Updated October 19, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.
COVID-19
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT MOVES TO PHASE III
OF ITS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
OF ITS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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 move to Phase III of its Continuity of Operations Plan
effective Monday, September 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
In order to maintain social distancing, the building will open to the public on a limited basis.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Defendants with court scheduled hearings shall report on their scheduled hearing date.
Proceedings will continue to be available through Zoom Courtroom.
Sections of Court will open daily, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
on a staggered court schedule.
Magistrate Court will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Magistrate 2 through Magistrate 5 will operate at 2:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
and 3:00 p.m. on Fridays and weekends via Zoom Courtroom.
Jury Trials have been suspended until further notice.
Criminal District Court Administrative
Recommended Courtroom COVID Protocols & Reminders
Revised: 2020-10-15
Criminal District Court will move to Phase III of its Continuity of Operations Plan
effective Monday, September 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
In order to maintain social distancing, the building will open to the public on a limited basis.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Defendants with court scheduled hearings shall report on their scheduled hearing date.
Proceedings will continue to be available through Zoom Courtroom.
Sections of Court will open daily, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
on a staggered court schedule.
Magistrate Court will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Magistrate 2 through Magistrate 5 will operate at 2:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
and 3:00 p.m. on Fridays and weekends via Zoom Courtroom.
Jury Trials have been suspended until further notice.
Criminal District Court Administrative
Recommended Courtroom COVID Protocols & Reminders
Revised: 2020-10-15
Phase III court Schedule
All Sections of Court will conduct business between the hours of 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM on their scheduled days of the week.
Magistrate will conduct business at 10:00 AM on Mondays and Wednesdays and 2:00 PM Mondays - Thursdays.
Fridays and weekends will be conducted at 3:00 PM via Zoom Courtroom.
The Building will be closed on Fridays for cleaning purposes.
Phase III Group 1: Monday and Wednesday
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Section A
Judge Laurie White SectionA@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9130 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/j/95369928578?pwd=Uld4Zm1ld1liZndQd2x6VVJGL3BlQT09 Section F
Judge Robin Pittman SectionF@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9180 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlduCpqj0qH9CYb0TuK1EeeLZMaUd9oDq7 Section K
Judge Hunter Harris, Pro Tempore SectionK@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9330 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvde2tqjksEtaCsJi8OKasSx4q_h14AvUH |
Section D
Judge Paul Bonin PBonin@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9160 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdOypqD0uGdF2iN-eR5uWb44Qw5THTUCG Section G
Judge Jay Daniels, Pro Tempore SectionG@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9190 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdO2tpj4sGdUqC7Vd9pydxngFWw9sFqyO Section L
Judge Franz Zibilich SectionL@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9340 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqce-vpzojHNYgcN5aZyvD6RZlio9FABXK |
Magistrate
Judge Harry Cantrell
MagCourt@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9350
(Preferred Communication is Email)
ZOOM Courtroom
Personal Meeting Room 504 658 9100
Judge Harry Cantrell
MagCourt@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9350
(Preferred Communication is Email)
ZOOM Courtroom
Personal Meeting Room 504 658 9100
Phase III Group 2: Tuesday and Thursday
Phase III Group 2: Tuesday and Thursday
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Section B
Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier SectionB@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9140 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oceuorDgqEtYgybk4PBqtjLsT18b1MwHi Section E
Vacant SectionE@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9470 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdOihpjMqGN02qebyszWF_kMcqWgVrqzx Section I
Chief Judge Karen Herman SectionI@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9310 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uf--prjojEtfxbJq3xFIv1s0aQerhCTrc |
Section C
Judge Benedict Willard SectionC@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9150 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link https://zoom.us/j/95145928171?pwd=eS9rWnlmUFhRNmx3dGdCYjAvdXY4dz09 Section H
Judge Camille Buras SectionH@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9300 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvdOqqrz8pHdE38wOddufopu_Twwo6ZS_9 Section J
Judge Darryl Derbigny SectionJ@criminalcourt.org 504-658-9320 (Preferred Communication is Email) ZOOM Courtroom Link zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcOuqqDsjHNVhrxtIRp8aWW07TU7PUjak |
PHASE III COURT SCHEDULE
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Week of October 19, 2020
Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, F, G, K, L, M1) will be in session on Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Group 2 (Sections B, C, E, H, I, J) will be in session on Tuesday, October 20 and Thursday, October 22, 2020 |
Week of October 26, 2020
Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, F, G, K, L, M1) will be in session on Monday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Group 2 (Sections B, C, E, H, I, J) will be in session on Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
Week of November 2, 2020
Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, F, G, K, L, M1) will be in session on Monday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Group 2 (Sections B, C, E, H, I, J) will be in session on Tuesday, November 3 and Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
Drug TESTING
Drug Testing resumed on Monday, June 1, 2020 and will be conducted as per a schedule between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 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 are being accepted Mondays through Thursday by at the Tulane Avenue entrance of the Courthouse between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Expungement and Disposition (Background Checks) requests will be accepted in person or 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 in person or 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.
- Section Courtroom Zoom proceedings may be accessed from the links above under each Section's schedule information.
- 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 in person with the Clerk of Court and/or via email directly to the Section of Court.
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.