Judge Michele Billeaud
Division K
Secretary - Kim Thibodeaux
kthibodeaux@15thjdc.org
Office: (337) 269-5724
Fax: (337) 269-5716
Staff Attorney, Christine Roberts
Croberts@15thjdc.org Office: 337-269-5727
Court Reporter - Lauren Denham
laurendenhamccr@yahoo.com
MAILING ADDRESS
800 S. Buchanan St., Suite 715
Lafayette, La. 70501
CIVIL COURT INFORMATION
Civil Rules and Motions
All civil rules and motions are set for 10:00 A.M. on the Monday of each civil week as reflected on the Master Court Calendar - designated by the letter K. Please forward a courtesy copy of all correspondence and briefs plus exhibits filed in connection with any civil rule or motion to the staff attorney at the address above. If the total number of pages exceeds 65, please forward an additional hard copy of the same to:
Judge Billeaud’s chambers
800 S. Buchanan Street
5th Floor, Suite 541
Lafayette, La. 70501
Pretrial Conferences
A pretrial conference is conducted in advance of every civil jury trial. These are set by the Court. The Court will contact all counsel as the trial date approaches to schedule the pretrial conference.
Trial Fixing
No conference is required in order to set matters for trial. Judge Billeaud’s bench trial and jury trial dates are available online on the Master Court Calendar. Jury trial dates are indicated in bold. Both parties should review the calendar, select a date, and then request that date from the Clerk. After a trial date is requested, the Clerk shall issue a scheduling order form, which sets forth the deadlines for discovery, motions, amendment of pleadings, etc. Remember that in accordance with Local Rule 9.14, no motion to fix for trial may be made or filed until 120 days after issue has been joined (with all parties). The appendices of Uniform Local Rules are included for your convenience. 15th JDC Appendix
Please forward a courtesy copy of all correspondence and briefs plus exhibits filed in connection with any trial to the staff attorney at the address above. If the total number of pages exceeds 65, please forward an additional hard copy of the same to:
Judge Billeaud’s chambers
800 S. Buchanan Street
5th Floor, Suite 541
Lafayette, La. 70501
Jury Instructions:
Download standard jury charges
CRIMINAL COURT INFORMATION
Judge Billeaud presides over Track 5 of the criminal court division in Lafayette Parish. The following procedures apply in Track 5.
Warrant Recalls and Docket information
To request that a bench or fugitive warrant be recalled, call our office and speak to Judge Billeaud’s secretary Kim Thibodeaux.
Criminal Proceedings
Arraignments are handled by the Commissioner. At arraignment, every defendant is served with a pretrial date. If a plea agreement is reached between the State and a defendant, it may be entered on the pretrial date.
Trial Fixings and Pleading
Criminal trial dates are generally set in open court on pretrial days. Dates-Dockets.
Defendants MUST appear for all court dates. The list of court dates is shown here.
Pleas/Probation Revocation/ Motion Hearings
These hearings are held on the list of court dates shown here. Dates-Dockets.
These are Judge Billeaud’s general rules for both civil and criminal dockets. Should you have any questions, please call or email our office.