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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

Circle One: YES or NO

Felony-Boykin-043026 · Aug 2021 · p. 1
|SectionDEFENDANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS ON ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

*DEFENDANT MUST INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH*

Felony-Boykin-043026 · Aug 2021 · p. 1
|SectionDEFENDANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS ON ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

*DEFENDANT MUST INTIAL EACH PARAGRAPH*

Felony-Boykin-043026 · Aug 2021 · p. 2
|SectionDEFENDANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS ON ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

*DEFENDANT MUST INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH*

Misdemeanor-Boykin-043026 · Feb 2022 · p. 1
|SectionDEFENDANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS ON ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil casesCourt notice

Once selected, please complete the online form and follow the instructions.

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

An application for post-conviction relief, including one seeking an out-of-time appeal, will not be considered if filed more than two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence becomes final.

no application for post-conviction relief, including applications which seek an out-of-time appeal, shall be considered if it is filed more than two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence has become final under the provisions of La. C. Cr. P. Articles 914 or 922. [La. C. Cr. P. art. 930.8(A)].

Criminal cases

Page 4 | BY THE TRIAL JUDGE

I would like to inform the defendant that he/she has thirty (30) days from today's date to appeal this sentence,

I would like to inform the defendant that he/she has thirty (30) days from today's date to appeal this sentence,

Criminal cases

Page 4 | BY THE TRIAL JUDGE

An application for post-conviction relief, including one seeking an out-of-time appeal, must be filed within two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence becomes final.

no application for post-conviction relief, including applications which seek an out-of-time appeal, shall be considered if it is filed more than two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence has become final under the provisions of La. C. Cr. P. Articles 914 or 922.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Misdemeanor Boykin

The defendant has 30 days from the date of the advisement to appeal the sentence.

he/she has thirty (30) days from today's date to appeal this sentence

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Misdemeanor Boykin

Filing Fees and Waivers

Total - Drug Case $594.00

Total - Drug Case $594.00

Criminal cases

Page 7 | COURT COSTS

Total - Non-Drug Case $301.50

Total - Non-Drug Case $301.50

Criminal cases

Page 7 | COURT COSTS

Total - Drug Case $351.50

Total - Drug Case $351.50

Criminal cases

Page 7 | COURT COSTS

The listed total court costs for a non-drug case are $544.00.

Total - Non-Drug Case $544.00

Criminal cases

Page 7 | COURT COSTS

Total - Drug Case $594.00

Total - Drug Case $594.00

Criminal cases

Page 5 | COURT COSTS

Total - Non-Drug Case $301.50

Total - Non-Drug Case $301.50

Criminal cases

Page 5 | COURT COSTS

The total listed court costs for a felony non-drug case are $544.00.

Total - Non-Drug Case $544.00

Criminal cases

Page 5 | COURT COSTS

Total - Drug Case $351.50

Total - Drug Case $351.50

Criminal cases

Page 5 | COURT COSTS

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a Rule to Show Cause, represented parties are encouraged to consult opposing counsel about a hearing date; if no date is agreed or opposing counsel does not respond within 3 business days, the moving party should select an available date.

THE COURT ENCOURAGES any represented party requesting a hearing in Division C to consult with opposing counsel to select an available date from the Court's civil calendar, which is conveniently available on the 24th JDC's website (https://www.24jdc.us/divc), before filing a Rule to Show Cause. If a date cannot be agreed upon, or if the opposing party fails to provide input within 3 business days, the moving party should select any available date.

Civil cases · Court notice

Page 1 | RE: HEARING DATES

Chambers Communication Rules

Please email my Staff Attorney, Kevin Michot, at kevinm@24jdc.us or call him at 504- 364-3868.

Please email my Staff Attorney, Kevin Michot, at kevinm@24jdc.us or call him at 504- 364-3868.

Civil cases

Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR VIDEO CONFERENCES IN DIVISION "C"

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 504 rules apply across 24th Judicial District Court, Jefferson Parish. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Verification

    The petitioner must check and initial one of the custody-decree statements in the verification.

  • Applies to
    Petition for divorce

    List each child’s birth year, but not their full date of birth.

  • Applies to
    Petition for divorce

    Leave the Petition’s “No.” and “Division” fields blank and enter the parties’ names in the specified caption lines.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Petition for divorce

    After the Petition is filed, serve your spouse with a certified copy.

  • 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.

  • Service
    Personal service to opposing party

    You may have the Sheriff personally serve your spouse and should tell the Clerk’s Office that personal service is needed.

Filing Timing

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  • The defendant must file the Proof of Transfer form with the parish clerk within 10 days after transferring firearms.

  • The defendant must file the Proof of Transfer/Declaration of Non-Possession with the parish or city clerk within 10 days.

  • Applies to
    Proof of transfer form

    The Proof of Transfer Form must be filed with the issuing Clerk of Court within ten days of the transfer, excluding legal holidays only.

Adjournments

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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.

Common questions about Judge June B. Darensburg's rules

Does Judge June B. Darensburg require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Before filing a Rule to Show Cause, represented parties are encouraged to consult opposing counsel about a hearing date; if no date is agreed or opposing counsel does not respond within 3 business days, the moving party should select an available date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RE: HEARING DATES

What must be included with defendant acknowledgment of constitutional rights filings before Judge June B. Darensburg?

The defendant must initial each paragraph of the acknowledgment form.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DEFENDANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS ON ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY

What must be included with guilty plea acknowledgment filings before Judge June B. Darensburg?

The defendant must initial each paragraph of the acknowledgment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DEFENDANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS ON ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY

How may parties contact Judge June B. Darensburg's chambers?

The rule lists email kevinm@24jdc.us. Please email my Staff Attorney, Kevin Michot, at kevinm@24jdc.us or call him at 504- 364-3868.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER FOR VIDEO CONFERENCES IN DIVISION "C"

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge June B. Darensburg?

Total - Drug Case $594.00

View ruleSource: page 7, section COURT COSTS

What filing deadlines does Judge June B. Darensburg set?

I would like to inform the defendant that he/she has thirty (30) days from today's date to appeal this sentence,

View ruleSource: page 4, section BY THE TRIAL JUDGE
Complete rules summary for Judge June B. Darensburg

Please email my Staff Attorney, Kevin Michot, at kevinm@24jdc.us or call him at 504- 364-3868.

Before filing a Rule to Show Cause, represented parties are encouraged to consult opposing counsel about a hearing date; if no date is agreed or opposing counsel does not respond within 3 business days, the moving party should select an available date.

Once selected, please complete the online form and follow the instructions.

The defendant must initial each paragraph of the acknowledgment form.

The defendant must circle either YES or NO in response to the preceding question.

The defendant must initial each paragraph of the acknowledgment form.

I would like to inform the defendant that he/she has thirty (30) days from today's date to appeal this sentence,

An application for post-conviction relief, including one seeking an out-of-time appeal, will not be considered if filed more than two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence becomes final.

Total - Drug Case $594.00

Total - Drug Case $351.50

The listed total court costs for a non-drug case are $544.00.

Total - Non-Drug Case $301.50

The defendant must initial each paragraph of the acknowledgment.

The defendant has 30 days from the date of the advisement to appeal the sentence.

An application for post-conviction relief, including one seeking an out-of-time appeal, must be filed within two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence becomes final.

Total - Drug Case $594.00

Total - Drug Case $351.50

The total listed court costs for a felony non-drug case are $544.00.

Total - Non-Drug Case $301.50

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