Louisiana § RS 13:2488.31 - Rules of court
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:2488.31 — Rules of court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:2488.31. Rules of court
The city court shall be empowered and authorized to make and promulgate rules and regulations governing the hours and days during which the court shall sit for the hearing of civil and criminal cases, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary or incidental to the proper handling of the business of said court, insofar as said rules and regulations are not in conflict with the express provisions of law. The rules and regulations of the court shall be promulgated by posting in a conspicuous place, on the door of the city courtroom and the door of the office of the city judge, and when so promulgated, shall be in full force and effect.
Acts 1970, No. 424, §11.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 13:2488.31 ("Rules of court") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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