24th Judicial District Court, Jefferson Parish
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- One continuance will be granted for good cause; the new hearing date must be set within 15 court days when all parties waive service and citation, and within 30 days in all other cases.
- The meeting with the Hearing Officer must not be continued because discovery is incomplete.
- Note that courts take scheduled dates seriously, and a continuance should be asked for only as a last option.
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Document Format Requirements20 rules
Bring your original Petition for Divorce and Verification, along with two photocopies, to the Clerk of Court at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Go to the Civil Department on the 2nd floor.
FOR DIVISION M, PLEASE DOWNLOAD PDF UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM AND EMAIL TO THE ADA.
- File type
- Referral form
C of C #141 File original and two copies with the Clerk, fourth copy for Attorney’s file.
All forms downloaded MUST be presented on legal size paper (8½” x 14″) unless otherwise noted.
- Paper size
- Legal
- Downloaded form
Formatting
- •Unless otherwise noted
C of C #52 File original and two copies with Clerk, fourth copy for Attorney’s file.
A required pre-trial order must use the Appendix-5 form or a form specified in the court's or commissioner's conference-date notice.
Court's wording
If a pre-trial order is required, it shall conform to the pre-trial order form contained at Appendix-5 or to the form specified by the court or commissioner in his or her notification to the parties of the conference date.
When using this docketing procedure, the filing must use the printed slip provided by the clerk.
Court's wording
Consent matters, other than those resulting from a hearing officer conference, may be placed on the docket of the domestic commissioner and may be docketed Monday through Friday by tendering to the clerk of court, by hand or by facsimile, by 2:00 p.m. on the day preceding the hearing, the printed slip provided by the clerk for this purpose and set as described above at subparagraph 2.
For fines and fee sheets, download Adobe Reader, set a default email, download the form to your computer, and open it in Adobe Reader.
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Fines and Fee Sheets INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1 - Download Adobe Reader HERE. Step 2 - Set your default email in Adobe Reader. Instructions can be found HERE. Step 3 - The form will open in your browser window. Make sure to download form to your local computer. Step 4 - Open form in Adobe Reader.
For plea forms, download Adobe Reader, set a default email, download the form to your computer, and open it in Adobe Reader.
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PLEA FORMS INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1 - Download Adobe Reader HERE. Step 2 - Set your default email in Adobe Reader. Instructions can be found HERE. Step 3 - The form will open in your browser window. Make sure to download form to your local computer. Step 4 - Open plea form in Adobe Reader.
For the specialty court contract, download Adobe Reader, set a default email, download the form to your computer, and open it in Adobe Reader.
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SPECIALTY COURT CONTRACT INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1 - Download Adobe Reader HERE. Step 2 - Set your default email in Adobe Reader. Instructions can be found HERE. Step 3 - The form will open in your browser window. Make sure to download form to your local computer. Step 4 - Open plea form in Adobe Reader.
ADDENDUMS INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1 - Download Adobe Reader HERE. Step 2 - Set your default email in Adobe Reader. Instructions can be found HERE. Step 3 - The form will open in your browser window. Make sure to download form to your local computer. Step 4 - Open form in Adobe Reader.
YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE FORM FIRST TO FILL IT OUT CORRECTLY.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS WRITTEN CLEARLY ON FORM.
NUMBER/ STREET ADDRESS APT. NO. (DO NOT PUT POST OFFICE BOX)
Formatting
- •Do not put a post office box in the street address
IMPORTANT: Check the page setup option before printing, as some forms may need formatting.
(DO NOT MARK THE ORDER.)
Formatting
- •Do not mark the order
Type of Lawsuit: Please check the categories which most appropriately apply to this suit (no more than 3 categories should be checked):
For the Petition’s heading, leave “No.” and “Division” blank. On the top blank line, write your name. On the second line below “vs.”, write your spouse’s name.
Add additional pages if necessary.
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- •Add additional pages if necessary
Add additional pages if necessary.
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- •Add additional pages if necessary
Document Filing Requirements295 rules
NOTE: Louisiana law prohibits listing a person’s full date of birth; therefore, list the year of birth, but not the full date of birth.
In the Petition for Divorce, there is an area titled “VERIFICATION”. You must sign this Verification in the presence of a Notary Public. DO NOT sign until you are in front of a Notary
You will need to submit an Affidavit of Certified Mail (separate document) with the “green card” or other written proof showing the defendant received the package.
Then, take the complete record to the Domestic Commissioner’s clerk and ask for the Judgment of Divorce to be signed.
For the Petition’s heading, leave “No.” and “Division” blank. On the top blank line, write your name. On the second line below “vs.”, write your spouse’s name.
You must sign this in the presence of a notary public.
Proceed to neatly fill in all the blanks with 100% accurate information- any false statement made in court or written in a court document may constitute perjury.
If there are existing prior custody decrees, they are attached to this affidavit.
(Check and initial one below)
Include
- •Check and initial one below
The affidavit form provides for the petitioner to swear and subscribe before a notary public.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this ______day of _________________ 20___. ________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC
I, __________________, Petitioner hereby certify pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Article 1701 F that: (Select either “Service by Sheriff”, “Waiver of Service by Acceptance”, or “Long-Arm Service”)
Step 5 - Fill out plea form and fine sheet then hit submit at the bottom of the form. YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE PRESSING SUBMIT.
If your address or contact information has changed, you are required to complete the attached change of address form and file it into the record.
If a client is being placed on HIP, complete the electronic HIP form, which will automatically be emailed to the Gretna Police Department.
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This electronic HIP form was created to assist with expediting the intake process for Home Incarceration Program (HIP). If your client is being placed on HIP, please complete this form and it will automatically email to the Gretna Police Department.
Step 5 - Fill out and then hit submit at the bottom of the form. YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE PRESSING SUBMIT.
This form must be completed in connection with any guilty plea related to Domestic Violence.
FOR DIVISION M, PLEASE DOWNLOAD PDF UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM AND EMAIL TO THE ADA.
Fill in the blanks with 100% accurate information- any false statement made in court or written in a court document may constitute perjury.
Before completing the custody-modification form, gather the prior court and docket information, the opposing party’s or counsel’s exact name and address, and the listed children’s exact names and birth dates.
- Document
- Rule to modify custody form
Include
- •Case number
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Information you will Need: 1. Court information and the docket number from the previous custody hearing or any related matters. 2. The exact name and address of the opposing party or the opposing party=s counsel. 3. The exact name(s) and date(s) of birth of all children listed in the custody order.
Paragraph 6 asks you to select the physical custody arrangement that you are requesting from the court.
State all reasons for requesting a custody change and fully explain the changes in circumstances since the last order.
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Paragraph 5 asks you to give the court all of your reasons for requesting a change in the original custody order. Remember, the court can only change custody if there has been a material change in circumstance since the last order. Make sure you explain these changes fully.
The beginning paragraph asks you to fill in your name and domicile. Your domicile is the parish/county and state of your current permanent address.
Paragraph 1 asks you to fill in the other parent=s name and domicile.
The first step is to fill out and file the ARule to Modify Custody@ form with the attached AVerification@ and AOrder.@
Read everything carefully, double check the information you fill in, and make sure you fill out the forms completely.
If requesting joint custody with unequal time, check the first option, enter the proposed domiciliary parent and the other parent, and explain the requested custodial periods.
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The first option is if you are requesting joint custody of the child(ren), with one parent getting more time and the other parent getting physical custody with the child(ren). If this is what you=re requesting, check this option and write the name of the parent you want to have domiciliary status in the first blank. Usually, the domiciliary parent is the one the child primarily resides with and the parent that gets to make important decisions for the child. Then, write the other parent=s name in the second blank, so that he/she can have physical custodial periods with the child. Then in the lines that follow, explain the time periods you would like for that parent to have those custodial periods.
If there is already a case open in court between you and the other parent, you will have to file this rule in that case.
The information that you put in this part must match the open case information.
For a prior case, match the first name on the form to the first-filed petition, put the other parent’s name underneath as defendant, and enter the docket number.
Must include
- •Case number
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Since there is a previous case in court with the other parent, the name in the first blank on the left shall correspond to the name on this same line as on the first filed petition. The other parent is the defendant, so write his/her name underneath. You should also fill in the docket number on the right.
Paragraph 2 asks you to fill in the names and dates of birth of all the minor children born or adopted to you and the other parent.
Complete Paragraph 3 with the current custody judgment’s date, case title, docket number, issuing court, and parish.
- Document
- Rule to modify custody form
Include
- •Case number
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Paragraph 3 asks you information about the custody judgment in place right now. To fill this part out, it’s a good idea to have a copy of that custody judgment with you. Write the date of the order in the first blank, then the case title in the next two blanks. This is usually listed at the top of your original petition, and looks something like AJohn Doe v. Jane Roe.@ In the next blank, write the docket number from the original custody order. Finally, write in the name of the court that gave the order and the parish where the court gave the order.
Paragraph 4 asks you to write in the details of the current custody order, including how both parents split the physical custody of the child(ren).
Finally, sign and provide your name, address, and telephone number at the top, under where it says ARespectfully submitted.@
Complete and sign the Verification form, including its specified information, in front of a notary; the notary completes the bottom part.
Court's wording
Along with your rule, you will also have to sign the AVerification@ form, which states that you are swearing that everything in your rule is true. This step requires you to go to a notary. Fill out the top part with your case information just like your rule. Write the parish that you get the form notarized in the first blank. Write your name in the center blank but do not sign the form until you are directly in front of the notary. The notary will fill in the bottom part of the form.
You must file the original forms that you filled out.
If you cannot afford to prepay costs, request pauper status by checking the specified box and file a separate In Forma Pauperis form.
Court's wording
If you cannot afford to pre-pay the costs, you may request to file as a pauper by checking the first box on the last page of the Rule. You also have to fill out and file a separate AIn Forma Pauperis@ form, which you can get from the Self-Help Resource Center or the Clerk of Court’s office.
Petitioner requests that Petitioner be awarded sole custody subject to one of the following by the Defendant: (please select one of the following)
Petitioner believes it is in the best interest of the child(ren) that the current custody order be modified as follows: (please select one of the following)
Petitioner be allowed to proceed In Forma Pauperis. (Separate form required.)
The defendant shall within 10 days of transferring firearm(s) file the Proof of Transfer form with the clerk of court of the parish in which the order was issued.
Pursuant to LAC.Cr. P. Art. 1001, the defendant shall within 10 days file this Proof of Transfer/Declaration of Non-Possession with the Clerk of Court of the parish or city in which the order was issued.
If you do not possess firearms or transferred all firearms in your pose~in prior to the issuance of the order to transfer, you must complete a Declaration of Non-Possession of Firearm(s).
If a third party transfer option is chosen pursuant to state law, a Third Party Transfer of Firearm(s) Acknowledgement form must be completed and provided to JPSO at the time of transfer.
All questions must be answered in full.
11. If you have an attorney, what arrangements have you made to pay your attorney’s fee? What amount, if any, have you paid? (You are required to answer fully.)
PURSUANT TO CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ART. 332, THE DEFENDANT OR SURETY MUST FILE A WRITTEN DECLARATION OF EACH CHANGE OF ADDRESS.
IT IS YOUR OBLIGATION TO KEEP YOUR ADDRESS UP TO DATE WITH THE CLERKS OFFICE.
Once complete, file them with the Clerk of Court’s Office. You must file the original forms you filled out and stamped before the notary.
Along with your petition, you will also have to sign the Verification form. You will have to swear before a notary that everything is true and show state or federal issued identification.
(___) Petitioner requests sole custody subject to one of the following by Defendant: Please select one of the following
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Bring the final judgment forms to the Clerk’s office.
Bring these forms to the Clerk’s office.
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File the Petition and Verification by bringing the paper documents to the Clerk of Court.
Bring your original Petition for Divorce and Verification, along with two photocopies, to the Clerk of Court at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Go to the Civil Department on the 2nd floor.
Page 2 | Step 1 – Petition for Divorce
The Petition for Divorce and Verification must be submitted in paper form to the Clerk of Court’s Civil Department.
Bring your original Petition for Divorce and Verification, along with two photocopies, to the Clerk of Court at 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, Louisiana. Go to the Civil Department on the 2nd floor.
Page 2 | Step 1 – Petition for Divorce
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The defendant must file the Proof of Transfer form with the parish clerk within 10 days after transferring firearms.
The defendant shall within 10 days of transferring firearm(s) file the Proof of Transfer form with the clerk of court of the parish in which the order was issued.
Page 1 | ORDER TO TRANSFER FIREARMS AND SUSPEND HANDGUN PERMIT
The defendant must file the Proof of Transfer/Declaration of Non-Possession with the parish or city clerk within 10 days.
Pursuant to LAC.Cr. P. Art. 1001, the defendant shall within 10 days file this Proof of Transfer/Declaration of Non-Possession with the Clerk of Court of the parish or city in which the order was issued.
Page 2 | IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Proof of Transfer Form must be filed with the issuing Clerk of Court within ten days of the transfer, excluding legal holidays only.
YOU are required to file the Proof of Transfer Form with the issuing Clerk of Court within ten days of the __transfer (exclusive of legal holidays only).
Page 3 | IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO DEFENDANT
The cash deposit must be filed with the clerk no later than 60 days before trial.
The cash deposit shall be filed with the clerk of court no later than sixty (60) days prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | JURY ORDER
For a child-support or interim or final spousal-support demand, a Hearing Officer hearing must be scheduled within 30 days of filing the demand.
In any domestic case in which a demand is made for child support, interim or final spousal support, a hearing before a Hearing Officer will be scheduled within thirty (30) days of the filing of the support demand,
Civil cases
Page 1 | DOMESTIC RULE XIII. PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORT
The clerk’s certification states that two days, exclusive of holidays, have elapsed since entry of preliminary default and no answer or opposition has been filed.
Two days, exclusive of holidays, have elapsed since the preliminary default was entered and no answer or opposition has been filed.
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Page 1 | CLERK’S CERTIFICATION
At least two days, exclusive of holidays, must elapse after entry of preliminary default with no answer or other opposition filed.
Have two days, exclusive of holidays, elapsed since the entry of preliminary default, with no answer or other opposition having been filed?
Civil cases
Page 1 | A. Dates
The cover sheet must be submitted with the original petition filed with the court.
and submitted with the original petition filed with the court.
Page 1 | Civil Case Cover Sheet - LA. R.S. 13:4688, Part G, §13 of the Louisiana Supreme Court General Administrative Rules, and Appendix 9.6 of the Louisiana District Court Rules
The objecting party must file a memorandum on the law and facts with the district court judge within five working days after filing the objection.
The objecting party shall file a memorandum on the law and facts with the district court judge within five (5) working days of the date the objection is filed.
Page 1 | Rule 24.0 (A) (3) (e) — Objections to Domestic Hearing Officer Recommendations or Orders
A party must file a written objection within three days after receiving the domestic hearing officer’s recommendation or order.
A party shall have three (3) days from the receipt of the recommendation or order of the domestic hearing officer to file a written objection to said recommendation or order.
Page 1 | Rule 24.0 (A) (3) (e) — Objections to Domestic Hearing Officer Recommendations or Orders
The written report is due at least 15 days before the scheduled hearing.
The mental health professional shall provide the court and the parties with a written report no later than fifteen (15) days before the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER APPOINTING MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PER R.S. 9:331
The Affidavit of Certified Mail must be filed in the court record at least 31 days before the Court Hearing or Hearing Officer Conference.
The Affidavit of Certified Mail must be filed into the court record at least 31 days before the Court Hearing or Hearing Officer Conference.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
The Affidavit of Service via Certified Mail must be filed at least 31 days before any court hearing or hearing officer conference.
(Must be filed at least 31 days before any court hearing or hearing officer conference.)
Page 8 | Affidavit of Facts
A party must file a written objection within three days after receiving the domestic commissioner’s order, ruling, or judgment.
A party shall have three (3) days from the receipt of the order, ruling, or judgment of the domestic commissioner to file a written objection to said order, ruling or judgment.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 24.0 Scheduling Hearings; Scheduling Trials
If neither the party nor the party’s attorney is present, the objection must be filed within three days after receipt of the recommendation or order.
If neither the party nor that party's attorney is present, the objection shall be filed within three (3) days of receipt of the recommendation or order.
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Page 9 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
A party must file a written objection within three days after receiving the hearing officer’s recommendation or order; otherwise, the recommendation becomes the court’s judgment.
A party shall have three (3) days from the receipt of the recommendation or order of the domestic hearing officer to file a written objection to said recommendation or order. Thereafter, the recommendation of the domestic hearing officer shall become the judgment of the court.
Civil cases
Page 9 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
A consent judgment reduced to writing during the conference must be immediately presented to the domestic commissioner, or to the duty judge if no commissioner is available, for signature and filing in the record.
All consent judgments which have been reduced to writing during the hearing officer conference shall immediately be presented to the domestic commissioner for signature and filed into the record; in any instance in which no domestic commissioner is available, before the duty judge.
Civil cases
Page 11 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
When all parties or counsel are present before the hearing officer, an objection must be filed within three days after receipt of the recommendation, order, ruling, or judgment.
If all parties or counsel are present before the hearing officer, the objection shall be filed within three (3) days of receipt of the recommendation, order, ruling or judgment.
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Page 12 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
When neither a party nor counsel was present, an objection must be filed within three days after receipt of the notice.
Any objection shall be filed within three (3) days of receipt of the notice in conformity with La. R.S. 13:717.
Civil cases
Page 12 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
Such consent judgments shall be reduced to writing, distributed between counsel and/or unrepresented parties, signed by all counsel of record, and/or parties, and submitted to the domestic commissioner for signature within ten (10) working days of the domestic hearing officer conference.
Such consent judgments shall be reduced to writing, distributed between counsel and/or unrepresented parties, signed by all counsel of record, and/or parties, and submitted to the domestic commissioner for signature within ten (10) working days of the domestic hearing officer conference.
Civil cases
Page 12 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
Attorneys presenting a judgment for signature after it is rendered must present it within ten days of the judgment or agreement.
Attorneys presenting judgments to the court for signature at a time after the judgment shall present the judgment to the court for signing within ten (10) days of the date the judgment was rendered or agreement reached.
Civil cases
Page 14 | Rule 25.3 Court's Signature
The parties must complete and exchange the forms and deliver them to the hearing officer at least five working days before the conference.
2. The forms shall be completed and exchanged by the parties and delivered to the hearing officer not less than five (5) working days prior to the hearing officer conference.
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Page 15 | Rule 25.4 Form of the Pleadings
Unless these rules specifically provide otherwise, filing deadlines for pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and responses before a hearing must conform to Uniform District Court Rules 9.8, 9.9, and 9.10.
C. The delays for filing of pleadings, briefs or memoranda and response thereto prior to hearing shall, except where specifically addressed in these rules, conform to the Uniform District Court Rules 9.8, 9.9, 9.10.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule 25.4 Form of the Pleadings
A party must file a written objection within three days after receiving the domestic commissioner's order, ruling, or judgment.
A party shall have three (3) days from the receipt of the order, ruling, or judgment of the domestic commissioner tothfile a written objection to said order, ruling or judgment in conformity with 24 J.D.C. Domestic Rule 24.0 (A) (1).
Civil cases
Page 18 | Rule 26.2 The Manner In Which Discovery Motions Shall be Addressed by the Court
Consent matters other than those resulting from a hearing officer conference may be docketed Monday through Friday by tendering the clerk's printed slip by hand or facsimile by 2:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing.
Consent matters, other than those resulting from a hearing officer conference, may be placed on the docket of the domestic commissioner and may be docketed Monday through Friday by tendering to the clerk of court, by hand or by facsimile, by 2:00 p.m. on the day preceding the hearing, the printed slip provided by the clerk for this purpose and set as described above at subparagraph 2.
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule 28.0 Agreements and Stipulations
The party directed by the hearing officer must prepare and submit the judgment within ten days of the conference.
the conclusion of the conference while both parties are present, shall be prepared and submitted to the court by the party ordered by the hearing officer to do so within ten (10) days of the hearing officer conference.
Civil cases
Page 21 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
An objecting party must submit the objection immediately.
If there is an objection, the objecting party shall immediately submit the objection to the hearing officer in writing with the hearing officer's recommendation sheet.
Civil cases
Page 21 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
The clerk must forward the signed order to the Louisiana Protective Order Registry by the end of the next business day after signing.
4. Be forwarded by the clerk of court to the Louisiana Protective Order Registry no later than the end of the next business day after the order is signed.
Civil cases
Page 26 | Rule 32.0(A)(4)
When a party was absent before the domestic commissioner, the objection must be filed within three days after notice issued by the clerk.
If a party is not present before the domestic commissioner, the judgment or order shall be reduced to writing and filed in the record, and the objection shall be filed within three (3) days of notice of the judgment or order as issued by the clerk of court.
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The petitioner must execute the divorce-supporting affidavit within 30 days after the judgment is rendered.
c. An affidavit executed by the petitioner within thirty (30) days of rendering the judgment attesting to facts sufficient to obtain a divorce.
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Page 27 | Rule 33.1 Confirmation of defaults
The filing is due within three days after receipt of the judgment or order.
shall be filed within three (3) days of receipt of the judgment or order.
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A waiver of service may not be signed or filed before the affiant receives a certified copy of the filed petition.
Waiver of service may not be signed or filed until the affiant receives a certified copy of the filed petition. (See C.C.P. Art. 1701 (B))
Civil cases
Page 28 | Rule 33.5 Time When Waiver May be Signed and Filed
The defendant must file a sworn affidavit with proof of payment and a response to the information required in paragraph 2 five days before the hearing office conference.
C. Five (5) days before the hearing office conference, the defendant shall file a sworn affidavit, with accompanying proof of payment, setting forth a response to the information required in paragraph 2 and deliver a copy of same to the plaintiff and the domestic hearing officer.
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The special master must complete the investigation within 90 days.
The special master shall complete his investigation within ninety (90) days.
Civil cases
Page 37 | Rule 37.5 Summary Proceedings, B. Special Masters, 4
The court must appoint any appraisers it determines are required within 30 days after submission of the joint written motion.
Within thirty (30) days of submission of a joint written motion signed by both parties or their counsel, the court shall appoint such appraiser(s) as, in its discretion, are required to determine the fair market value of both movables and/or immovables.
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Page 38 | Rule 37.6 Alternatives for Resolution of Disposition of Assets, C
Each party must report to the court within 10 days after receiving the memorandum, stating whether it accepts the memorandum in full or identifying disputed or stipulated items.
Each party shall report to the court within ten (10) days of the receipt of the memorandum, whether its content is accepted in its entirety, or specifically list those items still in dispute, or items to which the party will stipulate.
Civil cases
Page 38 | Rule 37.5 Summary Proceedings, B. Special Masters, 4
The proposed joint custody implementation plan is due no later than five days before trial.
When any party seeks joint custody, each party shall, not later than five (5) days prior to the trial of the issue, file with the court and submit a copy of a proposed joint custody implementation plan to the judge and the other party.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
You may deliver the certified Petition yourself using an Acceptance of Service signed by your spouse before a notary, after filing and delivery of the certified copy.
Acceptance of service: You can deliver it yourself if your spouse signs the Acceptance of Service. An acceptance of service may only be signed after the petition has been filed with the clerk and the defendant has been given a certified copy. The acceptance of service must be signed by your spouse in the presence of a notary public.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
For an out-of-state defendant, you may use certified mail for long-arm service.
Long-Arm Service: You may serve a defendant residing out-of-state via certified mail or by courier service that tracks delivery, such as Federal Express or UPS.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
After the Petition is filed, serve your spouse with a certified copy.
In order to proceed, your spouse needs to be served a certified copy of the petition after it has been filed.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
You may have the Sheriff personally serve your spouse and should tell the Clerk’s Office that personal service is needed.
Sheriff: You can have the Sheriff serve your spouse. Let the Clerk’s Office know that your spouse needs to be personally served by the Sheriff.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
File the Affidavit of Certified Mail at least 31 days before the Court Hearing or Hearing Officer Conference.
The Affidavit of Certified Mail must be filed into the court record at least 31 days before the Court Hearing or Hearing Officer Conference
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
The order directs service on the defendant and provides fields for the defendant’s contact information.
PLEASE SERVE: (DEFENDANT=S FULL NAME) (STREET ADDRESS) (CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE) (TELEPHONE NUMBER)
Page 9 | ORDER
Confirm that the defendant was served notice of the hearing.
First, since you are representing yourself, you have to confirm your defendant was served notice about the hearing.
Page 2 | Coming to Court
A copy must be provided to opposing counsel or the unrepresented party and the Hearing Officer at least five Court days before the conference, excluding weekends and legal holidays.
The undersigned party certifies to the Court the accuracy of the information provided below and certifies that a copy has been provided to opposing counsel or unrepresented party and the Hearing Officer at least five (5) Court days (exclusive of weekends and legal holidays) prior to the Hearing Officer Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE AFFIDAVIT
A copy of the affidavit must be provided to the Hearing Officer and opposing party at least five days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, before the conference.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have provided a copy of this Hearing Officer Conference Affidavit to the Hearing Officer and the opposing party not less than five (5) days (exclusive of weekends and legal holidays) prior to the Hearing Officer Conference.
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Page 7 | HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE AFFIDAVIT
All parties must be served with notice that the deposit has been fixed.
Notice of the fixing of the deposit shall be served on all parties.
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Page 1 | JURY ORDER
All parties must exchange the Statement of Income and Expenses and its required documentation 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.
All parties shall exchange the Statement of Income and Expenses (see Appendix 2) and the documentation required by said form forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DOMESTIC RULE XIII. PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORT
A copy of the motion must be served on all counsel of record before submission to the court.
A copy of this motion has been served upon all counsel of record before submission to this court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTION TO SET FOR TRIAL ON THE MERITS
The district attorney must be served with the petition and cited to answer.
This proceeding is brought under LSA—R.S. 13:4751-13:4755, and it is thus mandatory that the district attorney of this parish be served with a copy of this petition and be cited to answer it.
Page 1 | PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE
If the defendant appeared, notice of the preliminary default must be sent to the defendant by certified mail or the defendant’s waiver of notice must be filed.
If the defendant has made an appearance in the case, was notice of the preliminary default sent to defendant by certified mail pursuant to La. C.C.P. Art. 1702(A) or is there a filed waiver of the notice by the defendant?
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Page 1 | B. Pleadings
The affidavit must include the original return receipt as proof of service.
Attach original return receipt here (ex: green card from the USPS)
Page 2 | Exhibit A
The certificate states that a copy of the pleading was served on opposing counsel by prepaid, properly addressed U.S. mail and identifies the service date and server.
I hereby certify that a copy of the above and foregoing pleading was served upon ___________________________ (name of adverse or opposing counsel), by placing a copy of the same in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed this ____ day of _____________, 20___, by me, __________________________________ (name of mover).
Page 4 | Certificate of Service
For acceptance of service, the litigant may deliver the certified Petition personally; the spouse may sign the acceptance only after filing and receipt of the certified copy, and must sign before a notary.
Acceptance of service: You can deliver it yourself if your spouse signs the Acceptance of Service. An acceptance of service may only be signed after the petition has been filed with the clerk and the defendant has been given a certified copy. The acceptance of service must be signed by your spouse in the presence of a notary public.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
Sheriff: You can have the Sheriff serve your spouse. Let the Clerk’s Office know that your spouse needs to be personally served by the Sheriff.
Sheriff: You can have the Sheriff serve your spouse. Let the Clerk’s Office know that your spouse needs to be personally served by the Sheriff.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
An out-of-state defendant may be served by certified mail or by a delivery-tracking courier.
Long-Arm Service: You may serve a defendant residing out-of-state via certified mail or by courier service that tracks delivery, such as Federal Express or UPS.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
After the Petition is filed, the spouse must be served with a certified copy.
In order to proceed, your spouse needs to be served a certified copy of the petition after it has been filed.
Page 2 | Step 2 – Service
The form offers acceptance of service, waiver of legal delays, and acceptance of the petition as drafted as a selectable service option.
(_____) Defendant to accept service and waive all legal delays and accept petition as drafted.
Page 5 | Petition for Divorce Under Civil Code Article 103(1) Without Minor Children
For an incarcerated defendant, personal service on the Warden by the Clerk of Court is required.
Incarcerated: Requires personal service to Warden by Clerk of Court – see letter:
Page 5 | Petition for Divorce Under Civil Code Article 103(1) Without Minor Children
The form offers Long-Arm Service as a selectable service option for the defendant.
(_____) Defendant to be served via Long-Arm Service.
Page 5 | Petition for Divorce Under Civil Code Article 103(1) Without Minor Children
The form offers service by Sheriff as a selectable service option for the defendant.
(_____) Defendant to be served by Sheriff:
Page 5 | Petition for Divorce Under Civil Code Article 103(1) Without Minor Children
For long-arm service, the affidavit of service via certified mail must be filed in the record at least 31 days before the scheduled hearing or conference.
(_____) Defendant was served via Long-Arm Service on the ______ day of __________________ 20____ and the Affidavit of Service via Certified Mail was filed in the record on the _____ day of ________________ 20____, which is at least 31 days prior to a scheduled Court Hearing or Hearing Officer Conference.
Page 9 | CERTIFICATION BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT
The certification describes waiver of service through a notarized document filed in the record.
(_____) Defendant waived service of process by notarized document executed on the ________day of _______________________ 20___ which was filed in the record on the ________day of _______________________ 20___.
Page 9 | CERTIFICATION BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT
Domiciliary service is made by leaving the citation or other process at the person's home with a resident of suitable age and discretion.
(_____) Domiciliary - (“made when a proper officer leaves the citation or other process at the dwelling house or usual place of abode of the person to be served with a person of suitable age and discretion residing in the domiciliary establishment” La.CC art. 1234).
Page 9 | CERTIFICATION BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT
Personal service is made when a proper officer tenders the citation or other process to the person being served.
(_____) Personal - (“made when a proper officer tenders the citation or other process to the person to be served” La.CC art. 1232)
Page 9 | CERTIFICATION BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT
Notice of the signing of a judgment or order must be mailed in accordance with the cited statute.
Notice of the signing of the judgment or order shall be reduced to writing, filed in the record, and mailed in conformity of La. R. S. 13:717.
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Page 6 | Rule 24.0 Scheduling Hearings; Scheduling Trials
If the hearing date is not already set, notice must be mailed or served on the parties or counsel with the pleading when the objection is served, unless notice was given in open court or waived by both parties.
If the hearing date before the district judge has not already been set, notice of said hearing date with the pleading shall be mailed or served in conformity with La. C.C.P. Art. 1313 et seq. upon the parties or counsel at the same time as service of the objection unless notice was given in open court or waived by both parties.
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Page 7 | Domestic Commissioners
The affidavit and income-and-expenses statement must be delivered to the opposing party and hearing officer at least five days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, before the conference.
The Hearing Officer Conference Affidavit and Statement of Income and Expenses shall be completed and delivered to the opposing party and to the hearing officer not later than five (5) days, exclusive of weekends and legal holidays prior to the domestic hearing officer conference.
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Page 8 | The Domestic Hearing Officers
The defendant in rule must be served by the sheriff or in accordance with Louisiana law.
The defendant in rule shall be served by the sheriff or in accordance with Louisiana law (La. C.C.P. Arts. 1313, 1314).
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Page 8 | The Domestic Hearing Officers
The listed hearing-officer documents must be served on opposing counsel, or on the defendant in rule if there is no counsel of record, with service of the pleading.
The Notice of Hearing Officer Conference and Notice of Hearing Date of Suit, Appendix-1, Hearing Officer Conference Order, Appendix-2, Hearing Officer Conference Affidavit, Appendix-3, and Statement of Income and Expenses, Appendix-4 shall be served upon opposing counsel or defendant in rule if there is no counsel of record at the same time as service of the pleading.
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Page 8 | The Domestic Hearing Officers
Notice of signing must be mailed as provided by La. C.C.P. Art. 1313, and receipt is presumed five days after mailing.
Notice of the signing of the recommendation or order shall be mailed in conformity with La. C.C.P. Art. 1313. Receipt is presumed five (5) days after mailing.
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Page 9 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
If neither a party nor counsel is present, written notice of the signed recommendation, order, ruling, or judgment must be mailed in accordance with La. R.S. 13:717.
If neither party nor counsel is present before the hearing officer, the notice of the signed recommendations, orders, rulings or judgment shall be reduced to writing, filed in the record and mailed in conformity with La. R.S.13:717.
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Page 12 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
If the parties or their counsel are present, they must be provided copies of written recommendations, orders, rulings, or judgments resulting from the conference at that time.
A copy of any written recommendations, orders, rulings, or judgments resulting from the hearing officer conference shall be provided to the parties and their counsel at the time of the conference, if present.
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Page 12 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
Filing Fees and Waivers
A filing fee is due when filing documents unless pauper status has been granted; fees vary by document and the Clerk can provide the amount.
Anytime you file something with the Clerk of Court’s office, you will have to pay a filing fee, unless you have been granted pauper status. There are different fees for different documents. The Clerk of Court’s office can tell you how much the fees are.
Page 3 | Step Two — Filing
A filing fee is due when filing with the Clerk of Court’s office unless pauper status has been granted; fees vary by document.
Anytime you file something with the Clerk of Court’s office, you will have to pay a filing fee, unless you have been granted pauper status. There are different fees for different documents. The Clerk of Court’s office can tell you how much the fees are.
Page 1 | Court Costs
A $15.00 deposit must be made with the Clerk of Court.
LET THIS SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION BE FILED, AND LET __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ be made garinshee herein, and ordered to answer the accompanying interrogatories, under oath, in writing, within __________ days, from service, and as the law directs, as herein prayed for, and let the sum of $15.00 be deposited with the Clerk of Court as per R.S. 13:3927.
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Page 1 | Order
The mover for a jury trial must deposit $2,000 for the first trial day and $400 in cash for each additional estimated trial day.
In accordance with C.C.P. Art. 1734.1(a) in lieu of the bond required in C.C.P. Art. 1734, the mover for the jury trial shall deposit $2,000.00 for the first day of trial and $400.00 (cash) per day for each remaining day the trial is estimated to last.
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Page 1 | JURY ORDER
Forms must be submitted by mail or in person with the appropriate fees.
All forms must be submitted by mail or in person with the appropriate fees.
Page 1 | Forms
A filing fee is required for filings with the Clerk of Court unless the filer has been granted pauper (IFP) status; fees vary by document.
Any time you file something with the Clerk of Court's office, you will have to pay a filing fee, unless you have been granted pauper (IFP) status. There are different fees for different documents.
Page 2 | FILING — STEP TWO
A litigant seeking appointment must deposit the fee with the clerk when filing the request and certify in the appointment order that it was paid in full in advance.
Litigants desiring the appointment of an attorney to represent an absentee shall deposit the fee, at the time of filing the request for appointment, with the clerk of court, and shall certify to the court in the order seeking such appointment that the fee has been paid in full in advance.
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Page 23 | Rule 29.0 Fees for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Absentee Defendants
The fee to appoint an attorney to represent an absentee defendant is $375.
The fee for appointment as attorney to represent an absentee defendant is fixed at the sum of $375.00.
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Page 23 | Rule 29.0 Fees for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Absentee Defendants
All court costs must be paid when dismissal is sought by the parties' joint motion.
In compliance with La. C.C.P. Art. 3958, a petition for divorce filed pursuant to La. C.C. Art. 102 shall be dismissed only upon joint motion of the parties and payment of all court costs, or upon contradictory motion of the plaintiff, to be heard by the district judge.
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Page 29 | Rule 34.3 Dismissal of Divorce
A $35 fee is assessed on each petition, motion, or rule filed after October 31, 1987 that demands support or enforcement of support.
Pursuant to La. R.S. 46:236.5 (B), the court hereby assesses a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) on every petition, motion or rule filed wherein support or enforcement of support is demanded after October 31, 1987 in order to fund the administrative cost of the expedited process.
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Page 31 | Rule 35.4 Income Assignment Orders
A 5% fee is assessed on all support obligations assessed through a contempt proceeding.
The court hereby assesses a fee of five (5%) percent on all obligations of support which are assessed through a contempt proceeding.
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Page 31 | Rule 35.4 Income Assignment Orders
The plaintiff must deposit a $15.00 fee with the Clerk, which the garnishee may seek to withdraw after filing an answer.
desires to withdraw the $15.00 fee deposited by the plaintiff herein with the Clerk of this Court, as required by R.S. 13:3927:
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Page 1 | Motion by Attorney for Garnishee to Withdraw $15.00 Fee
In forma pauperis status is limited to litigants clearly entitled to it, considering the proceeding, costs, and ability to pay or provide security.
The privilege to proceed IN FORMA PAUPERIS is restricted to litigants who are clearly entitled to do so, with due regard to the nature of the proceeding, the court costs which otherwise would have to be paid, and the ability of the litigant to pay them or to furnish security therefor, so that the indiscriminate filing of lawsuits may be discouraged, without depriving a litigant of the benefit of proceeding in forma pauperis if he/she is entitled to do so.
Page 3 | Notice
A pauper remains obligated to pay the costs if judgment is rendered against them.
Although you may be granted the privilege of proceeding without prepayment of costs, SHOULD JUDGMENT BE RENDERED AGAINST YOU, YOUR STATUS AS A PAUPER DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU OF THE OBLIGATION TO PAY THESE COSTS.
Page 3 | Notice
A qualifying legal-services or pro bono representative may attest to specified benefits or income eligibility, supporting a rebuttable presumption of entitlement to litigate without prior payment of costs.
I ATTEST that I am a duly authorized representative of a Legal Services Program funded by the Legal Service Corporation or a Pro Bono Project that receives referrals from one of these Legal Service Programs, and that ________________________________ has produced evidence that he/she receives public assistance benefits, or that he/she has qualified to receive free legal services based on his/her income being less than or equal to 125% of the federal poverty level and therefore is entitled to a rebuttable presumption that he/she is entitled to the privilege of litigating without prior payment of costs.
Page 4 | Legal Service Programs’ Declaration
A petitioner who cannot pay the suit costs may check the IFP box to seek to proceed under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 5181–5188.
(check if filling IFP) Petitioner, due to poverty and want of means, is unable to pay the costs of this suit and desires to file and prosecute this action under the provisions of LA C.C.P., Articles 5181-5188. (If you do not need this, do not check this box).
Page 5 | Petition for Divorce Under Civil Code Article 103(1) With Minor Children
Pauper status defers payment rather than making filing free, and court costs may be payable after the case ends.
*IMPORTANT- Pauper status doesn’t make filing free, but only lets you go without paying in advance. You may have to pay court costs after the case is over.
Page 3 | Step Two — Filing
Proceeding without prepayment of costs does not relieve a litigant of the obligation to pay those costs if judgment is rendered against them.
Although you may be granted the privilege of proceeding without prepayment of costs, SHOULD JUDGMENT BE RENDERED AGAINST YOU, YOUR STATUS AS A PAUPER DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU OF THE OBLIGATION TO PAY THESE COSTS.
Page 3 | Notice
In forma pauperis relief is restricted to litigants clearly entitled to it, considering the proceeding, court costs, and the litigant’s ability to pay or provide security.
The privilege to proceed IN FORMA PAUPERIS is restricted to litigants who are clearly entitled to do so, with due regard to the nature of the proceeding, the court costs which otherwise would have to be paid, and the ability of the litigant to pay them or to furnish security therefor, so that the indiscriminate filing of lawsuits may be discouraged, without depriving a litigant of the benefit of proceeding in forma pauperis if he/she is entitled to do so.
Page 3 | Notice
If you cannot afford to prepay costs, you may file an In Forma Pauperis document, but costs are not waived and may be owed after the case ends.
If you cannot afford to pre-pay the costs, you may file an In Forma Pauperis document. IMPORTANT- Pauper status doesn’t make filing free! It only permits you access without paying in advance. You or your defendant may have to pay court costs after the case is over.
Page 2 | Court Costs
Pauper status defers advance payment but does not eliminate filing costs, which may be payable after the case ends.
*IMPORTANT-Pauper status doesn't make filing free, but only lets you go without paying in advance. You may have to pay court costs after the case is over.
Page 2 | FILING — STEP TWO
A petitioner who seeks to proceed in forma pauperis due to inability to pay costs should check the IFP box; otherwise, leave it unchecked.
(check if filling IFP) Petitioner, due to poverty and want of means, is unable to pay the costs of this suit and desires to file and prosecute this action under the provisions of LA C.C.P., Articles 5181-5188. (If you do not need this, do not check the box.)
Page 4 | Petition for Divorce Under Civil Code Article 103(1) Without Minor Children
Additionally, reasonable costs, such as certified mail and/or advertisement, shall be paid with leave of court.
Additionally, reasonable costs, such as certified mail and/or advertisement, shall be paid with leave of court.
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Page 23 | Rule 29.0 Fees for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Absentee Defendants
The court may assess and collect fees of up to 5% of the total support obligation.
The court also has the discretion to assess and collect fees not to exceed five (5%) percent of the total support obligation pursuant to said statute.
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Page 31 | Rule 35.4 Income Assignment Orders
A party requesting a copy of the computer print-out sheet must pay $5 per copy.
Any party requesting a copy of the computer print-out sheet, which displays the payments that are received and disbursed by the 24 th Judicial District Court collection system, shall pay to the 24` h Judicial District Court a fee of five ($5.00) dollars per copy.
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Page 35 | D
The court may order an additional attorney fee when multiple court appearances or extraordinary efforts are necessary.
The court may order an additional fee for the appointed attorney should it be necessary for multiple court appearances or extraordinary efforts to discharge duties pursuant to the appointment.
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Page 24 | Rule 29.0 Fees for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Absentee Defendants
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A party requesting a pre-trial, scheduling or status conference must deliver the original and one copy of a motion to the clerk of court. The clerk of court shall file the original in the suit record, and route the copy to the judge or commissioner as to matters which are within the commissioner's area of responsibility.
A party requesting a pre-trial, scheduling or status conference must deliver the original and one copy of a motion to the clerk of court. The clerk of court shall file the original in the suit record, and route the copy to the judge or commissioner as to matters which are within the commissioner's area of responsibility.
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Page 19 | Rule 27.1 Scheduling
Filing Bundling Requirements
Complete and file the listed final-stage forms together; the Affidavit of Facts must be signed before a notary.
The final step is to complete and file the following forms together: 1. Affidavit of Facts • You must sign this in the presence of a notary public. 2. Certification of Self-Represented Litigant 3. Judgment of Divorce 4. Motion to Resume Using Maiden Name/Name of Minor Children (OPTIONAL)
Page 2 | Step 3 – Final Judgment
The Affidavit of Facts, Certification of Self-Represented Litigant, and Judgment of Divorce must be completed and filed together; the Motion to Resume Using Maiden Name is optional.
The final step is to complete and file the following forms together: 1. Affidavit of Facts 2. Certification of Self-Represented Litigant 3. Judgment of Divorce 4. Motion to Resume Using Maiden Name (OPTIONAL)
Page 2 | Step 3 – Final Judgment
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a discovery motion, the moving party must comply with Rule 10.1 of the Uniform Louisiana District Court Rules.
Before filing any discovery motion, the moving party must comply with Rule 10.1 of the Unifomi Louisiana District Court Rules.
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Page 17 | Rule 26.1 Discovery Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
One continuance will be granted for good cause; the new hearing date must be set within 15 court days when all parties waive service and citation, and within 30 days in all other cases.
One (1) continuance of this hearing date will be granted for good cause shown and the new hearing date will be set within fifteen (15) court days in all cases in which all parties waive serve and citation. In all other cases, the new hearing date will be set within thirty (30) days.
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Page 1 | DOMESTIC RULE XIII. PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORT
The continuance motion asks the filer to state the reasons for the request and circle the applicable reasons.
That the Plaintiff/Defendant seeks a continuance of the hearing(s) for the following reasons: (circle applicable one(s)).
Page 2 | Motion and Order for Continuance
The continuance request form calls for the filer to state whether opposing counsel was contacted and objects, provide opposing counsel’s name and telephone number, and request the next available hearing date(s).
That the opposing party/counsel has/has not been contacted and does/does not have objection to the continuance of this matter (circle that which applies); Notwithstanding this, it is requested that this hearing be re-set on the next available hearing date(s) in order to allow mover to have meaningful “access to justice”. The name and telephone number of opposing party or counsel is as follows:
Page 3 | Self-Represented Litigant Motion & Order for Continuance
If a hearing officer conference is continued to after the scheduled district court date, the hearing officer must notify the district court and reset the matter on both dockets.
Upon granting a motion to continue a hearing officer conference to a date after the scheduled district court date, the hearing officer shall notify the district court of the continuance and shall reset the matter on the dockets of both the hearing officer and the district court.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
A hearing officer conference may not be continued without a date unless the case is being dismissed or good cause exists.
Hearing officer conferences shall not be continued without date unless the case is being dismissed, except for good cause.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
An ex parte continuance motion opposed by opposing counsel or an unrepresented party may be granted only for good cause shown.
No ex parte motions for continuance shall be granted over the objection of opposing counsel, or unrepresented parties, except for good cause shown.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
A hearing officer conference may be continued only for good cause shown.
Hearing officer conferences shall be continued only for good cause shown.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
An opposed motion for continuance must be submitted for a contradictory hearing before the court.
Opposed motions for continuance shall be submitted for contradictory hearing before the court.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
A motion to continue a hearing officer conference must be directed to the hearing officer assigned to the case.
Motions to continue hearing officer conferences shall be directed to the hearing officer to whom the case is allotted.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
Absent written consent of all parties or good cause, only one ex parte order may extend pleading time, and the extension may not exceed 30 days beyond the time allowed by law.
C. Except by written consent of all parties, or for good cause shown, only one order will be signed ex parte extending the time for pleading and such extension will not be in excess of thirty (30) days beyond the time allowed by law.
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Motions and rules for other extensions or exceptions must be heard contradictorily, with preference.
D. Motions and rules for any other extensions or exceptions shall be tried contradictorily, with preference.
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A request to extend a time period by rule to show cause will be heard by the domestic commissioner.
A rule to show cause why any time period should not be extended shall be heard by the domestic commissioner.
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Page 36 | Rule 37.1 Sworn Detailed Descriptive List
Except in emergencies, an ex parte continuance motion must be written and detail efforts to inform the opposing side of its content and presentation time; except in unusual circumstances, the court must hear from the opposing side before acting.
Except for emergencies, any ex parte motion, including, but not limited to, a motion for a continuance, shall be in writing and shall set out in detail the effort of the applicant to inform opposing counsel, or in the case of an unrepresented individual, the opposing litigant, of the content of the motion and the date and time the motion will be presented to the court. Except for unusual circumstances, the court shall hear from opposing counsel or litigant before acting on an ex parte motion.
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Page 37 | Rule 37.3 Extensions and Continuances
If circumstances will prevent timely arrival or remaining for the conference, the party must contact the Hearing Officer and/or request that the conference be rescheduled.
IF YOU BECOME AWARE OF CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ARRIVING ON TIME OR FROM BEING ABLE TO REMAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONFERENCE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE HEARING OFFICER AND/OR TO REQUEST A RE-SCHEDULING OF THE CONFERENCE
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Page 46 | HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE ORDER
The meeting with the Hearing Officer must not be continued because discovery is incomplete.
However, the meeting with the Hearing Officer shall not be continued due to incomplete discovery.
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Page 1 | DOMESTIC RULE XIII. PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORT
If the opposing party contests the motion for continuance, ask for a hearing to explain why it should be granted.
If the Motion for Continuance is contested by the opposing party, you should ask for a hearing so that you can explain to the court in person why the motion should be granted.
Page 1 | Instructions
Motions to continue hearing officer conferences are discouraged.
Motions to Continue hearing officer conferences are discouraged.
Page 1 | Instructions
Filing a continuance motion does not guarantee a continuance; if it is denied, the case proceeds on the scheduled date.
Filing a Motion for Continuance does not automatically mean you will be granted a continuance. If the court does not grant it, the case will move forward according to the already scheduled date.
Page 1 | Instructions
Note that courts take scheduled dates seriously, and a continuance should be asked for only as a last option.
Note that courts take scheduled dates seriously, and a continuance should be asked for only as a last option.
Page 1 | Instructions
Motions to continue hearing officer conferences are discouraged, and continuances should be avoided where possible; the excerpt truncates the stated exception.
Motions to continue hearing officer conferences are discouraged. Where possible, no hearing officer conference should be continued except within the
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Page 10 | Rule 24.1 Order of Business
Whenever possible, hearing officer conferences shall be reset only within the period prior to the date set before the district court.
Whenever possible, hearing officer conferences shall be reset only within the period prior to the date set before the district court.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
Every effort must be made to hold hearing officer conferences at their originally scheduled date and time.
Every attempt shall be made to conduct hearing officer conferences on the date and time originally set.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
Continuances are governed by the cited Louisiana provisions addressing discretionary and peremptory grounds.
Continuances are governed by La. C.C.P. Arts. 1601-1605, and La. District Court Rule 9.17 both with reference to discretionary grounds and peremptory grounds.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
An attorney or party who deliberately fails to comply with the unopposed-continuance requirements may be subject to appropriate sanctions.
Deliberate failure of an attorney or party to comply with this rule may subject such attorney or party to appropriate sanctions.
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Page 22 | Rule 28.2 Continuances
When granting an extension, the court should make every attempt to preserve the originally scheduled hearing officer conference, commissioner, and district court dates.
In the event a motion for extension of time is granted, every attempt shall be made to grant the extension of time for a period which will preserve the hearing officer conference, commissioner and district court dates originally set.
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The special master may request additional time in a written memorandum, and the court may grant it upon good cause shown.
In a written memorandum, the special master may request additional time, which may be granted upon good cause shown.
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Page 38 | Rule 37.5 Summary Proceedings, B. Special Masters, 4
If the trial attorneys cannot familiarize themselves with the case for the conference and the docket permits, the conference will be rescheduled, which may affect the ultimate trial date.
These attorneys must familiarize themselves with the case so that settlement possibilities and stipulations concerning evidence may be made at the pre-trial conference. If this is not possible and the docket permits, the conference will be rescheduled for another date, but such delay may effect the ultimate trial date.
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Page 56 | PRE-TRIAL ORDER
Chambers Communication Rules
You must notify the clerk of court in writing of any change of address.
NOTICE: You must notify the clerk of court, in writing, of ANY change of address.
Page 1 | NOTICE
In the event the online participant cannot hear the other participants, the online participant shall call the Division and e-mail the law clerk and administrative assistant of the Division to advise they cannot hear the proceedings.
In the event the online participant cannot hear the other participants, the online participant shall call the Division and e-mail the law clerk and administrative assistant of the Division to advise they cannot hear the proceedings.
Page 1 | OTHER
If a matter is resolved before its hearing, the movant or counsel must immediately notify the hearing officer and the district court or domestic commissioner in writing by fax or mail.
When any matter set before the domestic hearing officer and the district court or domestic commissioner is completely resolved before the hearing date, the mover(s) or their counsel shall immediately notify the hearing officer and the district court or domestic commissioner, in writing, by fax or mail, that the matter has been resolved so that other matters may be set.
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Page 11 | E. Domestic Hearing Officers
If a matter is completely resolved before its hearing date, the mover or counsel must immediately notify the appropriate court or hearing officer.
When any matter set before the district court, the domestic commissioner, or the domestic hearing officer, is completely resolved before the hearing date, mover(s) or their counsel shall immediately notify the district court, domestic commissioner and/or the hearing officer that the matter has been resolved.
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Page 13 | Rule 24.3 Matters Resolved Prior to a Scheduled Hearing Date
If a dispute leaves a judgment unsigned for more than ten days, the parties must obtain a transcript of the oral judgment and set an immediate status conference or rule with the appropriate judicial officer.
When a dispute exists which causes a judgment to remain unsigned for more than ten (10) days, the parties shall obtain a transcript of the court's oral judgment and set the matter for an immediate status conference/rule with the district judge, domestic commissioner or domestic hearing officer as appropriate.
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Page 14 | Rule 25.3 Court's Signature
The parties must notify the court when the collaborative process results in settlement or when they withdraw from it.
8. The parties shall notify the court at such time as the collaborative procedures result in a settlement or withdraws from the collaborative process.
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If the issues settle or are dismissed, the Hearing Officer's office and the assigned judge's office must be notified immediately.
IN THE EVENT OF A SETTLEMENT OR DISMISSAL OF THESE ISSUES, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE HEARING OFFICER IMMEDIATELY AT 364-3869 AND THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ASSIGNED TO THE CASE.
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Page 45 | NOTICE OF HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE AND NOTICE OF HEARING DATE OF SUIT
A request to reschedule a court hearing before the Commissioner or District Court must go through both the Clerk's Office and the assigned Commissioner's or Judge's office.
IF YOU NEED TO REQUEST A RE- SCHEDULING OF A COURT HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER OR DISTRICT COURT, YOU NEED TO DO SO THROUGH THE CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF THE ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER OR JUDGE.
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Page 47 | Appendix-2
A request to reschedule the Hearing Officer Conference must be made through the Hearing Officer at the listed telephone number.
IF YOU NEED TO REQUEST A RE-SCHEDULING OF THE HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE, YOU MUST DO SO THROUGH THE HEARING OFFICER (504) 364-3869.
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Page 47 | Appendix-2
To reschedule both proceedings, the request must go through the Hearing Officer, the Clerk's Office, and the assigned Commissioner's or Judge's office.
IF YOU NEED TO RE-SCHEDULE BOTH THE HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE AND THE COURT HEARING, YOU NEED TO DO SO THROUGH THE HEARING OFFICER, THE CLERK'S OFFICE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER OR JUDGE.
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Page 47 | Appendix-2
If the issues settle or are dismissed, the Hearing Officer, assigned Commissioner or Judge, and Clerk of Court must be notified immediately; the Hearing Officer's listed telephone number is provided.
IN THE EVENT OF A SETTLEMENT OR DISMISSAL OF THESE ISSUES, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE HEARING OFFICER IMMEDIATELY AT (504) 364-3869,AND THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OR JUDGE ASSIGNED TO THE CASE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT.
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Page 47 | Appendix-2
When filing the rule in an existing case, obtain the case information from the Clerk’s office.
You will have to get all of the case information from the Clerk=s office when you file it.
Page 2 | STEP ONE — THE RULE
Inform the clerk if an interpreter is needed.
Interpreter Needed? The court will order an interpreter for you. Inform the clerk one is needed.
Page 1 | Instructions
You must notify the clerk of court in writing whenever your address changes.
NOTICE: You must notify the clerk of court, in writing, of ANY change of address.
Civil cases
Page 1 | NOTICE
The signer must immediately correct errors discovered after completing the affidavit and alert the Hearing Officer and opposing party at the earliest opportunity.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that all of the above and foregoing is true and correct to be best of my knowledge, information, and belief, that I will immediately correct any errors which I discover after thisHearing Officer Conference Affidavit has been completed and will call those to the attention of the Hearing Officer and the opposing party at the earliest opportunity following discovery of the error.
Civil cases
Page 54 | Appendix-3
Contact the appropriate docket area with questions about filing the forms.
If you have any questions as to the filing of these forms, contact the appropriate docket area.
Page 1 | Forms
The listed Judicial District Court phone number may be called for information, including filing fees.
For more information, including fees, you can call PARISH JDC PHONE.
Page 2 | FILING — STEP TWO