Mission

In order to facilitate the provision of justice in Louisiana, the judges of the Louisiana Judicial Council are committed to: undertaking activities for the improvement of the law, the legal system and the administration of justice; providing continuing legal education for its members; achieving the eradication of racial and any invidious bias from every aspect of the judicial process; improving the public’s confidence in our courts, and to fashion effective remedies for the legitimate grievance of the deprived, the oppressed, and the underrepresented in our society; facilitating and hasten the meaningful integration of the judiciary and of each agency of government that is controlled by, or responsible to, the judiciary; and effecting a more diverse ethnic and cultural balance of elected and non-elected judges throughout the State of Louisiana. And thus, our motto is “Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum (Let Justice Prevail Though The Heavens May Fall).”

Vision:

The Louisiana Judicial Council aspires to be the beacon light for justice in Louisiana, and the world as we work to develop a shared sense of justice that respects the dignity of all human beings.

Values Statement:

The principles values of the Louisiana Judicial Council are justice and integrity, which are reflected by the respect, spirituality, selfless service, and personal courage of our membership.