LFPMCLR 8.2.3 JURY TRIAL SETTINGS

a) The jury term will be the first week of the month unless
otherwise set by the Court.

b)   At the defendant’s Pre-trial Hearing, the case will be
  set for the start of the jury term that falls within the
  defendant’s speedy trial period.  The case will also be set
  for a Readiness Hearing to be held the week before the start
  of the jury term, unless the court sets another date.

c)   At the Readiness Hearing, each side will advise the
  Court whether or not the case will proceed to jury trial on
  the set jury date.

d)   At the Readiness Hearing, the Judge will set a date and
  time for both parties to confirm to the Clerk of Court
  whether or not the case is going to be tried to a jury. This
  date and time will be set in open court and provided to the
  parties in writing.  The date will be no later than 48 hours
  before the start of the jury term.

e) A party who fails to follow procedures set forth in sub-
section (d) may be subject to court sanctions.  A party who
confirms a jury date and disposes of the case without a jury
after the jury has reported may be subject to court
sanctions.