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The Public Defender Office plays a necessary and integral role in the administration of the judicial system in Rapides Parish. Its attorneys proudly ensure that the Constitutional rights of their clients are protected and strive to provide expert legal service with minimal cost to the client.
Felony court is for adults accused of committing crimes punishable by death or imprisonment at hard labor. Felony Court divisions are mainly located on the 4th floor of the Rapides Parish Courthouse.
Division B, Section 1
Judge Koch
Section 1 Attorneys:
Daniel Farris
Chad Guillot
Cleophus Washington
Division C, Section 2
Judge Lowell C. “Chris” Hazel
Section 2 Attorneys:
Katharine Geary
Eric J. Talley
James A. Word
Division G, Section 3
Judge Greg Beard
Section 3 Attorneys:
Patrick Redmon
Willie Stephens
Randall Hayes
Misdemeanor Court
Misdemeanor court is for those who are criminal charges that can carry a maximum sentence of 365 days in parish jail and/or a substantial monetary fine.
Misdemeanor Section Attorneys:
Sam Giordano -Misd. Supervisor
Harold Murry
JUVENILE COURT
Children under the age of 17 at the time of the alleged offense are considered juveniles in Louisiana. When charged with committing delinquent acts (criminal violations), they appear before a district court judge in the Juvenile Division. Juvenile Court is located on the 6th floor of the Rapides Parish Courthouse. All juvenile proceedings are closed to the public and only those having a matter before the court are allowed in the courtroom.
Laurel White, Law Clerk, Division D
Phone: (318) 767-2819
Fax: (318) 484-2704
Juvenile Section Attorneys
Dmitrc Burnes, Supervisor
Tiffany Sanders
Malcolm Larvadain
Becky Beck Leblanc
Cyrus “Trey” Frazier III
Mary Augustine - Parent Advocate/Juvenile Coordinator is there to provide non- judgemental support to parents in our Child in Need of Care program. Parent advocates work hand-in-hand with your attorney, supporting and mentoring you to remain an engaged participant in your case plan.
Juvenile Coordinator: The Juvenile Coordinator is your first point of contact prior to interacting with your juvenile attorney.
CITY COURT
The Court maintains criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanors and traffic offenses that are generally punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or jail term of not more than six months.
Alexandria City Court
515 Washington Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Judge Richard Starling
Office: (318) 449-5151
Clerk: (318) 449-5146
Attorney: Jermaine Harris
Pineville City Court
904 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360
Judge Gary K. Hayes
Office: (318) 449-5656
Clerk: (318) 449-5656
Attorney: Kelly Logan Massey
MAYOR'S COURT
A municipal level court with jurisdiction over all violations of municipal ordinances. The presiding officer (mayor or an appointed magistrate) may impose fines or imprisonment, or both for violations of municipal ordinances.
Forest Hill Mayor's Court
4300 Hwy 112 | P.O. Box 309
Forest Hill, LA 71430
Phone: 318-748-6300
Fax: 318-748- 8850
Glenmora Mayor's Court
1000 7th Street | P.O. Box 265
Glenmora, LA 71433
Phone: 318-748-4885
Fax: 318-748-4649
McNary Mayor’s Court
53 West Cady Avenue | P.O. Box 1197
Glenmora, LA 71433
Phone: 318-748-8264
Fax: 318-748-8524
Town of Ball
100 Municipal Lane | P.O. Box 800
Ball, LA 71405
Phone: 318-640-9604
Fax: 318-641-9847
