December 30, 2002

Acadia

Acadia Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Crowley
FIPS Code: 22001
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Search the Louisiana Revised Statutes for laws related to Acadia Parish.

Courts and Judicial Districts

Acadia Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 15th JDC (Naked Ownership Page) Court Page
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 3

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
Clerk of Court, District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Crowley City Court

Rayne City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 4 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Acadia Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 7

State Districts:
Senators: 25 and 26
Representatives: 37, 41 and 42
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 7

The Registrar of Voters for Acadia Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Acadia Parish has a population of 58,861 citizens and a landmass of approximately 656.9 square miles (420,439.40 acres). Ranked by population, Acadia Parish is the 19th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 38th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 70 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 840.9 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 38th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Acadia Parish:

  1. Town of Basile (also in Evangeline Parish)
  2. Town of Church Point
  3. City of Crowley
  4. Town of Duson (also in Lafayette Parish)
  5. Village of Estherwood
  6. City of Eunice (also in St. Landry Parish)
  7. Town of Iota
  8. Village of Mermentau
  9. Village of Morse
  10. City of Rayne

The following links provide information related to Acadia Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

Posted by AJR at 09:22 PM

Allen

Allen Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Oberlin
FIPS Code: 22003
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Allen Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 33rd JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 2

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Oakdale City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 3 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Allen Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 4 and 7

State Districts:
Senators: 28
Representatives: 32
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 7

The Registrar of Voters for Allen Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Allen Parish has a population of 25,440 citizens and a landmass of approximately 765.4 square miles (489,873.10 acres). Ranked by population, Allen Parish is the 38th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 28th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 33 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 770.9 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 31st in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Allen Parish:

  1. Town of Elizabeth
  2. Town of Kinder
  3. City of Oakdale
  4. Town of Oberlin
  5. Village of Reeves

The following links provide information related to Allen Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

Posted by AJR at 09:33 PM

Assumption

Assumption Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Napoleonville
FIPS Code: 22007
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Assumption Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Middle District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 23rd JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: First Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 6

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Middle District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 5 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Assumption Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 3

State Districts:
Senators: 18 and 21
Representatives: 51, 58 and 60
Public Service Commission: 3
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 3 and 8

The Registrar of Voters for Assumption Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Assumption Parish has a population of 23,388 citizens and a landmass of approximately 369.8 square miles (236,673.60 acres). Ranked by population, Assumption Parish is the 40th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 57th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 18 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 1,299.30 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 55th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Assumption Parish:

  1. Village of Napoleonville

The following links provide information related to Assumption Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 09:56 PM

Avoyelles

Avoyelles Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Marksville
FIPS Code: 22009
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Avoyelles Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 12th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 3

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Bunkie City Court

Marksville City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 2 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Avoyelles Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 5

State Districts:
Senators: 28 and
Representatives: 28, and
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 8

The Registrar of Voters for Avoyelles Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Avoyelles Parish has a population of 41,481 citizens and a landmass of approximately 865.2 square miles (553,717.40 acres). Ranked by population, Avoyelles Parish is the 29th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 21st largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 61 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 680 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 21st in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Avoyelles Parish:

  1. City of Bunkie
  2. Town of Cottonport
  3. Town of Evergreen
  4. Village of Hessemer
  5. Town of Mansura
  6. City of Marksville
  7. Village of Moreauville
  8. Village of Plaucheville
  9. Town of Simmesport

The following links provide information related to Avoyelles Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 09:56 PM

Beauregard

Beauregard Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: DeRidder
FIPS Code: 22011
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Beauregard Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 36th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 2

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 3 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Beauregard Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representative: 4

State Districts:
Senators: 30 and
Representatives: 30, 31 and 32
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 7

The Registrar of Voters for Beauregard Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Beauregard Parish has a population of 32,986 citizens and a landmass of approximately 1,165.00 square miles (745,580.30 acres). Ranked by population, Beauregard Parish is the 33rd most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 10th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 27 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 1,221.70 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 54th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Beauregard Parish:

  1. City of DeRidder (also in Vernon Parish)
  2. Town of Merryville

The following links provide information related to Beauregard Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 09:56 PM

Bienville

Bienville Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Arcadia
FIPS Code: 22013
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Bienville Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 2nd JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Second Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 4

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
Clerk of Court, District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1W (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Bienville Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 4

State Districts:
Senators: 36
Representatives: 11, 13 and 24
Public Service Commission: 5
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 4

The Registrar of Voters for Bienville Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Bienville Parish has a population of 15,752 citizens and a landmass of approximately 821.5 square miles (525,761.10 acres). Ranked by population, Bienville Parish is the 52nd most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 24th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 15 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 1,050.10 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 47th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Bienville Parish:

  1. Town of Arcadia
  2. Village of Bienville
  3. Village of Bryceland
  4. Village of Castor
  5. Town of Gibsland
  6. Village of Jamestown
  7. Village of Lucky
  8. Town of Mount Lebanon
  9. Town of Ringgold
  10. Village of Sabine

The following links provide information related to Bienville Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

Posted by AJR at 09:56 PM

Bossier

Bossier Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Benton
FIPS Code: 22015
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Bossier Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 26th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Second Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 2

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Bossier City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1W (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Bossier Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 4

State Districts:
Senators: 36 and 37
Representatives: 1, 2, 8, and 9
Public Service Commission: 5
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 4

The Registrar of Voters for Bossier Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Bossier Parish has a population of 93,810 citizens and a landmass of approximately 863.7 square miles (552,757.70 acres). Ranked by population, Bossier Parish is the 12th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 22nd largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 79 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 1,187.50 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 52nd in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Bossier Parish:

  1. Town of Benton
  2. City of Bossier City
  3. Town of Haughton
  4. Town of Plain Dealing
  5. City of Shreveport (also in Caddo Parish)

The following links provide information related to Bossier Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

Posted by AJR at 09:57 PM

Caddo

Caddo Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Parish Commission
Parish Seat: Shreveport
FIPS Code: 22017
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The following documents are related to the local government: Code of Ordinances

Search the Louisiana Revised Statutes for laws related to Caddo Parish.

Courts and Judicial Districts

Caddo Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 1st JDC (Naked Ownership Page) Court Page
Court of Appeal: Second Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 2

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
Clerk of Court, District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Caddo Parish Juvenile Court

Shreveport City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1W (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Caddo Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 4

State Districts:
Senators: 37, 38 and 39
Representatives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Public Service Commission: 5
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 4

The Registrar of Voters for Caddo Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Caddo Parish has a population of 252,161 citizens and a landmass of approximately 939.4 square miles (601,235.50 acres). Ranked by population, Caddo Parish is the 4th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 17th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 825 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 305.6 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 6th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Caddo Parish:

  1. Village of Belcher
  2. Town of Blanchard
  3. Village of Gilliam
  4. Town of Greenwood
  5. Village of Hosston
  6. Village of Ida
  7. Town of Mooringsport
  8. Town of Oil City
  9. Village of Rodessa
  10. City of Shreveport (also in Bossier Parish)
  11. Town of Vivian

The following links provide information related to Caddo Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 09:57 PM

Calcasieu

Calcasieu Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Lake Charles
FIPS Code: 22019
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The following documents are related to the local government: Code of Ordinances

Search the Louisiana Revised Statutes for laws related to Calcasieu Parish.

Courts and Judicial Districts

Calcasieu Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 14th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 3

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Lake Charles City Court

Sulphur City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 3 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Calcasieu Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 7

State Districts:
Senators: 25, 27 and 30
Representatives: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 7

The Registrar of Voters for Calcasieu Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Calcasieu Parish has a population of 183,577 citizens and a landmass of approximately 1,093.20 square miles (699,628.20 acres). Ranked by population, Calcasieu Parish is the 7th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 13th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 468 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 392.3 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 9th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Calcasieu Parish:

  1. City of DeQuincy
  2. Town of Iowa
  3. City of Lake Charles
  4. City of Sulphur
  5. Town of Vinton
  6. City of Westlake

The following links provide information related to Calcasieu Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

Posted by AJR at 09:57 PM

Caldwell

Caldwell Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Columbia
FIPS Code: 22021
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Caldwell Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 37th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Second Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 4

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1E (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Caldwell Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 5

State Districts:
Senators: 32
Representatives: 20
Public Service Commission: 5
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 5

The Registrar of Voters for Caldwell Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Caldwell Parish has a population of 10,560 citizens and a landmass of approximately 540.9 square miles (346,148.50 acres). Ranked by population, Caldwell Parish is the 59th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 48th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 16 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 660 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 19th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Caldwell Parish:

  1. Village of Clarks
  2. Town of Columbia
  3. Village of Grayson

The following links provide information related to Caldwell Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

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Cameron

Cameron Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Cameron
FIPS Code: 22023
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Cameron Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 38th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 3

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 3 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Cameron Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 7

State Districts:
Senators: 25
Representatives: 36
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 7

The Registrar of Voters for Cameron Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Cameron Parish has a population of 9,991 citizens and a landmass of approximately 1,937.30 square miles (1,239,896.20 acres). Ranked by population, Cameron Parish is the 61st most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 4th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 14 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 713.6 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 26th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Cameron Parish:

None

The following links provide information related to Cameron Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

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Catahoula

Catahoula Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Harrisonburg
FIPS Code: 22025
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Search the Louisiana Revised Statutes for laws related to Catahoula Parish.

Courts and Judicial Districts

Catahoula Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 7th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 4

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1E (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Catahoula Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 5

State Districts:
Senators: 32
Representatives: 20 and 22
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 5

The Registrar of Voters for Catahoula Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Catahoula Parish has a population of 10,920 citizens and a landmass of approximately 739 square miles (472,951.30 acres). Ranked by population, Catahoula Parish is the 58th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 30th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 12 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 910 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 41st in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Catahoula Parish:

  1. Village of Harrisonburg
  2. Town of Jonesville
  3. Village of Sicily Island

The following links provide information related to Catahoula Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 09:58 PM

Claiborne

Claiborne Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Homer
FIPS Code: 22027
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Claiborne Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 2nd JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Second Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 4

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1W (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Claiborne Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 4

State Districts:
Senators: 33 and 36
Representatives: 11
Public Service Commission: 5
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 4

The Registrar of Voters for Claiborne Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Claiborne Parish has a population of 16,851 citizens and a landmass of approximately 765.5 square miles (489,936.80 acres). Ranked by population, Claiborne Parish is the 51st most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 27th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 23 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 732.7 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 29th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Claiborne Parish:

  1. Village of Athens
  2. Town of Haynesville
  3. Town of Homer
  4. Village of Junction City (also in Union Parish)
  5. Village of Libson

The following links provide information related to Claiborne Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 09:59 PM

Concordia

Concordia Parish

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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Vidalia
FIPS Code: 22029
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Courts and Judicial Districts

Concordia Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 7th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Third Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 4

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
Clerk of Court, District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
Vidalia City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1E (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of Concordia Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 5

State Districts:
Senators: 32
Representatives: 20 and 21
Public Service Commission: 4
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 5

The Registrar of Voters for Concordia Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

Concordia Parish has a population of 20,247 citizens and a landmass of approximately 749.4 square miles (479,625.30 acres). Ranked by population, Concordia Parish is the 48th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 29th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 27 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 749.9 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 30th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within Concordia Parish:

  1. Town of Clayton
  2. Town of Ferriday
  3. Town of Ridgecrest
  4. Town of Vidalia

The following links provide information related to Concordia Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

Posted by AJR at 09:59 PM

De Soto

De Soto Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Police Jury
Parish Seat: Mansfiled
FIPS Code: 22031
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Courts and Judicial Districts

De Soto Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Western District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 11th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: Second Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 2

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
Clerk of Court, District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
None

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Western District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 1W (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of De Soto Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 4, , and

State Districts:
Senators: 31 and 38
Representatives: 7 and 24
Public Service Commission: 5
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 4

The Registrar of Voters for De Soto Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

De Soto Parish has a population of 25,494 citizens and a landmass of approximately 893.5 square miles (571,845.90 acres). Ranked by population, De Soto Parish is the 37th most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 20th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 19 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 1,341.80 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 58th in the state.

The following municipalities are located within De Soto Parish:

  1. Village of Grand Cane
  2. Town of Keachi
  3. Town of Logansport
  4. Village of Longstreet
  5. City of Mansfield
  6. Village of South Mansfield
  7. Village of Stanley
  8. Town of Stonewall

The following links provide information related to De Soto Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)

Posted by AJR at 10:00 PM

East Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge Parish
Parish Web Site
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Type of Government: Metro Council
Parish Seat: Baton Rouge
FIPS Code: 22033
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The following documents are related to the local government: Code of Ordinances

Search the Louisiana Revised Statutes for laws related to East Baton Rouge Parish.

Courts and Judicial Districts

East Baton Rouge Parish is subject to the jurisdiction of the following courts:

Federal Courts:
District Court: Middle District, Naked Ownership Page
Court of Appeal: Fifth Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: United States Supreme Court

State Courts:
District Court: 19th JDC (Naked Ownership Page)
Court of Appeal: First Circuit, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court: Louisiana Supreme Court, Naked Ownership Page
Supreme Court District(s): 5

The following local officials provide services related to the judiciary:
Clerk of Court, District Attorney and Sheriff

Local Court(s):
East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court

East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court

Baker City Court

Baton Rouge City Court

Zachary City Court

Other (includes federal, state and local courts of limited jurisdiction):
Bankruptcy: Middle District (Federal), Naked Ownership Page
Worker's Compensation: 5 (State)
Justice of the Peace: See Elected Officials (Local)

Attorneys:
Louisiana attorneys can be located using any of the following web sites:
FindLaw
Legal Directories
Louisiana Legal
Louisiana State Bar Association
Martindale

Legislative Districts and/or Elected Officials

See Elected Officials for a listing of all officials elected by the voters of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Federal Officials and/or Districts:
Senators: John Breaux and Mary Landrieu
Representatives: 6

State Districts:
Senators: 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
Representatives: 29, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 and 70
Public Service Commission: 2 and 3
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: 6 and 8

The Registrar of Voters for East Baton Rouge Parish can provide detailed information relating to district boundaries.

Local Officials:
See LPG Profile and NACO Profile.

Miscellaneous Information and Resources

East Baton Rouge Parish has a population of 412,852 citizens and a landmass of approximately 471.1 square miles (301,502.10 acres). Ranked by population, East Baton Rouge Parish is the 3rd most populated of 64 parishes. The parish is the 50th largest parish by landmass. There are approximately 2,792 attorneys in the parish, which means that there are 147.9 people per attorney in the parish. This ratio ranks 2nd in the state.

The following municipalities are located within East Baton Rouge Parish:

  1. City of Baker
  2. City of Baton Rouge
  3. City of Zachary

The following links provide information related to East Baton Rouge Parish:

Cooperative Extension: Provides contact information for Cooperative Extension Program Agents (such as community economic development, 4-H, forestry and wildlife, family resource management, etc.)
Economic Profile (1998): Economic development information provided by the Northeastern LEAP program.
Economic Profile (2001) [pdf]: Louisiana Department of Economic Development profile hosted by Entergy.
Tax Profile: Sales and use tax rates (with some forms) for the parish and municipalities, provided by the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LAOTA).
2000 Federal Census: Federal Census data including population estimates and demographics.
Environment Profile: Find information related to chemical releases, water quality, Superfund sites, etc.
Capitol Impact Profile: Provides links to local elected officials, local entities and demographic information (including links to Open Secrets, which provides information on campaign contributions and the Political Graveyard, which details the lives of elected officials that have lived in the parish.)
Parish Library

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East Carroll