SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES

 

A Letter from the District Attorney

Welcome to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office website

The 23rd JDA has the responsibility and authority to investigate and prosecute crimes in the parishes of Ascension, Assumption and St. James. In addition, your District Attorney’s office handles a wide variety of other matters within the district including child support enforcement, juvenile matters, and the civil representation of most of the public entities located in the 23rd Judicial District. Ricky Babin, who was elected twice by the residents of that tri-parish area, is the District Attorney. Joining District Attorney Babin is a team of Assistant District Attorneys, Researchers, Investigators and Administrative and Support staff, all focused on one common goal, – the full and effective prosecutions of criminals in order to keep our tri-parish area the safest it can be.

We invite you to take a look around, where you will find useful information on many services we offer, along with a personnel list so you can reach the right people at the right time.

Press

During the week of October 26 – October 30, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish:  On June 26, 2026, Jerome Lilly of 17275 Cherry Creek Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 41, was found guilty of Manslaughter. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. On October 27, 2026, the defendant was…READ MORE

Former St. James Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Internet Crimes Against Children

         On October 26, 2026, Tykeim Simoneaux of 252 N Pine St. Gramercy, LA, age 24, pled guilty to Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (2 counts), Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor (2 counts), Malfeasance in Office; Tampering…READ MORE

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