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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Metairie, Louisiana?

  In Metairie, you should not dial 911 for non-emergency concerns. Instead, you should call the non-emergency number for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which is (504) 822-1111.

• Where can I get a copy of police reports for incidents related to my case in Metairie, Louisiana?

  To get a copy of a police report in Metairie, contact the Records Custodian at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

  Records Custodian: Cherie' W. Blanchard (Central Records & Warrants Division Commander) Address: Building A Westbank Administration Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058 Email: CentralRecords@jpso.com Phone: (504) 363-5591 Fax: (504) 363-5594

  Traffic crash reports cost $7.50 each. The first five pages of a crime report will cost $25, and $1 for each succeeding page.

• Will your commercial driver’s license (CDL) be affected if you get arrested for DUI in Metairie?

  Yes. Regardless if you were arrested for DUI while driving a commercial or non-commercial vehicle, your CDL will be suspended. This is according to Louisiana Statute Section 414.2. If your Class E or Class D license is suspended or revoked in Metairie, you will also be disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle.

• What is considered DUI in Metairie, LA?

  For drug-related DUI, you can be apprehended in Metairie if you operate a vehicle while impaired due to the influence of an illegal drug (such as marijuana, meth, and cocaine), an OTC medication, or a prescribed medication. For alcohol-related DUI, you can be arrested if your blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal limits below:

  Adult, non-commercial drivers – 0.08% BAC Commercial drivers – 0.04% BAC Under 21 years old – 0.02% BAC

  These are stipulated under Louisiana Revised Statutes Section 14.98.

• Can you get arrested for DUI in Metairie for sitting in your car while drunk?

  It depends on the circumstances. The law says you have to be “operating” a motor vehicle while intoxicated. If the police in Metairie find you sitting in your car while drunk, the following circumstances may be taken as evidence that you operated the car while intoxicated: car engine running, car running and in gear, and car key in the ignition. If you think you may be drunk, it’s best to ask someone else to drive you home.

• Should you attend the administrative hearing for your DUI arrest in Metairie?

  Yes. The hearing is for you to challenge the validity of a license suspension related to DUI and whether the tests conducted to determine your intoxication/impairment were properly executed. If you are arrested for DUI in Metairie, you have 30 calendar days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing. Otherwise, your driver's license will be automatically suspended.

• Will you go to jail for a DUI conviction in Metairie, LA?

  Yes. A first-time DUI conviction in Metairie will get you a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of six months of jail time. A second conviction can keep you in jail for 30 days to six months. If it’s your third DUI, you’ll have to spend at least one year in jail and up to five years if there are aggravating circumstances. For the fourth offense, the minimum jail time is 10 years.