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.
Effective July 1, 2022
Amended Local Rule 2-8: Withdrawal and Return of the Record
Effective June 1, 2022
**New** Local Rule 3-1: Number of Copies for Filing
Effective June 1, 2022
Amended Local Rule 9: Motion to Waive Oral Argument; Sanctions
Effective June 1, 2022
**New** Local Rule 16: Time to Respond to Non-Expedited Writ
Effective June 1, 2022
Job Opportunity - Assistant Clerk I
Electronic Filing ("e-filing") Rule 5-2
Effective November 1, 2021
Order re Suspension of Filing Deadlines
Effective immediately, the Court will no longer allow exhibits to be checked out in either civil or criminal appeals. Exhibits may only be viewed in the Clerk of Court’s office. For the time being, viewing shall be by appointment.
Language Access Page Order
Filing Fee
Effective July 1, 2021
Filing Fee Rule 4-2 Amended
E-Filing Order
Email Address for 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
Amended Local Rule 2-5 - Rejection of Briefs not in Compliance with URCA
Effective September 19, 2019
Amended Local Rule 15 - Attachments to Briefs, Certification
Effective May 31, 2019
Local Rule 15.1 - No Attachments to Briefs, Certification
Effective May 31, 2019
Local Rule - Withdrawal and Return of Records
Effective May 31, 2019
Past Announcements and Notices
COURT OF APPEAL
SECOND CIRCUIT
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