Jefferson Parish Criminal Court Records Search
Jefferson Parish criminal court records cover one of Louisiana's most populous parishes, with multiple courts handling cases across different jurisdictions within the parish. The 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna is the main court, and the Clerk of Court there maintains criminal case files going back decades. This page covers how to search Jefferson Parish criminal court records through JeffNet and other tools, how to request copies, and what state and federal resources are available.
Jefferson Parish Quick Facts
The 24th Judicial District Court
The 24th Judicial District Court serves Jefferson Parish only. It is based in Gretna at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4100. The Clerk of Court's main phone number is (504) 364-2929. The clerk's website is at jpclerkofcourt.us. Criminal records through the 24th JDC go back to April 28, 1994 in the online system. Document images go back even further, to 1840, though older records may need to be accessed in person at the courthouse.
Jefferson Parish has a larger and more complex court structure than most Louisiana parishes. In addition to the 24th JDC, the parish has a First Parish Court, Second Parish Court, Juvenile Court, multiple Justice of Peace courts, Gretna City Court, Kenner City Court, and Westwego City Court. Each court handles specific types of cases. The 24th JDC handles felony criminal matters. Lower-level criminal cases go to parish courts or city courts depending on where the offense occurred. The Jefferson Parish Courts website at jeffparishcourts.com has an overview of all courts in the parish and their jurisdictions.
Appeals from the 24th JDC go to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. If a case from Jefferson Parish was appealed after trial, those appeal records would be separate from the district court records in Gretna.
La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32(A) establish the public's right to access government records, including criminal court filings. Most adult criminal court records in Jefferson Parish are public. Juvenile records are NOT available online under Louisiana law and cannot be accessed through public search tools regardless of which portal you use.
JeffNet Online Records System
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court operates JeffNet, the parish's own online records system. JeffNet gives 24-hour access to criminal, civil, and other court records. The login page is at jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffnet-login. The screenshot below shows the JeffNet login page where you can set up account access.
JeffNet is the main portal for day-to-day record searches in Jefferson Parish and covers the widest range of document types and date ranges available online.
JeffNet access comes in two tiers. A 24-hour pass costs $5 and gives you access for the day. A monthly subscription costs $50 per User ID, which makes more sense if you search records regularly. Document copies through JeffNet cost $0.75 per page. Certified copies also cost $0.75 per page plus a $5 certification fee per document. If you need just a quick check and don't want to commit to a monthly plan, the $5 day pass works well for a single research session.
The main clerk website at jpclerkofcourt.us is the best place to start before you set up a JeffNet account. The screenshot below shows the clerk's main site, which explains available services and links to JeffNet and eFiling tools.
eFiling is available for the 24th JDC, First Parish Court, and Second Parish Court. This covers civil matters. Criminal filings are handled by the district attorney and law enforcement rather than by the public through eFiling. But once a criminal case is in the system, JeffNet lets you search it.
Jefferson Parish Courts Overview
Because Jefferson Parish has so many courts, knowing which one handled a case matters before you start searching. The Jefferson Parish Courts site at jeffparishcourts.com covers each court in one place. The screenshot below shows that site with court listings and jurisdiction details.
This is especially helpful if you don't know whether a case was a felony (24th JDC) or a misdemeanor (parish court or city court). The offense type and where it occurred will usually determine which court handled it.
Third-party resources also index Jefferson Parish court records and can help you orient your search before going to JeffNet or the courthouse. The screenshot below shows a third-party records page for Jefferson Parish that aggregates publicly available case data.
Third-party tools do not replace official copies. For any legal purpose, you need certified copies from the Clerk of Court in Gretna or the specific city or parish court that handled the case.
In-Person and Mail Requests
To get records in person, go to the Jefferson Parish Courthouse at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4100, Gretna, LA 70053. The phone number is (504) 364-2929. Bring the full name of the person and any case number you have. If the case went through a city court rather than the 24th JDC, you need to contact that court directly. City courts keep their own records separate from the parish clerk's office.
For mail requests, write to the Clerk of Court at the Gretna address. Include a check or money order for estimated copy fees and note the case name, case number if you have it, and approximate filing date. Call (504) 364-2929 ahead of time to confirm the fee before sending payment. Processing times vary based on the volume of requests and the number of documents you need.
State and Federal Criminal Record Resources
The Louisiana State Police runs the state's central criminal record repository under La. R.S. 15:578. Their background check at LSP's background check portal costs $31. Louisiana is a closed record state under La. R.S. 15:587, so the official check covers convictions only, not arrests without a conviction. This is a statewide compiled record, not a court records search, but it covers all parishes including Jefferson.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections runs the DOC Offender Search at no cost. It shows current and former state-supervised individuals, including those from Jefferson Parish who received a state prison sentence. The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name or parish. For federal criminal cases, use PACER. Jefferson Parish falls under the Eastern District of Louisiana. The Eastern District website is at laed.uscourts.gov.
Expungement of Criminal Court Records
Expungement in Louisiana is governed by La. C.Cr.P. Art. 971 and related articles. To file in Jefferson Parish, you petition the 24th Judicial District Court. The fees are: $200 to the Clerk of Court, $250 to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, $50 to the District Attorney, and $50 to the Sheriff. That totals $550 in agency fees before any attorney costs. Not all records qualify. Non-violent first offenses and arrests without convictions are the most common eligible cases. Once granted, an expungement removes the record from JeffNet and other public tools, but law enforcement agencies can still access expunged records under conditions set by state law.
Cities in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish includes several major communities. The following cities meet the population threshold for dedicated pages on this site.
Other communities in Jefferson Parish, including Gretna, Westwego, and Harahan, do not meet the population threshold for individual city pages. For criminal court records from any part of Jefferson Parish, the 24th JDC Clerk of Court in Gretna is the primary contact, with city courts handling lower-level matters within their jurisdictions.
Nearby Parishes
Jefferson Parish borders several other Louisiana parishes. Records from those parishes are handled by their own clerks of court and may fall under different judicial districts.