1. A. The parties shall file into the record all evidence, with each exhibit numbered sequentially, at the time of trial or hearing unless the court, for good cause shown, grants an extension.
2. B. A case or other matter shall be considered as having been fully submitted for decision immediately upon the conclusion of trial or hearing or final submission of all evidence or post-trial/hearing briefs, whichever occurs latest.

3. C. Post-trial/hearing briefs

   1. 1. Whenever, the judge allows or orders post-trial/hearing briefs, the parties shall be allowed 15 working days from the conclusion of the trial or final submission of all evidence, whichever occurs latest, to file the briefs.
   2. 2. The judge may set a longer period than 15 working days on his or her order and if agreed to by all parties.
4. D. The brief must be received in the district office either through the United States Postal Service, or facsimile transmission (with verified signature) within the delays provided and without benefit of the use of the postmark to meet the deadline.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:1310.1.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, LR 25:279 (February 1999), amended LR 25:1869 (October 1999), LR 33:658 (April 2007), amended by Louisiana Works, Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration, LR 51:1629 (October 2025), LR 52:507 (April 2026).