La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 155
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Once a motion that sets forth a ground for recusal under Article 151 is referred for hearing, the supreme court shall appoint an ad hoc judge to hear the motion to recuse, and only the ad hoc judge to whom the motion is assigned shall have the power and authority to act in the cause pending disposition of the motion.
La. C.P. § 155