Weather-Related Closures (Wednesday, April 10):
Should any court closures occur because of the predicted inclement weather, they will be listed below.
U. S District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana:
Delayed opening on Wednesday, April 10; Will open at 1 p.m. If this plan changes, the clerk will inform us.
19th Judicial District Court: CLOSED for normal operations.
HOWEVER, a few judges with ongoing jury trials WILL proceed. Otherwise, operations will resume as normal on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Baton Rouge City Court: CLOSED Wednesday, April 10
EBR Parish Juvenile Court: CLOSED Wednesday, April 10
EBR Parish Clerk of Court's Office: CLOSED Wednesday, April 10
Pursuant to the emergency closure order issued by the 19th JDC due to weather conditions, the EBR Parish Clerk of Court's Office will be closed Wednesday.
EBR Parish Family Court: OPEN Wednesday, April 10
This Family Court update is as of Tuesday evening; if anything changes, the court will contact us to update our website
Law Day is May 1: Click here to learn more.
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FREE Legal Counsel Is Available at Ask-A-Lawyer
BRBA members who wish to volunteer can contact Lynn (225-214-5564).
The 2024 Ask-A-Lawyer events are on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
April 13: Delmont Gardens Branch, 3351 Lorraine St., Baton Rouge, LA 70805
May 18: Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70817
June 22: Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
July 6: Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Aug. 10: Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Sept. 7: Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Rd., Baker, LA 70714
Oct. 5: Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Nov. 2: Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Dec. 7: Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70814
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through the Pro Bono Project, check out our online application. Answering these questions
does not mean that your application will be accepted or that anyone is agreeing to be your attorney.
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