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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 9, § 4103. Referral of a case for mediation; exceptions

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. On motion of any party, a court may order the referral of a civil case for mediation. Upon filing of an objection to mediation by any party within fifteen days after receiving notice of the order, the mediation order shall be rescinded.

B. The following types of proceedings shall not be referred to mediation pursuant to this Chapter:

(1) Actions brought pursuant to the Post Separation Family Violence Relief Act, R.S. 9:361 et seq., or the Domestic Abuse Assistance Act, R.S. 46:2131 et seq.

(2) Actions for child custody or visitation, which are subject to mediation pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 9:332 et seq.

(3) Actions governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure or the Children's Code.

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