Metairie Felony Records
Metairie felony records are maintained by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. Metairie is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, just west of New Orleans. All felony cases in Metairie go through the Jefferson Parish district court system, with records held by the Jefferson Parish Clerk at jpclerkofcourt.us. Online access is available through the JeffNet portal.
Metairie Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
All Metairie felony records are held at the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. Metairie is an unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish without its own city government, so all records are handled at the parish level. The Jefferson Parish Clerk at jpclerkofcourt.us maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition for all felony cases prosecuted in the parish. Records include charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
For in-person records requests, visit the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court during regular business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the subject's full name, date of birth, or case number. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Visit jpclerkofcourt.us for current address, phone, and hours.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website at jpclerkofcourt.us is the primary source for Metairie felony records, clerk contact information, and guidance for requesting criminal case files from the district court.
JeffNet Online Portal
Online access to Metairie and Jefferson Parish court records is available through the JeffNet portal at jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffnet-login. JeffNet provides case index data and document access for criminal and civil cases filed with the Jefferson Parish district court. Search by name or case number to find case status and charge information for felony matters.
The JeffNet portal at jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffnet-login provides online case inquiry access to Jefferson Parish court records including Metairie felony cases, allowing searches before submitting formal records requests to the clerk's office.
24th Judicial District Court
The 24th Judicial District Court serves Jefferson Parish and handles all felony prosecutions in Metairie and the surrounding parish areas. All felony cases go through the 24th JDC, with official records held at the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court at jpclerkofcourt.us.
The 24th Judicial District Court at 24jdc.us handles all felony cases in Jefferson Parish including Metairie, with official case records maintained at the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court at jpclerkofcourt.us.
Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records. RS 44:3 restricts active case records until final judgment. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove eligible records from public view. For statewide criminal history, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. Federal felony cases from Metairie go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.