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Title III: Rules for Criminal Proceedings in District Courts

Rules for Louisiana District Courts – 2026

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All Parts

Title I: Rules for Proceedings in District Courts, Family Courts, and Juvenile Courts Title II: Rules for Civil Proceedings in District Courts Title III: Rules for Criminal Proceedings in District Courts Title IV: Rules for Family Law Proceedings in District Courts, in the Family Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Proceedings in Juvenile and District Courts Pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act Title V: Rules for Juvenile Proceedings in District Courts and in Juvenile Courts for the Parishes of East Baton Rouge, Orleans, Jefferson and Caddo Title VI: Rules for Litigation Filed by Inmates
Chapter 14: Allotment of Cases Rules 14.0–14.4 Chapter 15: Assignment of Cases and Preliminary Motions Rules 15.0–15.3 Chapter 16: Recording of Proceedings Rules 16.0–16.1 Chapter 17: Appeals from Courts of Limited Jurisdiction to District Court Rules 17.0–17.5 Chapter 18: Arraignment and Pleas Rules 18.0–18.1 Chapter 19: Simultaneous Peremptory Challenges Rules 19.0–19.0 Chapter 20: Withdrawal as Counsel of Record Rules 20.0–20.0 Chapter 21: Notice to State of Post Conviction Relief Proceedings Rules 21.0–21.0