--- title: "William J. Bennett | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-j-bennett-judge-louisiana-12th-judicial-district-court-division-b-la" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # William J. Bennett Louisiana 12th Judicial District Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Louisiana 12th 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 - Served continuously as a district judge since 1996, re‐elected multiple times - In summary, Judge William J. Bennett is a long‐serving, re‐elected district court judge in Louisiana, with a background in law from Louisiana State University and Loyola University New Orleans, and a career defined by consistent judicial service in Avoyelles Parish since 1996 - Louisiana 12th Judicial District Court — Judge (from 1996; end not specified) - Position: District Judge, Division B - “Billy” Bennett is a judge of the 12th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, covering Avoyelles Parish ### Education - Loyola University New Orleans College of Law the biographical record+1 — J.D. (1979) - Louisiana State University the biographical record+1 — B.A. (1975) ### Additional information - 2020 – Re‐elected for the current term through 2026 the biographical record+1 - December 31, 2026 - 1, 2015, ended Dec. - November 5, 1996 - Private Practice — Attorney (1979–1996). - Before becoming a judge, Bennett was licensed to practice law in Louisiana and has been active in the legal community. - Known for his long tenure and consistent re‐election, reflecting local judicial confidence - Bennett has presided over cases in the 12th Judicial District, which covers Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - for a term ending - Republican Party - in Louisiana judicial elections - His judicial service is recognized in official Louisiana Judiciary records and legal reference databases - Official court site: avoyellesparishclerkofcourt.comthe biographical record - Louisiana Judiciary profile: Louisiana Judiciary – William J. ## 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/william-j-billy-bennett/) - [Official roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/william-j-billy-bennett/) - [Louisiana Judiciary public directory official judicial roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/william-j-billy-bennett/) - [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-j-bennett-judge-louisiana-12th-judicial-district-court-division-b-la", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-j-bennett-judge-louisiana-12th-judicial-district-court-division-b-la", "name": "William J. 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