This bill amends several articles of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure to modernize and clarify various civil procedure processes. Key changes include the introduction of electronic signatures for pleadings, the establishment of a clear procedure for challenging expert witnesses, and the allowance for depositions to be taken by telephone or other remote means. Additionally, it modifies the rules regarding peremptory exceptions in appellate courts, injunctions prohibiting sales of property, and the filing of descriptive lists of property in lieu of inventory. The bill also enhances the notification process for heirs and residuary legatees regarding succession accounts.

Notable insertions include the requirement for parties to provide their email addresses for service of process, the specification that a party seeking to challenge an expert must file a motion for a pretrial hearing, and the clarification that service of final accounts can be made via commercial courier. The bill also removes certain outdated provisions, such as the option for service by registered mail, reflecting a shift towards more efficient communication methods in legal proceedings. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline civil procedures and adapt them to contemporary practices.

Statutes affected:
HB227 Original: 9:863(A), 9:1425(F)(1)
HB227 Engrossed: 9:863(A), 9:1425(F)(1)