Search Jefferson Parish Warrant Records

Jefferson Parish warrant records are available to search through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and the JeffNet online records system. As the second-largest parish in Louisiana, Jefferson Parish offers more search tools than most parishes in the state. You can use the JPSO online inmate search, the JeffNet subscription service for full court records, or contact the central records division by phone or email. This page covers how to find and search all the ways to access warrant records in Jefferson Parish.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Warrant Records

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) is at 1233 Westbank Expressway in Harvey, LA 70058. The main phone is (504) 363-5500. Central Records can be reached at (504) 363-5590 or by email at centralrecords@jpso.com. The fingerprint ID division is at (504) 363-5542, email FID@jpso.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The JPSO website notes the office as "Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058." For emergencies and non-emergencies, dial 911. The sheriff's office maintains the most comprehensive database of active warrant records in the parish warrant records. Jefferson Parish has the second-largest population in Louisiana. To access free online information for an individual with a warrant, you can use the JPSO Online Inmate Search Tool.

Visit the Records and Report Section at the Westbank Administration Complex, 1233 Westbank Expy., Building A, Harvey, LA 70058, during work hours. You can also email centralrecords@jpso.com with your request. Keep in mind that if an active warrant exists, appearing in person may result in immediate arrest. Consider having an attorney conduct the search to avoid potential detention.

Search Jefferson Parish Warrant Records Online

Jefferson Parish gives you more online search options than almost any other parish in the state. The JPSO Online Inmate Search lets you search by name, race, and sex. Results show warrant information, booking details, charges, and warrant bond amounts. This tool is free and covers current inmates and active warrant information.

The screenshot below shows the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office website where you can access the online inmate search tool.

The JPSO site links to the inmate search, crime tips, and other public safety tools.

The online inmate search page itself is shown here.

This free tool lets you search for active warrant records and current inmates held in Jefferson Parish facilities.

Jefferson Parish Warrant Records Online

The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court runs JeffNet, a closed Internet browser-based service that has been available since 2004. JeffNet provides access to property, civil, criminal, and other public records maintained by the clerk's office. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during maintenance periods. You can access JeffNet through the JeffNet login page.

JeffNet pricing is straightforward. A 24-hour access pass costs $5.00. Monthly subscriptions are also available with credit card. Document downloads cost $0.75 per page. Certified copies of court records run $0.75 per page plus $5.00 for certification. Certified copies of mortgage records cost $0.75 per page plus $10.00 for certification.

The records available through JeffNet go back a long way. Mortgage and conveyance records cover 1825 to present. Assessment rolls go back to 1992. Parish courts criminal and traffic records start at 1990. The 24th JDC criminal records begin April 28, 1994 for search, with images going back to 1840. Marriage licenses date back to the 1840s. An important note from the site: "Juvenile Court records are not available for public examination and are not accessible through JeffNet." Under La. R.S. 44:1, most warrant records remain public once filed.

The Clerk of Court website shown above is the gateway to JeffNet and other records services.

JeffNet is the most detailed online records tool available for Jefferson Parish court records.

Note: E-filing through JeffNet is available for civil and criminal records in the 24th Judicial District Court, First Parish Court, and Second Parish Court.

Jefferson Warrant Records at the Clerk

The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court is John A. Gegenheimer. The main office is at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 603, New Orleans, LA 70121. Mailing address is P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010. Phone is (504) 364-2900. Email support@jpclerkofcourt.us. Technical support is at (504) 364-2976. The clerk's website provides access to JeffNet and court information. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The 24th Judicial District Court sits at the Thomas F. Donelon Building, Suite 2100, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. This is where all felony and serious criminal cases are handled for Jefferson Parish. Under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 211.1, individuals with certain non-violent misdemeanor warrants may qualify for summons release rather than physical arrest.

Statewide Search Tools for Jefferson Parish

The Louisiana State Police BCII at lsp.org maintains criminal warrant records from all 64 parishes. The IBC at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov costs $31 to search with a name-based check. Under La. R.S. 15:587, the state police govern the release of criminal warrant records data. Review your own warrant record by searching through IdentoGO under La. R.S. 15:588.

Louisiana VINE at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA tracks warrant and custody records. The Most Wanted warrant list at doc.la.gov/docs-most-wanted shows records of fugitives with active warrant records statewide.

Cities in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish includes several major communities. For city-specific warrant information, see these pages: Kenner, Marrero, Metairie, and Terrytown. All fall under the JPSO and the 24th Judicial District Court for warrant records.

Nearby Parishes

Jefferson Parish borders the greater New Orleans area. Each neighboring parish has its own sheriff and court for warrant records.