PPSO is a stand-alone governmental entity, separate and apart from the Parish Council. PPSO is committed to keeping Plaquemines Parish a safe place to live, work and to raise a family.
The 25th Judicial District Court is comprised of the Parish of Plaquemines. The court is divided into two divisions, A and B, one judge presiding in each division. The 25th Judicial District Court is a court of general jurisdiction, hearing civil, criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), traffic, juvenile, family, adult drug court and probate matters. All court proceedings are held in the new Courthouse located at 18055 Highway 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana.