Located in the Juvenile Justice Center in Harvey, the District Attorney’s Office’s Juvenile Division consists of two sections, Delinquency and Child Support Enforcement.

Our Delinquency section handles a variety of legal matters concerning juveniles, including:

• Delinquency: prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles
• Child in Need of Care: representing the state in civil proceedings against caretakers for abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment in coordination with the Department of Children and Family Services
• Family in Need of Services: representing the state in civil proceedings for juveniles who commit status offenses, including truancy, ungovernable behavior, and runaways based upon complaints submitted by parents, local law enforcement agencies, or schools.

Our Child Support Enforcement section handles all aspects of child support cases, pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Our Support Enforcement staff prides itself on being the only one in the state of Louisiana that manages all phases of the child support program until the child reaches the age of majority.

Phone 504.364.3630
Fax 504.438.3681

Inquiries concerning services provided through our Child Support Enforcement section may be made in person at:

Juvenile Justice Center
Support Enforcement Division
1546 Gretna Blvd., Harvey La. 70058

For further information on services provided, or access to an online application, please click: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov, or go straight to the Child Support Enforcement page by clicking here.

If your case is in Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court and you wish to file for a hearing, please click on the following link for a menu of available forms: http://www.jpjc.org/PrintableForms.aspx

Additionally, the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office has a Juvenile Diversion program. Click here to learn about this program.

RESOURCES:

For additional information on matters affecting juveniles, please see the following links:

• The Morgan Rae Center for Hope
• Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court
• Jefferson Office of Juvenile Services
• Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center
• Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
• Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office
• Jefferson Parish Public School System
• Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
• DCFS Child Welfare Mandated Reporters
• Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice
• Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response

 

The Jefferson Parish Juvenile Justice Center in Harvey features a Calming Studio to serve the parish’s youth and their families. This sensory-rich space provides opportunities for emotional and behavioral regulation for youth and their families that are interacting with the court. It is designed to help youth engage in calming and relaxing activities and offers comfort and emotional support for families during what often can be a stressful experience. By reducing stress and supporting regulation, the space will serve all individuals who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral dysregulation. View our video to learn more about the Calming Studio.