District Attorney’s Office Closed for Independence Day
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observation of Independence Day and we will reopen Monday, July 7, 2024, at 8:30am.
District Attorney’s Office Closed 6-9-2025
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observation of Juneteenth Day, we will reopen Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:30am.
COURT LOCATION CHANGE FOR 6-23-2025
Please be advised that Arraignments scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:30 am will be held at the The Amos Cormier, Jr. Pavilion and Multi-Purpose Center 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Memorial Day Office Closure
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observation of Memorial Day, we will reopen Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:30am.
Boothville-Venice Elementary, Phoenix Middle, and South Plaquemines Elementary 6th Graders Perform Their Mock Trials
Students learned about the justice system by staging a mock trial involving a fictitious character, Johnny Smith, and his crime of Possessing Drugs on School Grounds. The trials, which took place at the Plaquemines Parish Courthouse, Pointe a la Hache, LA and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, New Orleans, LA, placed students in…
American Legion Post 329 and District Attorney Charles Ballay Annual Easter Baskets
The American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse and District Attorney Charles Ballay partnered to bring 25 Easter Baskets to kids throughout Plaquemines Parish. Every year. Bryan and Sheryl Ruiz volunteer to help organize and prepare the baskets that will be given out. This year’s basket included a Chocolate Easter Bunny, Splash Catchers Racquetball Sets,…
DA Office Closed for Good Friday
The District Attorney’s Office will be close at 3pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in observation of the Good Friday and Easter Holiday, we will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025, at 8:30am.
DA Charles Ballay Celebrates 15th Annual Senior Citizen’s Day
District Attorney, Charles Ballay held his 15th Annual Senior Citizen’s Day at the Buras Auditorium on April 9th, 2025. The event featured delicious food provided by local favorite, Eva’s Café & Catering, showcasing the vibrant flavors of our community. Attendees were treated to inspiring guest speakers, several lively rounds of bingo, and captivating live music…
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
**OFFICE CLOSURE** The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday-Tuesday, March 3rd & 4th, 2025, in observation of the Mardi Gras Holiday, we will reopen Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at 8:30am.
District Attorney’s Office Welcomes New Attorney
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the District Attorney’s Office in Plaquemines Parish. Avery Riley has been appointed as an Assistant District Attorney to handle the cases involving juveniles, child support and public records request, in addition to other tasks. Avery Riley is a native of Plaquemines Parish, originally from Port Sulphur, and…