Don't Let Your Louisiana Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Louisiana exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what La. C.C.P. Art. 253, 1551 requires before your filing deadline.
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Every year, Louisiana courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
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Note: This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and local variations exist. Always verify current requirements with the specific court where you are filing.
Two Ways to Prepare Louisiana Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •2+ hours for 50 documents
- •Error-prone labeling
- •No batch processing
- •Hope you followed La. C.C.P. Art. 253, 1551
With ExhibitPrep
- •15 minutes for 50 documents
- •Louisiana-compliant templates
- •One-click batch stamping
- •Follows La. C.C.P. Art. 253, 1551 automatically
About Louisiana Exhibit Requirements
Louisiana is UNIQUE as the only US state based on the Napoleonic Code (civil law system). It uses "parishes" not counties, "Articles" not Rules, and the Code of Civil Procedure instead of Rules of Civil Procedure. Joint exhibits are labeled "Joint Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3..." Effective January 1, 2026, all attorney filings must be electronic per Art. 253(B)(2). Bates stamping is required for multi-page exhibits.
What's in the Guide
- UNIQUE: Civil law (Napoleonic Code) — only US state with this system
- Uses "parishes" not counties — terminology matters in filings
- Bates stamping required — multi-page exhibits need sequential numbers
- P-1/D-1 or Joint Exhibit format — depends on whether stipulated
- 10-day exchange deadline — before Final Pretrial Conference
- PDF only, no photos — image files must be converted
- eClerksLA e-filing — 25 MB limit, mandatory for attorneys Jan 2026
- Orleans Parish traditions — New Orleans courts have historic practices
County-Specific Rules Covered
Orleans Parish (New Orleans)
- • Civil law traditions strongest
- • Historic court system
East Baton Rouge Parish
- • State capital courts
- • Government litigation venue
Jefferson Parish
- • New Orleans suburbs
- • Large commercial docket
Pro Tips Included
- •UNIQUE: Louisiana uses civil law (Napoleonic Code) - different terminology
- •Use "parishes" not "counties" and "Articles" not "Rules"
- •Joint exhibits: "Joint Exhibit No. 1" - not "Joint Exhibit A"
- •Bates stamp all multi-page exhibits
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Using common law terminology ("county" instead of "parish")
- 2.Not Bates stamping multi-page exhibits
- 3.Submitting photos of documents instead of PDFs
- 4.Missing the 10-day pretrial conference deadline
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Louisiana Exhibit FAQs
What makes Louisiana court procedures unique?
Louisiana is the only US state based on the Napoleonic Code (civil law). It uses "parishes" instead of counties and "Articles" instead of Rules. This different legal tradition affects terminology and procedures throughout the court system.
What exhibit marking system do Louisiana courts require?
Louisiana uses P-1, P-2 for plaintiff exhibits and D-1, D-2 for defendant exhibits under La. C.C.P. Art. 253 and 1551. Joint exhibits use "Joint Exhibit No. 1" format. Bates stamping is required for multi-page exhibits.
Is e-filing mandatory in Louisiana courts?
E-filing through eClerksLA becomes mandatory for all attorneys starting January 1, 2026. The file size limit is 25 MB. Only PDF format is accepted - photos of documents are NOT acceptable.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires exhibit lists to be exchanged 10 days before the Final Pretrial Conference. Check your scheduling order for specific deadlines in your case.
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