Updated March 25, 2020 8:00 AM CDT
Standing Order 2020-1 has been issued suspending Original Signature requirements.

In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and in an effort to limit the spread of the virus, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana will enforce the following protocol effective March 16, 2020.

Case Information:
For questions regarding your existing case, please contact the case administrator assigned to your case based on your case number:
Cases ending with 0, 7, 8: Chasity Lucas - 225-346-3310
Cases ending with 1, 2, 3, 09-49: Jennifer Poche - 225-346-3309
Cases ending with 4, 5, 6, 59-99: Regina Callihan - 225-346-3313


Hearings Noticed or Scheduled for April 15, 2020:
The court will consider matters on a case-by-case basis. Counsel knowing of any opposition to a request for relief that has not been filed into the record should promptly file a motion to continue reciting the relevant facts. Motions and other matters that require a hearing will be continued to May 13, 2020. Uncontested matters may be granted without hearing.

Matters Requiring a Hearing:
Until the courthouse reopens, the court will consider matters on a case-by-case basis. Uncontested matters may be granted without hearing. Counsel knowing of any opposition to a request for relief that has not been filed into the record should promptly file a motion to continue reciting the relevant facts. Matters in which a hearing is necessary, due to opposition or questions by the court, will be continued or heard telephonically.

Emergency Hearings:
Please advise chambers [(225) 346-3335] as soon as possible if a matter requires a hearing but cannot be continued. The court will consider holding hearings telephonically in the event of exigent circumstances.

Motions to Extend or Impose Stay:
The court may issue interim orders until the courthouse has reopened and final evidentiary hearings can be scheduled.

Pretrial Conferences:
Pretrial conferences in adversary proceedings and evidentiary hearings will be held telephonically until further notice. Orders including dial-in instructions will be docketed in each case and proceeding. Parties receiving electronic notice of telephone conferences should contact pro se parties to confirm that they know that no conferences will be held in chambers until further notice

Ex Parte Motions:
The court will continue to consider ex parte motions as they are filed in accordance with Local Rule 9013-1(c).

Additional Information:

• Information Regarding 341 Meetings
• Filing Instructions for those NOT represented by an Attorney. (pro se filers only)