Title V: Rules for Juvenile Proceedings in District Courts and in Juvenile Courts for the Parishes of East Baton Rouge, Orleans, Jefferson and Caddo
Rules for Louisiana District Courts – 2026
Chapter 40: Preliminary Provisions; Jurisdiction; Definitions
Rules 40.0–40.2
Chapter 41: Court Organization and Sessions
Rules 41.0–41.0
Chapter 42: General Rules and Procedures
Rules 42.0–42.6
Chapter 43: Dependency Proceedings [Child In Need of Care (“CINC”) and Judicial Certification for Adoption/Termination of Parental Rights]
Rules 43.0–43.6
Chapter 44: Delinquency Proceedings
Rules 44.0–44.3
Chapter 45: Families In Need of Services (“FINS”) Proceedings
Rules 45.0–45.3
Chapter 46: Adoption Proceedings
Rules 46.0–46.5
Chapter 47: Child Support Proceedings
Rules 47.0–47.4
Chapter 48: Traffic Proceedings
Rules 48.0–48.2
Chapter 49: Other Proceedings
Rules 49.0–49.7
Chapter 50: Appeals and Writs
Rules 50.0–50.1
Chapter 51: Other Rules
Rules 51.0–51.0