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 March 4 – March 8, 2024, 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:  Kelsey Dupuy, 43279 Elmo Cannon Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts), and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle….READ MORE

Napoleonville Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Battery in Connection with 2023 Shooting

          On last week, an Assumption Parish Jury found 56-year-old Kevin Carter of 174 Belle Point Lane, Napoleonvile, LA, guilty of Aggravated Battery. Carter was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over this…READ MORE