Criminal Courts

There are 8 Criminal Sections at the 19th JDC. A total of 3 of the Criminal Judges also manage a Civil Docket. Many of the Criminal Judges are also involved with at least one of the Specialty Courts under the 19th JDC’s Court Intervention Program.

The Deputy Chief for Criminal is Judge Smith.

The 8 Criminal Judges are as follows:

Section 1 - Judge Fred Crifasi

Section 2 - Judge Gail Horne Ray

Section 3 - Judge Brad Myers

Section 4 - Judge Eboni Johnson Rose

Section 5 - Judge Tarvald A. Smith

Section 6 - Judge William “Will” Jorden

Section 7 - Judge Louise Hines

Section 8 - Judge Colette M. Greggs

Each of the 8 Criminal Judges serves one week on the Criminal Duty Schedule - here.

Court Intervention Program

CIP is the 19th JDC’s organizational structure for several interrelated programs at the court. Some of these programs are preexisting, but many are in the process of being implemented in 2024. The transition in the criminal justice process is an exciting time for both the 19th JDC and the East Baton Rouge community!

A list of the programs that fall under the CIP umbrella include the following: