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Welcome To
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

The Court will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2020 for the Memorial Day Holiday

Opinions in those cases not impacted by the Governor’s tolling orders will be rendered on May 20, 2020

Email Address for Emergency E-Filing: 2ndcirc@la2nd.org

Fax Filing notification/authorization, call (318)227-3702, during normal business hours

Fax and E-Filing Fee payments shall be mailed/shipped separately

COURT OF APPEAL
SECOND CIRCUIT
2019 Court Calendar

November 18, 19, 20, etc., 2019

2020 Court Calendar

January 13, 14, 15, etc., 2020

March 2, 3, 4, etc., 2020

April 6, 7, 8, etc., 2020

May 18, 19, 20, etc., 2020

June 22, 23, 24, etc., 2020

August 10, 11, 12, etc., 2020

September 21, 22, 23, etc., 2020

November 16, 17, 18, etc., 2020

2021 Court Calendar

January 11, 12, 13, etc., 2021

March 1, 2, 3, etc., 2021

Latest Dockets

The latest Opinions were added on May 20, 2020, released by our office and transmitted to the publishing companies, as appropriate.

June 2020 Docket
April 2020 Docket
March 2020 Docket

Welcome To Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal