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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ACT NO. 352 OF THE 2025 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE, WHICH AMENDS LA. CODE OF CIV. PROC. ART. 253(B)(2) AND LA. CODE OF CRIM. PROC. ART. 14.1(B) GOES INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2026. ACT 352 REQUIRES ALL FILINGS BY ATTORNEYS BE MADE EITHER IN PERSON IN PAPER FORM OR THROUGH USE OF THE COURT’S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM. FILINGS MADE BY ATTORNEYS THROUGH U.S. MAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. ACT 352 IS ATTACHED BELOW.
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****FILING FEE INCREASE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 **** Pursuant to Act 259 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislature regular Session, the filing fee authorized by R.S. 13:86 payable to the Louisiana Judicial College has been increased to $ 2.50. Therefore, the cost of filing a civil appeal will increase to $344.00 and the cost of filing a civil writ will increase to $184.00.
In Memoriam: Hon. Charles Jones
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In Memoriam: Hon. Maurice "Moon" Landrieu
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1985 Attorney General Opinion, Civil Filing Fee
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Clerk Filing Fees
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Summary of the types of filings for JSCF fees
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The Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit is committed to providing individuals of limited English proficiency (“LEP”) with meaningful access to the Court. Please see the attached Order issued by the Court and the additional information available on our website by accessing the link of Language Access Plan
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The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal is committed to providing persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) with meaningful access to the court.

Language Access Coordinator

Justin I. Woods
Clerk of Court
Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal
410 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

For more information regarding the Language Access Plan, please review: Language Access Plan (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

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If you need interpretive services or want more information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (504) 412-6001 or email coc@la4th.org.

Additional information from the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Office of Language Access: Visit the Louisiana Supreme Court Language Access page (opens in a new tab) .

To file a language access complaint: Submit a language access complaint (opens in a new tab) .

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Accessibility Notice

The Court is committed to ensuring that its website and online resources are accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable accessibility standards.

If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this website, or require an accommodation to obtain court information, please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information or assistance you need in an accessible format.

For accessibility assistance or to report an accessibility issue, please contact the Clerk of Court.