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# Jimmie C. Peters

Louisiana Court of Appeal · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Louisiana Court of Appeal
- State: Louisiana
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Ad hoc judge, Cedar Creek School civil case — 2021
- Judge, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal — retired 2016
- Judge, 28th Judicial District Court — 1985–1994
- Assistant District Attorney, 28th Judicial District

### Education

- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center — J.D. (1970)
- Louisiana State University — B.S., Civil Engineering, 1968

### Additional information

- Did not seek reelection in 2016; his son ran unsuccessfully for the seat. Continued ad hoc judicial service after retirement.
- Adjunct faculty, Louisiana College — from 1986
- Peters, Hennigan & Walters — 1981–1984
- City Attorney, Jena, Olla, Tullos and Urania — 1974–1984
- Jimmie C. Peters & Associates — 1979–1981
- Long & Peters — 1972–1978
- Long, Hughes, Ryland & Peters — 1971–1972
- Long, Sleeth & Hughes — 1970–1971
- Married Melanie Robertson in 1965; their son is James Christopher Peters.
- Born January 8, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Cecil Aubry Peters and Jewell Elizabeth Gates.
- Community and professional involvement includes the Red River Delta Law Enforcement Agency, Kiwanis, Alexandria–Crossroads Inns of Court, Jena Dixie Youth Baseball, Jena Junior Chamber of Commerce, American Bar Association, Louisiana bar and appellate judges’ association.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic or photographic presentation of evidence

Scope: statewide

Louisiana trial judges may authorize electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence, preserving the record, counsel use, or judicial-administration purposes.

Evidence excerpt: A trial judge may authorize ... the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence

[Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### broadcast recording photography

Scope: statewide

Louisiana judges generally prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing courtroom proceedings unless a Canon 3A(9) exception applies.

Evidence excerpt: a judge shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom

[Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### appellate extended media coverage

Scope: statewide

Louisiana appellate courts may permit extended media coverage in public appellate proceedings, subject to the authority of the court and presiding judge or panel.

Evidence excerpt: An appellate court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photographs of public judicial proceedings

[Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7445/jimmie-c-peters/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7445/jimmie-c-peters/)
- [Louisiana Court of Appeal current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7445/jimmie-c-peters/)
- [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7445/jimmie-c-peters/)

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