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May 26, 2020

A big thank you to NOBA's Labor and Employment Law Chair, Ed Harold for sharing this information with us. …

May 21, 2020

If you need to find a trusted lawyer for your legal problem, look no further! New Orleans Bar Association announces the launch of our Community Lawyer website at https://NewOrleansbar.Community.L…

Diminished Value Claims in Louisiana »

May 20, 2020

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I Haven’t Experienced Hunger . . . Have You? »

May 11, 2020

Like many of you, I have been stuck in my house for the past eight weeks. Throughout this time, I have experienced a plethora of emotions – confusion, loneliness, anxiousness, boredom, concern, …

Louisiana Litigator Under Lockdown »

May 08, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic feels surreal. Yet, we are all painfully aware that this is our current reality. The virus itself is a life-or-death threat to many, but it poses unique challenges to la…

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GOVERNOR'S ORDERS

Renewal of State of Emergency for COVID-19

Extension of Emergency Provisions 5/14/20

Governor's Executive Order 3/16/20

COURT INFORMATION

Court Updates and Closures

Federal Courts

US 5th Circuit Court of Appeal

Court Order 3/25/20

US District Court – EDLA

Court Order 3/16/20

Court Order 3/30/20

Court Order 4/24/20

COVID-19 Orders and Notices

US District Court - MDLA

Amended Order 3/24/20

State Courts

Louisiana Supreme Court

Court Order 3/16/20

Court Order 3/20/20

Court Order 3/23/20
Court Order 4/6/20
Supreme Court Deadlines 4/6/20

Judicial Disciplinary Rule 4/13/20
Court Order 4/22/20
Court Order 4/29/20
Supreme Court Deadlines 4/29/20
Court Order 5/15/20
Supreme Court Deadlines 5/15/20

LA 4^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Order 3/16/20

Court Order 3/18/20
Update on Continued Operations 4/16/20
LA 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Order 3/17/20

Court Order Clerk's Office

Update on Continued Operations 4/21/20
Gretna Facility Re-Opening Plans

19^th Judicial District Court

Court Order 3/17/20

22^nd Judicial District Court

Court Order 3/17/20

Court Order 3/20/20
24^th Judicial District Court

Court Order 3/16/20

Court Order 3/23/20
34^th Judicial District Court

Louisiana's Workers' Compensation Courts - Closed
Office Closure Update and Settlement Procedures 4/3/20

Local Courts

City of New Orleans

Municipal and Traffic Court - Closed
(except for first appearances)
Orleans Civil District Court - Closed

COVID-19 Court Orders
COVID-19 Update: Official Notice 5/20/20

In response to COVID-19 in an effort to ensure public access, the Clerk Chelsey Richard Napoleon has offered FREE subscriptions to the Remote Access system including civil records and land records. Existing subscriptions are being extended. Members of the Louisiana Bar can electronically file (E-File) civil pleadings using the Remote Access system. In order to print/download images separate Escrow Accounts must be funded in the Remote Access System for Civil and Land Records. See CDC Clerk's Office, Online Records page for details.
Orleans Criminal District Court - Closed

Statement 3/27/20
Phase Two - Re-entry Plan 5/29/20

Baton Rouge City Court

Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish

Court Order 3/24/20

Comprehensive List of Louisiana COVID-19 Court Orders

Louisiana Legislation In Response to COVID-19

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Results of Judicial Poll
for Judicial Election on April 4, 2020

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