Jefferson Davis Parish, LA Public Records

31st District Court-Jennings
PO Box 799
Jennings, LA 70546 http://www.jeffdavisclerk.org/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 337-824-8340
F: 337-824-1354
Couriers: 300 North State St
Jennings, LA 70546
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Eviction, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
Jennings City Court
PO Box 609
Jennings, LA 70546 https://www.cityofjennings.com/depart
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 337-821-5514
F: 337-821-5539
Couriers: 210 State St
Jennings, LA 70546
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil to $30,000, Eviction, Traffic
Jefferson Davis Parish JP Court - Ward 1 -Lake Arthur
413 Kellogg Ave
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
P: 337-658-5263
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Jefferson Davis Parish JP Court - Ward 2 -Elton
PO Box 309
Elton, LA 70532
P: 337-789-5008
Couriers: Is residence of Judge, call to obtain.

Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Jefferson Davis Parish JP Court - Ward 3 -Iowa
PO Box 125
Iowa, LA 70647
P: 337-582-6177
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Jefferson Davis Parish JP Court - Ward 4 -Welsh
103 Providence Ln
Welsh, LA 70591
P: 337-734-2358
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Jefferson Davis Parish JP Court - Ward 5 -Jennings
6075 Grand Marias Rd.
Jennings, LA 70546
P: 337-370-6095
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Jefferson Davis Parish JP Court - Ward 6 -Iowa
21503 Pinehill Cemetery Rd
Iowa, LA 70647
P: 337-582-3170
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000

Jefferson Davis Parish, LA Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson Davis Parish Office of the Clerk of Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson Davis Parish
Clerk of Court
300 State St, Rm 106
Jennings, LA 70546 http://www.jeffdavisclerk.org/pages?i
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 337-824-1160, 337-824-1161
Fax: 337-824-1354
Recorded Documents

Jefferson Davis Parish Vital Certificates

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Jefferson Davis Parish Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 652.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 31,097
  • Females: 51.6%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Black/African American: 17.2%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 79.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -338
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 18%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 69.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.7
Housing Units (2000): 12,824
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.9%
Migration Flow to Jefferson Davis Parish, LA from (2007-2008):

Jefferson Davis Parish Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $374,108
  • Construction: $23,531
  • Retail Trade: $35,926
  • Professional and Technical Services: $13,780
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $12,393
  • Retail Trade: $35,926
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $8,719
  • Manufacturing: $31,807
  • Farms: $2,829
  • Government: $72,823
Employed (2000): 11,606
Unemployed (2000): 991
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,662
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,537
Local Government Revenue (2007): $66,148 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $36,859 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson Davis Parish Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 512
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.5
Deaths (2007): 336
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.8

Jefferson Davis Parish Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 139
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 6
  • Forcible rape: 15
  • Robbery: 10
  • Aggravated Assault: 108
Property Crimes (2008): 802
  • Burglary: 154
  • Larceny-Theft: 602
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 46

Jefferson Davis Parish Genealogy Records