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
New Local Rule 9.2: UNTIMELY REQUESTS FOR ORAL ARGUMENTS
Fee Increase
Effective July 1, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: Change in policy for viewing sealed records, sealed exhibits, and PSI reports.
Court closed May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.
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 July 3, 2025, released by our office and transmitted to the publishing companies, as appropriate.
- July 2025 Docket issued 06/13/2025
- May 2025 Docket issued 04/17/2025
- April 2025 Docket issued 03/07/2025
