Important Court News

Please be advised that effective, July 1, 2019, the following fees will increase pursuant to Act 63 of the 1985 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature: Civil Appeal: $ 336.00 Civil Writ: $ 176.00 Answer to Appeal: $ 125.50 Appl for Rehearing: $ 125.50
The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal is seeking an attorney to perform advanced legal research and prepare reports and recommendations for criminal and civil matters before the Court. Please read the attached document for more information.
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COURT OF APPEAL, FOURTH CIRCUIT ACTIVATES E-FILING
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Appellant and Appellee Court Checklist
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Local Rules to be effective January 1, 2014:
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Court Information

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (except holidays)
Physical Address
3rd Floor, 400 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mailing Address
410 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-2199
Contact Information
Telephone: (504) 412-6001
Facsimile: (504) 412-6019
Email: coc@la4th.org

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Court's Greening Efforts

Beginning with document scanning, electronically released Court documents, and now the eClerks system, the Fourth Circuit is taking the necessary steps to begin contributing to the creation of a healthy, sustainable environment. As part of this ongoing project, the court is making the following changes and additions to its local rules in order to begin the process of becoming a “paperless court”.
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