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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Court Records

Jefferson Parish court records are physical documents, case files, or electronic data created during court proceedings. These records usually contain essential information about a case or judicial process, including verdicts, charges, judgments, orders, warrants, subpoenas, and other filed motions.

Court records, like other publicly available records in Jefferson-such as arrest and vital records-are primarily maintained to promote openness within the parish's judicial system. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court is the designated custodian of court records generated within the parish. Interested persons may contact the Clerk of Court's Office or search authorized repositories to access publicly available court records.

Are Jefferson Parish Court Records Public?

Yes, pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law (RS 44:1(2a)), except as otherwise provided in other state laws. This law allows anyone in Jefferson Parish to inspect and copy court records from the record custodians. One may need to provide valid identification (Louisiana Revised Statutes Section 44:32(A)).

Although court records are generally considered public records, certain restrictions may apply to public access. For instance, records of adoption, mental health commitment reports, juvenile records, personal identifying information, attorney-client correspondence, domestic abuse cases, and sealed records are not available to the public. Similarly, expunged records, records of active criminal investigations, and records containing confidential or protected information are usually exempt from public access.

Irrespective of the above, authorized entities, such as criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, record subjects, and persons with a court order or legitimate interest, may be granted access to restricted records.

What Information is Available in Jefferson Parish Court Records?

Jefferson Parish court records provide researchers with a variety of information depending on the record type and case specifics. General contents of court records in Jefferson Parish include:

  • Personal information- names of case parties, aliases, designations
  • Case details-number, type, outcome, status, disposition
  • Names, signatures, and titles of attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and other legal representatives
  • Court name and contact details
  • Filing dates
  • Filed claims, charges, and counterclaims
  • Docket number and indexes
  • Court schedule, calendar, and hearing details
  • Summary of case actions-appeals, motions, petitions, subpoenas
  • Warrant, arrest, and booking information
  • Affidavits and oaths
  • Decrees, verdicts, and judgments

Jefferson Parish Court Records Search

General options available to individuals searching for Jefferson Parish court records include online searches, physical visits, and mail/phone requests.

Online Access

The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's Office maintains a subscription-based online repository-JeffNet for public access to civil/criminal case files and other court records. To use this search tool, interested persons must first subscribe and then log into the system using the appropriate login details. JeffNet allows users to subscribe monthly at $50 per user or set up a 24-hour access account for $5.

In-person Access

To obtain Jefferson Parish court records in person, you may visit the clerk of court's office between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The clerk's office is located at the Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse, 200 Derbigny Street, P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054. Inquirers may be required to provide search criteria (case number, party name, filing date) and a valid means of identification.

Mail/Phone Requests

Written record requests containing adequate search criteria and copy costs can be mailed to the clerk of court or the judicial administrator in Jefferson Parish. Mail requests are processed within 3 to 10 business days. Payment for copy fees and additional charges can be made by check, money order, or approved credit/debit card. Record requests can be mailed to:

Chief Deputy Clerk

Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court

P.O. Box 10

Gretna, LA 70054-0010

Or

Judicial Administrator

Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court

Thomas F. Donelon Building, Suite 2100

200 Derbigny Street

Gretna, LA 70053

Fees for Court Records in Jefferson Parish

Inspection of publicly available court records at the Jefferson Parish court clerk's office within regular hours is completely free of charge. However, requests for copies of court records are usually processed at a standardized fee. The cost for copying court records is as follows:

  • Plain copies-$1 per one-sided page and $2 per two-sided copy
  • Colored copies-$3 per one-sided page and $6 per two-sided copy
  • $10 surcharge for every 100 pages copied
  • Certified copies-$5 per copy plus copy fees

Note that additional charges may apply to postage and handling.

Jefferson Parish Courthouse Locations

The court system in Jefferson Parish consists of the District Court, Juvenile Court, Parish Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts, and Mayor's Courts. These courts have varying jurisdictions and handle different cases. The addresses and phone numbers of Jefferson Parish courts are:

Jefferson 24th Judicial District Court

Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse

200 Derbigny Street,

P.O. Box 10,

Gretna, LA 70054

Phone: (504) 364-2900

Fax: (504) 362-6355

Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court

Jefferson Parish Juvenile Justice Complex

1546 Gretna Boulevard

P.O. Box 1900,

Harvey, LA 70059

Phone: (504) 367-3500

Fax: (504) 361-8033

First Parish Court of Jefferson

924 David Drive

Metairie, LA 70003

Phone: (504) 736-8391 (Civil)

Phone: (504) 736-8910 (Criminal/Traffic)

Second Parish Court of Jefferson

100 Huey P. Long Avenue

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 364-2932 (Civil)

Fax: (504) 364-2613 (Civil)

Phone: (504) 364-2929 (Criminal/Traffic)

Fax: (504) 364-3431 (Criminal/Traffic)

First Justice of the Peace Court

200 Derbigny Street

Gretna, LA 70056

Phone: (504) 364-2760

Second Justice of the Peace Court

1887 Ames Boulevard

Marrero, LA 70072

Phone: (504) 349-5407

Third Justice of the Peace Court

2654 Jean Lafitte Boulevard

Lafitte, LA 70067

Phone: (504) 689-2208

Fourth Justice of the Peace Court

P.O. Box 121,

Grand Isle, LA 70308

Phone: (985) 278-1973

Phone: (985) 787-4767

Fifth Justice of the Peace Court

Joseph S. Yenni Building

1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard

Suite 602,

Harahan, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 736-8714

Fax: (504) 736-8719

Sixth Justice of the Peace Court

1803 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70065

Phone: (504) 466-7984

Seventh Justice of the Peace Court

4008 US Highway 90

Westwego, LA 70094

Phone: (504) 349-5416

Eighth Justice of the Peace Court

1903 Short Street

Kenner, LA 70065

Phone: (504) 461-0130

Grand Isle Mayor's Court

170 Ludwig Lane

P.O. Box 200,

Grand Isle, LA 70358

Phone: (985) 787-3196

Fax: (985) 787-3859

Gretna Mayor's Court

327 Huey P. Long Avenue

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 227-7325

Harahan Mayor's Court

6437 Jefferson Highway

Suite A,

Harahan, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 737-5361

Fax: (504) 305-0806

Jean Lafitte Mayor's Court

2654 Jean Lafitte Boulevard

Lafitte, LA 70067

Phone: (504) 689-2208

Fax: (504) 689-7801

Kenner Mayor's Court

1801 Williams Boulevard

Building A,

Kenner, LA 70062

Phone: (504) 468-7277

Westwego Mayor's Court

Westwego Court Complex

410 4th Street

Westwego, LA 70094

Phone: (504) 340-3968

Criminal Records Access in Jefferson Parish

The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information under the Louisiana State Police handles state-level criminal history checks for Jefferson Parish. Jefferson Parish criminal records and background checks are also available at the Sheriff's Office for $50 per search. Concerned persons may visit the Sheriff's Office in person or submit online requests.

The courts in Jefferson Parish do not process statewide criminal history checks; they provide local case information and records on request. Record seekers may search for criminal case records online via JeffNet or visit the court clerk's office within business hours.

Jefferson Parish Probate Records

The 24th Judicial District Court in Jefferson Parish handles probate matters, including estate distribution, administration of a decedent's assets, conservatorships, will contests, guardianships, and trusts. Jefferson Parish probate records are typically open to the public and maintained by the clerk of court's office. Interested persons may search for recent probate filings online via the JeffNet portal. One may also submit in-person and mail requests to either the judicial administrator or the clerk of court's office. Note that cases tagged as confidential and records containing sensitive information may not be available for public access.

Jefferson Parish Family Court Records

The Family Division of the Jefferson Parish District Court hears and maintains records of family law and domestic relations cases, including divorce, adoption, custody, support, paternity, alimony, annulments, and separations. The Clerk of Court manages family court records and makes them available to the public; however, not all family law records may be accessible to the public.

Family court records can be obtained online through the clerk's subscription-based resource (JeffNet). Concerned persons may also inspect family court records for free at the clerk's office within regular hours. To obtain certified copies of family court records, pay the copy fees plus the specified certification fee to the clerk's office.

Federal Court Records in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish is under the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. This district court hears and resolves federal cases, including bankruptcy, constitutional rights matters, violations of federal law, and other federal civil/criminal cases. In Jefferson Parish, federal court records are available online via the federal judiciary's Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service.

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