Rule 3.0 Office Hours

Judges in Louisiana district courts need to keep regular office hours when they aren't in the courtroom hearing cases. This means judges must set aside specific days and times to handle business related to the court, even when they aren't actively presiding over a trial or hearing.

The point of this rule is to make sure the public can count on judges being available to take care of court matters. People who need to file papers, get orders signed, or handle other court business shouldn't have to guess when a judge might be around. Each judge decides what hours work best for their own schedule, but they must keep consistent office hours so the court can function smoothly and the public knows when they can get help.