La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 158
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 158, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Recusal of judge of court of appeal
Official statutory text
A. A party desiring to recuse a judge of a court of appeal shall file a written motion therefor assigning the ground for recusal under Article 151. When a written motion is filed to recuse a judge of a court of appeal, the judge may recuse himself or the motion shall be heard by an ad hoc judge appointed by the supreme court.
B. When a judge of a court of appeal recuses himself or is recused, the court shall randomly allot another of its judges to sit on the panel in place of the recused judge.
C. If the motion to recuse fails to set forth a ground for recusal under Article 151, the judge may deny the motion without the appointment of an ad hoc judge or a hearing but shall provide written reasons for the denial.
Redesignated from C.C.P. Art. 160 and amended by Acts 2021, No. 143, §1; Acts 2022, No. 38, §1.
B. When a judge of a court of appeal recuses himself or is recused, the court shall randomly allot another of its judges to sit on the panel in place of the recused judge.
C. If the motion to recuse fails to set forth a ground for recusal under Article 151, the judge may deny the motion without the appointment of an ad hoc judge or a hearing but shall provide written reasons for the denial.
Redesignated from C.C.P. Art. 160 and amended by Acts 2021, No. 143, §1; Acts 2022, No. 38, §1.
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