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Every service below is free. If you are unsure where to start, call (504) 822-2414 and ask for Victim/Witness Services — they will route you correctly.
Child Support Enforcement
The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office works cooperatively with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) to enforce child support orders issued through Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Continue →Criminal Complaints
Where to report criminal activity and how to contact OPDA.
Continue →Expungement
General information, required forms, filing steps, and outside legal resources for people seeking an expungement in Orleans Parish.
Continue →Name Change Petitions
Adult name changes in Orleans Parish are judicial proceedings governed by Louisiana Revised Statutes (La. R.S. 13:4751–13:4755). The District Attorney's Office is served as a party to review statutory compliance before a final court decree is issued.
Continue →U-Visa and T-Visa Support
The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office reviews law enforcement certification and declaration requests for immigrant crime victims and survivors who have assisted or are assisting in the investigation or prosecution of qualifying criminal activity.
Continue →Victim & Witness Support
Guidance, advocacy, court-process information, and resources for victims, survivors, and witnesses.
Continue →Public safety action center
See it. Report it. Connect to solutions.
Most neighborhood concerns are handled by a City agency, not this office. Pick what you want to do and we will point you to the right door, tell you what to expect, and stay out of the way.
Environment and quality of life
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I want to report illegal dumping
- What counts
- Trash, tires, construction debris or furniture left on public property, a vacant lot, or a neutral ground.
- Who handles it
- City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation, through NOLA 311
- How to report it
- What to expect
- You receive a service request number. Sanitation typically inspects and schedules removal; use the number to check status.
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I want to report a blighted or unsecured property
- What counts
- A building that is open to entry, collapsing, overgrown, or being used for activity that endangers neighbors.
- Who handles it
- City of New Orleans Department of Code Enforcement, through NOLA 311
- How to report it
- What to expect
- An inspector is assigned and the property enters the code enforcement process. Hearings are public and you can follow the case by address.
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I want to report an abandoned vehicle
- What counts
- A vehicle left on a public street for more than a few days, often with flat tires, no plates, or visible damage.
- Who handles it
- City of New Orleans Department of Public Works, through NOLA 311
- How to report it
- What to expect
- The vehicle is tagged with a notice. If it is not moved within the posted period, it is towed.
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I want to report a streetlight that is out
- What counts
- A dark, flickering or damaged streetlight, or a light pole that has been knocked down.
- Who handles it
- City of New Orleans Department of Public Works, through NOLA 311
- How to report it
- What to expect
- You receive a service request number. Report the nearest address or pole number so the crew can find it.
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I want to report graffiti
- What counts
- Graffiti on public property, or on private property with the owner's request for removal.
- Who handles it
- City of New Orleans, through NOLA 311
- How to report it
- What to expect
- A service request is logged and routed to the responsible department for removal.
Public safety
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I want to share a tip about a crime
- What counts
- Information about a crime that has happened or is being planned, when there is no immediate danger. If someone is in danger now, call 911.
- Who handles it
- Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans. Tips are anonymous.
- How to report it
- What to expect
- You are never asked for your name. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward.
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I want to report a non-emergency police matter
- What counts
- Noise, suspicious activity, a past theft or break-in with no suspect present, or anything that needs an officer but not right this second.
- Who handles it
- New Orleans Police Department non-emergency line
- How to report it
- What to expect
- A dispatcher takes a report or sends an officer as availability allows. Ask for the item number so you can reference the report later.
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I want to request community outreach or a neighborhood meeting
- What counts
- Your neighborhood association, church, school or business wants this office to attend a meeting, walk a block, or explain how a case or program works.
- Who handles it
- Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office, Community Engagement
- What to expect
- Community Engagement responds within a few business days to schedule.
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I want to get support as a victim or witness
- What counts
- You or someone you care for has been harmed by a crime, or has been asked to testify, and needs help navigating what comes next.
- Who handles it
- Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office, Victim/Witness Services
- How to report it
- What to expect
- An advocate contacts you, explains your rights, and stays with you through the case. Services are free.
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I want to connect with my neighborhood's leadership
- What counts
- You want to know who represents your area on the City Council, or how to reach your neighborhood association.
- Who handles it
- New Orleans City Council
- How to report it
- What to expect
- Each district office publishes contact details and the neighborhood organizations active in its area.
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Language access
Servicios en español · Dịch vụ tiếng Việt
Interpretation is available at no cost for any interaction with this office, including court appearances. Ask any staff member, or call (504) 822-2414.
Demo note: the current site has no Spanish or Vietnamese pathway at all, in a parish where roughly one in twenty households speaks Spanish at home.