Welcome to the
Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal
The Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport, one of five circuit courts of appeal in Louisiana, consists of nine judges who are elected from three election districts in the 20 northernmost parishes of Louisiana. The Second Circuit Courthouse, constructed in 1987, was dedicated in the memory of Justice Pike Hall, Jr. on September 29, 2000.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the appellate courts of Louisiana is to provide meaningful access to all who seek review under the Court’s appellate and supervisory jurisdiction granted by the Louisiana Constitution while protecting and promoting the rule of law, preserving the public trust, and using public resources efficiently.
Announcements
Court closed November 28-29, 2024, for Thanksgiving
Court closed November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day
Court closed November 5, 2024, in observance of Election Day
Fee Increase
Effective July 1, 2024
Effective January 1, 2024, the Court will accept Paypal payments for all e-filings. INSTRUCTIONS FOR E-FILING.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Purchase of digital records
Past Announcements and Notices
Latest Dockets
- The latest opinions were added on December 6, 2024, released by our office and transmitted to the publishing companies, as appropriate.
- November 2024 Docket issued 10/18/2024
- September 2024 Docket issued 08/30/2024
- August 2024 Docket issued 07/26/2024