The Ninth Judicial District Court is recognized as one of the 43 judicial districts in the state of Louisiana with original authority to preside over civil, criminal and juvenile cases within Rapides Parish. Comprising of a total of seven elected judges in Divisions “A” through “G,” accompanied by a hearing officer, the Court stands as an integral component of the judiciary system.
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Closures & Announcements
The Ninth Judicial District Court will be closed on the majority of state-recognized holidays as well as in accordance with the holiday schedule provided by the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association, available at Holidays – LA Clerks of Court Association.
Records Requests
For all Court records requests or filing information, please contact the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court‘s office.
Policies / Administrative
- Ninth Judicial District Court Custodian of Records
- Robin Hooter, Rapides Parish Clerk of Court
Contact: 318-473-8153
- Robin Hooter, Rapides Parish Clerk of Court
- Ninth Judicial District Court Judges’ Office
- Hope LaFleur, Court Administrator
Contact: 318-443-6893
- Hope LaFleur, Court Administrator
Court Rules
Courtroom Rules
- Appropriate Dress
- Modest apparel will be worn.
- No tank tops, halters, shorts, hats, or caps will be worn in the courtroom.
- Shirt tails will be tucked in at all times.
- Belts and suspenders will be properly secured.
- Order
- No talking.
- Noisy children will be removed from court.
- When appearing before the Judge, stand erect with arms at your sides.
- Do not put hands in your pocket or on the desk.
- No unnecessary movement in and out of the courtroom.
- Items NOT Allowed
- ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND!
- Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off in courtrooms
- No food
- No chewing gum
- No drinks
- No magazines
- No books
- No newspapers
- No video equipment, tape recorders, or cameras
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Ninth Judicial District Court does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Parties, attorneys, employees, job applicants and members of the public are entitled access to all court proceedings, programs, and services without regard to disability.
If you require ADA accommodations during a court hearing, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office at 318.443.6893 regarding your disability. Handicapped parking is available at the Rapides Parish Courthouse (entrance facing Murray Street).
For questions or concerns regarding entrance and accommodations in the Rapides Parish Courthouse, please contact the Rapides Parish Police Jury at 318.473.6660.
For more information, please visit https://www.ada.gov/.
Ethics Policy
The Court, its employees, and individuals with whom the Court conducts business are required to comply with the provisions of the Code of Government Ethics, which can be found at La. R.S. 42:1101.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual Harassment Potential Liability Law