Expungement in Orleans Parish

If your arrest or conviction happened in New Orleans (Orleans Parish), you file your expungement in New Orleans. 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

Criminal District Court cases. Felonies and state misdemeanors are filed with the Clerk of Criminal District Court, 2700 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119. Pick up and file your packet in Room 210, and pay the filing fee in Room 104. Phone: (504) 658-9049.
Municipal and Traffic Court cases. City ordinance violations and traffic charges are handled by the Municipal and Traffic Court, 727 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Phone: (504) 658-8500. Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

Bill of information and court minutes. Get these from the clerk of court.
Your criminal history (rap sheet). Get it from Louisiana State Police or the Clerk of Court.
The 4 required forms. Motion for Expungement, Judicial Order, Affidavit of Response and Order of Expungement.
Payment. Criminal District Court takes cash, money order, credit card or cashier's check. No personal checks.

One motion covers one person, and only charges from the same arrest date. If you have more than one arrest, you need a motion for each.

What It Costs

Filing at Criminal District Court costs $550, paid in Room 104 when you file. The fee is not refundable. If you were arrested but never convicted, you may qualify for a fee waiver through the District Attorney. To qualify, you cannot have any pending charges, your case cannot have been dismissed because you completed a diversion program, and you cannot have a felony conviction. Use the Orleans DA fee waiver form. Low income? See Expungement Cost and Fee Waivers.

Orleans Parish District Attorney

619 South White Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. The DA handles certifications and arrest-only fee waivers. The DA also 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.

After Your Expungement Is Granted

The Clerk of Court will give you 2 certified copies of your signed order. Keep them in a safe place.

Step-by-Step Guides

Get Help

Check your eligibility for free with the Expungement App.
Come to a free JAC expungement clinic.
Learn more about the JAC Expungement Program.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about your case.