Louisiana Judiciary

The Louisiana judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the state of Louisiana. It includes various levels, such as district courts handling most cases, appellate courts reviewing decisions from lower courts, and the Louisiana Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state. Unique to Louisiana, its legal system is influenced by French civil law, differing from the common law systems in most of the U.S. Judges in Louisiana are elected, and the judiciary ensures justice by resolving disputes, protecting rights, and maintaining order in society.