ORLEANS CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Orders
    • COVID-19 Phase II
    • COVID-19 Phase III
    • COVID-19 Court Annoucements
  • Virtual Court
    • Section A
    • Section B
    • Section C
    • Section D
    • Section E
    • Section F
    • Section G
    • Section H
    • Section I
    • Section J
    • Section K
    • Section L
    • Magistrate
  • Judges
    • Section A, Judge White
    • Section B, Judge Davillier
    • Section C, Judge Willard
    • Section D, Judge Holmes
    • Section E, Goode-Douglas
    • Section F, Judge Pittman
    • Section G, Judge Campbell
    • Section H, Judge Buras
    • Section I, Judge Herman, Chief Judge
    • Section J, Judge Derbigny
    • Section K, Judge DeLarge
    • Section L, Judge Harris
    • Magistrate, Judge Lombard
  • Magistrate
  • Judicial Admin
  • Services
    • Court Intervention Services >
      • Drug Court
      • Intensive Probation
      • Pretrial Services
      • Domestic Violence Court
      • Mental Health Court
      • NOALC
    • Drug Testing
    • Collections
    • Jury Commission
  • Inside the Court
    • District Court Rules
    • Mission of the Court
    • Filing Motions
    • Expungements
    • Emergency Information
    • Employment Opportunity
    • Driving Directions
    • Parking
    • Holiday Calendar
  • Announcements
  • Clerk Of Court
  • FAQ
  • Contact Info
Click to Continue to Website

COVID-19

Updated January 14, 2021 at 11:45 a.m.
Criminal Court Building Closure:

​The Criminal Court Building will be closed to the public
Wednesday, January 20, 2021


Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will conduct court proceedings remotely/virtually for the day of Wednesday, January 20, 2021.   Individuals should access court proceedings by utilizing the section links on the Court’s website below.  
​

Updated December 3, 2020 at 1:20 p.m.
COURT CLOSURE:
CONTINUES  REMOTE/VIRTUAL SETTINGS ONLY


Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will conduct court proceedings remotely/virtually beginning immediately until further Order of this Court.   Individuals should access court proceedings by utilizing the section links on the Court’s website below. Bond defendants should contact their attorney and individual section of court for new court dates.

The  Building Election Polling Site (basement) scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020 will proceed as normal. 
​Contact the Clerk of Court for Election information at 504.658.9000.

​

CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT MOVES TO PHASE III
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 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
and on weekends and holidays  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
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 Marcus O. DeLarge
SectionK@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9330
(Preferred Communication is Email)
ZOOM Courtroom Link
zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvde2tqjksEtaCsJi8OKasSx4q_h14AvUH
Section D
Judge Kimya M. Holmes
PBonin@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9160
(Preferred Communication is Email)
​
ZOOM Courtroom Link
zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdOypqD0uGdF2iN-eR5uWb44Qw5THTUCG​
Section G
Judge Nandi F. Campbell
SectionG@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9190
(Preferred Communication is Email)
ZOOM Courtroom Link
zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdO2tpj4sGdUqC7Vd9pydxngFWw9sFqyO
Section L
Judge Angel S. Harris
SectionL@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9340
(Preferred Communication is Email)
ZOOM Courtroom Link
zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqce-vpzojHNYgcN5aZyvD6RZlio9FABXK
Magistrate
Judge Juana M. Lombard
MagCourt@criminalcourt.org
504-658-9350
(Preferred Communication is Email)
ZOOM Courtroom
https://zoom.us/j/94420694995?pwd=M28yYldRVENsUjFrRkUxWTRKdEJVZz09​
​
​​Phase III ​Group 2:  Tuesday and Thursday
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
Judge Rhonda J. Goode-Douglas
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

​Week of January 11, 2021
​

Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, F, G, K, L, M1)  will be in session on
​Monday, January 11 and Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Group 2 (Sections B, C, E, H, I, J)
​will be in session on
​Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14, 2021
​Week of January 18, 2021
​
Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, F, G, K, L, M1)  will be in session on
​Monday, January 18 (Holiday) and Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Group 2 (Sections B, C, E, H, I, J)
will be in session on
​Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21, 2021
​Week of January 25, 2021
​

Group 1 (Sections A, D, E, F, G, K, L, M1)  will be in session on
​Monday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Group 2 (Sections B, C, E, H, I, J)
​will be in session on
​Tuesday, January 26 and Thursday,
January 28, 2021

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.

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. 
  6. Section Courtroom Zoom proceedings may be accessed from the links above under each Section's schedule information. 
  7. 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

  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.  
  3. 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​

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.
Click to Continue to Website
Proudly powered by Weebly