UNIFORM LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURTS FOR THE EASTERN,
MIDDLE, AND WESTERN DISTRICTS OF LOUISIANA
(EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 1987, current through August
23, 2007)
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APPENDIX
Rules of
Disciplinary enforcement of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Louisiana
Notice
Regarding Complaints of Judicial Misconduct or Disability
Rules for
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Middle District of Louisiana
General Orders of the
Eastern District of Louisiana
Jury Plan
Criminal Justice Act
Plan
Civil Justice Expense and
Delay Reduction Plan
Treating Physicians Reports
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 3 - COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
LR3. 1 Collateral Proceedings
and Refiled Cases
LR3.1.1E Assignment of
Collateral Proceedings and Refiled Cases
LR3.2W Suits filed by
Unrepresented Prisoners under the Civil Rights Act and for Writs of Habeas Corpus
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 5 - SERVICE AND FILING OF
PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
LR5.1 Place of Filing
LR5.1.1E Filing of Extraordinary Pleadings
LR5.2 Advance Payment Required
LR5.3 Certificate of Service
LR5.4 Deposit for Service
LR5.5W Filings by Facsimile Transmission
in Emergency
LR5.6E & W Corporate Disclosure
LR5.7E Electronic Case Files
LR5.7M Electronic Case Files
LR5.7W Electronic Case Files
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 7 - PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF
MOTIONS
LR7.1E Submission of Motions
LR7.1M Submission of Motions
LR7.1W Submission of Motions
LR7.2E Setting Motions for
Hearing
LR7.3E Submission of Ex Parte
or Consent Motions
LR7.4 Motions Must Be
Accompanied by Memorandum
LR7.4.1M Motions Not Requiring
Memorandum
LR7.4.1W Motions Not Requiring
Memorandum
LR7.5E Response and Memorandum
LR7.5M Response and Memorandum
LR7.5W Response and Memorandum
LR7.6E Motions to Intervene, to
Amend Pleadings and to File Third-Party Complaints
LR7.6W Motions to Intervene, to
Amend Pleadings and to File Third-Party Complaints
LR7.7W Motions for Joinder in
Actions Removed From State Court
LR7.8E Briefs
LR7.8.1E Length of Memoranda
and Briefs
LR7.8M Briefs
LR7.8W Briefs
LR7.9E Extension of Time to
Plead
LR7.9W Motion for Continuance
or for Extension of Time
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 9 - PLEADING SPECIAL MATTERS
LR9.1 Three Judge Cases
LR9.2 Social Security Cases
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 10 - FORM OF PLEADINGS
LR10.1E Form: Statement
Regarding Filing of Papers
LR10.1M Form: Statement
Regarding Filing of Papers
LR10.1W Form: Statement
Regarding Filing of Papers
LR10.2E Consolidated Cases
LR10.2M & W Consolidated Cases
LR10.3 Constitutional Questions
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 11 - SIGNING OF PLEADINGS, MOTIONS,
AND OTHER PAPERS; REPRESENTATIONS TO COURT; SANCTIONS
LR11.1E Signing of Pleadings,
Motions and Other Papers
LR11.1M Signing of Pleadings,
Motions and Other Papers
LR11.1W Signing of Pleadings,
Motions and Other Papers
LR11.2 Trial Attorney
LR11.3 Announcement of
Representation
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 16 - PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES;
SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT
LR16.1E & M Scheduling
Orders
LR16.2E Call of the Docket
LR16.3E Responsibility for
Settlement Discussions
LR16.3.1E Alternative Dispute
Resolution
LR16.3.1M Alternative Dispute
Resolution
LR16.3.1W Alternative Dispute
Resolution
LR16.4 Notice of Settlement to
Clerk
LR16.5E Captious Settlement
Tactics
LR16.6E Reasonable Settlement
Discussions
LR16.7 Cases to Be Tried on
Date Assigned - Exceptions
LR16.8E & W Absence of
Material Witness
LR16.8M Absence of Material
Witness
LR16.9E Retaining Position on
Trial Calendar
LR16.9W Retaining Position on
Trial Calendar
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 23 - CLASS ACTIONS
LR23.1 Class Action
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 26 - GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING
DISCOVERY; DUTY OF DISCLOSURE
LR26.1W Civil Actions Subject to
the December 1, 1993 Discovery Amendments
LR26.2M & W Format of Discovery
Requests
LR26.3E Disclosure Under FRCvP 26(a)
LR26.3M Disclosure Under FRCvP 26(a)
LR26.3W Initial Disclosure Under
FRCvP 26(a)(1) Not Required
LR26.4E Meeting of Parties Under
FRCvP 26(f)
LR26.4M Meeting of Parties Under
FRCvP 26(f)
LR26.4W Exemptions From the
Requirements of FRCvP 26(d) and (f)
LR26.5E Non-Filing of Disclosure,
Discovery Requests and Responses: Retention by Requesting Party
LR26.5M &W Non-Filing of Disclosure,
Discovery Requests and Responses: Retention by Requesting Party
LR26.5.1E Filing of Disclosure or
Discovery Materials
LR26.5.2E Construction of the Rule
LR26.6E Disputed Disclosure and
Discovery Materials to Be Filed With Request for Relief
LR26.6M Disputed Disclosure and Discovery
Materials to Be Filed With Request for Relief
LR26.6W Disputed Discovery Materials
to Be Filed With Request for Relief
LR26.7E Pretrial Filing of
Disclosure and Discovery Materials to Be Used at Trial
LR26.7M & W Pretrial Filing of
Disclosure and Discovery Materials to Be Used at Trial
LR26.8E Filing of Disclosure or
Discovery Materials for Appeal Purposes
LR26.8M & W0 Filing of Disclosure or
Discovery Materials for Appeal Purposes
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 33 - INTERROGATORIES TO PARTIES
LR33.1E Number of
Interrogatories
LR33.1M & W Number of Interrogatories
LR33.2 Objections to
Interrogatories
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 36 - REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
LR36.1 Objections to Requests
for Admission
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 37 - FAILURE TO MAKE DISCLOSURE OR
COOPERATE IN DISCOVERY; SANCTIONS
LR37.1E & M Discovery
Motions
LR37.1W Discovery Motions
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 38 - JURY TRIAL OF RIGHT
LR38.1 Designation of Jury
Demand
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 41 - DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS
LR41.1E Dismissals
LR41.1M&W Dismissals
LR41.2E & M Conditional
Dismissals
LR41.3E Dismissal for Failure
to Prosecute
LR41.3.1E Dismissal for Failure
to Provide Notification of Change of Address
LR41.3M Dismissal for Failure
to Prosecute
LR41.3W Dismissal for Failure
to Prosecute
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 43 - TAKING OF TESTIMONY
LR43.1 Oral Testimony on
Hearing of Motion
LR43.2 One Counsel to Examine
Witness and Present Objections
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 45 - SUBPOENA
LR45.1 Witness Fees and Mileage
LR45.2 Notification of
Witnesses
LR45.3 Subpoena Duces Tecum to
Hospitals
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 47 - JURORS
LR47.1E & W Grand and Petit
Juries
LR47.2 Voir Dire Examination
LR47.3 Argument of Law to Jury
Prohibited
LR47.4 Contacting Prospective
Jurors
LR47.5E Interviewing Jurors
LR47.5M & W Interviewing
Jurors
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 48 - NUMBER OF
JURORS - PARTICIPATION IN VERDICT
LR48.1 Jury Cases
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 51 - INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY;
OBJECTION
LR51.1W Jury Instructions
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 54 - JUDGMENTS; COSTS
LR54.1 Costs
LR54.2 Award of Attorney's Fees
LR54.3 Memorandum of Costs
LR54.3.1E Hearings
LR54.4M & W Objections
LR54.5 Review of Taxation of
Costs
LR54.6 Security for Costs
LR54.7E Settlement Judgments
LR54.8E Concurrence in
Settlement Judgments
LR54.9E Satisfaction of
Settlement Judgment
LR54.10 Payment and Application
for Order of Satisfaction of Judgment
LR54.11 Filing Acknowledgment
of Satisfaction Notice in Docket
LR54.12 Seaman and Pauper Cases
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 55 - DEFAULT
LR55.1W Default Judgment
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 56 - SUMMARY JUDGMENT
LR56.1 Motions for Summary
Judgment
LR56.2E & W Opposition to
Summary Judgment
LR56.2M Opposition to Summary
Judgment
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 58 - ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
LR58.1 Judgments/Orders
LR58.2 Clerk May Require Draft
of Judgment to Be Furnished
LR58.3 Seaman Settlements
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 62 - STAY OF PROCEEDINGS TO
ENFORCE A JUDGMENT
LR62.1 Petitions to Stay
Execution of State Court Judgments
LR62.2E & W Supersedeas
Bond
LR62.2M Supersedeas Bond
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 65 - INJUNCTIONS
LR65.1W Temporary Restraining
Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 65.1 - SECURITY: PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST SURETIES
LR65.1.1 Qualifications of
Sureties
LR65.1.2 Court Officers Not to
Be Sureties
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 67 - DEPOSIT IN COURT
LR67.1E Receipt and Deposit of
Registry Funds
LR67.1M Receipt and Deposit of
Registry Funds
LR67.1W Receipt and Deposit of
Registry Funds
LR67.2E & W Form of Order
LR67.2M Form of Order
LR67.3 Disbursement of Registry
Funds
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 72 - MAGISTRATE JUDGES; PRETRIAL
ORDERS
LR72.1E Automatic Referral of
Pre-trial Proceedings in Civil Matters
LR72.1M & W Referral of
Pre-trial Proceedings in Civil Matters
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 73 - MAGISTRATE JUDGES; TRIAL BY
CONSENT AND APPEAL OPTIONS
LR73.1E Jurisdiction
LR73.1M & W Jurisdiction
LR73.2E Automatic Referral of
Cases
LR73.2M Referral of Cases
LR73.2W Referral of Cases
LR73.2.1W Consent and Referral to
Magistrate Judge in Prisoner, Detainee and Habeas Cases
LR73.3E Referral of Other Cases
LR73.3M & W Cases Referred
for Trial Under 28 USC 636(c)
LR73.4E Additional Duties
LR73.4M & W Other Duties
LR73.5E Assignment of Matters
to the Magistrate Judge
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 74 - METHOD OF APPEAL FROM MAGISTRATE
JUDGE TO DISTRICT JUDGE
LR74.1E Review of Magistrate
Judges' Orders
LR74.1M Review and Appeal
LR74.1W Method of Appeal
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 77 - DISTRICT COURTS AND CLERKS
LR77.1 Conference In Chambers -
Notice
LR77.2E & W Sessions of
Court
LR77.3W Administrative
Divisions
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 78 - MOTION DAY
LR78.1E Motion Days
LR78.1M & W Motion Days
LR78.2E Calendar
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 79 - BOOKS AND RECORDS KEPT BY THE
CLERK AND ENTRIES THEREIN
LR79.1E & W Withdrawal of
Files
LR79.1M Withdrawal of Files
LR79.2 Custody of Exhibits
LR79.3 Disposition of Exhibits
LR79.4 Offer and Marking of
Exhibits
LR79.5 Obtaining Record From
Appellate Court for Hearing on Motions
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 83 - RULES BY DISTRICT COURTS; JUDGES' DIRECTIVES
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 83.1 - NATURALIZATION
LR83.1E Naturalization
LR83.1M&W Naturalization
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 83.2 - ATTORNEYS
LR83.2.1E & W Roll of
Attorneys
LR83.2.1M Roll of Attorneys
LR83.2.2E Eligibility
LR83.2.2M & W Eligibility
LR83.2.3E Procedure for Admission
LR83.2.3M Procedure for Admission
LR83.2.3W Procedure for Admission
LR83.2.4E Rules of Conduct
LR83.2.4M Rules of Conduct
LR83.2.4W Rules of Conduct
LR83.2.5 Attorney Representation
LR83.2.6E & M Visiting Attorneys
LR83.2.6W Visiting Attorneys
LR83.2.7 Waiver by Court Order of
Requirements for Local Counsel
LR83.2.8 Familiarity With and
Compliance With Rules
LR83.2.8.1E Familiarity With the
Record
LR83.2.9E Counsel's Failure to
Appeal
LR83.2.10E RULES OF DISCIPLINARY
ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
LR83.2.10.1E Practicing Before
Admission or During Suspension
LR83.2.10M Suspension and Disbarment
LR83.2.10W Attorney Discipline
LR83.2.11 Continuing Representation,
Withdrawals, Substitution of Counsel
LR83.2.12 Additional Counsel
LR83.2.13 Appearances by Law
Students
LR83.2.14M Courtroom Decorum
LR83.2.14W Courtroom Decorum
LR83.2.15W Courtroom Appearance
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 83.3 - BUILDING SECURITY
LR83.3.1 Reasons for Building
Security
LR83.3.2 Security Personnel
LR83.3.3 Carrying of Parcels, Bags,
and Other Objects
LR83.3.4 Search of Persons
LR83.3.5 Unseemly Conduct
LR83.3.6 Entering and Leaving
LR83.3.7 Spectators
LR83.3.8 Cameras and Electronic
Equipment
LR83.3.9 Photographs, Radio or
Television Broadcasting
LR83.3.10 Unauthorized Presence When
Grand Jury Is in Session
LR83.3.11 Interviewing Witnesses
Before Grand Jury
LR83.3.12E & W Weapons
LR83.3.12M Weapons
LR83.3.13 Enforcement
LOCAL CIVIL RULE 83.4 - BANKRUPTCY
LR83.4.1 Reference to
Bankruptcy Judge
LR83.4.2 Appeal to the District
Court
LR83.4.3 Motion Seeking Relief
From a District Judge
LR83.4.4 Record Transmitted to
the District Court
LOCAL ADMIRALTY RULE 4 - SUMMONS AND PROCESS
LAR4.1 Process
LAR4.1.1W Vessel Seizure
LAR4.2 Summons to Show Cause
Why Funds Should Not Be Paid to Court
LOCAL ADMIRALTY RULE 64 - SEIZURE OF PROPERTY
LAR64.1 Publication and Time to
Claim and Answer Where Publication Necessary and Under Supplemental Rule C(4)
LAR64.2 Release of Vessel or
Property Under Admiralty Rule E(5)(c)
LAR64.3 Movement of Vessels
Under Seizure
LAR64.4 Consent Guardian
LAR64.5 Notices
LAR64.6 Sales
LOCAL ADMIRALTY RULE 65.1 - SECURITY
LAR65.1.1 Security for Costs
LAR65.1.2 Sureties
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 5 - INITIAL APPEARANCE BEFORE
THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE
LCrR5.1E Automatic Referral of
Proceedings in Criminal Cases
LCrR5.1M & W Referral of
Pre-trial Proceedings in Criminal Cases
LCrR5.2E Assignment of Matters
to the Magistrate Judge
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 12 - PRETRIAL MOTIONS
LCrR12E Pretrial Motions
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 23 - TRIAL BY JURY OR BY THE
COURT
LCrR23.1E & W Trial by Jury
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 32 - SENTENCE AND JUDGMENT
LCrR32.1E Sentencing
LCrR32.1.1E Submission of
Motions or Letters Requesting Departure from Sentencing Guidelines
LCrR32.1.2E Submission of Other
Motions or Documents Connected with Sentencing
LCrR32.1M Sentencing
LCrR32.1W Sentencing
LCrR32.2W Presentencing
Memoranda
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 46 - RELEASE FROM CUSTODY
LCrR46.1E Appearance Bonds in
Criminal Cases
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 49 - SERVICE AND FILING OF
PAPERS
LCrR49.1M Filing By Electronic Means
LCrR49.2M Service of Documents by Electronic Means
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 53 - REGULATION OF CONDUCT IN
THE COURTROOM
LCrR53.1 Dissemination of
Information Concerning Pending or Imminent Criminal Litigation by Lawyer Prohibited
LCrR53.2 Pending Investigations
LCrR53.3 Extrajudicial Statements
Concerning Specific Matters
LCrR53.4 Disclosures Authorized
LCrR53.5 Extrajudicial Statements
During Trial
LCrR53.6 Extrajudicial Statements
After Trial and Prior to Sentence
LCrR53.7 Matters Not Precluded
LCrR53.8 Disclosure of Information
by Courthouse Personnel
LCrR53.9 Special Orders
LCrR53.10 Subjects of Special Order
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 58 - PROCEDURE FOR MISDEMEANORS
AND OTHER PETTY OFFENSES
LCrR58.1E Trial of Misdemeanors
LCrR58.2E Procedures for
Misdemeanors and Other Petty Offenses
LCrR58.2M & W Petty
Offenses
LCrR58.3E Central Violations
Bureau
LCrR58.3M & W Central
Violations Bureau
Rules of Disciplinary enforcement of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Notice
Regarding Complaints of Judicial Misconduct or Disability
Rules for
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Middle District of Louisiana
General Orders of the
Eastern District of Louisiana
- RICO
Standing Order
- Removal of Cases from State Court
- Reference of Bankruptcy Cases and
Proceedings
- Practice of Former Judges and Magistrate Judges
- Court Registry Fee
- After Hours Filing of Pleadings
- Seizure of Vessels
- Code of Professionalism
-
Houma Courthouse Practice Rule - Rescinded 4/7/2005
- Pleadings Filed by Attorneys Not
Admitted to Practice
Jury Plan
Criminal Justice Act
Plan
Civil Justice Expense and
Delay Reduction Plan
Treating Physicians Reports