17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
The 17th Judicial District Court is one of Louisiana’s 43 judicial districts and has original jurisdiction of all civil and criminal matters in Lafourche Parish. There are five elected divisions (A, B, C, D & E) of court.
CURRENT 17th JDC NEWS
COURT DOCKET INFORMATION
DUTY JUDGE
Division “E” will be the civil and criminal judge through Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Division “A” will be the civil and criminal judge beginning Monday, May 6, 2024 through Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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COVID CONCERNS
If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, are currently positive for Covid-19 or have been given current medical orders to isolate due to Covid-19, immediately notify the division of court over your case before attempting to enter either courthouse.
PRISONER COURT APPEARANCES
Matters involving incarcerated individuals including magistrate appearances, bond hearings and arraignments may be conducted by simultaneous audio-video conference as determined by each division of Court.
17th JDC Courthouses
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday (except legal holidays) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm