Metairie Criminal Records
Metairie criminal records are held within the Jefferson Parish court system because Metairie is an unincorporated community with no city government of its own. Metairie criminal cases involving misdemeanor charges go to First Parish Court in Metairie, while Metairie felony criminal cases go to the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court maintains official Metairie case files, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office holds Metairie arrest records.
Metairie Quick Facts
First Parish Court in Metairie
First Parish Court is located at 924 David Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 and is the most local court for Metairie criminal cases. This court handles limited-jurisdiction Metairie matters on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. The court covers Metairie misdemeanor charges, Metairie traffic violations, and parish ordinance violations, as well as civil cases up to $20,000.
For Metairie criminal and traffic matters at First Parish Court, call (504) 736-8910. The civil division can be reached at (504) 736-8391. Traffic matters have a separate line at (504) 731-4682. First Parish Court does not handle felony charges. Metairie felony cases go directly to the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna.
Metairie case files at First Parish Court are maintained by the court's own clerk. If you need records of a misdemeanor, traffic case, or ordinance violation handled at the 924 David Drive location, contact First Parish Court directly. Records from cases at this court may not be in the main Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court system. Verify with each office when searching for specific Metairie cases.
The image below shows the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides access to court records and JeffNet online case search for Jefferson Parish including Metairie.
Note: First Parish Court at 924 David Drive serves the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. A separate court, Second Parish Court, serves the West Bank. Metairie is on the East Bank, so First Parish Court is the relevant local court for most Metairie misdemeanor criminal records.
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court maintains Metairie criminal case records for cases heard in the 24th Judicial District Court. The clerk's main office is in Gretna, and the website is at jpclerkofcourt.us. The main phone number is (504) 364-2900. Metairie felony cases and other serious Metairie criminal matters go through the 24th JDC and are filed with this clerk.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk offers JeffNet, an online case search system for Metairie criminal records and all other Jefferson Parish cases. JeffNet is available at jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffnet-login. Subscription pricing is $5 for 24-hour access or $50 per month. The online system covers civil and criminal cases filed with the clerk. You can search by name, case number, or other identifiers depending on the record type.
For Metairie residents looking for records, the JeffNet system is a convenient starting point. A 24-hour subscription at $5 is often enough to find what you need if you just want a quick case lookup. Monthly access at $50 makes sense if you search regularly or are checking multiple Metairie criminal cases. In-person searches at the clerk office are free during business hours. You pay only for copies.
Note: JeffNet covers records in the JP Clerk system, which means 24th JDC Metairie felony cases. First Parish Court records at 924 David Drive are maintained separately and are not in JeffNet.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Records
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) is the law enforcement agency for unincorporated Jefferson Parish, which includes Metairie. JPSO makes Metairie arrests, maintains Metairie booking records, and operates the parish jail where Metairie defendants are held. Because Metairie has no city police department of its own, the sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency for Metairie cases.
For general JPSO inquiries, call (504) 363-5500. JPSO maintains an online inmate search tool at jpso.com/295/Online-Inmate-Search. The inmate search lets you look up people currently held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, including those booked on Metairie charges. Search by name to see current bookings, charges listed at the time of Metairie arrest booking, and bond information.
JPSO also maintains Metairie arrest records for incidents handled by sheriff deputies in the area. To request an arrest report or incident report, contact the JPSO records division. These records are separate from court case files. The JPSO record shows the arrest and charges at booking, while the court case file at the JP Clerk shows what happened after the Metairie case was filed.
Note: The JPSO inmate search reflects current bookings. For historical Metairie arrest records or older cases, contact the JPSO records division directly rather than relying on the online tool.
Criminal Records Available for Metairie
Because Metairie has no incorporated city government, Metairie criminal records fall under Jefferson Parish's court structure. The right place to look depends on the type of offense and how the charge was filed.
Metairie misdemeanors, traffic violations, and ordinance violations handled locally go to First Parish Court at 924 David Drive. These are lower-level cases. Records for these matters are at the First Parish Court clerk, not the main Jefferson Parish Clerk office. For traffic tickets, speeding citations, and misdemeanor Metairie cases that did not rise to the felony level, start at First Parish Court.
Metairie felony cases, charges carrying more than one year in prison, go to the 24th Judicial District Court. These Metairie case files are held by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. You can search felony records in person at the clerk's Gretna office or online through JeffNet. Felonies include armed robbery, drug distribution, aggravated crimes, and similar serious offenses.
Metairie arrest records for incidents in the area are held by JPSO, not a city police department. If you need the police side of a Metairie case rather than the court side, JPSO is the right agency. The inmate search and records division handle different types of requests, so call ahead to make sure you reach the right unit.
Note: Some cases start in one court and transfer to another. A misdemeanor charge may escalate if more charges are added. Check both courts if you are unsure where a Metairie case ended up.
State Resources for Louisiana Criminal Records
For a broader search beyond Jefferson Parish, two Louisiana state agencies maintain statewide criminal records that cover Metairie-area cases along with the rest of the state.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) is the official state repository for fingerprint-based history records. The BCII collects data from law enforcement agencies across Louisiana, including JPSO Metairie arrest data. For a full Louisiana criminal history covering Metairie and all other parishes, visit lsp.org for current forms and fees. Individuals can request their own records. Other requests must meet permissible-purpose requirements.
The image below shows the Louisiana State Police website, the starting point for official statewide criminal history record requests covering Metairie and all Louisiana parishes.
The ClerkConnect multi-parish system at clerkconnect.com covers several Louisiana parishes. Jefferson Parish uses its own JeffNet system for online Metairie criminal case access rather than ClerkConnect, but if you are searching criminal records in other parishes, ClerkConnect is worth knowing about.
The image below shows the ClerkConnect portal, a multi-parish online case search tool for Louisiana criminal and civil records.
Note: Jefferson Parish JeffNet and the statewide ClerkConnect system are separate. For Metairie cases specifically, JeffNet is the relevant online tool.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records Pages
Other qualifying cities near Metairie with criminal records pages include New Orleans, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown, all within or adjacent to Jefferson Parish.
Jefferson Parish Criminal Records
Metairie is an unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish. All Metairie cases go through the Jefferson Parish court system, with Metairie felonies handled by the 24th Judicial District Court and lower-level Metairie matters at First Parish Court. For the full parish-level overview including fee schedules, court addresses, and parish-wide resources, visit the Jefferson Parish criminal records page.