EMERGENCY COURT CLOSURE UPDATE. The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal building shall remain closed Wednesday, January 22, 2025 and shall reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, unless otherwise specified by further order of this Court. Cases docketed for argument on January 22, 2025 are hereby continued without date and shall be reset per further orders of this Court. Filings due January 21-22, 2025 shall be deemed timely if filed on or before January 23, 2025. This closure shall not affect this Court’s administration of emergency matters. If submitting an emergency filing during this period of closure, the Clerk’s Office must be notified by calling (504) 376-1470. Click for additional information.                        EMERGENCY COURT CLOSURE UPDATE. ***January 21, 2025*** Due to hazardous conditions associated with the forecast of freezing weather in this region, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal building shall be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and shall reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, unless otherwise specified by further order of this Court. Click for additional information.                        NEW LOCAL RULE: EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2025. Click for additional information.                        *** eCOURT's Newest Feature : eAccess *** eAccess provides online access to case records and filings for subscription and non-subscription services. Click here to start today! Click for additional information.                        **** Judges in the Classroom - Students in the Courtroom **** Click here to learn more.                        **** REMINDER!!! **** Registering to sign up for eCourt Notification is easy and FREE!! Click here to start today!