Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal – 2026

The Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal, 40 rules in five parts — one set governing practice in all five circuits. Coverage runs from the court itself, its sessions and panels and the scope of review, through the practice: preparation and transmission of the record, fees and docketing, motions and pleadings, dismissal and abandonment, assignment on the calendar, the form and contents of briefs, oral argument, decisions, notice of judgment and rehearing. Separate parts govern the special appeals — administrative and election cases — writ applications, including the notice of intention, the time to file, stays and the contents of an application, and expedited procedures in certain cases involving minors. Rules are cited as La. Unif. R. Ct. App. 2-12.

Last updated September 01, 2026

Browse all 40 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Rule 1: The Court

Rule 1-1 Promulgation and Effective Date of Rules; Amendments Rule 1-2 Title and Scope of Rules Rule 1-3 Scope of Review Rule 1-4 Sessions of Court Rule 1-5 Panels

Rule 2: The Practice

Rule 2-1 Preparation of Record Rule 2-2 Notice of Appeal; Transmission of Record Rule 2-3 Criminal Appeals or Writ Applications from Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Wherein Testimony was Electronically Recorded Rule 2-4 Fees Rule 2-5 Docketing of Cases Rule 2-6 Withdrawal of Records Rule 2-7 Motions, Pleadings, Instructions to Clerk, Agreements of Parties Rule 2-8 Motion to Dismiss or Remand, Pre-docketing Dismissals; Abandonment Rule 2-9 Substitution of Parties Rule 2-10 Withdrawal of Counsel Rule 2-11 Assignment on Calendar Rule 2-12 Briefs Rule 2-13 Filing of Documents; Timeliness Rule 2-14 Service of Legible Copies; Certificate Rule 2-15 Oral Argument Rule 2-16 Decisions of the Courts of Appeal Rule 2-17 Notice of Judgment Rule 2-18 Rehearing Rule 2-19 Frivolous Appeal Rule 2-20 Notices or Copies by Clerk, Sufficiency of

Rule 3: The Special Appeals

Rule 3-1 Administrative Cases Rule 3-2 Additional Notice Requirements in Election Cases; Responsibility of Appellant and Clerk of Trial Court

Rule 4: Writs

Rule 4-1 Applications for Writs Rule 4-2 Notice of Intention Rule 4-3 Time to File; Extension of Time Rule 4-4 Stay of Proceedings Rule 4-5 Contents of Application Rule 4-6 Notices of Disposition of an Application for Writs Rule 4-7 Action on Writ Application Rule 4-8 Applicability of Rules Rule 4-9 Rehearing

Rule 5: Procedures for Writs and Appeals in Certain Cases Involving Minors

Rule 5-1 Cases Designated for Expedited Handling Rule 5-2 Confidentiality Rule 5-3 Procedures in Cases Designated for Expedited Handling Rule 5-4 Applicability of Rules