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Welcome to the 40th Judicial District Court which is comprised of the parish of St. John the Baptist. The court is divided into three divisions, A, B and C, one judge presiding in each division. The 40th Judicial District Court is a court of general jurisdiction, hearing civil, criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), traffic, juvenile, family and probate matters.

  • All jury trials and bench trials are heard in Edgard;

  • All traffic and misdemeanor matters that arise on the west bank are heard in Edgard;

  • All Felony motions are held monthly in Edgard;

  • Drug pleas for Division B are held in Edgard;

  • Drug Court is held in Edgard;

  • Truancy Court is held in Edgard.

    **** There is currently no court being held in LaPlace at the Arcuri Center due to Huricane IDA destruction*****

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St. John the Baptist Parish courthouse (WestBank)

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St. John the Baptist Parish courthouse (Eastbank)