East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Document Filing Requirements
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Required elements, certificates, and structural requirements for court documents.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The pretrial order must be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff's counsel no more than 14 days from the pretrial-insert exchange date.
9. The pretrial order shall be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff counsel with the court on _____ (not more than 14 days from #8, above).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Agreed case dates
The agreed case dates document must be filed with the Clerk of Court.
****DON’T FORGET TO FILE THIS DOCUMENT WITH THE CLERK OF COURT****
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Case management scheduling order
The original completed case management scheduling order must be filed with the Clerk of Court.
The original completed case management scheduling order must be filed with the Clerk of Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pre trial conference form
Counsel must certify that discovery and other preliminary matters are complete and the case is ready for trial.
The undersigned counsel certifies that all discovery and other preliminary matters are complete and the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial conference
Counsel must attend the pretrial conference and certify that settlement efforts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
All counsel are required to attend the pretrial conference and certify that mediation and/or compromise attempts have been exhausted and that ALL preliminary matters are complete and the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The parties must file a joint pretrial order by the date to be filled in for 2025.
Parties shall file a joint pretrial order by the ______day of ______________, 2025.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Jury charges and verdict forms
Jury charges and verdict forms must be submitted directly to the court by regular mail and email at least 14 days before the first trial setting.
Jury charges and verdict forms shall be submitted DIRECTLY to the court via regular mail and email at EIgbinenikaro@19thjdc.orgfourteen (14) days prior to the first setting of trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The pretrial order must be prepared and signed by all parties, and plaintiff’s counsel must file it with the court no more than 14 days after the pretrial inserts are exchanged.
The pretrial order shall be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff counsel with the court on ___________________ (not more than 14 days from #8, above)
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Certified copy of jury bond
A certified copy of the jury bond must be delivered to the Jury System Coordinator in Room J103 on the date the bond is filed.
with a certified copy of the bond to be delivered to the Jury System Coordinator (Room J103) on the date it has been filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Jury bond
The requesting party must file the jury bond at least 60 days before the first day of trial; failure to post the cash deposit waives a jury trial.
The Jury Bond shall be fixed in the amount of $____________ and shall be filed no later than 60 days prior to the first day of trial by the requesting party
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial conference
All counsel must attend the pretrial conference and certify that mediation or compromise attempts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
PLEASE NOTE: Upon filing of the pretrial order the parties shall request a pretrial status conference with the Court. All counsel are required to attend the pretrial conference and certify that mediation and/or compromise attempts have been exhausted and that ALL preliminary matters are complete and the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
A written order requesting a Pre-Trial Status Conference to select a trial date should be filed with the Pre-Trial Order.
A written order requesting a Pre-Trial Status Conference to select a trial date should be filed along with the Pre-Trial Order.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
A party seeking to modify the Order must file a motion accompanied by an order setting a contradictory hearing, unless all counsel of record agree to the modification.
Note: Any party that desires any modification to this Order shall file a Motion accompanied with an Order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless the modification is agreed upon by ALL counsel of record.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Transcript request cancellation
A canceled transcript request must also be documented in writing and sent by email or fax.
Our office will also need written documentation of the canceled request sent via email to tmcclelland@19thjdc.org or via fax to 225-389-5692.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Transcript request
A transcript request for a writ must include a copy of the signed order stating the writ’s due date.
If a transcript is needed for a Writ, please attach a copy of the signed Order stating the date in which the Writ is due.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Joint pretrial order
The Joint Pretrial Order must be prepared and signed by all parties.
The Joint Pretrial Order shall be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff counsel with the court on ___________________ (not more than 15 days from #8, above).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Joint pretrial order
The Joint Pretrial Order must be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff’s counsel no more than 15 days after the pretrial inserts are exchanged.
The Joint Pretrial Order shall be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff counsel with the court on ___________________ (not more than 15 days from #8, above).
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Pretrial conference request
A proper request for a pretrial conference is required to obtain trial dates.
No trial dates will be provided without a proper request for a pretrial conference.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Joint pretrial order
A Joint Pretrial Order must be filed before a pretrial conference will be scheduled.
A pretrial conference will be scheduled once a Joint Pretrial Order has been filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pre trial order
A Pre-Trial Conference will be scheduled upon receipt of the Pre-Trial Order and a written order requesting the conference.
A Pre- Trial Conference will be scheduled upon receipt of the Pre- Trial Order ALONG WITH a written order requesting a Pre- Trial Status Conference with the court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
A party seeking a modification must file a motion accompanied by an order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless all counsel of record agree to the modification.
**NOTE: Any party that desires any modification to this Order shall file a motion accompanied with an order setting this matter for contradictory hearing, unless the modification is agreed upon by ALL counsel of record.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
- Must include
- proposed order
A party seeking to modify the order must file a motion accompanied by an order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless all counsel of record agree to the modification.
Any party that desires any modification to this Order shall file a Motion accompanied with an Order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless the modification is agreed upon by ALL counsel of record.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
A party seeking to modify the Order must file a motion accompanied by an order setting the matter for a contradictory hearing, unless all counsel of record agree to the modification.
**NOTE: Any party that desires any modification to this Order shall file a Motion accompanied with an Order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless the modification is agreed upon by ALL counsel of record.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Case management scheduling order
If all dates are agreed upon, please have all counsel sign and FILE the completed Order.
If all dates are agreed upon, please have all counsel sign and FILE the completed Order.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The Pre-Trial Order must be filed with the Clerk of Court by the date specified in the order.
The Pre- Trial Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court, and a copy hand delivered to the Court’s Staff Attorney, by the ______ day of ________________, 20____.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
a. Following receipt of the Pre-Trial Order, parties may request a trial date by filing a motion, ALONG WITH an order, requesting a Pre-Trial Status Conference.
a. Following receipt of the Pre-Trial Order, parties may request a trial date by filing a motion, ALONG WITH an order, requesting a Pre-Trial Status Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pre trial order
The Pre-Trial Order must be filed with the Clerk of Court.
The Pre- Trial Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The Plaintiff’s attorney must file the signed Joint Pre-Trial Order with the Clerk of Court.
The Joint Pre-Trial Order shall be signed by all attorneys and unrepresented parties, filed by Plaintiff’s attorney with the Clerk of Court
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The parties must file a Joint Pre-Trial Order by the date specified in the order’s blank deadline field.
Parties shall file a Joint Pre-Trial Order by the ____ day of ______________________, 20___.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Jury trial bond
A certified copy of the jury bond must be delivered to the Jury System Coordinator on the date it is filed.
A certified copy of the bond to be delivered to the Jury System Coordinator (Room J103) on the date of filing.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial order
The Joint Pre-Trial Order must be signed by all attorneys and unrepresented parties.
The Joint Pre-Trial Order shall be signed by all attorneys and unrepresented parties,
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial conference request
The Court will schedule a Pre-Trial Conference upon receiving both the Pre-Trial Order and a written order requesting the conference.
A Pre-Trial Conference will be scheduled upon receipt of the Pre-Trial Order ALONG WITH a written order requesting a Pre-Trial Conference with the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
All counsel must attend the Pre-Trial Conference in person and certify that settlement efforts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
All counsel are required to attend the Pre-Trial Conference (in person only) and certify that mediation and/or compromise attempts have been exhausted and that ALL preliminary matters are complete and the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Joint pre trial order
The joint pre-trial order must be signed by all attorneys and unrepresented parties and filed by plaintiff’s counsel with the Clerk of Court.
The Joint Pre-Trial Order shall be signed by all attorneys and unrepresented parties, filed by Plaintiff’s attorney with the Clerk of Court and a copy, hand delivered, to the Court's Staff Attorney and emailed to Judge Jones’ Judicial Assistant by ____ day of ______________, 20__. ( Not more than 15 days after deadline in #13)
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
A party seeking to modify the order must file a motion accompanied by an order setting the matter for contradictory hearing unless all counsel of record agree to the modification.
Any party that desires any modification to this Order shall file a Motion accompanied with an Order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless the modification is agreed upon by ALL counsel of record.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Pre trial conference
All counsel must attend the pre-trial conference and certify that mediation or compromise efforts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
b. All counsel are required to attend the Pre-Trial Conference and certify that mediation and/or compromise attempts have been exhausted and that ALL preliminary matters are complete and the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
- Must include
- proposed order
A party seeking to modify the Order must file a motion accompanied by an order setting a contradictory hearing, unless all counsel of record agree to the modification.
Any party that desires any modification to this Order shall file a Motion accompanied with an Order setting the matter for contradictory hearing, unless the modification is agreed upon by ALL counsel of record.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Pre trial conference request
A written order requesting a pre-trial conference must be submitted with the Joint Pre-Trial Order for the conference to be scheduled.
a. A Pre-Trial Conference will be scheduled upon receipt of the Joint Pre-Trial Order ALONG WITH a written order requesting a Pre-Trial Conference with the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Joint pretrial order
The parties must file a joint pretrial order by the date specified in the order, but the date is blank in the provided text.
Parties shall file a joint pretrial order by the day of , .
CRITICALCivil cases
Attorneys must attend the pretrial conference by telephone or video and certify that mediation or compromise attempts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
All attorneys are required to attend the pretrial conference by telephone or by video conferencing and certify that mediation and/or compromise attempts have been exhausted; that ALL preliminary matters are complete and that the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
All attorneys must attend the pretrial conference by telephone or video and certify that mediation or compromise attempts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
All attorneys are required to attend the pretrial conference by telephone or by video conferencing and certify that mediation and/or compromise attempts have been exhausted; that ALL preliminary matters are complete and that the matter is ready for trial.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Guilty plea form
The defendant must initial the indicated places on the guilty-plea form.
PLEASE INITIAL WHERE INDICATED
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Guilty plea form
The defendant must circle the appropriate responses on the guilty-plea form.
***PLEASE CIRCLE WHERE APPROPRIATE***
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Probation agreement and program documents
At the guilty plea, the defendant must read, understand, and execute the Probation Agreement and other program documents.
At the time of the guilty plea, the defendant must read, understand and execute the Probation Agreement and other documents pertaining to his/her participation in the treatment program
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Recovery court referral
The referral requires defense counsel's attestation that counsel discussed the case with the defendant and believes the defendant is a suitable candidate.
I hereby certify that, prior to referring this matter to the Recovery Court Name: Treatment program, I have fully discussed this case with the defendant, including the nature of the charges, their essential elements, the evidence Address: ______________________________________ both for and against the defendant, the possible penalties, and those facts alleged in the Bill of Information and otherwise made part of the record. I _____________________________________ further certify that, after review of the defendant’s personal history and circumstances, I believe the defendant to be a suitable candidate for the _____________________________________ Drug Court Treatment Program.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Hearing materials
Bring any documentation or information you want the court to consider when evaluating your ability to pay.
You are ordered to bring any documentation or information that you want the court to consider in determining your ability to pay.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Accommodation request
Court proceeding accommodation requests must describe the accommodation sought and state the impairment requiring it; the Court may request additional impairment information.
All accommodation requests shall include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement about the impairment that requires such accommodation. The Court or its designee may request additional information about the qualifying impairment if it is deemed necessary.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Employee accommodation request
Court-employee accommodation requests must describe the accommodation sought and state the impairment necessitating it; the Court may require additional information.
Requests shall include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement of the impairment that necessitates such accommodation. The Court may require the applicant to provide additional information about the qualifying impairment.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Accommodation request
Accommodation requests must be in writing.
Accommodation requests must be in writing and submitted as far in advance as possible.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Accommodation request
Accommodation applications may be presented ex parte, in writing, using the ADA Accommodation Request Form.
Applications requesting accommodations pursuant to this rule may be presented ex parte (i.e., done on behalf of one party only and without notice to an opposing party) in writing, on the ADA Accommodation Request Form.
What must be included with accommodation request filings in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court?
Court proceeding accommodation requests must describe the accommodation sought and state the impairment requiring it; the Court may request additional impairment information.
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What must be included with employee accommodation request filings in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court?
Court-employee accommodation requests must describe the accommodation sought and state the impairment necessitating it; the Court may require additional information.
What must be included with pretrial order filings in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court?
Judge Veronica “Vicky” Jones: The Plaintiff’s attorney must file the signed Joint Pre-Trial Order with the Clerk of Court.
Judge Beau Higginbotham: The pretrial order must be prepared, signed by all parties, and filed by plaintiff's counsel no more than 14 days from the pretrial-insert exchange date.
Judge Donald R. Johnson: The parties must file a joint pretrial order by the date to be filled in for 2025.
5 more rules answer this question.
What must be included with pre trial order filings in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court?
Judge Tarvald A. Smith: A Pre-Trial Conference will be scheduled upon receipt of the Pre-Trial Order and a written order requesting the conference.
1 more rule answers this question.
What must be included with transcript request cancellation filings in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court?
Judge Louise Hines: A canceled transcript request must also be documented in writing and sent by email or fax.
What must be included with pretrial conference filings in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court?
Judge Eboni Johnson Rose: All counsel must attend the pretrial conference and certify that mediation or compromise attempts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
Judge Donald R. Johnson: Counsel must attend the pretrial conference and certify that settlement efforts are exhausted, preliminary matters are complete, and the case is ready for trial.
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