John L. Weimer at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Justice
- Jurisdiction
- Louisiana · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Current term ending
- December 31, 2022
Chief Justice · Supreme Court of Louisiana
Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.
Born October 2, 1954 · Thibodaux
Louisiana trial judges may authorize electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence, preserving the record, counsel use, or judicial-administration purposes.
A trial judge may authorize ... the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidenceLouisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗
Louisiana judges generally prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing courtroom proceedings unless a Canon 3A(9) exception applies.
a judge shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroomLouisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗
Louisiana appellate courts may permit extended media coverage in public appellate proceedings, subject to the authority of the court and presiding judge or panel.
An appellate court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photographs of public judicial proceedingsLouisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗
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View Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗