La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 155
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 155, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Selection of judge to try motion to recuse
Official statutory text
Once a motion that sets forth a ground for recusal under Article 151 is referred for hearing, the supreme court shall appoint an ad hoc judge to hear the motion to recuse, and only the ad hoc judge to whom the motion is assigned shall have the power and authority to act in the cause pending disposition of the motion.
Acts 2001, No. 417, §1; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
Acts 2001, No. 417, §1; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
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