Louisiana Revised Statutes 6:133 – Reconsideration of decision
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 6:133
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
A. A person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner may file an application for reconsideration by the commissioner. An application for reconsideration must be received by the commissioner within fifteen days of his mailing of the original decision on the matter. The right to apply for reconsideration does not automatically stay the decision or enforcement of the decision of the commissioner.
B. An application for reconsideration shall be in writing, identify the decision for which reconsideration is requested, and must include all additional evidence or argument that the applicant wants considered. No hearing or oral argument shall be allowed.
C. The commissioner shall consider the application for reconsideration and render a decision, in writing, which shall be mailed to the applicant and to all persons who had requested a copy of the original decision. The commissioner may, in his sole discretion, assign written reasons which shall be released only to the applicant.
Acts 1986, No. 730, §1.