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Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that generic, cursory or half-hearted memoranda will be considered a violation of this Order,

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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

The memoranda shall specifically set forth the grounds for the objection, the relief sought, the facts that will be supported by evidence and the applicable law.

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The opposing party must file a response memorandum no later than five working days before the District Court hearing.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the opposing party shall file a response memorandum no later than five (5) working days before the District Court hearing .

Civil cases

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A party filing an objection or motion before the District Court must file a memorandum within five working days after filing.

IT IS ORDERED that any party fil ing an Objection to a recommendation of the Domestic Commissioner or Hearing Officer or filing a Motion before the District Court shall file a memorandum on the law and facts within five (5) working days of the date of the Objection/Motion is filed in order to apprise the Court of the legal and factual grounds for the objection.

Civil cases

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Attorneys and/or parties must discuss the issues in the objection and attempt to resolve them amicably no later than eight days before the hearing.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attorneys and/or parties discuss the issues lodged within the Objection and attempt to reach an amicable resolution not later than eight days prior to the hearing.

Civil cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

Email the civil minute clerk to learn more about conducting a motion hearing by video.

IF YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONDUCTING A MOTION HEARING VIA VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL THE CIVIL MINUTE CLERK, Kimberly Sims.

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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.

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Common questions about Judge Lee V. Faulkner Jr.'s rules

Does Judge Lee V. Faulkner Jr. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Attorneys and/or parties must discuss the issues in the objection and attempt to resolve them amicably no later than eight days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER FOR SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA

What must be included with memorandum filings before Judge Lee V. Faulkner Jr.?

Memoranda must state the grounds for the objection, relief sought, facts to be supported by evidence, and applicable law.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER FOR SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA

How may parties contact Judge Lee V. Faulkner Jr.'s chambers?

Email the civil minute clerk to learn more about conducting a motion hearing by video.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SCHEDULE A HEARING - JUDGE Faulkner (DIV. P) ONLY

What filing deadlines does Judge Lee V. Faulkner Jr. set?

A party filing an objection or motion before the District Court must file a memorandum within five working days after filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER FOR SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA
Complete rules summary for Judge Lee V. Faulkner Jr.

Email the civil minute clerk to learn more about conducting a motion hearing by video.

A party filing an objection or motion before the District Court must file a memorandum within five working days after filing.

Memoranda must state the grounds for the objection, relief sought, facts to be supported by evidence, and applicable law.

The opposing party must file a response memorandum no later than five working days before the District Court hearing.

Attorneys and/or parties must discuss the issues in the objection and attempt to resolve them amicably no later than eight days before the hearing.

Generic, cursory, or half-hearted memoranda violate the order.

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