Find DUI Records in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish DUI records are handled by the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna and are accessible through the Clerk of Court, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and several state and online tools.
Jefferson Parish Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish DUI Laws and Penalties
Louisiana DUI law starts with La. R.S. 14:98. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. Commercial drivers face a lower limit of 0.04%. Any DUI arrest in Jefferson Parish is prosecuted under this statute. A first offense is a misdemeanor, but the consequences are real: fines, possible jail time, license suspension, and mandatory substance abuse evaluation.
Second-offense DUI in Jefferson Parish is governed by La. R.S. 14:98.1 and requires the installation of an ignition interlock device. Third and fourth offenses move into felony territory under La. R.S. 14:98.2 and La. R.S. 14:98.3, carrying prison terms and permanent record consequences. Jefferson Parish, with its large population and high traffic volume on the West Bank, sees a significant number of DUI cases each year. These cases are handled in the 24th JDC.
24th Judicial District Court Records
The 24th Judicial District Court serves Jefferson Parish. The courthouse is at the Donelon Building, Suite 2100, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Court Administrator Renee Hatch Aguilar oversees court operations. The main phone number is (504) 364-3990. The court's website is www.24jdc.us.
All DUI criminal cases in Jefferson Parish are docketed here. The 24th JDC handles both misdemeanor and felony matters. Court dates, case numbers, and dispositions are part of the court's public records once a case is filed. Some records from juvenile matters or sealed proceedings are not accessible to the general public. For general inquiries about a case, the clerk's office is the right first contact.
The 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna handles all DUI criminal filings for Jefferson Parish, from first-offense misdemeanors to felony repeat cases.
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
Hon. Jon A. Gegenheimer serves as Clerk of Court for Jefferson Parish. The administrative office is at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 603, New Orleans, LA 70121. You can also use the mailing address at PO Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054. The main phone is (504) 364-2900. Email is info@jpclerk.org. The clerk's website is www.jpclerk.org.
The Clerk of Court is the official keeper of all court records in Jefferson Parish, including DUI filings. Once a case is adjudicated or settled, records generally become part of the public record under La. R.S. 44:1. You can request copies in person or by mail. The clerk's office can tell you the fee schedule for certified copies and what identification or information you need to provide when making a request. If you are not sure whether a record exists, calling (504) 364-2900 before your visit can save time.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office DUI Arrests
Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto III leads the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO). The main address is 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058. Phone is (504) 363-5500. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. The JPSO website is www.jpso.com.
The JPSO maintains a Public Records Center and an online inmate search tool. You can also access OffenderWatch through the sheriff's site for registered offenders. If someone was arrested for DUI by a JPSO deputy, the booking record will appear in the inmate database once they have been processed. Arrest records, bond information, and charges are part of what that system tracks. The JPSO handles patrol across most of Jefferson Parish's unincorporated areas as well as several municipalities within the parish.
JPSO operates the parish jail and an online inmate search database covering DUI arrests and other criminal bookings in Jefferson Parish.
Online DUI Record Search Tools
Several online tools help you find Jefferson Parish DUI records without making a trip to the courthouse. The eClerks Louisiana portal at eclerksla.com provides free public access to court records from participating parishes. You can search by name or case number and see charge information, case status, and court dates.
eClerks Louisiana is a free statewide tool for searching court records, including DUI cases filed in Jefferson Parish's 24th Judicial District Court.
If the DUI involved an accident, crash reports may be available through the Louisiana State Police crash report portal. Driving history records and license suspension information are managed by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Under La. R.S. 32:667, license suspensions triggered by breath test refusals are handled administratively through the OMV, not through the court system. You may need to check both sources to get the full picture of a DUI case in Jefferson Parish.
Implied Consent and Driver License Records
Louisiana's implied consent law is found at La. R.S. 32:661. It says that any driver lawfully arrested for DUI is considered to have consented to a chemical test. Refusing the test results in an automatic license suspension. This is a separate consequence from any criminal penalty that may come from the DUI charge itself, and the two processes run on different tracks.
If you need to check on a driver's license status or look up the suspension history related to a DUI, the OMV is the right agency to contact. Jefferson Parish drivers who lose their license due to a DUI may apply for a hardship license in some cases. The interlock device requirement for second offenses under La. R.S. 14:98.1 is enforced through the OMV as well as through the court system. Check with both agencies if you are dealing with a second offense.
How to Request Jefferson Parish DUI Records
There are a few paths to getting DUI records from Jefferson Parish. The clerk's office at (504) 364-2900 handles court documents: case filings, judgments, sentencing orders, and probation records. You can visit in person or send a written request by mail to PO Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054. Include the subject's full name, approximate date of the case, and your contact details. Copy fees apply for certified documents.
For arrest records, the JPSO Public Records Center is the right contact. Crash reports related to DUI accidents go through the Louisiana State Police. Driving history records come from the OMV. Each office covers a different part of the record. For a complete picture of a DUI case, you may need to contact more than one agency. Start with the clerk's office if you know a court case was filed. Start with the sheriff if you only have an arrest date.
Cities in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish is one of the most densely populated parishes in Louisiana and includes several large cities. The following cities in Jefferson Parish have dedicated pages on this site:
Nearby Parishes
Jefferson Parish borders several other Louisiana parishes. Each has its own court system and clerk for DUI records.