Article 401 – Adoption of local rules of court

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana

A. Unless procedures are otherwise provided through rules promulgated by the Louisiana Supreme Court, a court may adopt administrative rules governing internal operating procedures not in conflict with provisions of this Code, or of other laws . When a court has more than one judge, its rules shall be adopted or amended by a majority of the judges thereof sitting en banc.
B. The rules shall be made available to the public by filing a copy with the Judicial Council of the Louisiana Supreme Court and by filing a copy with the clerk of court, and a copy shall be furnished on request to any attorney licensed to practice law in this state.
Amended by Acts 2014, No. 354,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2014.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง4, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.