A Louisiana Bench Trial Order (Mag. Judge Whitehorse) is a formal document issued by a magistrate judge in Louisiana that sets forth the procedure for a bench trial. This document outlines the rights of the parties involved, the rules of evidence to be used, and the procedures to be followed throughout the trial. The order may also include provisions regarding the type of evidence to be presented, the manner of presentation, and any other special instructions. There are two types of Louisiana Bench Trial Order (Mag. Judge Whitehorse): Summary Bench Trial Order and Final Bench Trial Order. A Summary Bench Trial Order is issued prior to the trial and outlines the procedure to be followed during the trial, including the rules of evidence. The Summary Bench Trial Order is also used to ensure that the parties are aware of the trial date and any special instructions. A Final Bench Trial Order is issued after the trial has concluded and includes the magistrate judge’s findings and conclusions. The Final Bench Trial Order includes the court’s ruling on the issues in dispute and the parties’ rights and obligations arising from the ruling.