Arrested.

New Orleans.

Morenike Erinkitola

Loyola University New Orleans

College of Law

Table of Contents

Dictionary of Common Terms

State and Parish Agencies

Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office

LA Board of Pardons and Parole New Orleans Office

Louisiana Probation and Parole New Orleans District Office

Bail

Factors to determine bail amounts

Common conditions of a bail bond

Cash bail

Bond

Rates for bond companies

Bond Companies

Magistrate Court

Magistrate Judge and appointed commissioners

Orleans Criminal District Court

Rules of entry

Behavior in a courtroom

Parking

Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judges and Court Sections

Section A: Judge Calvin Johnson, Pro Tempore

Section B: Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier

Section C: Judge Benedict Willard

Section D: Judge Kimya M. Holmes

Section E: Judge Rhonda J. Goode-Douglas

Section F: Judge Robin D. Pittman, Chief Justice

Section G: Judge Nandi F. Campbell

Section H: Judge Camille Buras

Section I: Retired Judge Raymond C. Bigelow, Pro Tempore

Section J: Judge Darryl A. Derbigny

Section K: Judge Marcus O. Delarge

Section L: Judge Angel S. Harris

Navigating the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Website

Docket Master

Other Important Information from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Website

Tiger Correctional Services

Securus Technologies

Inmate Information Phone Line

Legal Assistance

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Louisiana State Bar Association Modest Means Directory

The Bail Project (New Orleans) with The Safety and Freedom Fund at Operation Restoration

Louisiana Appleseed

Louisiana Center of Children Rights

Lawyer Directory Information

Louisiana State Bar Association

Martindale

Dictionary of Common Terms

Appearance: Formal act where the defendant submits themselves to the jurisdiction of the court. This can be done in person, by an attorney, by pleadings, or a combination of these.

Appearance Bond: Obligation signed the accused and or their surety to secure their presence in court when ordered. The bond is forfeited if the accused fails to appear.

Arraignment: A felony case proceeding where the defendant is brought to court to answer to a criminal charge. The charge(s) is read to the defendant who then answers how they plea.

Bail: Money placed as security with the court to assure a person accused of a crime will return to court when needed.

Bail Bondsman: A licensed agent who helps secure bail independently or through an insurance company (commercial surety).

Bench Warrant: Process issued by the court for the attachment or arrest of a person.

Bill of Particulars: A written statement giving the specific details of the charge(s) in a criminal case.

Bill of Information: The charging document which is filed by the district attorney that begins the prosecution process without a grand jury indictment.

Burden of Proof: The duty to prove a fact in a dispute. Usually one party in an action has the burden of proof for a particular fact through the introduction of evidence in support of that fact.

Burglary: The unauthorized entering of any vehicle, water craft, dwelling, or other structure, movable or immovable, with the intent to commit any felony or theft therein.

Cash Bond: The cash amount of the bail that gets paid to the court.

Chambers: Usually a private room or office of the judge in the courthouse.

Charge: The complaint, information or indictment charging the accused with the commission of the alleged crime.

Circumstantial Evidence: All indirect evidence.

Clerk of Court: Court officers who keeps records, issues process, enters judgments, enters orders, and supervises the clerical functions of the court.

Commercial Bond: Refers to a contract signed with a commercial bondsman to secure release through the posting of bail.

Competency: A person’s legal capacity to understand right or wrong, to have committed a crime, and or to understanding legal proceedings.

Complainant: The chief witness or victim.

Complaint: The prosecutor’s written statement that alleges the accused committed a crime. It is made under other and generally begins a criminal action.

Concurrent Sentences: When the judges orders the sentences of multiple crimes be served at the same time.

Consecutive Sentences: One sentence for a crime begins when another sentence has ended.

Continuance: A postponement.

Corroborating Evidence: Evidence used to support or confirm other evidence.

Crime: Act or omission as defined by the law. It may be a misdemeanor or felony. Conduct is not a crime unless it is made criminal by Louisiana statutes, city ordinances, and or parish ordinances.

Criminal Case: When a person is prosecuted for a committing a criminal offense.

Criminal Insanity: A mental condition which means that a person is not legally responsible for their actions.

Cross-Examination: When an opposing party questions a witness.

Direct Contempt of Court: Acts of contempt committed in the presence of the court.

Direct Evidence: Evidence that tends to directly prove or disprove a disputed fact.

Discovery: Efforts by a party to get information about the case from the opposing party in preparation of trial.

District Attorney: The prosecuting attorney for the municipality where a person has been charged.

Exhibit: Physical item that is introduced as evidence during a proceeding.

Expungement: Means to remove a record of arrest or conviction, photographs, fingerprints, disposition, or any other information of any kind from public access. However, the record is not destroyed. It is a court-ordered process. After a conviction is expunged, the process may be referred to as “setting aside a criminal conviction.”

Expungement by Redaction: A person who is arrested or convicted with other persons who are not entitled to expungement may have his/her name or any other identifying information removed from public access while the information on the other person(s) will be retained.

Felony: Crime that is punishable by imprisonment with hard labor or a death sentence.

Fine: A monetary penalty.

Grand Jury: Private proceeding led by the prosecution to determine whether a crime has probable cause. If it is determined that probable cause exists, an indictment will be returned. A grand jury indictment is required under Louisiana law for any crime that carries a sentence of life in prison or the death penalty.

Hearsay Evidence: An out of court statement made by someone other than the witness who is testifying that is used to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

Inadmissible: Something cannot be admitted into evidence according to the established rules of evidence.

Indictment: The written accusation of the grand jury that the person charged has committed the crime.

Indirect Contempt of Court: A failure or refusal to obey a lawful order of court.

Interim Expungement: Expunges a felony arrest from the criminal history of a person who was convicted of a misdemeanor offense arising out of a felony arrest. Only the felony arrest is expunged.

Magistrate: A court officer empowered to perform certain judicial functions.

Malicious Prosecution: An action that lacks probable cause made to injure a defendant.

Mandate: A judicial command.

Material Evidence: Evidence that is relevant to the substantial issues in the case.

Misdemeanor: Type of crime that is usually punishable by a fine or a sentence of less than one year.

Nolo Contendere: Type of plea entered by the defendant. It is used to establish guilt that allows a court to punish a defendant.

No Bill: This occurs when a grand jury determines there was insufficient evidence to justify the indictment.

Parole: A conditional release from prison prior to the completion of the sentence. It will include mandatory conditions. The parolee will be assigned a state parole officer who will supervise their parole.

Personal Surety Bond: A relative or friend signs the arrestee out of jail with a promise to pay if the defendant does not return to court as scheduled.

Preliminary Examination: Hearing that determines if there is enough probable cause to move forward with a trial in a felony case.

Prescription: The amount of time, as defined by legal statute, after an act in which prosecutorial proceedings must have begun. For any criminal case except murder the time limit is two years from the date the crime was committed. Sometimes referred to as the statute of limitations.

Probable Cause: Circumstances and facts that reasonably support the presumption that the defendant is guilty.

Probation: A method of suspending a sentence which must be maintained by the good conduct of the defendant.

Property Bond: Property worth the value of the bail is deposited with the court.

Prosecutor: A lawyer that represents the State or Municipality in a criminal case.

Recognizance Bond: An arrestee signs himself out of custody without having to pay-just a promise to return to court as scheduled. This is sometimes referred to as an R.O.R.

Search Warrant: A judicial written order on behalf of the State that authorizes a law enforcement official to search a specific house or location for the items contained in the warrant.

State: Often refers to the State of Louisiana.

Subpoena: An order to appear in a specific court on a specific date and time.

State and Parish Agencies

Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office

Website: www.orleansda.com

Address: 619 South White Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

Phone: (504) 822-2414

Email: info@orleansda.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orleansparishda

Twitter: @orleansparishda

Instagram: Orleansparishda

Language Services: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, French, Portuguese, Arabic

Current DA: Jason Williams

LA Board of Pardons and Parole New Orleans Office

1250 Poydras Street Suite 1000, 10th Floor

New Orleans, LA 70113

(504) 962-4400

https://doc.louisiana.gov/location/new-orleans/

Louisiana Probation and Parole New Orleans District Office

1641 Poland Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 962-4400

Bail

Bail amounts are set at the discretion of judges and commissioners of the Criminal District Court. They may also place conditions upon the accused or refuse their release because of safety concerns to the community. The amount of the bail must be reasonable and appropriate to the particular case. The person who posts bail for a defendant assumes the responsibility for a defendant’s appearance in court. If the defendant fails to appear, an arrest warrant will be issued and the posted bail can be forfeited. Bond amounts are generally set by a magistrate judge or commissioner at an initial court appearance within 72 hours of arrest. Persons charged with a capital crime do not have a right to be released on bail prior to trial.

Factors to determine bail amounts are set by Art. 334 of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure

The seriousness of the offense charged, including but not limited to whether the offense is a crime of violence or involves a controlled dangerous substance.

The weight of the evidence against the defendant.

The previous criminal record of the defendant.

The ability of the defendant to pay bail.

The nature and seriousness of the danger to any other person or the community that would be posed by the defendant’s release.

The defendant’s voluntary participation in a pretrial drug testing program.

The absence or presence of any controlled dangerous substance in the defendant’s blood at the time of arrest.

Whether the defendant is currently out on bond on a previous felony arrest for which he is awaiting institution of prosecution, arraignment, trial or sentencing.

Any other circumstances affecting the probability of defendant’s appearance.

The type or form of bail.

Common conditions of a bail bond:

- Make all court appearances.

- Arrive to court on time.

- Do not have negative contact with the police.

- Do not commit another crime.

- Honor all protective and stay-away orders.

Cash bail: Cash bail are paid directly to the court. The full amount must be paid. If the court is closed, cash bail can be paid at the Orleans Justice Center. Cash bail paid is not refundable.

Cash bail can be paid at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in the Magistrate Clerk’s office in Room 104. Cash, money order, and credit cards are the accepted forms of payment. It is located at 2700 Tulane Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119. The courthouse is typically open 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.

Jail: Cash bail can also be paid at Orleans Justice Center. It is located at 2800 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70119. The phone number is 504-202-9339.

Bond

Bond is also referred to as a bail bond. It can mean a surety bond or a commercial bond. The bond is the equivalent to the bail amount that the court has set.

Rates for bond companies: Louisiana law sets the premium rate for criminal bail bonds at 12 percent of the face amount of the bond or one hundred twenty dollars, whichever is greater. However, in Jefferson Parish the rate is 12.5%. A commercial surety has the option to charge less than the 12 percent. The company may have additional fees.

Property Bond: Those interested in obtaining a property bond can obtain more information at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in the Magistrate Clerk’s office in Room 104. They will be provided with an information packet with all the information and the docket master number needed for the next step of the process. The District Attorney’s office processes the application.

Bond Companies

(This following list provides contact information for some bond companies that may operate in New Orleans.)

A-1 Unlimited Inc

723 S Dupre St

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 821-3026

A Affordable Bail Bonds

2802 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 827-2787

(504) 362-4799

A-Associated Bail Bonds

528 S Broad St

New Orleans, LA 70119

A’s Bail Bonds

3020 Broadway St

New Orleans, LA 70125

(504) 861-0283

A Bail Bond

(504) 366-6666

Aback Bonding

2649 Gravier Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 309-7004

(504) 296-4413

https://abackbonding.com/

Act Right Bail Bonds

2642 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 822-8400

(504) 393-7780

Affordable Bail Bonds

(504) 394-4511

Always Open Bail Bonds

221 Derbigny St.

Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 301-4439

ASAP Bail Bonds

(504) 582-7752

https://www.asapbailbonds247.com/

Astro Bond Co

5201 Tullis Dr.

New Orleans, LA 70131

(504) 394-6020

Batiste Bail Bonds

(504) 509-6161

Bayou Bail Bonds

538 S Broad St

New Orleans, LA 70119

Big Mama’s Bail Bonding

2925 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 244-6262

https://bigmamasbailbonding.com/

Blair’s Bail Bonds

2767 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 827-1000

https://www.blairsbailbonds.com/

Call Us Bail Bonds

221 Derbigny St.

Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 301-4458

Central Bail Bonds

136 S Broad St

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 822-5993

https://www.centralbailbonds.org/

Cousin’s Bail Bonds

1015 4th Street

Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 361-5900

Delta Bail Bonds Inc

7148 Grey Oaks Dr.

New Orleans, LA 70126

(504) 240-0524

Donnes III John B

4603 Carrollton Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 488-0000

Eastbank Bail Bonds

2741 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 822-2556

Free Me Bail Bonds

2642 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 822-6201

https://free-me-bail-bonds-bail-bonds-service.business.site/

Honey Badger Bail Bonds

3719 Washington Ave #21

New Orleans, LA 70125

(504) 521-6223

http://honeybadgerbailbonds.com/

International Sureties, Ltd.

701 Poydras Street #420

New Orleans, LA 70139

(504) 581-6404

https://www.internationalsureties.com/

Jeff’s Bail Bonds LLC

827 Causeway Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70121

(504) 835-2727

Jeff’s Bail Bonds

(504) 702-8008

Netterville Bail Bonds

2925 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 618-1488

(504) 265-8733

Pat Horrigan Bonding Co.

1017 4th Street.

Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 348-0002

Quang’s Bail Bonds LLC

4655 Michoud Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70129

(504) 254-6000

Sherry’s Bail Bonds

221 Derigny St.

Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 475-2245

Steve’s Bail Bonds

2741 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 821-8161

https://www.a-surety.com/louisiana.html

Surety Services Inc

665 S Dupre St

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 822-5613

Tim Fanguy Bail Bond Inc

0819 4th Street

Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 368-2300

Troy’s Bail Bonds

3238 Johnson St.

Metairie, LA 70001

(504) 828-8769, 504-610-2099

https://troysbailbonds.com/

United Bonding

665 S Dupre St

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 271-4600

1 Bail Bond

2737 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 822-5245

21st Century Bail Bonds

200 S Broad Street

(504) 822-1101

[Additional bond companies displayed in Orleans Justice Center not listed above]

Davis Bail Bonds

504-812-6216, 504-822-8805

Diamond’s Bail Bonds LLC

504-920-1649

Deita Bail Bonds

504-822-1188

Dionne Bail Bonds

504-309-7679

Ducote Bail Bonds

985-640-2966

Fast Eddie’s Bail Bonds

318-473-9728

Fast Freedom Bail Bonds

225-284-2431

Foulcard Bail Bonds

225-284-2431

Free Bird Bail Bonds

1-877-99-FREE ME

Fresh Out Bail Bonds

225-938-0755

Greg’s Bail Bonds

504-822-8540, 504-287-8730

Hebert Bail Bonds

504-267-0600

Janet Smith Bail Bonds

504-292-0851

Larone Johnson Bail Bonds

504-335-7285

Meche’s Bail Bonds

337-226-1129

New Orleans Adele’s

504-509-6161

Mike’s Bail Bonds

504-822-8987

Pat Horrigan Bail Bonds

504-858-1031, 504-324-5554

Six Figure Bail Bonds

Turning Point Bail Bonds

504-822-0730

Tynekia Buckley

504-822-2336

Zerangue’s Bail Bonds

504-912-7594, 504-317-0411

Magistrate Court

Magistrate 1 proceedings are in-person excluding in custody defendants. Bond defendants and attorneys must report in-person for all sections of Magistrate.

Each day a Magistrate List is posted on the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office website. The list includes information such as defendant’s name, charges, and folder number. A list is created for each court setting. The list is not archived on the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office website.

Magistrate Court List Webpage

The public is allowed to attend Magistrate Court proceedings. Seating is first come, first serve. The courtroom typically opens ten minutes before proceedings begin. Cell phones must be turned off. Appropriate courtroom attire is required. No food or drinks are allowed. Any person found to be disruptive of the court proceedings may be asked to leave at the discretion of the judge, commissioner, or sheriff.

Magistrate Judge and appointed commissioners

Magistrate Judge: Honorable Juana M. Lombard

Location: 1st Floor, Courtroom #1

Phone: (504) 658-9351

Email: magistrate@criminalcourt.org

Appointed M2 Commissioner: Jonathan Friedman

Location: 1st Floor, Courtroom #1

Phone: (504) 658-9370

Email: m2@criminalcourt.org

Court Settings: Monday 3pm and 7:30pm or upon arrival of inmates by OPSO

Appointed M3 Commissioner: Joyce Sallah

Location: 1st Floor, Courtroom #1

Phone: (504) 658-9380

Email: m3@criminalcourt.org

Court Settings: Tuesday 3pm and 7:30pm or upon arrival of inmates by OPSO

Appointed M4 Commissioner: Peter Hamilton III

Location: 1st Floor, Courtroom #1

Phone: (504) 658-9360

Email: m4@criminalcourt.org

Court Settings: Wednesday 3pm and 7:30pm or upon arrival of inmates by OPSO

Appointed M5 Commissioner: Jay Daniels

Location: 1st Floor, Courtroom #1

Phone: (504) 658-9475

Email: m5@criminalcourt.org

Court Settings: Thursday 3pm and 7:30pm or upon arrival of inmates by OPSO

Orleans Criminal District Court

Address: 2700 Tulane Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

Hours of Operation: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

Phone: (504) 658-9100

Website: https://www.criminalcourt.org/home.html

Rules of entry: Cellphones, weapons, photographic or audio-visual devices or equipment of any type, including cameras, video, audio recorders or players. Lighters are not allowed. Cigarettes may not be allowed. Food or other items will not be allowed in the building. The Sheriff’s Office is permitted to confiscate and discard items and refuse entry to the building.

Dress code for courthouse entry is enforced at the discretion of the Sheriff’s Office:

- Hats or caps must be removed unless worn for religious purposes.

- Shoes are required. Sandals and thigh high boots may not be allowed.

- Anything that reveals the midriff or underclothing may not be allowed.

- See-through and revealing clothing may not be allowed.

- Short skirts and mini dresses may not be allowed.

Dress code for court appearances:

- Do not wear jeans.

- Make sure hair is neat.

- Try not to wear tennis shoes.

- Try to cover tattoos.

- Limit the amount of jewelry worn.

- Makeup should be minimal.

- Men should try to wear a tie, but a plain collared shirt is generally acceptable.

- It is preferred that ladies dress in business casual clothing where their arms and shoulders are covered.

Behavior in a courtroom:

- It is recommended that people arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled court appearance.

- People should stand when the judge enters the room.

- People should follow directives of the court bailiff, court staff, and judge.

- Loud talking and or disruptive behavior is generally not tolerated. A person may be asked to leave the courtroom and wait in the hallway.

- When responding to a judge, a verbal response is required as opposed to a head nod or hand gesture. The verbal response should be loud enough for the judge to hear you.

- When appearing with an attorney, it is not uncommon for the judge to address the attorney only. The judge may even direct the defendant to ask of their questions through their attorney.

Parking:

- A paid public parking lot is near the courthouse. It is located near Gravier and South Broad Streets

- Street parking along Tulane Avenue is usually very limited.

- The vacant lot directly across the street from the courthouse on Tulane Avenue is not open to the public. It is monitored and vehicles will be towed. Cars are currently towed by Mid City Automotive, Towing, Collision, LLC. They are located at 1915 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70112. Their telephone number is 504-566-7886.

Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judges and Court Sections

Section A: Judge Calvin Johnson, Pro Tempore

SectionA@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9130

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-a-judge-johnson.html

Section B: Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier

SectionB@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9140

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-b-judge-davillier.html

Section C: Judge Benedict Willard

SectionC@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9150

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-c-judge-willard.html

Section D: Judge Kimya M. Holmes

SectionD@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9160

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-d-judge-holmes.html

Section E: Judge Rhonda J. Goode-Douglas

SectionE@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9470

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-e-goode-douglas.html

Section F: Judge Robin D. Pittman, Chief Justice

SectionF@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9180

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-f-judge-pittman-chief-judge.html

Section G: Judge Nandi F. Campbell

SectionG@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9190

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-g-judge-campbell.html

Section H: Judge Camille Buras

SectionH@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9300

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-h-judge-buras.html

Section I: Retired Judge Raymond C. Bigelow, Pro Tempore

SectionI@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9310

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-i-judge-bigelow.html

Section J: Judge Darryl A. Derbigny

SectionJ@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9320

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-j-judge-derbigny.html

Section K: Judge Marcus O. Delarge

SectionK@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9330

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-k-judge-delarge.html

Section L: Judge Angel S. Harris

SectionL@criminalcourt.org

504-658-9340

https://www.criminalcourt.org/section-l-judge-harris.html

*Email is the preferred communication method for all sections of court.

Navigating the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Website

About: Gives the location and phone number of the Orleans Justice Center

Department-Internal Affairs Division: Information on how to file a confidential complaint against a Sheriff’s Office employee.

Visitation-Regular Visitation: Information regarding visitation hours, procedures, and rules.

Visitation-Online Visitation Application: All non-attorney visitors are required to go through the visitor registration process. The form is available to be submitted online or printed out. For reference, a copy of the form is below. The inmate’s folder number can be found by performing an Inmate Query under the Inmate Information tab.

Inmate Information-Inmate Mail Instructions: Guidelines for sending physical mail to an inmate.

Inmate Information-Inmate Query: Allows the user to perform a master search for an inmate. It provides the user with the inmate’s booking information. Inmate mugshots are not posted. The below information is provided per charge.

Arrest Date

Arrest Number

Bond Amount:

Booking Date

Charge: Statute, violation, and subsection of the charge

Charge Text: Name of the charge

Disposition: Indicates whether the charges have been accepted or denied

Disposition Date: The date the charges were accepted or denied

Docket Number: Case number when the charge moves forward past Magistrate Court

Docket Section: Section of court where the proceedings will take place

Folder Number

Location

Magistrate Section

Magistrate Number

Docket Master: Entries are brief summaries that give information about the case. An entry is made each time the defendant appears or is scheduled to appear in court and a filing is received by the clerk’s office. Unscheduled appearances made on behalf of the defendant are also entered. Entries are from Magistrate and Criminal District Court. Entries also include the date of the defendant’s next scheduled court appearance.

Other Important Information from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Website

Tiger Correctional Services: Provider used by the Orleans Parish Jail to put money on an inmate’s account and to order commissary for an inmate. There is a 12% processing fee for all transactions. No refunds will be issued for deposits made to an inmate’s account. Mondays are the commissary delivery for Orleans Parish Jail. Commissary orders must have a subtotal between $10-$100.

Tiger Correctional Services: Orleans Parish Jail

Securus Technologies: Phone services to inmates are provided through Securus. There are two service options available for Orleans Parish Jail: Advance Connect and Direct Bill. Money can be added to accounts via card, check, Western Union, or MoneyGram. The processing time for each payment method varies.

Advance Connect sets up a prepaid account to receive phone calls from inmates with the option of multiple people being added to the account. Users are only allowed to add $50 to the account per transaction.

Direct Bill: This service allows for Securus to bill the user monthly for phone calls. A credit check is required to sign up. Additionally, Securus recommends this service for professionals or loved ones of incarcerated individuals who will be incarcerated for a minimum of two years.

Securus Website

Securus Apple iOS app

Securus Google Play store app

*Nonincarcerated parties may have additional billing options for inmate calls through their cell phone service providers.

Inmate Information Phone Line: 504-827-6777. The Interactive Voice Response System is an automated phone system that can be used to find important information about an inmate. It also has the option for the caller to transfer to an operator if needed. Callers should know the inmate’s First name and Last name. For more common names, callers should also have the inmates date or birth. It provides information such as:

Charge Information

Inmate location

Visitation Information

Mailing Information

How to bring property to an inmate

How to deposit money into inmate’s commissary account

Legal Assistance

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

1340 Poydras Suite 600

New Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 529-1000

(504) 264-2212

https://slls.org/

*Domestic violence and sexual assault related issues.

Louisiana State Bar Association Modest Means Directory

Contact information for attorneys who charge reduced rates or charge less because they represent a person for only part of the case.

https://www.lsba.org/Public/FindLegalHelp/ModestMeans.aspx

The Bail Project (New Orleans) with The Safety and Freedom Fund at Operation Restoration

May assist in paying bail and provide guidance for other community resources.

https://bailproject.org/new-orleans/

Louisiana Appleseed

Access to Justice Program

1615 Poydras Street Suite 100

New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 821-8101

Louisiana Center of Children Rights

Juvenile Defendants

(504) 658-6860

http://www.lakidsrights.org/

Lawyer Directory Information

Louisiana State Bar Association

LSBA Membership Directory

https://www.lsba.org/MD321654/MembershipDirectory.aspx

Users can search by First name, Last name, and or city.

*The directory provides current contact information for members of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the status of their license.

LSBA Membership Status Descriptions

Eligible
Licensed to practice law in Louisiana and a member in good standing. All requirements including filing Attorney Registration Statement, payment of LSBA dues and LADB assessment, compliance with mandatory continuing legal education requirements and filing Trust Account Disclosure Statement have been met.

Emeritus
Enables lawyers who do only pro bono work or uncompensated work for family members (both subject to certain guidelines and restrictions) and who meet age and practice criteria, to elect Emeritus Status. Prior to dues and assessment payment, review for possible election.

Deceased
Deceased

Inactive
Chosen voluntarily with written request and cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible
Failed to pay annual membership dues and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible Child Support
Failed to pay court-ordered child support and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible SC
Failed to pay annual disciplinary assessment and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible TAD
Failed to file annual Supreme Court of Louisiana Trust Account Disclosure and Overdraft Notification Authorization.

Ineligible MCLE
Failed to comply with mandatory continuing legal education requirements and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Resigned
Surrendered license to practice law in Louisiana.

Suspended or Disbarred
Disciplinary charges handled by the Disciplinary Board of the Louisiana Supreme Court.

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