Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5214 – A. In a court participating in the program, parties to small claims proceedings shall participate in the program unless they have been exempted by the court due to an undue hardship.
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5214
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A. In a court participating in the program, parties to small claims proceedings shall participate in the program unless they have been exempted by the court due to an undue hardship. An undue hardship exists when a party cannot access the online system or participate in the online process without substantial difficulty or expense.
B. If the court exempts any party from participating in the program, the clerk of court shall transfer the matter to be set for a trial de novo.
Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.
NOTE: See La. Rev. Stat. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.