CURRENT NEWS
WARNING
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court has received reports that individuals purporting to be officers of the Court are making fraudulent representations with respect to issuance of jury summonses. These prank calls to citizens are requesting payment from individuals on behalf of the Court for failure to appear for jury service duty.
Please be aware that Criminal District Court does not and will not request payment from individuals in connection with jury service duty. Should any citizen receive a call demanding payment and/or threatening arrest, please contact the New Orleans Police Department to report the call and provide as much information as possible.
Please do not send money to any caller purporting to be a representative of the Court.
Questions may be directed to the Court’s Jury Commission Office at 504.658.9200.
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court has received reports that individuals purporting to be officers of the Court are making fraudulent representations with respect to issuance of jury summonses. These prank calls to citizens are requesting payment from individuals on behalf of the Court for failure to appear for jury service duty.
Please be aware that Criminal District Court does not and will not request payment from individuals in connection with jury service duty. Should any citizen receive a call demanding payment and/or threatening arrest, please contact the New Orleans Police Department to report the call and provide as much information as possible.
Please do not send money to any caller purporting to be a representative of the Court.
Questions may be directed to the Court’s Jury Commission Office at 504.658.9200.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:07 pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will be closed on Thursday, July 17, 2025 as a result of the anticipated inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Friday, July 18, 2025 unless further extended by this Court.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
The Court will reopen on Friday, July 18, 2025 unless further extended by this Court.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
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Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:45pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE EXTENSION
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans has extended its orders of January 18, 2025, January 21, 2025 and January 22, 2025 and will be
closed on Friday, January 24, 2025 as a result of the inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
closed on Friday, January 24, 2025 as a result of the inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
| 2025_emergency_order_2025.01.23.pdf |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:45pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE EXTENSION
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans has extended its orders of January 18, 2025 and January 21, 2025 and will be
closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025 as a result of the inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025 as a result of the inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
| 2025_emergency_order_2025.01.22.pdf |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:45pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE EXTENSION
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans has extended its order of January 18, 2025 and will be
closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
The Court will reopen on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
| 2025_emergency_order_2025.01.21.pdf |
Saturday, January 28, 2025 12:35pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will be
closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
| 2025_emergency_order_2025.01.18a.pdf |
Monday, December 16, 2024
Magistrate Court
During the period of Monday, December 23, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025, First Appearances and docketed matters held in Magistrate 1 will be heard by the Commissioner sitting at 3:00 p.m. All law enforcement warrants or other time sensitive matters should be referred to the Commissioner on duty.
During the period of Monday, December 23, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025, First Appearances and docketed matters held in Magistrate 1 will be heard by the Commissioner sitting at 3:00 p.m. All law enforcement warrants or other time sensitive matters should be referred to the Commissioner on duty.
Friday, November 8, 2024
BUILDING REPAIRS
Criminal District Court will be closed Saturday, November 9, 2024 for plumbing repairs. All Magistrate proceedings will be held virtually at the link below.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Magistrate Court
On Monday, October 7, 2024 First Appearances and docketed matters held in Magistrate 1 will be heard by the Commissioner sitting at 3:00 p.m. All law enforcement warrants or other time sensitive matters should be referred to the Commissioner on duty.
On Monday, October 7, 2024 First Appearances and docketed matters held in Magistrate 1 will be heard by the Commissioner sitting at 3:00 p.m. All law enforcement warrants or other time sensitive matters should be referred to the Commissioner on duty.
BUILDING CLOSURE
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Magistrate Court - First Appearances
First Appearances will take place today at 1pm via Virtual Court
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
First Appearances will take place today at 1pm via Virtual Court
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
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Monday, September 9, 2024
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Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will be
closed on Tuesday, September 10 through Thursday, September 12, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
Section A will operate remotely during this time Tuesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 12. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section A Virtual Courtroom Access
Section B will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section B Virtual Courtroom Access
Section F will operate remotely during this time, power permitting, beginning at 9 a.m. daily. Drug Court is cancelled for Wednesday, September 11th. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section F Virtual Courtroom Access
Section G will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section G Virtual Courtroom Access
Section K will operate remotely during this time beginning at 9:15 a.m. daily. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section K Virtual Courtroom Access
Bond defendants should appear in Court on the next opening date and contact their attorneys regarding new court dates.
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on
Friday, September 13, 2024 unless this Order is extended.
Closure Order attached below.
closed on Tuesday, September 10 through Thursday, September 12, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
Section A will operate remotely during this time Tuesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 12. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section A Virtual Courtroom Access
Section B will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section B Virtual Courtroom Access
Section F will operate remotely during this time, power permitting, beginning at 9 a.m. daily. Drug Court is cancelled for Wednesday, September 11th. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section F Virtual Courtroom Access
Section G will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section G Virtual Courtroom Access
Section K will operate remotely during this time beginning at 9:15 a.m. daily. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Section K Virtual Courtroom Access
Bond defendants should appear in Court on the next opening date and contact their attorneys regarding new court dates.
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on
Friday, September 13, 2024 unless this Order is extended.
Closure Order attached below.
LEGAL STATE HOLIDAY
June 28, 2024 11:00 a.m.
By Executive Order of the Governor of the State of Louisiana declaring Friday, July 5, 2024 a Legal State Holiday, Criminal District Court will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 and Friday, July 5, 2024.
The Court will resume regular operations on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Please see attached Executive Order.
The Court will resume regular operations on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Please see attached Executive Order.
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Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will be closed on
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jurors scheduled to report on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 should report on their next scheduled jury date unless currently serving on a jury trial. Those serving on a jury trial, should report on
Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Closure Order attached below.
| 2024_emergency_order_2024.04.09.pdf |
BUILDING OPENING DELAYED
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January 16, 2024
6:00 pm |
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will be
open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jurors scheduled to report on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 should also report at 11 a.m.
Closure Order attached below.
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BUILDING CLOSURE
January 15, 2024
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will be
closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather.
Jury Duty has been cancelled. Jurors should report on their next scheduled jury service date unless otherwise notified.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 unless this Order is extended.
Closure Order attached below.
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January 8, 2024
10:46 a.m.
10:46 a.m.
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will
close early on Monday, January 8, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather. Court will close today at noon.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Closure Order attached below.
close early on Monday, January 8, 2024 in anticipation of the inclement weather. Court will close today at noon.
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Closure Order attached below.
| 2024_closure_order_2024.01.08.pdf |
Updated 07.18.2023
1:22 p.m.
1:22 p.m.
section a
temporarily moves to remote court proceedings
Section A will temporarily operate remotely, beginning Thursday, July 19, 2023 until further notice. To access court proceedings, please use the link provided:
Section A
Please continue to view this website for furtherinformation and updates.
Section A
Please continue to view this website for furtherinformation and updates.
Updated 12.14.2022
12:45 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
early court closure
Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans will
close early on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in anticipation of the inclement weather. Court will close today at 1:30 p.m..
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
close early on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in anticipation of the inclement weather. Court will close today at 1:30 p.m..
Magistrate Court will operate remotely during this time. Please use the link below to access the virtual session.
Magistrate Virtual Courtroom Access
The Court will resume its regularly scheduled operations on Thursday, December 15, 2022.