Louisiana § 13:5211 Clerk's role

Louisiana Statutes

§ 13:5211 — Clerk's role

Louisiana § 13:5211

Title 13Courts and Judicial Procedure

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La. Stat. Ann. § 13:5211 (2026).

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If oral demand is made or written pleadings are filed, the clerk of the small claims division shall prepare the citation summoning the defendant to answer in accordance with the provisions of Article 4902 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. The clerk shall send notice to the defendant by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by service through the marshal, constable, or sheriff. In addition, the clerk is authorized to cooperate fully with the parties, which includes answering any questions that the parties may have concerning the small claims procedure, in identification of the proper parties to the suit, and in furnishing general information concerning appropriate evidence for trial. The clerk is neither authorized nor expected to provide legal advice.

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If oral demand is made or written pleadings are filed, the clerk of the small claims division shall prepare the citation summoning the defendant to answer in accordance with the provisions of Article 4902 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. The clerk shall send notice to the defendant by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by service through the marshal, constable, or sheriff. In addition, the clerk is authorized to cooperate fully with the parties, which includes answering any questions that the parties may have concerning the small claims procedure, in identification of the proper parties to the suit, and in furnishing general information concerning appropriate evidence for trial. The clerk is neither authorized nor expected to provide legal advice.