Juvenile Court

Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court was established in 1958 and has jurisdiction parish-wide. Three elected judges serve six-year terms; hearing officers are appointed by the Court en banc. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court serves as Clerk of Court for all proceedings.

The court’s jurisdiction includes criminal charges against juveniles, non-support payment disputes, adoptions, juvenile traffic violations, criminal neglect of family, and related matters. Appeals go to the 24th Judicial District Court.

Juvenile Court records are closed and not available for public examination. To view a juvenile court record, you must petition the Court.

Clerk of Court employees cannot provide legal advice or assist with the completion of any form.

Hours & Location

Juvenile Court
1546 Gretna Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058
Mailing: P.O. Box 1900, Harvey, LA 70059-1900
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding legal holidays)
Main: (504) 367-3500

Birth and death certificate services are also available at this location.

Judges

Hon. Jennifer Guillot WombleSection "A"
Hon. Amanda C. CalogeroSection "B"
Hon. Barron C. BurmasterSection "C"

Hearing Officers

Ashley AmatoHearing Officer I
Doushon LawsonHearing Officer II
Jonathan WinfreyHearing Officer FINS

Departmental Directory

Departmental Contacts

Department	Phone
Main	(504) 367-3500
Receiving / Records	(504) 227-7816
Issuing Department	(504) 263-6381
Minute Clerks	(504) 227-7804
Adoptions	(504) 263-0300

E-Filing

Email PDF documents to efilejuv@jpclerkofcourt.us.

Fees & Filing

By law, the Clerk of Court collects civil court costs on behalf of all participating agencies — the courts, the Sheriff (as agent of service), Jefferson Parish, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. An advance deposit is collected for costs on behalf of multiple agencies and legal funds, with one exception: service of process outside Jefferson Parish generally requires a separate check made payable to that parish’s sheriff.

Of the initial filing fee, the Clerk of Court retains approximately 20–21% for its own operations. The remainder is distributed to the other agencies as required by statute.

For the full schedule of filing, recording, and service fees, see Fees.