Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Tit. XXXI-A, Art. 929. Summary disposition

A. If the court determines that the factual and legal issues can be resolved based upon the application and answer, and supporting documents, including relevant transcripts, depositions, and other reliable documents submitted by either party or available to the court, the court may grant or deny relief without further proceedings.

B. For good cause, oral depositions of the petitioner and witnesses may be taken under conditions specified by the court. The court may authorize requests for admissions of fact and of genuineness of documents. In such matters, the court shall be guided by the Code of Civil Procedure.