Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans Document Filing Requirements

Applies to

Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

The preparing party must circulate the judgment with an attached 9.5 certificate.

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

Applies to

Motion to set for trial on the merits

Must include

certificate of conference

The motion to set a case for trial must include the attorney’s certification that trial counsel conferred and that the case is ready for trial under Rule 10, Section I.

who certifies that Trial Counsel have conferred on the day of , 20 and the case is ready for trial in accordance with Rule 10, Section I reprinted on the reverse side hereof, moves the Court to set this case for trial.

Applies to

Notice of trial

Must include

certificate of service

The notice of trial must be mailed to each attorney or party in proper person, with the certification included on the notice.

I certify that a copy of this notice has been Mailed to each attorney or party in proper Person.

Applies to

Hearing information order documentation

In spousal- or child-support award, increase, or decrease proceedings, counsel or parties must submit all documentation ordered by the Appendix 23.0C Hearing Information Order to chambers five days before the hearing or trial.

In all proceedings involving the awards, increase, or decrease of spousal support and child support, counsel and/or the parties shall submit to chambers all documentation ordered by the Appendix 23.0C Hearing Information Order five days before the time fixed for hearing/trial.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A discovery motion must include the moving counsel's certificate stating that counsel conferred in person or by telephone and explaining any inability to agree or opposing counsel's refusal to confer after reasonable notice.

Rule 10, Section 1: No motion relative to discovery will be heard by this Court unless accompanied by a certificate of counsel for the moving party, stating that counsel has conferred in person or by telephone for purposes of amicably resolving the issues and stating why they are unable to agree or stating that opposing counsel has willfully refused to confer after reasonable notice.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

Specified family-law pleadings must be accompanied by a completed Appendix 23.0B Family Law Affidavit, except pleadings involving state-provided child-support enforcement services.

All pleadings involving the award, increase, or decrease of child support (except where the State of Louisiana is providing child support enforcement services), custody/visitation, relocation of a child's residence, use of family home/community movables, or contempt of court must be accompanied by an affidavit similar to an Appendix 23.0B Family Law Affidavit with all pertinent portions completed by the party filing the rule or petition.

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Custody plan

For any joint-custody request, including an alternative request, each party must submit a custody plan to chambers five days before the hearing or trial.

Whenever any party requests joint custody (including a request made in the alternative to a request for sole custody), each party shall submit to chambers five days before the time fixed for hearing/trial a custody plan similar to those in Appendix 29.2A or Appendix 29.2B.

Applies to

Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

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

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

Applies to

Default judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

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

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

Applies to

Pleadings motions and other papers

Must include

certificate of service

Pleadings, motions, and other papers filed after the initiating pleading must be accompanied by proof of delivery or mailing.

Section 5. All pleadings, motions, and other papers filed subsequent to the complaint or petition shall be accompanied by a certificate showing that a copy was delivered or mailed to the opposing counsel, or to the opposing litigant or litigants, if not represented by counsel.

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Pauperis pleading

A party claiming pauper status must attach an affidavit stating pauper status and detailing finances, income, dependents, and owned property.

All petitions, answers, reconventional demands and all other pleadings being filed by any party to any proceeding, in which said party claims the right to litigate as a pauper, without prior payment of costs or furnishing security therefor, must have attached to said pleading an affidavit which recites that said party is a pauper and sets forth in detail his (her) financial condition, amount of income, sources of income, number of dependents, description and worth of any property owned.

Applies to

Exception contradictory motion or rule

Must include

legal argument

A party filing an exception, contradictory motion, or rule must include supporting reasons and citations to the authorities relied upon.

The party filing an exception, contradictory motion or rule, shall file with his pleadings a brief statement or reasons in support thereof and a citation of authorities relied upon.

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Motion for new trial

Movals for a new trial must be submitted on briefs, with oral argument only if ordered by the Judge.

Section 5. Motions for new trial shall be submitted by movers on briefs. Should the Judge desire oral argument, he will so order.

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Trial exhibit statement

At the end of a trial or hearing, each attorney must file and submit a signed exhibit statement identifying each offered exhibit and deliver it with the exhibits to the clerk.

At the termination of any trial or hearing, each attorney shall file with the Court a statement setting out the exhibit numbers, and a brief description of each exhibit which he has offered in the case. This statement shall be signed by the Trial Attorney and given to the Clerk, together with all exhibits.

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Rule to show cause or order

A Rule to Show Cause/Order must be filed before the matter is docketed, and the mover must serve all parties.

You must file a Rule to Show Cause/Order before the matter is set on the Court’s docket. The Mover is required to serve all parties.

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Motion to compel

A motion to compel must identify either untimely filing of responses or insufficient or non-responsive answers as its ground.

If a motion to compel is filed pursuant to Articles 1467 or 1469 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, said motion shall identify as a ground either (1) that no responses have been timely filed, or (2) that the answers are insufficient or non-responsive.

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Motion to compel

A motion based on insufficient or non-responsive answers must identify each question and response addressed and include the interrogatories and answers.

In the latter case, the motion shall specify each question and response to which the motion is directed and, the parties shall submit a copy of the interrogatories and answers.

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Motion to withdraw as attorney of record

A motion to withdraw as attorney of record must state that the client was notified by letter and sent or received the motion and letter, and provide a current address and phone number for notices.

In every motion to withdraw as attorney of record, the moving attorney shall: 1) state in his motion that his client has been advised by letter that he is seeking to withdraw and has been sent by certified mail or given a copy of his motion to withdraw and letter; and 2) state in his motion a current address and phone number which will be used by the Court and/or opposing counsel or litigant for all matters requiring notice.

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Motion for dismissal

A motion to dismiss must include a certificate stating whether the case had been set for trial and, if so, the trial date.

Before filing a motion for dismissal of any case for any reason, a certificate shall be added to said motion setting forth whether or not the case had been fixed for trial and if so on what date it had been so fixed.

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Notice of mediator acceptance

A mediator must file notice of accepting the appointment and transmit a copy to the Louisiana Supreme Court Judicial Administrator’s Office.

The mediator shall file with the Court notice of his/her acceptance of the appointment. A copy of the notice of acceptance shall also be transmitted to the Louisiana Supreme Court Judicial Administrator’s Office.

Applies to

Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

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

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

Applies to

Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

A judgment will be denied if the Rule 9.5 certificate is not attached.

*NOTE: JUDGMENTS WILL BE DENIED IF THE 9.5 CERTIFICATE IS NOT ATTACHED.

Applies to

Consent judgment

Representatives of all parties must sign the consent judgment.

Signatures of representatives of the parties to the Consent Judgment shall be affixed to the Consent Judgment.

Applies to

Filing

Filings requiring service by the Civil Sheriff must include a completed service cover sheet when filed or presented to the division.

ANY FILINGS NEEDING SERVICE BY THE CIVIL SHERIFF MUST HAVE A COMPLETED SERVICE COVER SHEET ATTACHED AT THE TIME OF FILING OR PRESENTATION TO THE DIVISION.

The affidavit must identify the payor’s proof of payment toward the ongoing monthly obligation or arrears.

What proof does payor have that they have paid toward their ongoing monthly obligation or arrears?

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Documentation and family law affidavit

The ordered financial documentation and Family Law Affidavit information must be true and correct to the best of the filer's knowledge, information, and belief.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the documentation ordered to be produced above and the information provided by you in the Family Law Affidavit shall be true and correct to the best of your knowledge, information, and belief.

The affidavit must state the dollar value of the child support, spousal support, and other money judgment claims.

Please provide the dollar value of the claim: Child Support: $___________________; Spousal Support $___________________; Other Money Judgment $_______________________.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

An Order of Protection or qualifying affidavit must be attached when the stated confidentiality conditions apply.

If either of the above applies, please attach the Order of Protection or affidavit.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

The court requires all applicable sections of the Family Law Affidavit to be fully completed.

You shall by order of the court, fully complete ALL sections that apply to your case.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

The child custody and visitation section must be completed in every case involving child custody or visitation.

This section is to be completed in all cases involving child custody and visitation

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

local rule certificate, certificate of conference

A discovery motion must include a moving-party counsel certificate confirming conferral efforts and explaining any inability to agree or opposing counsel's refusal to confer.

No motion relative to discovery will be heard by this Court unless accompanied by a certificate of counsel for the moving party, stating that counsel have conferred in person or by telephone for purposes of amicably resolving the issues and stating why they are unable to agree or stating that opposing counsel has willfully refused to confer after reasonable notice.

Applies to

Joint pretrial outline

The Joint Pre-Trial Outline must be completely filled out, and no rights may be reserved.

The Joint Pre-Trial Outline must be completely filled out. There are no reservations of rights.

Applies to

Motion to set for trial

Must include

local rule certificate

The moving party must certify that counsel for all parties conferred in person to confirm that the case is ready for trial.

Mover must certify that counsel for ALL parties have conferred in person, to confirm the foregoing!

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Income expense sheet

The Income and Expense Sheet is required in every case involving child support, spousal support, or contempt involving support matters or monetary payments.

VIII. ❑ Income and Expense Sheet (Required for every case involving child support, spousal support, or contempt involving support matters or monetary payments)

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Self employment documents

Self-employed persons must provide the documents required by the HOC Order.

Have you provided the documents required for self-employed persons on the HOC Order? ❑ Yes ❑ No

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Medical records

A person claiming disability without receiving listed disability benefits must bring certified copies of medical records to the hearing.

If you claim you are disabled, but are not receiving disability benefits (SSD, Workmen’s comp, Maintenance and Cure, etc.), you must bring certified copies of your medical records with you to the hearing.

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Child support affidavit

A child-support modification based on changed income or financial circumstances must provide a W-2 form or other supporting documentation and state the prior and current support amounts.

5. If your request for a modification is based upon a change in your income or financial circumstances, indicate your gross income at the time the support was last set by the court (and provide a W-2 form or other supporting documentation), and the current amount of support ordered by the court:

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Child support affidavit

When children are covered under a family health-insurance plan, the affidavit must include employer or insurer documentation showing the cost difference between employee-only and employee-plus-children coverage.

10. What is the actual cost of health insurance for only the children – you must provide documentation from your employer or the insurance company to show the difference in cost for employee only coverage, and employee plus children coverage, if the children are covered under a family plan.

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Child support affidavit

A certified copy must be provided for each judgment, court order, or other document requiring payment of child support for other children.

You are required to provide a certified copy of any judgment/court order or other document which requires you to pay child support for other children.

Applies to

Child support affidavit

Section VIII of the Income and Expense Sheet must be completed for the child-support submission.

You are required to complete Section VIII – Income and Expense Sheet

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Spousal support affidavit

A request to modify spousal support based on changed income or financial circumstances must state prior gross and net income and provide supporting documentation.

If your request for a modification (either increase or decrease) is based upon a change in your income or financial circumstances, state your gross and net income at the time the support was last set by the court (provide supporting documentation):

Applies to

Family law affidavit

If rental reimbursement is at issue, the filer must state the rental value.

If so, what is the rental value?

Applies to

Family law affidavit

If rental reimbursement is at issue, the filer must provide proof.

Please provide proof.

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Family law affidavit

A request for an exception to a community-property injunction must include a detailed explanation of the supporting facts.

If there is a need for an exception to such an injunction (for example, to permit a business to be able to continue to operate), provide a detailed explanation of the facts supporting the exception:

Applies to

Family law affidavit

A request for an abuse or harassment injunction must include specific supporting facts.

If yes, provide specific facts which support such an injunction.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

The filer must provide copies of the petition and order for any protective order that is in effect.

If yes, please provide a copy of the petition and order.

The affidavit must identify each alleged contempt count separately, state the exact judgment or order provision violated, and provide the judgment or order date.

List each alleged count of contempt separately. For each, state the exact provision of a judgment or order that defendant has allegedly violated. Give the date of the judgment or order.

The affidavit must identify the payee’s proof of nonpayment of the ongoing monthly obligation or arrears.

What proof does payee have that they have not been paid on the ongoing monthly obligation or arrears?

The affidavit must describe the notice given to the payee regarding the payee’s share of court-ordered obligations.

What notice was payee sent of their share of court-ordered obligations?

The affidavit must indicate whether the payor has previously been held in contempt of court.

Has payor been held in contempt of court before?

If the payor has previously been held in contempt, the affidavit must list the date of each contempt judgment.

If the answer to “d” is yes, list the date of each judgment of contempt.

If the payor has previously been held in contempt, the affidavit must identify the violation and sentence for each contempt finding.

If the answer to “d” is yes, list the violation which led to each finding of contempt and sentence imposed by the court.

The affidavit must state whether a prior purge was set by the court and whether it was paid.

Please state if a “purge” has been previously set by the court, and whether it was paid.

The affidavit must indicate whether the requesting party seeks jail time for the alleged violation of the court order.

Are you asking that the party violating the court order be sentenced to jail time?

For reimbursement claims, the affidavit must describe the demand for reimbursement, summarize the expenses and the other party’s pro-rata share, and attach organized supporting proof.

If the issue is reimbursement for medicals, extracurriculars, etc., list how and when demand for reimbursement was made. Provide a summary of all such expenses and the amount of the other party’s pro- rata share of same, and attach all supporting proof with the documents organized in the order and manner in which the expenses are listed in the summary.

The affidavit must address the payor’s ability to pay.

What is the payor’s ability to pay?

The affidavit must indicate whether a non-support case is pending.

Is there a non-support case pending?

The quote asks for details if the answer is yes.

If the answer is yes, please provide details.

A payor must state any defense to non-payment of the amounts claimed.

If you are the payor, please state any defense you may have to non-payment of the amounts claimed.

The payor must be prepared to present testimony and evidence concerning ability to pay at the hearing.

Please be advised that your ability to pay will be an issue before the court and you must come prepared to present testimony and evidence you want the court or hearing officer to consider on your hearing date.

The filer must complete the attached Section VIII Income and Expense Sheet.

You are also required to complete the attached Section VIII – Income and Expense Sheet.

The Support Payment History section must be completed when support arrearages are at issue, with additional sheets attached if needed.

Complete this section only if support arrearages are an issue before the court, and attach additional sheets if necessary.

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Income expense sheet

The affidavit must include copies of all financial documentation ordered by the court.

I CERTIFY that I have attached copies of all financial documentation as ordered by the court.

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Witness expert exhibit list

Plaintiffs must provide defendants with witness, expert, and exhibit lists and supplement them as necessary and reasonably before the discovery cutoff.

Plaintiff(s) to send defendant(s) a list of witnesses, experts and exhibits (supplementing as necessary and reasonable prior to the discovery cutoff).

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Witness expert exhibit list

Defendants must provide plaintiffs with witness, expert, and exhibit lists and supplement them as necessary and reasonably before the discovery cutoff.

Defendant(s) to send plaintiff(s) a list of witnesses, experts and exhibits (supplementing as necessary and reasonable prior to discovery cutoff).

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Expert reports

Plaintiffs must produce their expert reports.

Plaintiff(s)’ expert reports must be produced.

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Expert reports

Defendants must produce their expert reports.

Defendant(s)’ expert reports must be produced.

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Pretrial order

A Joint Pre-Trial Outline is due 10 days before trial.

A Joint Pre-trial Outline is due ten (10) days prior to trial

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Page line designations

Page-line designations must be submitted 10 days before trial, with an emailed copy delivered to the Division I law clerk.

Page Line Designations must also be submitted ten (10) days prior to trial with a copy delivered to Division “I” chambers – via email – to the Law Clerk.

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Counter page line designations

Counter page-line designations must be submitted 5 days before trial, with an emailed copy delivered to the Division I law clerk.

Counter Page Line Designations must be submitted five (5) days prior to trial with a copy delivered to Division “I” chambers – via email – to the Law Clerk.

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Special damages list

Plaintiffs must submit a list of special damages 7 working days before trial.

Plaintiff(s) shall submit a list of special damages seven (7) working days prior to trial.

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Jury instructions

For jury trials, proposed special jury charges and jury interrogatories must be hand-delivered in hardcopy and emailed to the law clerk in Word format at least 10 days before trial.

For JURY TRIALS, Proposed Special Jury Charges and Jury Interrogatories must be hand-delivered to the Court via hardcopy and an electronic copy in Word format must be submitted to the Law Clerk – via email – at least ten (10) days prior to trial.

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Quantum study

For bench trials, all parties must submit a Quantum Study 48 hours before trial, excluding weekends and holidays.

For BENCH TRIALS, all parties are required to submit a Quantum Study 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) in advance of the trial date.

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Proposed judgments and findings

For bench trials, parties must submit proposed judgments and proposed findings of fact 48 hours before trial, excluding weekends and holidays.

Parties shall also submit proposed judgments and proposed findings of fact 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) in advance of the trial date.

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Position paper quantum memo

A mandatory position paper or quantum memorandum is due 72 hours before the Settlement Conference.

When appearing for a Settlement Conference, a mandatory position paper/quantum memo is due seventy-two (72) hours before the Settlement Conference date.

Applies to

Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

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

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

Applies to

Rule to show cause or order

A Rule to Show Cause or Order must be filed before the matter is placed on the docket, and the mover must serve all parties.

You must file a Rule to Show Cause / Order prior to the matter being set on the Court's docket. Mover is required to serve all parties.

Applies to

Form 85

Either party may file Form 85 only after the case is ready for trial under Rule 10, Section I, and only after all discovery is complete.

A form 85 (Motion to Set for Trial on the Merits (http://www.orleanscdc.com/forms/cdc/form85.PDF) may be filed by either party only after the case is ready for trial in accordance with Rule 10, Section I. ALL discovery must be complete.

Applies to

Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

The party preparing a judgment must circulate it and attach a 9.5 certificate.

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

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Joint status conference outline

The requesting attorney must complete and submit the joint status conference outline on the morning of the status conference.

The requesting attorney is responsible for ensuring that the joint status conference outline is completed and submitted to the court on the morning of the status conference.

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Joint pretrial outline

A joint pretrial outline must be filed, with one copy submitted to the court three days before the pretrial conference.

Pre-Trial Conferences: the court requires a joint pre-trial outline to be filed and one copy submitted to the court three days before the pre-trial conference.

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All documents

All documents require original signatures; /s/, permission, stamped, and computer-generated signatures are not processed, although any attorney in the firm may sign their own name.

Original signatures are required on all documents. Documents with /s/, “with permission,” stamped, or computer-generated signatures will not be processed. Any attorney in the firm may sign their own name.

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Pleading

Every pleading must include the full signature line of the attorney submitting it.

All pleadings must have the full signature line of the attorney submitting the pleading.

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Order or judgment

Must include

caption, case number

Every motion, order, and judgment submitted for the judge's signature must include the case number and caption on both the document and signature page.

All Motions, Orders, and Judgments submitted for the Judge’s signature shall have the case number and caption on the order/judgment and signature page.

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Judgment

Every judgment must comply with Rule 9.5 and include the names and addresses of all parties who must receive a Notice of Signing of Judgment.

All Judgments shall follow Rule 9.5 and shall be submitted with the names and addresses of all parties that need to be sent a Notice of Signing of Judgment.

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Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A discovery motion must include a moving attorney's certificate stating that counsel conferred by telephone or in person and explaining the inability to agree or opposing counsel's refusal to confer.

Rule 10, Section 1: No motion relative to discovery will be heard by this Court unless accompanied by a certificate of counsel for the moving party, stating that counsel has conferred in person or by telephone for purposes of amicably resolving the issues and stating why they are unable to agree or stating that opposing counsel has willfully refused to confer after reasonable notice.

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Family law affidavit

Specified family-law pleadings must be accompanied by a completed Appendix 23.0B Family Law Affidavit, subject to the stated child-support enforcement exception.

All pleadings involving the award, increase, or decrease of child support (except where the State of Louisiana is providing child support enforcement services), custody/visitation, relocation of a child's residence, use of family home/community movables, or contempt of court must be accompanied by an affidavit similar to an Appendix 23.0B Family Law Affidavit with all pertinent portions completed by the party filing the rule or petition.

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Motion to reset

The requesting party must file a motion to reset with service sheets and instructions.

The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions.

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Exhibit list

An exhibit list must identify all exhibits and state whether objections concern admissibility, authenticity, or both.

An exhibit list should be included of all exhibits. Those exhibits that are objected to should indicate whether it is for admissibility or authenticity or both.

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Judgment

Each judgment must identify the attorneys or parties to be notified and include their bar numbers, addresses, and email addresses.

Please include the names of all attorneys or parties who need to be notified, including their bar numbers, addresses, and emails, on all judgments.

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Proposed judgment

When parties disagree with a judgment, they should obtain a transcript and attach it to the proposed judgment.

If the parties are in disagreement with the judgment, they should request a transcript from the court reporter and attach a copy to their proposed judgment.

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Exhibit book

Each party should prepare an exhibit book for itself, the opposing party, the judge, and the witness.

Each party should have an exhibit book for themselves, the opposing party, the judge, and the witness.

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Brief

Failure to timely submit the required supporting or opposing memorandum may result in forfeiture of oral argument.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in forfeiture of oral argument.

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Default judgment

Each judgment must identify all persons to be notified and provide their bar numbers, addresses, and email addresses.

Please include the names of all attorneys or parties who need to be notified, including their bar numbers, addresses, and emails, on all judgments.

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Default judgment

When parties disagree with a judgment, they should request the transcript and attach a copy to their proposed judgment.

If the parties are in disagreement with the judgment, they should request a transcript from the court reporter and attach a copy to their proposed judgment.

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Exception contradictory motion or rule

Failure to comply may justify denying oral argument and dismissing the exception, motion, or rule.

Failure of counsel to comply with this rule may be deemed sufficient justification for a denial by the Judge of the right to oral argument and a justification to dismiss the exception, motion or rule.

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Discovery documentation

Previously unfiled discovery papers needed for an appeal must be filed with the Clerk after a court application and order or by counsel stipulation.

When documentation of discovery not previously in the record is needed for appeal purposes, upon an application and order of the Court, or by stipulation of Counsel, the necessary discovery papers shall be filed with the Clerk.

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Transcript request

Transcript requests must be emailed to the court reporter and include the case caption, case number, and hearing date.

Transcript requests should be directed to the Court Reporter, Cynthia Villavaso, CCR, via email at cvillavaso@orleanscdc.com. Please include the case caption, case number, and date of hearing.

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Judgment

Must include

local rule certificate

The preparer of a judgment should provide a copy to the opposing party at least five days before submitting the judgment to the judge and attach a Rule 9.5 certificate.

The person preparing the judgment should present a copy to the opposing party at least 5 days prior to submission to the Judge and attach a Rule 9.5 certificate.

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Self employed or closely held entity income documentation

Each party must be prepared at the hearing to support with documentation the income position of a self-employed or qualifying closely held business employee.

At the hearing, each party must be prepared to support with documentation their respective positions with regard to the income of the party who is self-employed or who is employed by a closely-held entity in which the party has an ownership interest.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

The applicable completed and attached sections must be identified by checking the corresponding boxes.

Check the boxes below to indicate all sections you have completed and attached.

Applies to

Family law affidavit

Pages of the affidavit that do not apply to the case must be removed before submission.

Remove all pages that do not apply to your case before submission.

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Family law affidavit

Page-number blanks on each submitted page must be completed before submission.

Fill in the page number blanks at the bottom of the pages you are submitting.

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Documentation and family law affidavit

Any change or discovered error in the documentation or Family Law Affidavit must be corrected immediately before the hearing.

Further, you shall immediately update the documentation and Affidavit if any of the information changes prior to the hearing, and you shall immediately correct any errors that you discover after this Affidavit has been completed.

When attorney fees are sought to enforce a court order and are authorized as a remedy, the affidavit must estimate the fees incurred.

Estimate the amount of attorney fees which you have incurred in seeking the relief before the court

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Motion to reset

A party requesting a continuance should file a motion to reset with service sheets and instructions.

The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions.

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Witness list

Witness lists must designate each witness as “will call or may call” and as a “fact or expert” witness.

Witness lists shall indicate “will call or may call” witnesses, as well as “fact or expert” witnesses.

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Scheduling conference motion

A motion must be filed to obtain a scheduling conference.

In order to set a scheduling conference a motion must be filed.

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Settlement conference motion

A motion to set a settlement conference must be filed and indicate that all parties agree to the conference.

In order to schedule a settlement conference, a motion to set settlement conference must be filed indicating all parties agree to a settlement conference.

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Pretrial outline

Parties filing a pre-trial outline must use the prescribed joint pre-trial outline format.

JOINT PRE-TRIAL OUTLINE FORMAT

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Pretrial outline

The joint factual blurb must contain 3-4 sentences agreed upon by all parties and suitable for reading to the jury during preliminary or opening instructions.

JOINT FACTUAL BLURB: Include 3-4 sentences agreed upon by all parties regarding the basic facts of this case that can be read to the jury during preliminary/opening instructions.

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Pretrial outline

The pre-trial outline must include a certification of counsel and signature.

CERTIFICATION OF COUNSEL AND SIGNATURE

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Motion to set for trial

The attorney submitting the motion must provide each party's name and litigation status and each representing attorney's name, address, and phone number.

THE ATTORNEY SUBMITTING THIS MOTION IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE BELOW OR IN THE REVERSE SIDE: 1) The name of each party to this law suit and their status, i.e., defendant, Third Party, Plaintiff 2) The name, address and phone number of each attorney representing each party.

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Transcript request

A transcript request must be sent to Ashley Wallace and include the case caption, case number, and hearing date.

Transcript requests contact Ashley Wallace awallace@orleasnscdc.com. Please include the case caption, case number, and date of hearing.

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Trial order

Cases ordinarily are tried in assignment order, but judges may call dockets and dispose of matters in any order they deem proper.

Section 1. Cases shall ordinarily be tried in the order in which they are assigned, but the Judges may call their dockets and dispose of all cases and other matters in such order as they deem proper.