Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 55 rules apply across Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. 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
    Administrative stay application

    An administrative-stay request must be presented to the Duty Judge by verified petition of appeal or supporting affidavits establishing immediate irreparable injury and certifying the efforts made to give notice or explaining why notice could not be given.

  • Applies to
    Petition
    Must include
    case number

    Hurricane Katrina and Rita property-damage petitions must bear the case number and be designated "Hurricane Litigation" on the pleadings.

  • Applies to
    Motion to set trial

    Counsel must file a written motion to request that the Division Judge set an allotted case for trial, although the judge retains discretion to grant the request.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $5000
    Applies to
    Jury cash deposit

    A party requesting a jury trial must deposit $5,000.00 with the Clerk of Court for the first day of trial.

  • Fee
    $700
    Applies to
    Jury cash deposit

    A party requesting a jury trial must deposit $700.00 for each additional expected trial day.

  • Applies to
    Jury cash deposit

    The jury cash deposit must be made no later than 60 days before trial.

Filing Timing

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  • For Hurricane Katrina and Rita cases, all motions and exceptions must be filed and disposed of within 30 days of the trial date.

  • Deadline
    15 calendar days

    A typewritten judgment must be submitted within fifteen calendar days after a written stipulation is executed.

  • Deadline
    7 calendar days

    All other judgments, including consent agreements and considered decrees, must be submitted within seven calendar days.

Service

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  • Service
    Personal service

    A copy of the jury cash deposit order was served on counsel of record and/or parties by hand delivery or mail.

  • All pleadings in Small Claims cases must be served in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.

  • Deadline
    5 court days
    Required
    Always
    Service
    Court service to all parties

    In other cases, five judicial days must elapse between notice of trial and trial, with notice served through the Constable or by court order unless law provides otherwise.

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Common questions about Judge Dianne Alexander's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Dianne Alexander?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for pretrial orders. Details: delivery before trial, by hand delivery. A courtesy copy of the joint pretrial outline must be delivered to chambers by hand or U.S. mail and filed in the record within 10 days before trial; fax and email are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIALS

What must be included with judgment filings before Judge Dianne Alexander?

The rule requires local rule certificate. The preparing party must circulate the judgment and attach a Local Rule 9.5 certificate.

View ruleSource: page 3, section JUDGMENTS

How may parties contact Judge Dianne Alexander's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. The rule lists email akane@orleanscdc.com. Transcript requests should be emailed to Court Reporter Angel Kane with the case caption, case number, and hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Dianne Alexander?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request, number of previous requests, and adversary position. A continuance request must include confirmation that adverse parties were contacted and have no objection, and the requesting party should file a Motion to Reset stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opponent objects.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RULE PROCEDURES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Dianne Alexander?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions for Summary Judgment must be filed and served on all parties at least 65 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RULE PROCEDURES

What rule applies to service for judgment before Judge Dianne Alexander?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: all parties, timing: after filing. After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section JUDGMENTS
Complete rules summary for Judge Dianne Alexander

All pleadings must bear original wet signatures.

Motions for Summary Judgment must be filed and served on all parties at least 65 days before trial.

An opposition to a Summary Judgment motion and all supporting documents must be filed and served at least 15 days before the motion hearing.

Summary Judgment motion hearings must occur at least 30 days after filing and at least 30 days before trial.

Except for Summary Judgment motions, reply memoranda must be received before 4:00 p.m. on a day providing one full working day before the hearing.

A tangible courtesy copy of the reply memorandum must be submitted to chambers when it is filed in the record.

A continuance request must include confirmation that adverse parties were contacted and have no objection, and the requesting party should file a Motion to Reset stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opponent objects.

Settlement position papers or outlines are due in chambers by noon three business days before the settlement conference and may be hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed to the law clerks.

A courtesy copy of the joint pretrial outline must be delivered to chambers by hand or U.S. mail and filed in the record within 10 days before trial; fax and email are prohibited.

Exhibits must be labeled by joint, plaintiff, or defendant designation, placed in binders, and accompanied by an exhibit list identifying any objections based on admissibility or authenticity.

Counsel must deliver a hard-copy, tabbed exhibit bench book to the court no later than seven days before trial.

A written motion to continue a trial must be filed with the court.

A continuance motion must state the reason, identify whether it is the first request, and state whether the opposing party objects.

A contested continuance will be set for a contradictory hearing.

A judgment must be submitted within 10 days after the hearing or trial.

The preparing party must circulate the judgment and attach a Local Rule 9.5 certificate.

After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.

Transcript requests should be emailed to Court Reporter Angel Kane with the case caption, case number, and hearing date.

Questions about court costs or judicial interest rates should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at the stated telephone number.

Matters concerning service costs should be directed to the Constable’s Office at the stated telephone number.

Continuances are granted only at the judge's discretion.

When Section C is the duty judge, parties are recommended to contact its law clerk before coming to court to arrange a suitable date and time for presenting a default.

A party seeking to present a default outside Section C's duty week may request a special setting and must contact the law clerk to schedule it.

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