The 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson is the primary trial court handling felony criminal cases and major prosecutions arising throughout Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Parish is part of the greater New Orleans metropolitan area and includes communities on both the East Bank and West Bank of the Mississippi River.

 

As a Jefferson Parish criminal defense attorney, Stephen D. Hébert represents individuals charged with serious crimes in the 24th Judicial District Court, including felony offenses, drug crimes, and other high-stakes criminal matters. For an overview of defense strategies and your rights, visit the Criminal Defense page.

 

The 24th Judicial District Court has original jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases arising in Jefferson Parish, including arrests originating in Gretna, Metairie, Kenner, Harvey, Marrero, and surrounding communities, with the exception of certain juvenile matters. This court also has appellate jurisdiction over appeals from municipal and city courts within Jefferson Parish.

 

Felony Prosecutions in Jefferson Parish

 

All felony charges in Jefferson Parish—including violent crimes, white-collar offenses, weapons charges, and repeat-offense DWIs—are prosecuted in the 24th Judicial District Court. If you are facing a felony accusation, it is critical to understand the stakes involved and the long-term consequences of a conviction.  For more information about felony offenses, visit the the Felony Defense page.

 

Many felony prosecutions in Jefferson Parish involve controlled dangerous substances, including possession with intent, distribution, manufacturing, and prescription fraud. If your case involves narcotics or drug-related allegations, see the Drug Crime Defense page for detailed information about how these cases are handled and defended in the 24th Judicial District Court.

 

DWI Cases and Related Felony Charges

 

While most DWI arrests in Jefferson Parish are initially handled in First Parish Court or Second Parish Court, certain DWI cases—such as felony DWIs or cases involving serious bodily injury or death—may proceed to the 24th Judicial District Court. For more information about defending drunk driving charges, including repeat-offense DWIs, visit the DWI Defense page.

 

Speedy Trial Rights and Article 701

 

Individuals arrested on felony charges in Jefferson Parish are protected by strict statutory time limits governing how long the State has to bring a case to trial. Article 701 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure provides powerful protections for defendants who remain incarcerated or whose cases are not timely prosecuted. To learn more about enforcing these rights in Jefferson Parish felony cases, see the Article 701 Speedy Trial page.

 

Location of the 24th Judicial District Court

 

The 24th Judicial District Court is located in Gretna, Louisiana, at the Thomas F. Donelon Building, formerly known as the Jefferson Parish Courthouse Annex.

 

Address:  200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana 70053.

 

Originally constructed in 1969, the building was later expanded and underwent a complete renovation completed in 2007. Today, it serves as the central courthouse for Jefferson Parish felony prosecutions.

 

Appeals from Jefferson Parish Felony Cases

 

Appeals from the 24th Judicial District Court are taken to the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, also located in Gretna, Louisiana. This court reviews criminal convictions, pretrial rulings, and sentencing decisions arising out of Jefferson Parish felony cases.

 

Arrested in Jefferson Parish?

 

If you have been arrested in Gretna, Metairie, Kenner, Harvey, or Marrero, your felony case will be handled in the 24th Judicial District Court for Jefferson Parish. Early involvement by an experienced criminal defense attorney can significantly affect the outcome of your case.

 

Stephen D. Hébert is a highly experienced Jefferson Parish criminal defense lawyer who routinely handles felony cases, drug prosecutions, DWI-related felonies, and Article 701 motions in the 24th Judicial District Court. To discuss your case, your rights, and your defense options, contact Stephen Hébert today.

 

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