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ST. JOHN PERISH SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT |
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 The first Sheriff of St. John Parish was elected in
1814, nearly two years after Louisiana, the only
state to call it's counties "Parishes", became a
state. St John was one of the first parishes
created. St. John Parish, split by the Mississippi
River, is located in Southeast Louisiana,
approximately 30 miles west of New Orleans. The
first Courthouse, established in 1807 was located in
Bonnet Carre' Point, in Lucy, Louisiana, on the west
bank of the Mississippi River. In 1848 the Parish
Seat was moved to Edgard, Louisiana, where a new
courthouse was built. In 1967, a new courthouse was
constructed in Edgard, located between the old
Courthouse and the Mississippi River.
This
building still stands today and is occupied by the
District Courts, Clerk of Court, and District
Attorney. In 1967, a Courthouse Annex building was
constructed in LaPlace, Louisiana, on the east bank
of the Mississippi River, which houses the Sheriff's
Office and Jail, Assessor's Office, and the Parish
President's Office. In 1997, a new Parish Prison,
housing over 300 inmates, was opened. The Criminal
Investigations Division, Narcotics Division, and
Patrol Division are now located in separate
buildings in LaPlace, Louisiana.
The Sheriff is a Constitutional Officer of the State
of Louisiana who serves a four year term. Law
Enforcement and Corrections personnel are appointed
by the Sheriff and must meet the certification
requirements of the Louisiana Peace Officers
Standards of Training (POST) Council. |
