Posted Nov 21, 2025

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Announcement: La. C.C.P. Art 253 Impacts Civil Filing
 

 

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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026:

 

• Civil filings by an attorney shall be filed in person in paper form or transmitted electronically.

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• Fax filing will no longer be available.

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• Filings by non-attorneys may be filed by mail, other commercial courier service, in person, or transmitted electronically.

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• Filings by attorneys may not be filed by mail or courier service (Fed Ex/UPS.) There are exceptions for certain types of documents, such as original wills or testaments, promissory notes, and certain evidence.

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• The filer is responsible for redaction of sensitive information. 

 

Please refer to ACT No. 352, HB No. 310 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, and ACT No. 694, HB No. 380 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session for additional information.​​ TO READ LA C.C.P.  Art 253 IN FULL:  CLICK HERE

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Our office has prepared a document that outlines our planned protocol changes for your convenience.

 

VIEW DOCUMENT: Protocol Changes for Civil Filing 2026

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