The Orleans Parish Juvenile Court is dedicated to providing a court of excellence for children, youth and families by enforcing the Louisiana Children’s Code.
The long-term vision of the Judges of the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court (OPJC) is to become a court of excellence that effectively and efficiently hears and disposes of cases that are brought in the areas of abuse and neglect, adoption, child support, delinquency, juvenile traffic offenses, terminations of parental rights, voluntary transfers of custody, voluntary surrenders and other miscellaneous matters.
Since its creation in the early 1900's, the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court has been dedicated to juvenile justice, youth reform and family preservation.
Juvenile Court handles two types of cases:
Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Fines and Fees Notice
All fines and fees, including, but not limited to, bond, bond processing fee, traffic and adoptions, can be paid online at www.opjcpay.com or by phone (504) 758-3200. When making a payment online or by phone, you need to have your case number.