Louisiana Supreme Court | |
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Established | 1813 |
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Authorized by | Constitution of Louisiana |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
Judge term length | 10 years |
Number of positions | 7 |
Website | Official website |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | John L. Weimer |
Since | January 1, 2021 |
Lead position ends | December 31, 2030 |
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The Supreme Court of Louisiana (French: Cour suprême de Louisiane; Spanish: Corte Suprema de Luisiana) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
The Supreme Court, and Louisiana state law, are historically based in the colonial governments of France and Spain during the 18th century. The current Supreme Court traces its roots back to these beginnings.