Louisiana Supreme Court issued the following announcement on Jan. 12.
The Louisiana Supreme Court announced that until further notice, the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse will remain closed to the public. This closure extension is due to the spread of COVID-19 and the rising number of cases in Louisiana, and in consideration of public health recommendations to reduce the risk of exposure.
The Courthouse closure to public traffic in no way affects the work of the Court and is in response to the recent rise in cases of the Omicron variant in the nation and specifically in Louisiana. It is a proactive safety measure to protect Louisiana citizens and Court staff who frequent the Court building. Court filings will be accepted in person at the 400 Royal Street entrance to the Courthouse, however e-filing is encouraged.
The Supreme Court additionally announces that the January 24-26, 2022 oral arguments will be live with the justices and counsel only in attendance. All others interested in watching oral arguments are invited to view via the Supreme Court’s livestream, https://livestream.lasc.org. The Court’s livestream service was first launched in January 2007 and carries the Louisiana Supreme Court’s oral arguments in real-time. The January 24-26, 2022 docket is available at https://www.lasc.org/dockets/Jan2022.pdf.
“The Justices and their staffs and the staff of the Supreme Court, using technology, have continued to meet in weekly conferences addressing administrative and adjudication responsibilities and the court’s docket remains current,” expressed Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer. “The work of the court in addressing legal and administrative matters has continued unabated because of the foresight of harnessing technology. The Justices are committed to continuing to do whatever it takes to insure the work of the courts continue as we learn to live and work while protecting the health of our employees and the public we serve. We look forward to the day when the public, whose visits we miss, can enter their courthouse.”
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