The Louisiana Pretrial Order (Mag. Judge Whitehorse) is an official court order issued by a magistrate judge. It sets out the terms of the pretrial process for a civil lawsuit. This order is used in state court civil cases in the state of Louisiana to ensure consistent and fair pretrial proceedings and to streamline the civil litigation process. The order is issued by a magistrate judge, appointed by the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The Louisiana Pretrial Order (Mag. Judge Whitehorse) covers a variety of topics, including: the management of the case; the exchange of documents and information; the designation of experts; the filing of dispositive motions; and the scheduling of events and deadlines throughout the case. The order also outlines the rules for discovery, including deposition rules, document production rules, and the process for taking depositions. Additionally, the order outlines procedures for dealing with motions and other court filings. There are two types of Louisiana Pretrial Order (Mag. Judge Whitehorse): Mandatory and Voluntary. The Mandatory Pretrial Order is issued in all cases and must be followed by all parties. The Voluntary Pretrial Order is used in cases where the parties have agreed to follow the Pretrial Order.