Jefferson Parish District Court Case Search

Jefferson Parish does not have a District Court. Instead, the functions typically handled by such a court are assumed by the 24th Judicial District Court. The District Court records, maintained by the court clerk, are a series of digital documents that provide a detailed account of every legal dispute the Court has resolved.

When cases are decided, records may initially consist of paper documents. However, court rules mandate that all records be preserved electronically. Accordingly, paper records are reviewed for correctness and converted into multiple digital formats and Blu-Ray media. Using a microphotographic process, the clerk of Courts produces a replica of the original. These replicas are then transferred along with other records to the Clerk of Court's IT department and the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge for preservation.

A typical District Court record consists of the following information:

• Case identifiers such as names of the parties involved, case number, citation, attorney name, and the presiding judge;
• Complaints, petitions, or charges;
• Responses or motions from both parties;
• Affidavits, declarations, or witness statements;
• Court orders, judgments, and verdicts;
• Sentencing details (for criminal cases).

While certain records or details may be withheld from public view pursuant to a court order, most records are available for public review and copying. Residents often seek the District Court's records for proof of claim to a piece of real property, divorce, or acquittals of criminal charges.

What Kinds of Cases Have been Heard in Jefferson District Court?

Like most Superior Courts, the 24th Judicial District has jurisdiction to adjudicate all civil and criminal disputes, ranging from felonies and general civil claims to minor infractions and small claims cases. Furthermore, it handles probate matters, mortgages and conveyancing, UCC transactions, and other domestic relations disputes, including divorce, spousal support, child support, and alimony. However, certain juvenile cases fall outside the scope of its authority.

The court system has 16 elected divisions, including a Criminal Commissioner’s Court, a Domestic Commissioner’s Court, and four hearing officers.

Jefferson Parish District Court

The 24th Judicial District Court has a Criminal and Civil Department. These departments accept filings based on case types and assign them to the appropriate court division. For civil cases, the docket clerk of the presiding division processes additional pleadings filed.

If a filing is associated with a fee, the individual must enter the case number on their check.

The Court also exercises appellate jurisdiction over appeals from all municipal courts in Jefferson Parish.

The Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court is located at:

Thomas F. Donelon Building
200 Derbigny Street,
P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70053.

Jefferson Parish Case Lookup

Those seeking convenience can access the District Court records remotely through JeffNet, an online service provided by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Courts.

However, a subscription is required for users who wish to access case information through the website. To begin the subscription process:

• Visit the 24th Judicial District Court website.
• Tap "Subscribe to JeffNet" at the top of the page.
• Choose between a 24-hour access or monthly subscription by navigating to the appropriate header and clicking on the link below.

To set up a standard JeffNet subscription, subscribers must enter personal information such as name, email, address, phone, city, and zip code. They must also provide a username and password to generate logins and complete the registration process.

Once logged in, subscribers can remotely access a wide variety of records, such as property, civil, criminal, and other court records. However, there are associated costs:

• A $5 subscription fee applies for 24-hour access. Subscribers can view electronic images of all court records online. They may also purchase and download them in PDF format for 75 cents per page.
• There is a $50 base monthly fee for a monthly subscription, which automatically renews on the first day of each month. Credit card payment is a common method of payment.

Please note that juvenile cases are sealed under Louisiana law and are not accessible through this website. Instead of paying fees to access court records, case information can be viewed without charge via public computers in the courthouse lobby.

Jefferson District Court Case Search by Name

To use JeffNet or public access computers, users must know certain unique details that match the record they wish to find. These often include the names of the individuals involved in the case. For mortgage cases, this comprises the mortgagee and mortgagor's names, and for criminal cases, the defendant and attorney's names. Other details include the case number, the filing date, and the citation.

During the search, they will be required to enter these details in the search field. This allows the search engine to narrow down search results and locate documents earmarked with the details provided. The required details must be provided accurately.

Jefferson District Court Docket Search

A court docket is an electronic logbook of events during an unresolved legal dispute being handled by the court. It updates in real-time to reflect procedural developments as they occur in a court case, from the filing to when judgment is given. It covers key details like the filing of documents and certificates, the issuance of writs and their execution, and the dates these events occurred.

The 24th Judicial District Court dockets are accessible online via the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website. To conduct a search for the court docket:

• Visit the website
• Select "Search Dockets".
• Specify the relevant division and date range.
• Click on search to facilitate a database query.

Lookup Jefferson Parish District Court Online

Generally, most court records, except juvenile records, are accessible online via JeffNet, the clerk of court remote subscription service. In addition, these records can also be accessed through third-party sites like Louisianacourtrecords.us, which are known for their straightforward and easy-to-use interface. However, while the Court clerk guarantees that every electronic image obtained through JeffNet is a replica of the original, these third-party sites cannot make such a guarantee because they are not the creators of these records. Users are, therefore, encouraged to scrutinize the records received by comparing them with official resources to ensure accuracy.

Supreme Court vs. District Court

The Jefferson Parish 24th Judicial District Court functions as a trial court where disputes are primarily heard and resolved. It has original jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases and exercises appellate jurisdiction over the city courts in Jefferson Parish. As a result, it handles evidence, witness testimony, and jury trials and gives initial rulings on cases.

In contrast, the Supreme Court is the highest in the State of Louisiana. Its decisions are binding on all lower courts in the state, including Jefferson Parish District Court. Like the District Court, the Supreme Court also has appellate jurisdiction. However, while the District Court reviews city court judgments, the Supreme Court primarily exercises its appellate jurisdiction over decisions from the Appellate Court.