Louisiana § 13:5214 Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program

Louisiana Statutes

§ 13:5214 — Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program

Louisiana § 13:5214

Title 13Courts and Judicial Procedure

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La. Stat. Ann. § 13:5214 (2026).

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§5214. Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program

A.In a court participating in the program, parties to small claims proceedings shall participate in the program unless they have been exempted by the court due to an undue hardship. An undue hardship exists when a party cannot access the online system or participate in the online process without substantial difficulty or expense.

B.If the court exempts any party from participating in the program, the clerk of court shall transfer the matter to be set for a trial de novo. NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.

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§5214. Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project Program
A. In a court participating in the program, parties to small claims proceedings shall
participate in the program unless they have been exempted by the court due to an undue
hardship. An undue hardship exists when a party cannot access the online system or
participate in the online process without substantial difficulty or expense.
B. If the court exempts any party from participating in the program, the clerk of court
shall transfer the matter to be set for a trial de novo.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.