Hurricane Ida forced the closure of OPD offices, as well as all Orleans Parish courts.
The Louisiana Supreme Court issued emergency suspension to case time limitations. Orleans Parish Criminal District Court announced closures through September 19, 2021. OPD is working with Magistrate Court for emergency bond hearings in the meantime.
The Municipal and Traffic Court building suffered severe damage from the storm. Reopening and court proceedings have yet to be announced. As power is reestablished and damage assessed, updates to court openings can be found at www.criminalcourt.org.
In the meantime, we have created an emergency hotline for questions regarding case statuses, where loved ones are located, and what's to come in the next weeks. The hotline is staffed from 9am - 5pm each day for the next week. Anyone can call 702-670-1193.
OPD reopening announcements will be posted on the website and social media in the coming week.
