Expungement in Jefferson Parish
If your arrest or conviction happened in Jefferson Parish, you file your expungement in Jefferson Parish. Here is where to go, what to bring, what it costs and how to get free help. Not sure you qualify? Read Am I Eligible for Expungement first.
Where to File
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District Court cases. Felonies and most state misdemeanors go to the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, Criminal Records, 24th Judicial District Court (Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse), 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 1100, Gretna, LA 70053. Phone: (504) 364-2900. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Parish Court cases. Many misdemeanors and traffic charges are handled by Parish Court. First Parish Court (East Bank) expungements are filed at 924 David Drive, Metairie. Second Parish Court (West Bank) expungements are filed at 100 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna.
Not sure which court handled your case? Check your court minutes or call the clerk with your name and date of birth.
What to Bring
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Bill of information and court minutes. Get these from the clerk of court.
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Your criminal history (rap sheet). Get a copy from Louisiana State Police so you can list every arrest.
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The 4 required forms. Motion for Expungement, Judicial Order, Affidavit of Response and Order of Expungement.
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Payment. Bring a money order or law firm trust check, unless you have a fee waiver. The Clerk of Court fee can also be paid by cash, personal check or business check.
What It Costs
Filing at the 24th JDC costs $550: $250 to Louisiana State Police and $300 to the Clerk of Court. If your charges were never prosecuted, or were dismissed, you may qualify to have some fees waived. Low income? See Expungement Cost and Fee Waivers.
Jefferson Parish District Attorney
200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Phone: (504) 368-1020. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The DA gets a copy of your filing and has 60 days to respond. If no one objects, the judge can sign your order without a hearing.
Step-by-Step Guides
Get Help
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Check your eligibility for free with the Expungement App.
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Come to a free JAC expungement clinic.
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Learn more about the JAC Expungement Program.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about your case.