Updated June 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
COVID-19
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT REMAINS IN PHASE II
OF ITS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020
OF ITS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020
In accordance with the proclamation of Governor John Bel Edwards and the City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell's declaration and mandate,
Criminal District Court will remain in Phase II of its Continuity of Operations Plan
effective Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
The building will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Sections of Court will open daily, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
on a staggered court schedule.
Magistrate Court will operate on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Magistrate 2 through Magistrate 5 will operate at 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekends via Zoom Courtroom.
Jury Trials have been suspended until further notice.
Criminal District Court will remain in Phase II of its Continuity of Operations Plan
effective Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
The building will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Sections of Court will open daily, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
on a staggered court schedule.
Magistrate Court will operate on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Magistrate 2 through Magistrate 5 will operate at 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekends via Zoom Courtroom.
Jury Trials have been suspended until further notice.
extension of Phase II court Schedule
All Sections of Court will conduct business between the hours of 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM on their scheduled day of the week.
Magistrate will conduct business at 10:00 AM on Wednesdays and 3:00 PM daily and weekends.
The Building will be closed on Fridays for cleaning purposes.
Extension of Phase II Group 1: Monday
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Section A
Judge Laurie White SectionA@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9130 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Section D
Judge Paul Bonin PBonin@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9160 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
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Section E
Judge Keva Landrum SectionE@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9470 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Section K
Judge Hunter Harris, Pro Tempore SectionK@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9330 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Extension of Phase II Group 2: Tuesday
Extension of Phase II Group 2: Tuesday
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Section B
Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier SectionB@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9140 (Preferred Communication is Email) Section I
Chief Judge Karen Herman SectionI@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9310 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Section H
Judge Camille Buras SectionH@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9300 (Preferred Communication is Email) Section J
Judge Darryl Derbigny SectionJ@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9320 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Extension of Phase II Group 3: Wednesday
Extension of Phase II Group 3: Wednesday
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Section C
Judge Benedict Willard SectionC@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9150 (Preferred Communication is Email) Section G
Judge Jay Daniels, Pro Tempore SectionG@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9190 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Section F
Judge Robin Pittman SectionF@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9180 (Preferred Communication is Email) Section L
Judge Franz Zibilich SectionL@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9340 (Preferred Communication is Email) |
Magistrate
Judge Harry Cantrell
MagCourt@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9350
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Judge Harry Cantrell
MagCourt@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9350
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Extension of Phase II: Thursday
Extension of Phase II: Thursday
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Week of July 6, 2020
Group 3 (Sections C, F, G, L, M1) will be in session on Thursday, July 9, 2020 Week of July 20, 2020 Group 2 (Sections B, H, I, J) will be in session on Thursday, July 23, 2020 Week of August 3, 2020 Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, K) will be in session on Thursday, August 6, 2020 |
Week of July 13, 2020
Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, K) will be in session on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Week of July 27, 2020 Group 3 (Sections C, F, G, L) will be in session on Thursday, July 30, 2020 Week of August 10, 2020 Group 2 (Sections B, H, I, J) will be in session on Thursday, August 13, 2020 |
Drug TESTING
Drug Testing resumed on Monday, June 1, 2020 and will be conducted as per a schedule between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Defendants and agency clients are to maintain contact with their case managers and agency. Defendants who are drug testing shall enter the courthouse at the S. White Street side of the building directly into the Drug Testing area (formerly the Coroner’s Office).
filings, expungements and dispositions
All criminal filings will continue to be accepted, via email, directly to the Section of Court.
Expungement and Disposition (Background Checks) requests will be accepted by calling 504.658.9000
Monday - Thursday between
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Expungement and Disposition (Background Checks) requests will be accepted by calling 504.658.9000
Monday - Thursday between
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Juror Service
All criminal jury trials are suspended until further notice of this Court.
ACCESS
- All individuals entering the courthouse shall be required to wear a protective facial mask in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Governor’s Proclamation and Mayor’s Declaration. Those who report without a mask will be provided a mask while supplies last.
- Access to the courthouse will be strictly limited by the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office to ensure that safe occupancy numbers and social distancing protocols are maintained.
- In compliance with the City of New Orleans’ mandate, any person who has active symptoms of COVID-19, or who has been ordered to isolate/quarantine due to COVID-19, or has been in contact with a family or household member under the same conditions/restrictions shall be prohibited from appearing and entering the courthouse. He/she shall contact the court directly by telephone or email to make further arrangements and obtain a new court date.
- In compliance with the City of New Orleans’ mandate, any person with pre-existing medical conditions that increase vulnerability to COVID-19 or who is 65 years of age or older may request to reschedule their court date by contacting the court directly by telephone or email to make further arrangements and to obtain a new court date.
- Defendants with subpoenas to appear for Magistrate Court shall contact their attorney or the Orleans Public Defenders Office directly or the Clerk of Court by telephone to obtain information regarding the status of their case.
- Contact the Section of Court directly for access to proceedings via Zoom Courtroom.
- The Zoom Courtroom is an official record of the court proceedings and as such all parties agree to participating via Zoom Courtroom. This Zoom Courtroom is an extension of the formal courtroom. Any and all audio and/or video recordings of any proceedings are strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to contempt of court. Professional attire and conduct are required. Participants are expected to appear in appropriate attire and background for all proceedings and are expected to adhere to all rules that apply while in the formal courtroom. Any unruly behavior and excessive noise, including interruption of the court proceedings, will result in immediate removal from the hearing and possible denial from future hearings.
DEFENSE COUNSEL
- Criminal defense attorneys are strongly encouraged to utilize La. Dist. Court Rule 18, Appendix 18 – Waiver of Defendant’s Presence in criminal proceedings.
- Attorneys are strongly encouraged to complete all forms, including but not limited to Boykin forms, specialty court contracts, stay away orders, diversion referrals and hearing officer conference forms prior to the date and time scheduled for appearance/hearing.
- Court Filings are to be filed directly with the section of Court via email until further notice.
Follow A Case
In order to find out details regarding individual cases, please click on the link below:
Criminal Court Docket Master
Criminal Court Docket Master
Get More Information
All participants are strongly encouraged to access the Court’s website at www.criminalcourt.org for information. Participants should directly contact the Clerk of Criminal District Court at 504.658.9000 for information regarding specific individual cases.
Further, for information on incarcerated defendants, contact the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office at 504.202.9339. For all other inquiries contact the Judicial Administrator’s Office at 504.658.9100.
Further, for information on incarcerated defendants, contact the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office at 504.202.9339. For all other inquiries contact the Judicial Administrator’s Office at 504.658.9100.