The Civil Division of St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney’s Office provides the Parish Governing Authority  with advice and counsel on complex legal issues and litigation matters.  The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the enforcment of the Open Meetings Laws.

GENERAL CIVIL DUTIES:

     Provide legal counsel to the President Parish and Parish Council

Attend and provide legal counsel at general meetings of government

bodies of the parish

Prepare and provide legal opinions for parish governments, school

Boards and various public agencies including assistance with state

agencies within the jurisdiction

Defend law suits and legal demands against parish governments and other

boards and commissions including schools boards, water, and sewerage, etc.

The Civil Division has established protocols to respond and answer all appropriate questions necessary to provide legal services to local government.