Searching Jefferson Parish Court Records
How do I search Jefferson Parish court records online?
Use JeffNet through the Clerk of Court. It is not a free anonymous portal. Remote users need a $5.00 account that lasts 24 hours, or a monthly subscription at $50.00 per user ID. JeffNet covers 24th JDC civil and criminal activity, parish court matters, marriage indices, and property records, but coverage dates differ by record group. The Jefferson Parish court records page has the full coverage table.
Can I inspect court records for free?
Yes, for Clerk records open to the public. The Clerk states that civil, criminal, traffic, marriage, and property records can be examined in the right office, and inspection is free during weekday business hours. You pay only for copies. The Clerk of Court page lists the office locations and hours.
What does a court record show?
A court record lists the case number, the court and division, the parties, the filings, and the final outcome. Criminal records add the charge, bond, and sentence. Civil records add the claim and judgment. Document images of the actual filings can be downloaded at $0.75 per page on JeffNet when they are available. The court dockets page explains how case activity is listed in date order.
Restricted Jefferson Parish Records
Are juvenile records public?
No. The Clerk states that Juvenile Court records are closed and not open to public examination. A person who wants to view a juvenile court record must petition the Juvenile Court for permission. The public records page covers the access rules and the exemptions that apply.
Can I get a record sealed or expunged?
Sometimes. Louisiana expungement can limit public access to certain arrest or conviction records, but it is not automatic and applies only in set cases. A petition names the arrest, the agencies, the court, and the legal basis. The arrest records page explains sealing versus expungement.
Jefferson Parish Courts
Where is the 24th Judicial District Court?
The 24th JDC is in the Thomas F. Donelon Building at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. The Clerk's criminal records are in Suite 1100 and civil records are in Suite 2400. Public visitors enter through the General Government Building rotunda. The District Court page covers the court's divisions and rules.
What court handles felony cases?
Felony prosecutions are handled in the 24th Judicial District Court. The District Attorney's Felony Trial Division prosecutes cases across the 16 divisions of the court. Smaller matters go to the parish courts. The District Court page lists the divisions and judges.
What court handles traffic cases?
First Parish Court and Second Parish Court handle parish traffic matters, each with its own traffic phone line. Serious impaired-driving charges route to criminal court instead. The traffic court records page explains which court holds a ticket.
Jefferson Parish Inmate Questions
How do I find a current inmate?
Use the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office inmate search. It is free and searches by name, race, sex, arrest date, inmate CCN, or date of birth. Results show the charges, bond, and booking date. The inmate records page walks through the search fields.
Does the inmate search show release dates?
No. The current roster does not show a release date and appears built for people in custody now. To confirm a release, call the jail or use a notification tool. The released inmates page covers VINELink and the state and federal locators.
How is bail set?
The 24th JDC Criminal Commissioners set bonds during court hours, and one is on call around the clock. They use a bond range chart that weighs the charge and the person's history. The four bond paths are cash, surety, property, and own recognizance. The inmate records page explains booking and bond.
How do I put money on a commissary account?
You can use the lobby kiosk with cash, the Forecomm Solutions website with a card, or a mailed money order. You must know the inmate's CCN, and mailed cash is not accepted. The inmate records page lists the deposit rules and visitation hours.
Marriage and Public Records
How much is a marriage license?
The Clerk charges $27.50 for a marriage license. A certified copy is $10.00, an uncertified copy is $5.00, and a waiver of the waiting period is $4.00. The license stays valid anywhere in Louisiana for 30 days. The marriage and divorce records page covers the full requirements.
Where do I get divorce records?
Divorce records are district court files kept by the Clerk. Search the civil category on JeffNet or inspect the file in person, unless the record is sealed. A certificate of divorce is $18.00 in the civil fee schedule. The marriage and divorce records page has the details.
How do I request public records?
Match the record to the office that holds it. Court files go to the Clerk, court administrative records go to the 24th JDC Judicial Administrator, and arrest records go to the Sheriff. The court reports request status within three days. The public records page explains how to file.
How do I check for a warrant?
There is no public warrant portal. Warrant data shows in the inmate roster charge lines, in court files, and through the Sheriff's records desk. Work through official channels, not third-party sites. The warrant records page explains how to confirm and resolve a warrant.
Other Common Questions
What is LCRAA?
The Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority is a free statewide index for mortgage, conveyance, civil, and marriage data. It points users to each parish clerk for premium image access, which for Jefferson Parish means JeffNet. The Jefferson Parish Clerk joined LCRAA on August 1, 2018, so statewide index coverage of the parish is current. The Clerk of Court page covers LCRAA and JeffNet in more detail.
What does a public records request cost?
Inspection of open Clerk records is free. Copies through a public records request are $1.00 per page. The Sheriff charges set amounts for products such as $7.50 for a crash report, $25.00 for an arrest register, $10.00 for a mugshot, and $50.00 for a background check. The public records page has the full request process.
Who is the public defender?
Louisiana Public Defender District 24 covers Jefferson Parish, led by District Defender Richard Tompson. The main office is at 848 2nd Street, 3rd Floor, Gretna, LA 70053, phone 504-364-2824, open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The arrest records page covers the defender and the District Attorney's role.
Are federal cases in JeffNet?
No. Federal cases use PACER through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, or the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Appeals go to the Fifth Circuit. The court records page links the federal systems.