COVID-19
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​CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT ORDERS​

LIMITED REOPENING OF COURT

Criminal District Court will implement Phase II of its Continuity of Operations Plan as it re-opens
the Court, on a limited basis, Monday, June 1, 2020 at 9 a.m. 

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 at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays with weekend settings at 3:00 p.m.

Jury Trials have been suspended until further notice.

Please click on the link to review the details of the Court’s Phase II Re-entry Plan.

Phase II court Schedule


All Sections of Court will conduct business between the hours of 9:00AM - 2:00PM on their scheduled day of the week.
*The Building will close each day at 2:00PM for Cleaning


​​​Phase II ​Group 1: Monday
Section A
Judge Laurie White
SectionA@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9130
(Preferred Communication is Email)
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)
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​​Phase II ​Group 2:  Tuesday
Section B
Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier
SectionB@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9140
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Section H
Judge Camille Buras
SectionH@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9300
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Section I
Chief Judge Karen Herman
SectionI@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9310
(Preferred Communication is Email)
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​Phase II Group 3:  Wednesday
Section C
Judge Benedict Willard
SectionC@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9150
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Section D
Judge Paul Bonin
PBonin@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9160
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Section G
Judge Jay Daniels, Pro Tempore
SectionG@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9190
(Preferred Communication is Email)
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​Phase II Group 4:  Thursday
Section F
Judge Robin Pittman
SectionF@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9180
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Section J
Judge Darryl Derbigny
SectionJ@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9320
(Preferred Communication is Email)
Section L
Judge Franz Zibilich
SectionL@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9340
(Preferred Communication is Email)

Drug TESTING

Drug Testing will resume on Monday, June 1, 2020 and will be conducted as per a schedule.  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).

Get A New Court DatE

All criminal matters scheduled between March 13, 2020 and May 31, 2020, for defendants who are not incarcerated, are continued.  Those criminal defendants with notice to appear between March 13, 2020 and May 31, 2020 shall appear in person at Criminal District Court to receive service for a new court date.  Notice will be provided by a clerk stationed at the entrance to the courthouse on Tulane Avenue beginning June 1, 2020, Monday through Thursdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  in the following manner:
A.)  Last number of social security number 0, 1, 2   ​
​B.)  Last number of social security number 3, 4, 5 
​C.)  Last number of social security number 6, 7, 8, 9 
​D.)  All  
​Appear for re-service on Mondays
Appear for re-service on Tuesdays 
Appear for re-service on Wednesdays
​Appear for re-service on Thursdays

Juror Service

All criminal jury trials are suspended until further notice of this court.

ACCESS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 

DEFENSE COUNSEL

  1. Criminal defense attorneys are strongly encouraged to utilize La. Dist. Court Rule 18, Appendix 18 – Waiver of Defendant’s Presence in criminal proceedings.
  2. 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.  

Follow A Case

In order to find out details regarding individual cases, please click on the link below: 
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.
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