The Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner is a one-page form in the State of Louisiana's 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, published among the forms of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. Through it, the parties to a captioned case state that they consent to having the matter heard by the Domestic Commissioner, and they mark which issues the consent covers, such as custody, visitation or child support. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the Clerk of Court at jeffparishclerk.gov.
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What is Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner – Jefferson Parish, LA?
Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner is the form, captioned State of Louisiana, 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, in which the parties state that they consent to having their case heard by the Domestic Commissioner.
The form is built around a court caption: a case number (No.), a division, and the names of the plaintiff and the defendant on either side of "vs." Under the consent statement it lists the kinds of matters the consent can cover. You mark or fill in the line for each one that applies:
- Divorce, with separate lines for Trial on the Merits and Default;
- Interim Spousal Support;
- Custody;
- Visitation;
- Child Support;
- Domestic Abuse;
- Other, with a line to describe it.
It ends with two signature lines, one for the Plaintiff or Attorney of Record and one for the Defendant or Attorney of Record.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court distributes the form on its forms page. The Clerk describes the forms there as samples provided as a convenience and intended for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only, and states that Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with completing any form. The form is a statement of consent; it does not itself set a hearing or decide any issue.
Who needs to file Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The main users are the parties to a case in the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson who agree to have their matter heard by the Domestic Commissioner. The form is written for both sides: it says "The parties herein consent," and it has one signature line for the Plaintiff or Attorney of Record and one for the Defendant or Attorney of Record.
Conditions the form itself shows:
- The case must already have a caption, because the form asks for a case number, a division and the names of the plaintiff and the defendant.
- The consent can be limited to particular matters, such as divorce (trial on the merits or default), interim spousal support, custody, visitation, child support, domestic abuse, or another matter you describe on the "Other" line.
- An attorney of record may sign for the party he or she represents, as the signature lines allow.
The Clerk of Court's forms page says its forms are samples intended for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only, and that Clerk employees cannot give legal advice or help complete a form. A party who is unsure whether to consent should ask an attorney rather than the Clerk's office.
When to file Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner – Jefferson Parish, LA
The form prints no deadline. It is completed once the parties agree to have a matter heard by the Domestic Commissioner, and only in a case that already has a number and division, since it refers to "the above captioned matter." Any timing set by the court for a particular case is outside the form. Because Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice, questions about when to submit the consent in your case belong with the attorney of record.
How to fill out Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner – Jefferson Parish, LA
Enter the case number and division
At the top, enter the case number after "No.:" and the division letter in the quotation marks after "Division." Use the numbers from your existing case.
Write the names of the parties
Enter the plaintiff's name on the first line and the defendant's name on the line after "vs.", as they appear in the case caption.
Review the consent statement
The form states that the parties consent to having the above captioned matter heard by the Domestic Commissioner. Confirm that both sides agree before you complete the rest.
Mark the divorce proceeding
On the Divorce line, indicate whether the consent covers a Trial on the Merits or a Default.
Mark support, custody and visitation
Fill in or mark the lines for Interim Spousal Support, Custody, Visitation and Child Support that the consent covers, and leave the others untouched.
Mark domestic abuse and other matters
If the consent covers a domestic abuse matter, mark the Domestic Abuse line. Use the Other line to describe any additional matter.
Sign for the plaintiff
The Plaintiff or the Attorney of Record signs on the first signature line.
Sign for the defendant
The Defendant or the Attorney of Record signs on the second signature line.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the case number, division, names and marked matters, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner – Jefferson Parish, LA
The form itself names no mailing address, portal or appointment rule, so the channel for delivering the signed consent is not printed on it. What the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's forms page at https://jeffparishclerk.gov/forms/ does say applies to all of its forms:
- Fees: all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees; the Clerk points to its Fees page for the applicable charges, and the amount is not printed on this form.
- Help: Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with completing any form.
- Intended users: the forms are samples for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only.
Have both signature lines completed before the consent leaves your hands, and confirm the delivery method for your case with the attorney of record or the Clerk of Court. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the case number (No.) and the division blank, so the consent cannot be tied to the captioned matter.
- Leaving the plaintiff or defendant name lines empty above and below "vs."
- Signing only one of the two signature lines; the form provides one for the Plaintiff/Attorney of Record and one for the Defendant/Attorney of Record.
- Not marking any matter line, so it is unclear whether the consent covers divorce, support, custody, visitation or domestic abuse.
- Using the "Other" line without describing the matter the parties are consenting to.
- Asking Clerk of Court employees for legal advice or help completing the form; the Clerk states they are prohibited from providing it.
- Submitting the form without the appropriate fees, which the Clerk's forms page says must accompany all documents.
- Treating the form as a general public self-help form; the Clerk describes its forms as samples for qualified notaries or attorneys only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Consent to Have Matter Heard by Domestic Commissioner?
It is a form of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson in which the parties consent to having a captioned case heard by the Domestic Commissioner. It also lets them mark which matters are covered, such as custody, visitation, child support or divorce.
Who signs the consent to have a matter heard by the Domestic Commissioner?
The form has two signature lines: one for the Plaintiff or Attorney of Record and one for the Defendant or Attorney of Record. Because it says "the parties herein consent," both sides are expected to sign, personally or through their attorney of record.
What matters can the consent cover?
The form lists Divorce (Trial on the Merits or Default), Interim Spousal Support, Custody, Visitation, Child Support and Domestic Abuse, plus an Other line for any additional matter. You mark only the matters the parties agree the Domestic Commissioner will hear.
Can I fill out this form online?
Yes. The PDF is fillable, so you can complete it online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the consent with the court or the Clerk of Court.
Where do I file the consent to have a matter heard by the Domestic Commissioner?
The form prints no address or filing channel. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court publishes it on its forms page and says documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees. Confirm the delivery method for your case with the attorney of record.
Is there a fee to submit this form?
The Clerk of Court's forms page says all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees and refers to its Fees page for applicable charges. The form prints no amount, so check the Clerk's Fees page for the current charge.
Can the Clerk of Court help me fill out this form?
No. The Clerk states that its employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with the completion of any form, and that its forms are samples intended for qualified notaries or attorneys. Ask your attorney of record for help.
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