Rule 11.0 Louisiana Mediation Act

Louisiana's district courts want people to try mediation before going through a full trial. Mediation is a way to settle a dispute with the help of a neutral third person, instead of having a judge decide everything. The courts point everyone to the Louisiana Mediation Act, which lays out the rules for how mediation works in the state.

The courts also support using special masters when it makes sense for a case. A special master is someone appointed to help handle certain parts of a case, like reviewing complicated evidence or managing specific issues that come up. This can save time and help the case move along more smoothly.

Overall, this rule is a signal from the courts that they prefer to see disputes resolved outside of a full courtroom trial whenever possible. If you're involved in a case, your lawyer might suggest mediation or ask the court to appoint a special master to help things move faster and possibly save you time and money.