Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5215 – A. A program facilitator shall be appointed by the judge of a court participating in the program to assist parties in reaching a settlement.
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5215
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
A. A program facilitator shall be appointed by the judge of a court participating in the program to assist parties in reaching a settlement.
B. The facilitator shall be assigned to the case not more than ten days after all parties register for an account within the program.
C. The facilitator shall inform the parties of the procedure to be followed, including the type of communication the parties may use.
D. Unless the facilitator determines additional time will likely result in a settlement, these efforts at resolution shall not exceed fourteen days. The facilitator may extend or shorten the timelines at any time during the process.
Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.
NOTE: See La. Rev. Stat. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.