Judge Dianne Alexander
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- Before Trial
Pretrial Order
- Hand Delivery • Before Trial
Reply Brief
- Upon Filing
Adjournments
- A continuance request must include confirmation that adverse parties were contacted and have no objection, and the requesting party should file a Motion to Reset stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opponent objects.
- A written motion to continue a trial must be filed with the court.
- A continuance motion must state the reason, identify whether it is the first request, and state whether the opposing party objects.
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Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Document Format Requirements2 rules
All signatures on all pleadings shall be “wet” (original) signatures.
Formatting
- •All signatures on all pleadings must be wet or original signatures
Exhibits must be labeled by joint, plaintiff, or defendant designation, placed in binders, and accompanied by an exhibit list identifying any objections based on admissibility or authenticity.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Objected exhibits should identify whether the objection concerns admissibility, authenticity, or both
Court's wording
All exhibits that are agreed upon as being both authenticated and admissible should be labeled as “Joint Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3 …” and put in binders. All other exhibits shall be labeled as either “Plaintiff Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3 …” or Defendant Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3 …” and put into binders. An exhibit list of all exhibits should be included. Those exhibits that are objected to should indicate whether it is for admissibility or authenticity or both.
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
The party preparing the judgment must circulate the judgment and attach a 9.5 certificate, complying with Local Rule 9.5.
- Document
- Judgment
Must include
- •Local rule certificate
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary Judgment motion hearings must occur at least 30 days after filing and at least 30 days before trial.
Hearings must be at least thirty (30) days after filing and at least thirty (30) days before trial.
Civil cases
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Motions for Summary Judgment must be filed and served on all parties at least 65 days before trial.
Motions for Summary Judgment shall be filed and served on all parties at least sixty-five (65) days prior to trial, as required under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 966.
Civil cases
Page 1 | RULE PROCEDURES
An opposition to a Summary Judgment motion and all supporting documents must be filed and served at least 15 days before the motion hearing.
Any opposition to the motion and all documents in support of the opposition shall be filed and served not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing on the motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | RULE PROCEDURES
Except for Summary Judgment motions, reply memoranda must be received before 4:00 p.m. on a day providing one full working day before the hearing.
Reply memorandum must be furnished to the Judge and served on all other parties so that it is received before 4:00 p.m. on a day that allows one full working day before the hearing, except for Motions for Summary Judgment.
Civil cases
Page 1 | RULE PROCEDURES
Settlement position papers or outlines are due in chambers by noon three business days before the settlement conference and may be hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed to the law clerks.
Settlement Position Papers/Outlines are due in Chambers no later than NOON, three (3) business days prior to the conference, and should be hand-delivered, faxed to Chambers and/or emailed to the Law Clerk(s).
Civil cases
Page 2 | SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES WITH THE JUDGE
A judgment must be submitted within 10 days after the hearing or trial.
Judgments must be submitted within ten (10) days of the hearing/trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | JUDGMENTS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After signing, the original judgment is filed and a certified copy with notice of signing is mailed to all parties.
After the judgment is signed, the original is filed in the record and a certified copy of the judgment and notice of signing of judgment will be mailed to all parties as per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
Civil cases
Page 3 | JUDGMENTS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of the joint pretrial outline must be delivered to chambers by hand or U.S. mail and filed in the record within 10 days before trial; fax and email are prohibited.
Joint Pre-Trial Outline - Please submit a courtesy copy to Chambers via hand delivery or via U.S. Mail (DO NOT FAX/EMAIL) along with filing it in the record within ten (10) days prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 2 | TRIALS
Counsel must deliver a hard-copy, tabbed exhibit bench book to the court no later than seven days before trial.
Counsel shall deliver the hard copy bench book of tabbed exhibits to the Court no later than seven (7) days before trial.
Civil cases
Page 2 | TRIALS
A tangible courtesy copy of the reply memorandum must be submitted to chambers when it is filed in the record.
Please submit a tangible courtesy copy to chambers along with filing it in the record.
Civil cases
Page 1 | RULE PROCEDURES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must include confirmation that adverse parties were contacted and have no objection, and the requesting party should file a Motion to Reset stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opponent objects.
All requests for a continuance shall include written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk and minute clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance. The party requesting the continuance should also file a Motion to Reset. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.
Civil cases
Page 1 | RULE PROCEDURES
A written motion to continue a trial must be filed with the court.
Continuance of Trials - A written Motion to Continue Trial must be filed with the court.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Continuance of Trials
A continuance motion must state the reason, identify whether it is the first request, and state whether the opposing party objects.
The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Continuance of Trials
A contested continuance will be set for a contradictory hearing.
If the continuance is contested, the matter will be set for a contradictory hearing.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Continuance of Trials
Continuances are granted only at the judge's discretion.
Continuances are granted solely at the discretion of the Judge.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL INFORMATION & PROCEDURES
Chambers Communication Rules
Questions about court costs or judicial interest rates should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at the stated telephone number.
All matters relating to court costs or judicial interest rates are to be directed to the Clerk’s Office at (504) 407-0400.
Civil cases
Page 3 | COURT COSTS
Transcript requests should be emailed to Court Reporter Angel Kane with the case caption, case number, and hearing date.
Transcript requests should be directed to the Court Reporter, Angel Kane, CCR, via email at akane@orleanscdc.com. Please include the case caption, case number, and date of hearing.
Civil cases
Page 3 | TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Matters concerning service costs should be directed to the Constable’s Office at the stated telephone number.
All matters relating to service costs are to be directed to the Constable’s Office at (504) 523-3258.
Civil cases
Page 3 | COURT COSTS
When Section C is the duty judge, parties are recommended to contact its law clerk before coming to court to arrange a suitable date and time for presenting a default.
To avoid undue delay in getting your default heard, if Section 'C' is the duty judge, it is recommended that you contact Section C's law clerk before coming to court to ascertain a good date and time to present for the default.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DEFAULTS - SECTION 'C'
A party seeking to present a default outside Section C's duty week may request a special setting and must contact the law clerk to schedule it.
Alternatively, if your case is allotted to Section 'C' and you wish to take a default outside of Section C's duty week, we will accommodate a special setting request on our docket. In that case, please contact the law clerk to schedule your default.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DEFAULTS - SECTION 'C'