La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 193
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 193, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Power to adopt local rules; publication
Official statutory text
A. A court may adopt rules for the conduct of judicial business before it, including those governing matters of practice and procedure that are not contrary to the rules provided by law. When a court has more than one judge, its rules shall be adopted or amended by a majority of the judges thereof, sitting en banc.
B. The rules shall be entered on the minutes of the court. Rules adopted by an appellate court shall be published in the manner that the court considers most effective and practicable.
Amended by Acts 2021, No. 68, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
B. The rules shall be entered on the minutes of the court. Rules adopted by an appellate court shall be published in the manner that the court considers most effective and practicable.
Amended by Acts 2021, No. 68, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
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