Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Rule Updates and Enhanced Electronic Filing System On Dec. 22, 2025, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an order that repealed and re-enacted Rules I through XII and XLII, repealed Rule XIV, and adopted new Appendices G-1 and G-2, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The changes modernize court procedures and enhance electronic filing for attorneys practicing before the Louisiana Supreme Court.The updated rules address filing requirements, including new formatting standards, deadlines, and confidentiality protections for sensitive information such as minors’ identities and medical records. The revisions also affect civil and criminal case procedures governing records, briefs, motions, writ applications, oral arguments, and rehearings. Amended Rule XLII governs electronic filing and allows attorneys to submit documents through the Court’s secure electronic filing portal. Electronic filings are legally equivalent to paper filings and include requirements for registration, document format, filing fees, and error handling. Appendices G-1 and G-2 provide additional details regarding electronic filing fees, eligible document types, and terms of use. A sample cover sheet reflecting the updated filing requirements is available on the Louisiana Supreme Court’s website. Further, pursuant to amendments to La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 253(B)(2) and La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 14.1(B) by Acts 2025, No. 352, §§ 1–2, effective Jan. 1, 2026, filings by attorneys licensed in Louisiana and in good standing with the Louisiana Supreme Court must be filed either in person in paper form or electronically through the Court’s electronic filing portal in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules. Filings by all other litigants may be submitted by U.S.P.S., commercial courier service or in person. The full text of the revised rules and appendices is available on the Louisiana Supreme Court’s website. Read more about Act 352 here.