Cases

The Orleans Parish Juvenile Court handles two types of cases, child protection cases in the Dependency Division and criminal matters in the Delinquency Division. 

Child Protection (Dependency) Division

This section tells you about the Child Protection Division of the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court, including:

  • What is the Child Protection Division?
  • Where is the Child Protection Division?
  • Who do I call if my child was taken away?
  • Do Parents have to pay if the child is taken away?
  • Services for Children and families.
  • How do I get Court records?
  • Rules and forms for the Child Protection Division.
  • Who participates in a Child Protection Case?
  • What kinds of hearings are in the Child Protection Division?
  • Where to file legal papers for Child Protection Division?
  • Do I need a lawyer?
  • Links and Resources to Get Help for a Child Protection Division case.

More information about the child protection division

Delinquency Division

This section tells you about the Delinquency Division of the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court, including:

  • How a criminal case gets to court
  • How to find out if the District Attorney has filed charges against your child
  • What happens in court

More information about the delinquency division