§ 13:5215 — Appointment of a facilitator

Louisiana § 13:5215

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 13: Courts and Judicial Procedure

Text

§5215. Appointment of a facilitator
A. A program facilitator shall be appointed by the judge of a court participating in
the program to assist parties in reaching a settlement.
B. The facilitator shall be assigned to the case not more than ten days after all parties
register for an account within the program.
C. The facilitator shall inform the parties of the procedure to be followed, including
the type of communication the parties may use.
D. Unless the facilitator determines additional time will likely result in a settlement,
these efforts at resolution shall not exceed fourteen days. The facilitator may extend or
shorten the timelines at any time during the process.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.

Legislative History

Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.