Find Kenner Criminal Records
Kenner criminal records are split between two courts depending on the type of charge: misdemeanor cases and traffic offenses go to the First Parish Court in Metairie, while felony cases are handled by the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. This guide covers where each record type is held, how to search cases online through JeffNet, and how to use the JPSO inmate search tool for defendants currently in custody.
Kenner Quick Facts
Kenner Police Department Records
The Kenner Police Department handles law enforcement inside Kenner city limits. Arrest reports, incident reports, and related Kenner police records are kept by the KPD records division. These police records are separate from court case files. Police records show what officers documented at the time of arrest, while court records show what happened after charges were filed.
For non-emergency requests and records inquiries, contact the Kenner Police at (504) 712-2200. The records division can provide copies of Kenner incident and arrest reports. Requests can be made in person during business hours. Louisiana's Public Records Law covers most of these documents, so most requests should be fulfilled within a reasonable time. You may be asked to submit your request in writing and pay a copying fee for printed records.
Kenner is on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. The city is served by KPD for criminal matters within Kenner city limits, but the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office also operates in the area and handles some enforcement. If an arrest was made by JPSO rather than Kenner Police, the report would be held by the sheriff's office instead. The section on JPSO below covers that.
Note: Kenner police reports may have portions redacted if the case involves an ongoing Kenner investigation or a juvenile suspect.
First Parish Court for Kenner Misdemeanor Records
First Parish Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic cases for the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, which includes Kenner. This court is not in Kenner itself. It sits at 924 David Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. If you are looking for a Kenner misdemeanor record or a traffic matter, this is where those records are held, not at a courthouse inside Kenner.
The criminal division of First Parish Court can be reached at (504) 736-8910. The court handles Kenner charges such as minor drug possession, simple battery, traffic violations, and similar offenses that do not rise to the felony level. Case files at First Parish Court include the charging document, minute entries from each court appearance, and the final disposition. The clerk staff can assist with lookups by defendant name or case number during business hours.
The image below shows the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides access to JeffNet and court record information covering both parish courts and the Kenner district court for Kenner criminal cases.
If you're not sure whether a Kenner case went to First Parish Court or the 24th Judicial District Court, a quick call to either court with the defendant's name can usually point you in the right direction. Kenner felony cases always go to the district court in Gretna.
Note: First Parish Court covers the East Bank only, including Kenner. West Bank misdemeanor cases go to Second Parish Court in Gretna.
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court and Kenner Criminal Records
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of Kenner criminal case records for the 24th Judicial District Court. Felony cases involving Kenner residents or crimes committed in Kenner are filed and maintained by this office. The clerk also maintains records for the parish courts. The main website is jpclerkofcourt.us, and the main phone is (504) 364-2900.
The criminal record room is in Suite 1100 of the Jefferson Parish Courthouse in Gretna, on the West Bank. The direct phone for that division is (504) 364-2992. If you need a certified copy of a Kenner felony case, this is the office to contact. Staff can search by name or case number and provide certified copies for a fee. Bring photo ID if visiting in person.
JeffNet is the Jefferson Parish Clerk's online records portal. It covers Kenner criminal, civil, and traffic records dating back to 1840. The subscription options are $5 for 24-hour access or $50 per month for ongoing access. JeffNet is a good tool if you need to look up multiple Kenner cases or search historical records. You access it through the clerk's website at jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffnet-login.
JeffNet lets you search Kenner records by party name, case number, or attorney name. Results show case type, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. The depth of historical records, going back to 1840, makes JeffNet one of the more robust parish court search tools in Louisiana. Information is updated as events occur in the Kenner court system.
Note: JeffNet access requires a paid subscription. There is no free Kenner search option through this portal.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Inmate Search for Kenner Cases
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office operates the parish jail and maintains its own records on Kenner arrests and current inmates. JPSO's online inmate search lets you look up defendants currently held in the Jefferson Parish jail. This is a free tool available at jpso.com/295/Online-Inmate-Search.
The inmate search shows current booking information: the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond status. It is useful if you need to know whether a Kenner defendant is currently in custody. The inmate search does not show full court case history. For court history, you need JeffNet or the Kenner clerk's office directly. For general JPSO inquiries about Kenner arrests, the main phone is (504) 363-5500.
JPSO also handles arrest reports for crimes in unincorporated Jefferson Parish areas and assists with some enforcement in Kenner. If an arrest was made by JPSO rather than Kenner Police, the Kenner arrest report is held by the sheriff's office. The JPSO records division can provide copies of those reports through a public records request.
Note: The JPSO online inmate search only shows defendants currently in custody, including Kenner defendants. It does not show past bookings or full criminal history.
Criminal Records Search for Kenner: Which Court Handles What
Understanding which court holds a particular Kenner record saves time. The type of criminal charge determines which court handled the case, and that determines where the records are kept.
Kenner felony charges, crimes carrying more than one year in prison, go to the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. Records for those Kenner cases are held by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court and can be searched via JeffNet or by contacting the criminal record room at (504) 364-2992. This covers serious cases: armed robbery, drug trafficking, aggravated assault, and similar Kenner charges.
Kenner misdemeanor and traffic cases go to First Parish Court in Metairie. Kenner records there are held by the First Parish Court clerk. To reach them, call (504) 736-8910. These cases include simple assault, minor drug charges, DWI (depending on the charge level), and traffic citations that go to court.
For any case involving a Kenner arrest, the Kenner Police Department holds the arrest report. If JPSO made the Kenner arrest, the report is with the sheriff's office. Court records and police records are separate and held by different agencies. You may need to contact more than one office to get a full picture of a Kenner case.
Note: If a Kenner misdemeanor charge is later upgraded to a felony, the case moves from the parish court to the district court, and records follow it there.
State Resources for Kenner Criminal History
State-level tools can help when you need Kenner records beyond what Jefferson Parish holds. Two agencies are most useful for a broader criminal history search.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) is the statewide criminal history repository covering all Louisiana parishes. You can request a Kenner criminal history through the LSP at lsp.org. Kenner residents can request their own record for review. The BCII covers criminal history from all 64 parishes, not just Jefferson, making it the broadest Kenner background check option.
The image below shows the Louisiana State Police homepage, where Kenner residents can find background check request information and links to the BCII process.
The LSP background checks page at lsp.org/services/background-checks has current forms, fees, and instructions for submitting a Kenner criminal history request covering all Louisiana parishes. The BCII is the most complete single source for statewide criminal history.
Note: The LSP BCII is the official source for statewide criminal records including Kenner cases. Third-party sites may pull from outdated or incomplete data.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records Pages
Other qualifying cities near Kenner include Metairie in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans in Orleans Parish, both of which have criminal records pages with detailed courthouse and court clerk information. For Kenner residents, both of those pages may be useful if a case crossed parish lines.
Jefferson Parish Criminal Records
Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish. Kenner felony cases go through the 24th Judicial District Court, and court records are maintained by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court in Gretna. For a full parish-level overview including court locations, fee schedules, and parish-wide resources, visit the Jefferson Parish criminal records page.