Courts, Orders and Legislation
Legislature, Executive Orders, Courts, and Municipal Codes
Federal Courts
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
USDC EDLA Attorneys to E-File (10/19/09)
United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Louisiana Appellate Courts in New Orleans Area
Louisiana Supreme Court
Third Circuit Court of Appeal
Court Closure Order (9/11/08)
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
District Courts, City Courts & More
Orleans Parish Civil District Court and First City Court
Orleans Parish First City Court Information on Evictions
Orleans Parish Second City Court
Orleans Parish Juvenile Court
Orleans Parish Recorder of Mortgages, the Register of Conveyances and the Office of Notarial Archives
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
Orleans Parish Traffic Court
Orleans Parish Municipal Court
24th Judicial District Court
The 24th Judicial District Courts, Jefferson Parish First and Second Parish Courts, Juvenile Court, as well as the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office and the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's Office will be closed to the public until Monday, September 8, 2008, when they will resume normal business operations.
24th Judicial District Court (8/29/08)
24th Judicial District Court (9/2/08)
First Parish Court of Jefferson (8/30/08)
34th Judicial District Court, St. Bernard Parish
Court will be closed through Friday, September 5, 2008 and will reopen on Monday, September 8, 2008.
29th Judicial District Court
"Based upon the latest updates regarding current conditions in St. Charles Parish, and the inability of much of our citizenry to return at this time, all court hearings scheduled for this week in the 29th JDC will be postponed until a later date. Although the judges and their staffs are currently attempting to return and have their offices open as soon as possible, no court hearings will be held prior to September 8, 2008. " (9/02/08)
St. Tammany Parish
"Parish Government will be closed until Monday, September 8. The St. Tammany Justice Center and 22nd Judicial Court will be closed until Monday, September 8."
Other State Courts
Jennings City Court (8/29/08)
14th Judicial District Court (8/30/08)
"The 14th Judicial District Court will reopen on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Court will be held as scheduled. If you are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday or Friday, September 4 or 5, 2008 and are unable to attend because of evacuation, you will be required to provide documentation for proof of absence to the court."
16th Judicial District Court Order 1 (8/29/08)
16th Judicial District Court Order 2 (8/29/08)
16th Judicial District Court Order 3 (9/5/08)
16th Judicial District Court will reopen Monday, September 8, 2008.
17th Judicial District Court - (8/29/08 and 9/3/08)
17th Judicial District Court will reopen Monday, September 15, 2008.
19th Judicial District Court (9/8/08)
ORDER – DRESS CODE
By emergency order and due to the after effects of Hurricane Gustav, the provisions of Rules 6.1(b) and any other provisions of the Uniform Rules for District Courts relative to required dress code are hereby suspended for those appearing in or before the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. This suspension is in effect until October 1, 2008, and its application includes attorneys, who as officers of the court are required under usual circumstances to help to maintain the dignity of the Court. The Court recognizes the hardships this situation has caused for our citizens; however neat, general attire will be required.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this 8th day of September, 2008
Chief Judge Todd Hernandez
21st Judicial District Court (8/29/08)
22nd Judicial District Court - (9/2/08)
The 22nd JDC has signed an order closing their court until September 8, 2008.
23rd Judicial District Court (8/31/08)
23rd Judicial District Court (9/2/08)
Ascension Parish Court (9/2/08)
24th Judicial District Court (8/29/08)
24th Judicial District Court (9/2/08)
First Parish Court of Jefferson (8/30/08)
25th Judicial District Court
Court for Division A will be held Monday, September 8, 2008.
28th Judicial District Court (9/8/08)
29th Judicial District Court
Court reopens on 9/8/08.
32nd Judicial District Court (8/29/08 and 9/4/08)
34th Judicial District Court, St. Bernard
40th Judicial District Court
Court will be closed through
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 and
will reopen on Thursday, September 11, 2008.
Legislation
- House Bill 90, La. R.S. 9:2551-2565, signed November 23, 2005 by Gov. Blanco, deals with suspension (or extension) of prescription and peremptive periods and other legal deadlines.
- Senate Bill 16, La. R.S. 10:9-211, effective December 6, 2005, requires settlement monies on claims arising under homeowner insurance policies be paid jointly to claimant/mortgagee and mortgagor and that proceeds be placed in interest-bearing escrow account. Interest on proceeds of funds shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant. Defines "settlement proceeds" where funds in excess of $25,000. Click on bill for more details.
- §1299.58.3. Living Will Statute with Suggested Form
