Background
Katie Galiano sought supervisory review of proceedings in the 21st Judicial District Court for Tangipahoa Parish, where the underlying matter was docketed as No. 20240001943.
Her writ application did not include a copy of the challenged judgment, order, or ruling; any written reasons for the ruling; or pertinent court minutes. The First Circuit identified those omissions as violations of Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal, Rule 4-5(C)(6), (7), and (10).
The Court’s Holding
The First Circuit declined to consider the writ application because Galiano failed to supply the required supporting documents. The court therefore did not reach the merits of the relief she sought.
The court stated that it would not consider supplementation of the existing application or an application for rehearing under Rules 2-18.7 and 4-9. It permitted Galiano to file a new application by November 9, 2026, provided that the filing includes all pertinent documentation, the specifically identified missing materials, a copy of the court’s ruling, and compliance with Rule 2-12.2.
Key Takeaways
- A supervisory writ application must include the challenged ruling, available written reasons, and pertinent court minutes.
- The First Circuit’s disposition was procedural and did not decide the underlying merits.
- The deficient application could not be supplemented or reheard, but a compliant new application could be filed by November 9, 2026.
Why It Matters
The ruling underscores that Louisiana appellate courts require strict compliance with the documentation rules governing supervisory writ applications. Missing record materials can prevent review regardless of the potential merits of the applicant’s arguments.
When the court permits refiling, counsel must treat the replacement as a new application, meet the stated deadline, include every required document, and attach the prior ruling.