Louisiana § RS 13:5215 - Appointment of a facilitator
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5215 — Appointment of a facilitator, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5215. Appointment of a facilitator
A. A program facilitator shall be appointed by the judge of a court participating in the program to assist parties in reaching a settlement.
B. The facilitator shall be assigned to the case not more than ten days after all parties register for an account within the program.
C. The facilitator shall inform the parties of the procedure to be followed, including the type of communication the parties may use.
D. Unless the facilitator determines additional time will likely result in a settlement, these efforts at resolution shall not exceed fourteen days. The facilitator may extend or shorten the timelines at any time during the process.
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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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5215 cover?
Section RS 13:5215 ("Appointment of a facilitator") 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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