 5, 2020, and may be briefly unavailable.&nbsp; 
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<h3>Website Maintenance&nbsp;</h3>Please note that the Supreme Court website will undergo scheduled maintenance at noon on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, and may be briefly unavailable.&nbsp; 
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Fall Judicial Council MeetingOctober 19, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.&nbsp;Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson has scheduled the next meeting of the Louisiana Judicial Council for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;The meeting will be held via videoconference.&nbsp; &nbsp;The agenda is available <a href="/documents/Judicial_Council_2020_October_Agenda.pdf" title="Judicial Council Fall 2020 Meeting Agenda" target="_blank">here</a>.You may send your written comments pertaining to agenda items to <a href="mailto:JudicialCouncil@lasc.org">JudicialCouncil@lasc.org</a> no later than 1:00 P.M on October 19th.&nbsp; These comments will be public record.&nbsp; You may view a livestream of the meeting on October 19th here:&nbsp;<a href="https://livestream.lasc.org/events">https:</a><a href="https://livestream.lasc.org/events">//livestream</a><a href="https://livestream.lasc.org/events">.lasc.org/events</a>.
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2020-32">Louisiana Supreme Court Issues an Emergency Order Extending Suspension of Deadlines in 8 Parishes</a><ul><li><a href="/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2020/2020-32_Esp.pdf" target="_blank">En Espa&ntilde;ol</a></li><li><a href="/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2020/2020-32_Viet.pdf" target="_blank">bằng tiếng việt</a></li></ul> 
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Scheduled Maintenance for the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing System We will be performing routine maintenance on the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing system this Sunday, September 13, 2020, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST, you may experience intermediate outages during this time.&nbsp;
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2020-28">Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Emergency Order Suspending Criminal Matters in 21 Parishes</a><ul><li><a href="/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2020/2020-28_Esp.pdf" target="_blank">En Espa&ntilde;ol</a></li><li><a href="/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2020/2020-28_Viet.pdf" target="_blank">bằng tiếng việt</a></li></ul> 
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<a href="/judicialcandidatesfinancialdisclosure?p=Fall_2020_PRIMARY_Statements">Judicial Candidate Financial Disclosure Statements for the November 2020 Election</a>
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Scheduled Maintenance for the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing SystemWe will be performing routine maintenance on the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing system on Saturday, September 5th starting at 6:00 AM and ending Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at 8:00 PM, you may experience intermediate outages during this time.&nbsp; 
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2020-25">Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Emergency Orders Due to Impact of Hurricane Laura</a><ul><li><a href="/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2020/2020-25_Esp.pdf" target="_blank">En Espa&ntilde;ol&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2020/2020-25_Viet.pdf" target="_blank">bằng tiếng việt</a></li></ul> 
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&nbsp;On the 30th&nbsp;day of July, 2020&nbsp;the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case listed below:Application for rehearing denied.<a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0914.CD.reh.action.pdf">2020-CD-00914&nbsp;JUDGE JANICE CLARK, LOUISIANA VOTERS FOR AN EXPERIENCED JUDICIARY, AND ALL OTHER JUDGES SIMILARLY SITUATED VS. STATE OF LOUISIANA</a> <a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0914.CD.reh.bjj.dis.pdf">Johnson, C.J., would grant. </a> <a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0914.CD.reh.sjc.grant.pdf">Crichton, J., would grant and assigns reasons.</a> 
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<div class="nrbody"><style>.nrbody h1{ display:block; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } .nrbody p { text-align:justify; } .nrdate { font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } </style> &nbsp; On the 24th day of July, 2020 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case listed below:<h1>Writ application granted. See per curiam:</h1><a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0941.CD.PC.pdf">2020-CD-00941&nbsp; COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT JUDGE CHIP MOORE O/B/O RICHARD CHIP MOORE VS. KYLE ARDOIN, AS THE LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE , AND DOUG WELBORN, AS THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER FOR EAST BATON ROUGE </a>Crain, J., concurs in the result.<a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0941.CD.PC.pdf"></a>&nbsp; </div>
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<div class="nrbody"><style>.nrbody h1{ display:block; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } .nrbody p { text-align:justify; } .nrdate { font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline; } </style> &nbsp; On the 21st day of July, 2020 the following action was taken by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case listed below:<h1>Writ application granted. See per curiam:</h1><a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0914.CD.PC.pdf">2020-CD-0914 JUDGE JANICE CLARK, LOUISIANA VOTERS FOR AN EXPERIENCED JUDICIARY, AND ALL OTHER JUDGES SIMILARLY SITUATED VS. STATE OF LOUISIANA c/w 2020-CD-0915 JUDGE HARRY CANTRELL VS. STATE OF LOUISIANA</a> Johnson, C.J., dissents. <a href="/Opinions/2020/20-0914.CD.sjc.deny.pdf">Crichton, J., would deny and assigns reasons.</a>&nbsp;</div>
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<h4>Louisiana District Court Rules &ndash; Supreme Court Adoption of Latest Rule Amendments </h4>Following a 10-day public comment period in which the Court Rules Committee received no comments, the Louisiana Supreme Court approved and adopted the latest District Court Rules amendments on May 14, 2020. These <a href="/rules/dist.ct/orders/SPRING%202020%20RULE%20AMENDMENTS%20WITH%20ORDER.pdf" title="Spring 2020 District Court Rule Amendments" target="_blank">amendments may be found here</a>.Thank you.Court Rules Committee 
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NOTICE:&nbsp; We will be performing routine maintenance on the Louisiana Supreme Court E-Filing system this Sunday, May 24, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM CST, you may experience intermittent outages during this time. 
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CALL FOR COMMENTS:PROPOSED SUPREME COURT RULE REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF PARTIAL PAYMENTS OF FINES, COSTS, AND FEESJanuary 15, 2020 through February 14, 2020The Louisiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments on a proposed court rule regarding the distribution of partial payments of criminal fines, costs, and fees.&nbsp; The rule was recommended by the Price of Justice Advisory Committee.&nbsp; The Committee was established in conjunction with the Price of Justice:&nbsp; Rethinking the Consequences of Justice Fines and Fees grant that was awarded to the Louisiana Supreme Court.&nbsp; This grant, from the U.S. Department of Justice, focuses on the subject of criminal court costs and fees.&nbsp; Louisiana was one of five states to receive grant funding.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please review <a href="/documents/Draft_COURT_RULE_ON_DISBURSEMENT_OF_PARTIAL_PAYMENTS_v3_12_3_19.pdf" target="_blank">the draft rule</a> and submit feedback by using the following form:<ul><li><a href="/documents/Feedback_Form_2019.pdf" download="FeedbackForm.pdf">Feedback form with instructions</a></li></ul>*Please note that any comments submitted pursuant to this notice are available for public inspection.Please contact Julia Spear with any comments or questions. Julia C. Spear, J.D. Supreme Court of Louisiana 400 Royal St., Suite 1190 New Orleans, LA&nbsp; 70130-8101 Phone:&nbsp; (504) 310-2629 Fax:&nbsp; (504) 310-2587 Email:&nbsp; jspear@lasc.org&nbsp;
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<a href="/documents%2FCalogero_Invitation_web.pdf" target="_blank" title="Naming Ceremony of the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse to be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm.">Naming Ceremony of the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse to be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm.</a>
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Louisiana District Court Rules &ndash; Latest Rule Amendments Now Online (New Rule 31.4 and Appendices 31.4A and 31.4B) In response to the Legislature&rsquo;s recent passage of Act 277 (<a href="http://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1144038" target="_blank">link</a>), which amended the La. R.S. 46:236.2 procedure for redirection of child support payments by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Title IV-D matters, the Court Rules Committee proposed addition of a new District Court Rule 31.4, with accompanying Appendices 31.4A and 31.4B, to Title IV of the District Court Rules. These proposed amendments were posted on the Supreme Court&rsquo;s website for a 30-day public comment period that ran through July 21, 2019. Once the comment period ended, the Court Rules Committee reviewed all comments received and made any changes it deemed appropriate. Thereafter, the proposed amendments were submitted to the Supreme Court for review, and the Court approved the amendments on September 19, 2019. The amendments, which may be found <a href="/rules/dist.ct/orders/COURT RULES COMMITTEE -- FALL 2019 RULE AMENDMENTS -- RULE-APPENDIX 31.4.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, took effect on September 19, 2019.A version of the new Appendix 31.4A form that may be completed online may be found <a href="rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_31.4A_(fillable).pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.A version of the new Appendix 31.4B form that may be completed online may be found <a href="rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_31.4B_(fillable).pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.Thank you.Court Rules Committee&nbsp;
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PROPOSED SPRING 2020 DISTRICT COURT RULE AMENDMENTS<div style="margin-left:30px;">The Court Rules Committee has completed its Spring 2020 proposed amendments to the Louisiana District Court Rules, and these proposed amendments, as well as a summary of the proposed amendments, may be found here:<a href="/rules/dist.ct/Proposed Rule Changes/SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT COURT RULES -- SPRING 2020b.pdf">Spring 2020 Summary of Proposed District Court Rule Amendments</a> (pdf)These proposed edits will appear on this website for ten days beginning May 1, 2020.Interested parties who wish to comment on these proposed changes during the ten-day period may do so via electronic mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail. Please direct all e-mails to &nbsp;<a href="mailto:distctrules@lasc.org">distctrules@lasc.org</a>. Comments also may be faxed to the Court Rules Committee at 504-310-2606 or mailed to: Court Rules Committee, Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal Street, Suite 1190, New Orleans, LA 70130.Once the ten-day period has expired, the Court Rules Committee will review all comments, make any changes it deems appropriate, and then submit a final draft to the Louisiana Supreme Court for review and approval. Thank you.Court Rules Committee</div>
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<a href="/Press_Release?p=2020-09">The Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Changes to Judicial Discipline Rule</a><ul><li><a href="/rules/orders/2020/RuleXXIII.pdf">Order Amending Lousiaiana Supreme Court Rule XXIII</a>&nbsp;(signed April 13, 2020)</li></ul>
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<a href="/rules/orders/2019/RULE_XXIII_signed.pdf" target="_blank">Order amending Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXIII</a> (signed September 4, 2019)&nbsp;
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<h4>Judiciary Commission Operations and Electronic Filing</h4>Due to the emergency orders issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Governor of Louisiana, and the Mayor of New Orleans related to coronavirus, our physical offices are temporarily closed to the public, and Commission staff is working remotely until further notice.&nbsp; You may contact and leave a message for the Office of Special Counsel at (504) 568-8299 or Commission Counsel&rsquo;s office at (504) 310-2597, and staff will try to respond as soon as possible.&nbsp; During the time in which our physical offices are temporarily closed, any pleading that needs to be filed with the Commission may be filed electronically by sending a pdf of the complete filing to <a href="mailto:JudiciaryCommission@lasc.org">JudiciaryCommission@lasc.org</a>.&nbsp; You may continue to submit complaints in accordance with the Commission&rsquo;s normal procedures.&nbsp; However, while we will do our best, there will be unavoidable delays in processing and responding to complaints, returning phone messages, and conducting the business of the Commission as usual.&nbsp; We appreciate your patience as we take measures to protect the health and safety of the public and staff. 
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<a href="/Law_Day">LAW DAY 2019</a><a href="https://testweb.lasc.org/Press_Release?p=2019-04"></a><ul><li>Press Release -&nbsp;<a href="/Press_Release?p=2019-04">Chief Justice Johnson Issues Law Day Resolution for Louisiana State Court Judges</a></li><li><a href="/press_room/press_releases/2019/images/2019_Law_Day_Resolution.pdf">2019 Law Day Resolution</a></li></ul>
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<a href="/documents%2F2018_HTPC_Exec_Summary_and_Annual_Report.pdf" target="_blank" title="Executive Summary and Annual Report of the Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission">Executive Summary and Annual Report of the Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission</a> (pdf)
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The procedure for applying for Judicial Council recommendation regarding a new or increased court cost has changed. As per Act 553 of 2018, the application deadline for a new or increased cost has been changed to October 15 of the year prior to the calendar year the proposal is intended to introduced in the legislature.The application and guidelines are currently under revision to reflect the legislative changes. The final application and guidelines will be posted after Judicial Council approval. Until then, please use the interim application and guidelines posted here:<a href="/la_judicial_entities/Judicial_Council/CourtCost_Guidelines_2022.pdf" target="_blank">Court Cost/Fee Guidelines</a>&nbsp;(PDF) (revised June, 2022) <a href="/la_judicial_entities/Judicial_Council/CourtCost_Application_2022.pdf" target="_blank">Court Cost Application Form</a>&nbsp;(PDF) (revised June, 2022)
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<a href="https://www.lsba.org/NewsArticle.aspx?Article=eb5c5598-20ba-4fe0-9080-8ecd5b08cb04" target="_blank">Supreme Court Tasks LSBA with MCLE Administration</a>
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<a href="http://www.lasc.org/documents/LA_Practitioners_Guide_Justice_Reinvestment_Reforms_FINAL_2017-8-1.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana&rsquo;s Justice Reinvestment Reforms Practitioners&rsquo; Guide</a>&nbsp;(8/1/17)&nbsp;Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force Report and Recommendations&nbsp;(3/16/17)<div><img alt="Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force Report and Recommendations" height="262" src="/documents/LA_Task_Force_Report_2017_FINAL-1.jpg" style="float:left;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;" width="200" /><a href="http://www.lasc.org/documents/LA_Justice_Reinvestment_Task_Force_press_release_2017-3-16.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force Press Release</a><a href="http://www.lasc.org/documents/LA_Task_Force_Report_2017_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force Report and Recommendations</a><a href="http://www.lasc.org/documents/LA_Task_Force_Report_2017_FINAL_SUMMARY.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force</a></div><div style="clear:both;"></div>
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<a href="/Language_Access#training">Louisiana Court Interpreter Training Program Information &amp; Registration&nbsp;</a> (Training/Testing Calendar) 
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Forms for Louisiana Clerks of Court<a href="/judicial_admin/forms/LJC_Court_Cost_Collection_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Judicial College 50 Cent Court Cost Remittance Form (Form A)</a>&nbsp;Revised August 2018&nbsp;(pdf) (<a href="/judicial_admin/forms/LJC_Court_Cost_Collection_Form_fillable.pdf" target="_blank">Fillable PDF form</a>)<a href="/judicial_admin/forms/Civil_Case_Reporting_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Revised Monthly Civil Case Reporting Form</a>&nbsp;(pdf) (<a href="/judicial_admin/forms/Civil_Case_Reporting_Form_fillable.pdf" target="_blank">Fillable PDF form</a>)<a href="/judicial_admin/forms/ACTS_403_404_Reporting_Form-Civil_Case_Commitment_Reporting_for_Submission_to_NICS.pdf" target="_blank">Acts 403 &amp; 404 Reporting Form - Civil Case Commitment Reporting for Submission to NICS</a><a href="/judicial_admin/forms/ACTS_403_404-Commitment-Restoration_of_Weapons_Rights_Reporting_for_Submission_to_NICS.pdf" target="_blank">Acts 403 &amp; 404 - Commitment - Restoration of Weapons Rights Reporting for Submission to NICS</a>
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<a href="/documents/HR_156_Final_Report_Exhibits.pdf" target="_blank">Report of the Supreme Court of Louisiana to the Louisiana Legislature in Response to H.R. No. 156 of the 2014 Regular Legislative Session</a>
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The Louisiana Supreme Court has enacted&nbsp;<a href="/Supreme_Court_Rules?p=PartGSection13">Part G, Section 13 of this Court&rsquo;s General Administrative Rules</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/rules/supreme/Louisiana_Civil_Case_Reporting_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Civil Case Reporting Form</a>&nbsp;for use in reporting on any case that &ldquo;has been filed in state district court for damages arising from an offense or quasi-offense.&rdquo;<ul><li><a href="/rules/supreme/Louisiana_Civil_Case_Reporting_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Civil Case Reporting Form</a>&nbsp;(blank form)</li><li><a href="/rules/supreme/Louisiana_Civil_Case_Reporting_Form_fillable.pdf" target="_blank">Louisiana Civil Case Reporting Form</a>&nbsp;(fillable pdf)</li></ul>
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Financial Rule for Judges, Justices of the Peace, and Judicial Candidates <a href="/rules/supreme/List_of_Delinquent_Filers.pdf" target="_blank">List of Delinquent Filers</a> 
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PLEASE NOTE: Please be advised that an e-mail is circulating purporting to be a Pretrial Notice for an appearance in &ldquo;The Court of Louisiana.&rdquo; Please be aware that this e-mail did not originate from the Louisiana Supreme Court. Additionally, please be aware that any attachment associated with this e-mail may contain a virus and those receiving an e-mail similar to the above should not open the attachment.
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Following a 30-day public comment period, the Louisiana Supreme Court approved the latest District Court Rules amendments. These amendments may be found here:<ul><li><a href="/rules%2Fdist.ct%2Forders%2FCOURT%20RULES%20COMMITTEE%20--%20FALL%202018%20RULE%20AMENDMENTS%20TO%20RULE%209.5%2C%20COMMENT%20TO%20RULE%201.0%2C%20AND%20RULE%206.0%20WITH%20SIGNED%20ORDER%20--%2012-11-18.pdf">Fall 2018 Rule Amendments to Rule 9.5, Comment to Rule 1.0, and Rule 6.0 with signed order</a> (12/11/18)</li><li><a href="/rules%2Fdist.ct%2Forders%2FCOURT%20RULES%20COMMITTEE%20--%20FALL%202018%20RULE%20AMENDMENT%20TO%20RULE%206.2%20WITH%20SIGNED%20ORDER1%20--%2012-11-18.pdf">Fall 2018 Rule Amendment to Rule 6.2 with signed order</a> (12/11/18)</li></ul>Thank you,Court Rules Committee&nbsp;
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Updated Louisiana District Court Rules Now Online <div align="center"></div>Following a 30-day public comment period and Committee review of all comments received, the Louisiana Supreme Court approved the <a href="http://www.lasc.org/rules/dist.ct/Spring_2017_District_Court_Rule_Amendments_with_Signed_Order.pdf">latest District Court Rules amendments</a> on May 16, 2017. The effective date of these amendments is July 1, 2017.Thank you.Court Rules Committee
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