Louisiana § RS 13:5214 - Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5214 — Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5214. Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program
A. In a court participating in the program, parties to small claims proceedings shall participate in the program unless they have been exempted by the court due to an undue hardship. An undue hardship exists when a party cannot access the online system or participate in the online process without substantial difficulty or expense.
B. If the court exempts any party from participating in the program, the clerk of court shall transfer the matter to be set for a trial de novo.
Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5214 cover?
Section RS 13:5214 ("Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program") 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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