La. R. Dist. Ct. 17.3
As amended through May 31, 2024
The appellant shall submit a brief or memorandum to the district court within twenty days of the lodging of the appeal. The prosecuting attorney of the court from which the appeal is taken shall have ten days thereafter to submit an answering brief or memorandum. The court, at its option, may decide the case on the briefs submitted or may set the matter for oral argument. If the appellant fails to timely file a brief, there shall be no oral argument and the assignments of error shall be considered abandoned.
La. Dist. Ct. 17.3