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• Hundreds of murder cases still awaiting trial in Baton Rouge due to backlog Play Video

  May 5, 2022 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As crime continues spiraling out of control in Baton Rouge, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned there are hundreds of homicide cases that are awaiting trial in the 19th Judicial District Court. "Justice right now is not swift," District Attorney Hillar Moore said. "It's very slow right... more »

• 19th Judicial District Court to close at noon in honor of Juneteenth holiday

  June 18, 2021 11:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Capital city officials are closing the 19th Judicial District Court early in honor of Juneteenth, according to a Friday news release. Officials say the 19th JDC will close at noon on Friday to honor, remember, and celebrate the commemoration of the end of slavery in the... more »

• 19th JDC creates Virtual Warrant Clinic

  April 14, 2020 12:30 PM

  As the 19th Judicial District Traffic Court continues to work in harmony with physical distancing orders issued by Governor Bel Edwards and other officials it has created an added measure to continue serving the public while practicing physical distancing. Members of the public will now be able to take... more »

• 19th JDC and BR City Court to hold Traffic Ticket Day

  September 21, 2016 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The 19th Judicial District Court and the Baton Rouge City Court announced that it will be holding a day where drivers can take care of their traffic tickets. The "Traffic Ticket Day" will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Drivers... more »