La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal., 5-1

As amended through October 31, 2024

Rule 5-1 - Cases Designated for Expedited Handling

In recognition of the need for confidentiality and expeditious consideration of writs and appeals in certain types of cases involving minors, the following cases shall be afforded preferential treatment and consideration:

A. Cases set forth in La. Ch.C. art. 337, including:

(1) Title VI. Child in Need of Care;

(2) Title VII. Families in Need of Services;

(3) Title VIII. Delinquency;

(4) Title X. Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights;

(5) Title XI. Surrender of Parental Rights;

(6) Title XII. Adoption of Children; or

(7) Title XV, Chapter 7. Protection of Terminally Ill Children.

B. Cases in which there is a modification of an existing custody decree or custody arrangement, including but not limited to:

(1) change of domiciliary parent;

(2) change of custodial time;

(3) change in or to sole custody; or

(4) rendition of an initial custody decree changing custody in fact.

C. Cases involving intercountry adoption of children, as set forth in Title XII-A of the Children's Code.

La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal., 5-1

Adopted April 13, 2000; amended May 2, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.