| Clerk of Court | Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Dockets (24th Judicial District Court) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse, 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, LA 70053 |
| Phone | (504) 364-2900 (main); (504) 364-3740 (24th JDC civil records information); (504) 364-2992 (24th JDC criminal record room) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page (statutory maximum for district-court clerks under R.S. 13:841; a clerk may charge less) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 certification fee per copy under R.S. 13:841, on top of the $1.00 per-page copy charge; several parish clerks (for example Livingston and Tangipahoa) post $10.00, so check the parish schedule |
Jefferson Parish, on both sides of the Mississippi River across from New Orleans, keeps its trial-court records with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, which serves the 24th Judicial District Court from the Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse in Gretna. The clerk's office recently moved its website from jpclerkofcourt.us to jeffparishclerk.gov; both the district clerk's docket search and fee schedule are reachable through that site. As in every Louisiana parish outside Orleans, there is no separate "county clerk" — the parish clerk of court keeps civil, criminal, family, and probate (succession) records in one office.
Jefferson also has its own Second Parish Court, based in Gretna, plus city courts in Gretna and Kenner, which handle smaller civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets arising within their own jurisdictions. Those courts keep separate dockets from the 24th Judicial District Court and are not part of the clerk of court's online system.
Online access to the district court's docket runs through JeffNet, a subscription service; a free account is not offered for full case detail, so plan on either paying for access or visiting the courthouse in person.
Search Jefferson Parish court records online
Clerk of Court
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Dockets (24th Judicial District Court)
- Cost
- Plain copies $1.00/page; certified copies $5.00/document plus copy costs (civil and criminal); subscription required for remote JeffNet access
- Coverage
- Civil, family, probate, and criminal dockets for the 24th Judicial District Court
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Search by name or case number; a JeffNet subscription is required to view full docket detail remotely, though a public terminal is available at the courthouse.
Other courts
Second Parish Court (Jefferson Parish)
- Coverage
- Civil suits up to $50,000, misdemeanors, first- and second-offense DWI, and traffic matters for the West Bank of Jefferson Parish; located at 100 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, (504) 364-2800
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
A limited-jurisdiction court separate from the 24th Judicial District Court; contact the court directly to check on a case, since it is not part of the JeffNet docket search.
What is available online
JeffNet, the clerk's online docket system, covers civil, family, probate, and criminal case data for the 24th Judicial District Court. It does not include the Second Parish Court or the parish's city courts (Gretna, Kenner), each of which keeps its own separate records. The Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority (eClerksLA) also lists Jefferson Parish among its participating offices for certain record types; check that portal if JeffNet does not show what you need.
Which clerk has your record
In Louisiana, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Louisiana page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other domestic matters; Civil suits above the district court's minimum amount in dispute | Clerk of Court of the parish (in Orleans Parish, the Clerk of Civil District Court for civil/family/probate and the Clerk of Criminal District Court for criminal cases) |
| Family and Juvenile Courts | Divorce, custody, and child support (where a standalone family court exists); Juvenile delinquency and child-in-need-of-care cases | Clerk of the Family or Juvenile Court, or the parish clerk of court where no separate court exists |
| City Courts and Parish Courts | Civil suits up to the court's jurisdictional limit (commonly $35,000–$50,000); Misdemeanors and municipal ordinance violations within city limits; Small claims and traffic tickets | Clerk of the individual city or parish court |
| Justice of the Peace and Mayor's Courts | Small claims and minor civil disputes outside city limits; Municipal ordinance violations in towns without a city court | Justice of the peace or mayor's-court clerk for that ward or municipality |
Request records in person or by mail
Jefferson Parish clerk offices
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse, 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 364-2900 (main); (504) 364-3740 (24th JDC civil records information); (504) 364-2992 (24th JDC criminal record room)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays
District-court records (24th JDC). Subscribe to JeffNet for remote docket access, or visit the Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse at 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, to search a free public terminal and request copies at the counter. Records requests by mail should go to the Chief Deputy Clerk, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010, with the case number or party names and year, the documents needed, whether certified copies are required, and payment or a request for a fee quote.
Second Parish Court and city courts. Contact the specific court directly; their records are not part of the district clerk's JeffNet system.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page (statutory maximum for district-court clerks under R.S. 13:841; a clerk may charge less) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 certification fee per copy under R.S. 13:841, on top of the $1.00 per-page copy charge; several parish clerks (for example Livingston and Tangipahoa) post $10.00, so check the parish schedule |
R.S. 13:841 sets the ceiling for district-court clerk fees in civil matters — copies $1.00 per page, certification of a copy $5.00, conformed copies $3.00 — and says each clerk's fee "may be less than, but shall not exceed" those amounts. In practice most parish clerks charge the full $1.00 per page; the certification fee varies from $5.00 to $10.00 by parish, and criminal-side copy fees are set separately. Many clerks also charge for a ClerkConnect or eSearch subscription to view records remotely. Confirm the current fee with the specific parish clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Louisiana's Public Records Law (Revised Statutes Title 44) presumes public records — including most court filings — are open, and R.S. 44:31 gives any adult the right to inspect, copy, or reproduce a public record unless a specific law says otherwise. Several categories are removed from public view:
The Louisiana guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search a Jefferson Parish court case?
Use JeffNet, the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's online docket system, which requires a paid subscription for full access. A free public terminal is also available at the Gretna courthouse.
What does a certified copy from the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court cost?
As of this writing, $5.00 per document plus copy costs for civil and criminal records; plain copies are $1.00 per page. Confirm current fees on the clerk's fee schedule before sending payment.
Is Second Parish Court the same as the 24th Judicial District Court?
No. Second Parish Court is a separate, limited-jurisdiction court in Gretna that handles smaller civil and misdemeanor matters. The 24th Judicial District Court, whose records the parish clerk of court keeps, handles felonies and larger civil and family cases.
Where do I request records by mail from Jefferson Parish?
Write to the Chief Deputy Clerk, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010, with the case number or party names, the documents needed, and payment or a request for a fee quote.
Sources
- Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — https://jeffparishclerk.gov/
- Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Dockets — https://jeffparishclerk.gov/dockets/
- Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Hours & Locations — https://jeffparishclerk.gov/hours-locations/
- Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Contact Us — https://jeffparishclerk.gov/contact/
- Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Fees — https://jeffparishclerk.gov/fees/
- 24th Judicial District Court Online Court — https://www.24jdc.us/
- Louisiana Supreme Court — Judicial Branch overview — https://www.lasc.org/
- Louisiana Supreme Court Case Search — https://www.lasc.org/Search
- Louisiana State Police — Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information — https://lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/fingerprints-and-background-checks/
- eClerks LA — Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority — https://www.eclerksla.com/about/statewideportal
- re:SearchLA — https://researchla.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch/Home
- Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 971 — Expungement, legislative findings — https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=919662
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 44:31 — Right to examine records — https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=99688
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:841 — Enumeration of fees in civil matters — https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=78097
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana — https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Louisiana counties.