Notice of Office Closure
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office will be closed on May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Local Students Take on Real-Life Roles in Courtroom Mock Trials
Students from Phoenix Elementary, Boothville-Venice Elementary, South Plaquemines Elementary, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help recently gained a firsthand look at the legal process through Project L.E.A.D., an interactive educational program that brings the justice system to life. As part of the program, students participated in mock trials based on a fictional case involving a…
Plaquemines Parish District Attorney Charles Ballay Hosts 16th Annual Senior Citizens’ Day
Belle Chasse, LA – April 21, 2026 — Charles Ballay, District Attorney for Plaquemines Parish, proudly hosted the 16th Annual Senior Citizens’ Day on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Belle Chasse Auditorium. This year’s event, themed “Taco Tuesday,” brought together a room packed with seniors from across the parish for a day of fellowship,…
District Attorney’s Office Holiday Closure Notice
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office will close on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:30 PM and Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Our office will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
American Legion Post 329 Donates 30 Easter Baskets to Local Children
American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse, with the partnership of Chevron Oronite’s Veterans Employee Network, continued its tradition of community service this week, donating 30 Easter baskets to some of the parish’s most vulnerable families through a partnership with the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office. The baskets were thoughtfully organized and assembled by volunteers…
Plaquemines Parish DA’s Office Celebrates Colleague’s Recovery After Courageous Cancer Battle
The District Attorney’s Office of Plaquemines Parish is filled with gratitude and joy as we celebrate the recovery of our cherished colleague, Lorene Yuratich, following her courageous battle with breast cancer. We are deeply thankful for the many prayers, kind thoughts, and expressions of concern that have surrounded Lorene throughout this journey. Her strength, resilience,…
Crime Prevention Spotlight: Drug Courts Create Safer Communities
We’re excited to share that our very own Daniel W. Swear, legal counsel for the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office and Assistant District Attorney for the 25th Judicial District Court, has been published in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin! His article, “Crime Prevention Spotlight: Drug Courts Create Safer Communities,” highlights how drug courts are transforming public…
District Office Closure Notice
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President’s Day and Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in observance of Mardi Gras Day. Our office will reopen on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Office Closed for Martin Luther King’s Day
**Holiday Closure Notice** The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King’s Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!