**All incidents that occur on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.

**Misdemeanors (Theft under $300.00, Shoplifting under $100.00, Disturbing the Peace, Simple Battery, etc.)

**Driving While Intoxicated (1st & 2nd Offenses)

**Title 14 traffic offenses (Hit & Run, ROMV, Simple Obstruction, etc.)

**All Title 32 cases that occur on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish (Speeding, Driving under Suspension, Failure to Yield, etc.)

**Offenses related to traffic accidents and traffic tickets (NOTE: Fines & costs may be paid at the sheriff's office. Note: some infractions require a mandatory court appearance. No payments may be made if personal injury is involved. Call the judicial administrator at (504) 364-2800 for more information. If delinquent on payments, call the contempt department at (504) 364-2803.

**Lawsuits where the amount of damages sought is $20,000.00 or less.

For additional information about jurisdiction and filing fees, please contact Schrell Adams, Civil Department Head, at (504) 365-3354.  Click on the following for forms and fees:  Forms  Civil Filing Fees

Second Parish Court has no jurisdiction over drug or prostitution related charges.  All criminal cases require a court appearance. However, an attorney may file a Motion to Enroll and Plead Not Guilty before the arraignment date in lieu of appearance.  For additional information, please contact the information department of the 2nd Parish Court clerk's office, at (504) 364-2929.

For hours of operation and complete directions and a map to our office, click here.