- Feb 11, 2021

Supreme Court extends statewide trial moratorium through March 31 because of coronavirus

There will be no jury trials statewide through March 31 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Louisiana Supreme Court said Thursday in extending a previous trial moratorium.

The high court on Jan. 12 halted all jury trials until March 1. Read more...

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