Upholding Justice at the Highest Level
Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit is an intermediate appellate court based in Shreveport, serving the northern region of the state. The court provides meaningful access for people seeking review under its appellate and supervisory jurisdiction, while helping protect the rule of law and public trust through timely decisions.
The court consists of nine judges elected from three election districts covering the 20 northernmost parishes of Louisiana. Most appeals and supervisory writ matters are decided by panels, based on the record from the trial court and the briefs filed by the parties.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
📍 Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit
430 Fannin Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 227-3700
Official Website:
🔗 la2nd.org (Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit)
Jurisdiction & Responsibilities
The Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit has jurisdiction over
• Appellate jurisdiction from final appealable judgments issued by trial courts within its circuit
• Supervisory jurisdiction over trial courts within its circuit for review of certain non final rulings through supervisory writs
• Regional appellate service for the 20 northernmost parishes of Louisiana
• Issuing opinions and rulings that guide lower courts and support consistent application of law across the circuit
Location Coordinates
Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit Building
📌 Latitude: 32.5252° N
📌 Longitude: 93.7502° W
Hours of Operation
🕒 Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For local rules, filing resources, opinions, and court procedures, visit the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit official website. For additional appellate court resources and related guides, visit Brownstone Law.
