Motion
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Clerk
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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.
The petitioner must check and initial one of the custody-decree statements in the verification.
List each child’s birth year, but not their full date of birth.
Leave the Petition’s “No.” and “Division” fields blank and enter the parties’ names in the specified caption lines.
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.
You may have the Sheriff personally serve your spouse and should tell the Clerk’s Office that personal service is needed.
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.
The Proof of Transfer Form must be filed with the issuing Clerk of Court within ten days of the transfer, excluding legal holidays only.
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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Attorneys must sign in before clicking the link to attend court online.
The rule lists phone 504-364-3935. For assistance, contact Savannah Henry by phone.
Attorneys must sign in before clicking the link to attend court online.
For assistance, contact Savannah Henry by phone.
For help selecting a civil pre-trial or status hearing, contact the Civil Minute Clerk by phone.
Complete the plea form.
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Checked against the court's website Nov 2, 2026
This page lists 4 rules from the court's document. The document has the full text.
