Chapter 9: Procedure
Rules for Louisiana District Courts – 2026
Rule 9.0
Daily Order of Business
Rule 9.1
Matters Scheduled But Not Heard
Rule 9.2
Matter Heard by Judge to Whom Allotted
Rule 9.3
Allotment; Signing of Pleadings in Allotted or Non-Allotted Cases
Rule 9.4
Pleadings To Be Filed with Clerk; Prior or Multiple Filings of Pleadings
Rule 9.5
Court’s Signature; Circulation of Proposed Judgment; Request for Reasons for Judgment
Rule 9.6
Form of the Pleadings; Civil Case Cover Sheet Form
Rule 9.7
Signing of the Pleadings
Rule 9.8
Exceptions and Motions
Rule 9.9
Memoranda Supporting or Opposing Exceptions and Motions
Rule 9.10
Motions for Summary Judgment
Rule 9.11
Executory Process
Rule 9.12
Enrollment as Counsel of Record
Rule 9.13
Withdrawal as Counsel of Record
Rule 9.14
Fixing for Trial or Hearing; Scheduling Orders; Contact with Jurors
Rule 9.15
Subpoenas
Rule 9.16
Agreements and Stipulations
Rule 9.17
Continuances
Rule 9.18
Oral Arguments
Rule 9.19
Default Judgments
Rule 9.20
Appeals to the District Court
Rule 10.0
Interrogatories
Rule 10.1
Motions To Compel Discovery
Rule 11.0
Louisiana Mediation Act
Rule 11.1
Certification of No Opposition to Mediation
Rule 12.0
Deposit for Jury Costs
Rule 12.1
Central Jury Pool
Rule 13.0
Petitions Filed by Offenders/Prisoners [Renumbered]
Rule 13.1
Declaration of Inmate Counsel [Renumbered]
Rule 13.2
In Forma Pauperis Offender/Prisoner Suits [Renumbered]
Rule 13.3
Offender/Prisoner In Forma Pauperis Applications [Renumbered]
Rule 13.4
Parole Revocation Appeals [Renumbered]