Jefferson Parish Felony Records

Jefferson Parish felony records are kept at the Clerk of Court office in Gretna. The 24th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases filed in Jefferson Parish, and Clerk Jon A. Gegenheimer's office maintains those case files for public access. You can search records online through the JeffNet portal, request copies by mail, or visit the clerk's office in person. Jefferson Parish is one of the most populous parishes in Louisiana, with courts also serving Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown.

Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court

The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court office is located at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Mailing address is P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the office by phone at (504) 364-2900 or by email at jeffnet@jpclerkofcourt.us. Clerk Jon A. Gegenheimer oversees the operation.

The Clerk's office handles felony case files for the 24th Judicial District Court, which covers all of Jefferson Parish. When the district attorney files formal felony charges, those documents go to the clerk. The clerk logs the case, tracks hearing dates, keeps all filings, and maintains the record through final disposition. Every stage of a felony case that goes through the 24th JDC is part of the record.

Jefferson Parish also has a First Parish Court in Metairie at 924 David Drive (phone 504-736-8900) and a Second Parish Court in Gretna at 100 Huey P. Long Avenue (phone 504-364-2800). These courts handle matters with limited jurisdiction. Juvenile Court is located at 1546 Gretna Boulevard in Harvey (phone 504-367-3500). Juvenile records are NOT available for public examination.

The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website at jpclerkofcourt.us is the starting point for online records access and information about in-person and mail requests.

JeffNet Online Records Portal

Jefferson Parish offers online records access through the JeffNet system at www.jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffnet-login/. A 24-hour access pass costs $5.00 and gives full access to all online records and images. Monthly subscriptions are available by contract with credit card as the preferred payment method. Advance deposit is required for check or money order payments. The system holds over 140,000,000 images dating back to 1825 in some categories.

JeffNet covers Mortgage and Conveyance Records from 1967 to the present, with pre-1967 mortgage indices going back to 1825 through 1966 and mortgage document images from 1825 forward. Civil and Criminal Court records are also available in the system. Assessment rolls go back to 1992. Documents can be downloaded as PDFs at $0.75 per page. This is one of the most comprehensive online record systems in Louisiana.

JeffNet provides around-the-clock access to Jefferson Parish criminal and civil records, making it one of the most accessible parish record systems in the state.

Jefferson Parish Felony Records Fees

Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court charges specific fees for criminal records. A criminal history search costs $20 per name search, with one name per search. Standard photocopies of records are $1.00 per page. Conformed copies cost $3.00 per copy. Certified copies are $5.00 per copy, plus any copy costs. An extract of court minutes is $10.00, or $15.00 for certified versions. These fees are set by the clerk's office and can change, so confirm current costs before requesting.

Felony and misdemeanor expungements in Jefferson Parish have a total cost of $550. This breaks down as $300 paid to the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court and $250 paid to the Louisiana State Police, which must be in the form of a money order. DWI expungements cost a total of $600. Under RS 44:9, an expungement removes a record from public access but does not destroy it. Felony conviction records cannot be expunged under state law.

The fees page at jpclerkofcourt.us/fees/ has current pricing for all services including criminal history searches, copy fees, and expungement costs.

E-filing is available for the 24th Judicial District Court, First Parish Court, and Second Parish Court. It is not available through 24-hour access accounts.

Searching Jefferson Parish Criminal Records

To search Jefferson Parish felony records in person, visit the Clerk's office at 200 Derbigny Street in Gretna during business hours. You will need the name of the person you are searching or the case number. Staff can help locate records and process copy requests. You pay the applicable fees after they locate the file. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted, though convenience fees may apply for card payments.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054. Include full name, date of birth, and any known case details. Include a copy of your ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Enclose payment for the name search fee and anticipated copy costs. Processing times vary depending on the clerk's workload.

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age may request public records from the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The burden of proving that a record is exempt falls on the custodian, not the person asking. RS 44:3 protects records tied to pending criminal cases from disclosure until the case reaches final judgment. Once a case closes, the full record becomes accessible.

Jefferson Parish Felony Court Information

Jefferson Parish sits within the 24th Judicial District. This is a busy court system serving one of the largest parishes in the state. Cases move through arraignment, pre-trial hearings, trial, and sentencing under this court's jurisdiction. The district attorney files formal felony charges as a bill of information or through grand jury indictment, both of which become part of the clerk's permanent record.

Cities within Jefferson Parish that have their own sections on this site include Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown. Felony cases for residents of these cities are all handled through the 24th Judicial District Court and the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court in Gretna. City courts in Jefferson Parish handle misdemeanors and limited civil matters only.

For background checks not tied to a specific court case, contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information at (225) 925-6095. The state background check fee is $26. Adding FBI records brings the total to $39.25. The LSP Internet Background Check portal serves authorized agencies, while individuals must submit fingerprints and request forms directly to the Bureau.

Note: Federal felony cases in Jefferson Parish are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are accessible through PACER rather than the parish clerk system.