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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

ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective January 1, 2026, the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal will no longer accept filings submitted by attorneys via U.S. mail or commercial courier service.  Attorneys must file either electronically or in person (pursuant to the amendments to La. C.Cr.P. art. 14.1 and La. C.C.P. art. 253 by Acts 2025, No. 352, §§ 1-2)

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Local Rule 9.1: UNTIMELY REQUESTS FOR ORAL ARGUMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT: Change in policy for viewing sealed records, sealed exhibits, and PSI reports.

Past Announcements and Notices

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