--- title: "Scott Privat | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/scott-privat-judge-louisiana-15th-judicial-district-court-section-4-division-a-la" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Scott Privat Louisiana 15th Judicial District Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Louisiana 15th Judicial District Court - State: Louisiana - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Elected to the 15th Judicial District Court in 2020, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge John Trahan - Began his legal career as a partner at Privat & Private in Crowley in 2009 - Prosecutor — 15th Judicial District ### Education - Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2008 - Louisiana State University at Eunice ### Additional information - Attorney — Private practice in Crowley, LA · start year: 2008 - He graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish in 1996 and later obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from the Catholic University of America in 2001. - focusing on civil matters, including family law, injury cases, property disputes, contract disputes, adoptions, and business law. - Public Defender — Acadia Parish - The 15th Judicial District includes Acadia Parish, Lafayette Parish, and Vermilion Parish. - As a judge, Privat is involved in overseeing various civil and criminal cases within this jurisdiction - He has also held the role of a public defender and assistant district attorney, gaining a diverse range of legal experience - Judge Scott Privat was born and raised in Crowley, Louisiana. - In addition to his judicial duties, Judge Privat is active in his community. - He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Acadia Parish Bar Association, and Lafayette Parish Bar Association. - He has also held the role of a past director of the Crowley Rotary Club and is known for his interests in hunting and fishing. ## 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.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/scott-privat/) - [Official roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/scott-privat/) - [Louisiana Judiciary public directory official judicial roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/scott-privat/) - [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) - [Supplied Louisiana biography research](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/scott-privat-judge-louisiana-15th-judicial-district-court-section-4-division-a-la) - [Supplied Louisiana biography research](https://www.15thjdc.org/judge-privat) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/scott-privat-judge-louisiana-15th-judicial-district-court-section-4-division-a-la", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/scott-privat-judge-louisiana-15th-judicial-district-court-section-4-division-a-la", "name": "Scott Privat | KnowJudges", "description": "Scott Privat, Louisiana 15th Judicial District Court. 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Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC). Collected 2026-07-26.