Louisiana Exhibit Stamps

Professional exhibit labeling for Louisiana District Courts

La. C.C.P. Art. 253, 1551eClerksLA25 MB limit

Quick Reference

Plaintiff MarkingJoint Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3... or P-1, P-2...

Defendant MarkingNumbered with prefix (D-1, D-2...)

Exchange Deadline10 days before Final Pretrial Conference

E-Filing SystemeClerksLA

File Size Limit25 MB

Primary RuleLa. C.C.P. Art. 253, 1551

Key Requirements for Louisiana

CIVIL LAW SYSTEM: Only US state based on Napoleonic Code
Uses "parishes" not counties, "Articles" not Rules
Joint exhibits labeled "Joint Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3..."
Bates stamping required for multi-page exhibits
Counsel must confer at least 10 days before Final Pretrial Conference
Exhibit lists submitted 2+ full judicial days before pretrial conference
Effective January 1, 2026: All attorney filings must be electronic (Art. 253(B)(2))
Photos of documents NOT acceptable - PDF only

Major County Rules

Orleans Parish

New Orleans - civil law traditions strongest here

Local Rule: La. C.C.P. Art. 1551

East Baton Rouge Parish

State capital - handles state government litigation

Jefferson Parish

New Orleans suburbs - large commercial docket

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Typical Louisiana Exhibit Timeline

Discovery

Gather exhibits

Pre-Trial

Mark & exchange

Trial

Present exhibits

UNIQUE: Louisiana uses Code of Civil Procedure (Napoleonic-based) not "Rules". Uses parishes not counties, Articles not Rules.

Louisiana Exhibit FAQs

How do I mark exhibits for Louisiana courts?

In Louisiana, plaintiffs typically use Joint Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3... or P-1, P-2... while defendants use Numbered with prefix (D-1, D-2...). Always verify with your specific court's local rules as requirements may vary by county.

What is the e-filing system for Louisiana?

Louisiana uses eClerksLA for electronic filing. The maximum file size is typically 25 MB. Check with your specific court for exact requirements.

When must exhibits be exchanged in Louisiana?

UNIQUE: Louisiana uses Code of Civil Procedure (Napoleonic-based) not "Rules". Uses parishes not counties, Articles not Rules. The typical exchange deadline is 10 days before Final Pretrial Conference. Always verify deadlines in your court's scheduling order.

Does ExhibitPrep work for Louisiana courts?

Yes! ExhibitPrep is designed to create properly formatted exhibit stamps that comply with Louisiana court requirements. Our tool supports Joint Exhibit No. 1, 2, 3... or P-1, P-2... for plaintiffs and Numbered with prefix (D-1, D-2...) for defendants.

Are there county-specific rules in Louisiana?

Yes, Louisiana has county-specific variations. Orleans Parish new orleans - civil law traditions strongest here. Always check local rules for your specific court.