Jefferson County
Named after Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, was established in 1825. The parish covers a total area of 665 square miles, including 296 square miles of land and 370 square miles of water. Known for its vibrant nightlife, numerous recreational facilities, and budget-friendly accommodations, Jefferson Parish is home to over 440,000 residents.
The Jefferson Parish trial court system comprises the District Court, Parish Courts, and Juvenile Court. The Jefferson Parish District Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters in Jefferson Parish, excluding certain juvenile cases. The Court also has appellate jurisdiction over appeals from all city courts in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Courts have a restricted scope of authority, primarily dealing with civil claims involving disputed amounts of less than $20,000. In addition, the court is responsible for handling misdemeanors, traffic violations, and infractions of Jefferson Parish Ordinances. The Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over criminal charges against minors, disputes related to non-support payments, adoption proceedings, juvenile traffic violations, and cases of criminal neglect within families. Any issues stemming from the Juvenile Court can be escalated to the District Court for further review.
Jefferson Parish public court records are the authorized documentation of legal proceedings in the county courts. These records are organized, stored, and maintained by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court and are accessible to the general public. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court offers access to a wide range of public records, including those related to property, civil, and criminal cases.
You can request public court records on JeffNet, a closed internet browser-based service sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. To access records via JeffNet, you are required to create a profile and subscribe to services every month. Alternatively, you can pay $5 for daily access to online records and image viewing. Once granted access, you can purchase and download Clerk of Court documents for $75 per page. Note that Certified copies will attract an additional fee of $5 for court records and $10 for mortgage records.
