General Info

The District Attorney's Office is housed by the district attorney, deputy chief and support enforcement personnel. It operates a chief juvenile division. The District Attorney's Office is a part of the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, which was established in 1958. The court has jurisdiction over children within the 24th judicial district in Jefferson Parish in Louisiana. The Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court oversees cases related to juvenile delinquency, children and families in need of care and services and adoption. It also handles cases related to juvenile traffic violations, criminal neglect of family and child support and other special proceedings. The District Attorney's Office is located in Harvey, La.