Louisiana § RS 13:5213 - Declaration of purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5213 — Declaration of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5213. Declaration of purpose
The purpose of the Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program, hereinafter referred to as "the program" is to further the primary objectives of the small claims division pursuant to R.S. 13:5200. In an effort to improve access to justice, the Louisiana Supreme Court has initiated the program in the City Court of East St. Tammany to include all small claims cases filed in the court beginning January 1, 2022.
Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 13:5213 ("Declaration of purpose") 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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