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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page. 

Mon, 10/21/2024

The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedures has approved the publication for public comment of the following proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule:

  • Appellate Rules...
Tue, 09/10/2024

Due to incoming Tropical Storm Francine and the possibility of severe weather, hearings are being rescheduled as follows:
-Hearings scheduled in Lafayette for 9/11/24 are being rescheduled to 9/10/24. Remote appearances ONLY
-Hearings...

Tue, 09/10/2024

Due to incoming Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine and the possibility of severe weather, hearings scheduled in Monroe for 9/12/2024 will be held via ZOOM. Remote appearances ONLY.

Please instruct your clients/witnesses not to travel to the...

Tue, 09/10/2024

Due to incoming Tropical Storm Francine and the possibility of severe weather, the Clerk’s office located in Alexandria is closed to the public beginning at noon Wednesday, 9/11/204. Telephone assistance is available by calling our offices....

Tue, 09/10/2024

Due to incoming Tropical Storm Francine and the possibility of severe weather, the Clerk’s office located in Lafayette is closed to the public Tuesday, 9/10/2024 and Wednesday, 9/11/2024. Telephone assistance is available by calling our offices....

Mon, 08/26/2024

The clerk's office in Alexandria and Lafayette will be closed Thursday, August 28, 2024, and Friday August 29, 2024, to allow staff to attend an Annual Court Seminar. The clerk's office in Shreveport will be open for in-person and telephone (866...

Tue, 08/13/2024

Pay.gov version 8.6 will be deployed to production on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. During this window, all Pay.gov services will be unavailable causing Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) e-filers to be unable to...

Fri, 06/21/2024

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana regularly conducts court at the United States Post Office and Court House in the 3rd Floor Courtroom located at 201 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.  Renovations to build a new...

Thu, 06/20/2024

In observance of the Fourth of July Holiday, the offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 and Friday, July 5, 2024. Limited telephone assistance will be available...

Wed, 05/29/2024

In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, the offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana will be closed Tuesday, June 18, 2024 beginning at Noon and all day Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Limited telephone...

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