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How is Louisiana's Court System Structured? (Link)
Find out how Louisisiana's courts are set up and what they do. This link to the Louisiana State Bar Association site has information about every kind of court in the state. Content Detail
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How Do I Find the Text to Louisiana Laws? (Link)
Link to the Louisiana legislature law search portal for Louisiana's revised statutes, codes, rules, Constitution, and more. Content Detail
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Take a Road Trip to Legal Information (Video)
This video highlights features of LouisianaLawHelp.org and other sites for legal information. Read More
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How Do I Access the Law Library of Louisiana Online? (Link)
The Law Library of the State of Louisiana allows citizens to conduct legal research. Before going to the library, check the online catalog or email law librarians to find out if the library has the resources you need. Content Detail
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Where are the Law Libraries in Louisiana? (Guide)
Looking to find out where are the law libraries in Louisiana? There are law libraries at the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, and law schools in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Get information here on where the libraries are located and how to access them. Read More
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Where Do I Find Louisiana Supreme Court Decisions? (Link)
Use this link to find Louisiana Supreme Court opinions and court orders, such as statewide court closures. Content Detail
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Who is My Louisiana State Legislator? (Link)
Link to the site to find out who your state elected officials in Baton Rouge are. Put in your address to see a list of your Louisiana senator, representative and others. Read More
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Guide: Going to court on your own? (Video and Text)
No lawyer? Try to find one if you can. This item talks about some ways to find a lawyer. If that does not work, click on the picture above to hear and see a presentation that talks about some things you should do if you have to handle your case on your own. You can also read the text. Read More
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Guide to the Louisiana Law Library at the Louisiana Supreme Court (Brochure)
Link to a brochure to tell you about what you can find at the Law Library of Louisiana, located at the Louisiana Supreme Court. Content Detail
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How to Find a Lawyer (Article)
Make too much money to get a lawyer from a free legal services program, but not enough to pay for one? Check out these tips on finding a lawyer. Read More
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Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory (Social Resource)
Link to Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory from the Louisiana Attorney General. Content Detail
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Louisiana Constitution (Full Text) (Link)
Link to the full text of the Constitution of the state of Louisiana. Content Detail
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Preparing to be a Witness - Including Deposition and Trial Testimony (Brochure)
This document explains the importance to the American justice system of being a witness, the different kinds of witness testimony, and practical advice. Content Detail
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Research Louisiana Laws Online (Link)
Find your way to all sources of Louisiana law, plus online law library resources. Content Detail
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You Should Know: Filing Paperwork in Court During COVID-19 (Link + Brochure)
This resource showcases the different filing options for courts across Louisiana. This includes availability of filing online, by mail, or in person. Read More