19th Judicial District Court

Visit the website for the District Court. Find information on bail bonds, specialty courts, the drug lab, jury duty, and more.

19th Judicial District Court Clerk of Court

Visit the website for the Clerk of Court Doug Welborn.

Animal Control & Rescue Center

The Animal Control & Rescue Center (ACRC) investigates, enforces and resolves citizen complaints about animal related complaints and situations parish wide. Rescued, seized or impounded animals are transported to the animal shelter.

Assessor's Office

This website allows access to view your assessment, includes information on homestead exemption, special assessment levels, tax sales, and adjudications, along with many other topics that you may find helpful.

BREC, The Park & Recreation Commission for EBR

BREC is the agency that connects people to parks and nature in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana created in 1946 to develop, maintain and operate public park and recreational facilities.

Buildings & Grounds

View the contact information for the Building and Grounds Department.

Business Operations & Capital Programs

The Office of Business Operations is responsible for supporting the six departments of Public Works.

Capital Area Transit System

The Capital Area Transit System, commonly referred to as CATS, provides bus service to residents of and visitors to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. CATS operates 29 bus lines, helping people get to the places where they live, work and play. The agency provides more than 2 million rides each year.

City Court

Baton Rouge City Court is a municipal court of record created in 1900 by La. R.S. 13:2071, and extended by the Plan of Government. This court processes civil, criminal, and traffic matters.

Community Centers

Baton Rouge offers a variety of Community Centers available for citizens of the community.

Constable's Office

The mission of the City Constable's Office is to execute all City Court Orders, such as civil mandates, judgments, seizures, evictions, civil and criminal subpoenas.

Coroner's Office

The Coroner's Office works with death investigations, mental health investigations, and sexual assault investigation. Visit the Coroner's Office website.

Council Administration / Treasurer's Office

Council Administration is made up of administrative, mail services, treasurer and Election Cost divisions. This department serves the public, as well as all City-Parish departments and agencies, with regard to all functions maintained by the departments of the Metropolitan Council under the supervision of the Council Administrator-Treasurer.

Council Budget Office

The Council Budget Office serves as the division that oversees the review process for all federal, state and local grants and contracts which are administered within city departments, although this office does not give grants. The primary role and mission of the Council Budget Office is to provide budgeting and financial information to the Metropolitan Council in an effort to supply council members with information pertaining to issues and related items on the city's council agenda.

Council on Aging

Since 1973, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) has served the aging population of East Baton Rouge Parish through a spectrum of nutritional and social services. Additionally, the EBRCOA is charged with both meeting and discovering the growing needs of the ever-increasing aging population.

Development

Contact the Department of Development and view information about the divisions of the department.

District Attorney

Access the District Attorney's website. Here you will find services, contact information, prosecution details, and more.

Downtown Development District

Find more information on business, development, getting around and events in Baton Rouge.

East Baton Rouge Communications District

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

View library services, register for a library card, browse the card catalog and more on the library website.

Economic Development

Learn how to become part of Louisiana's economic engine, Baton Rouge.

Emergency Medical Services

The Department of EMS provides a progressive and comprehensive system of pre-hospital care, education, and public awareness to the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish. EMS is responsible for dispatching and coordination all pre-hospital movement, and communication frequencies of all emergency medical vehicles within the parish.

Employee's Federal Credit Union

Environmental Services

The City-Parish Department of Environmental Services (DES) serves as one of the largest agencies within City-Parish government and is tasked with overseeing the delivery of some of the most critical and visible public services provided to Baton Rouge residents – from garbage and recycling collection to management of the East Baton Rouge Parish wastewater system.

Family Court

The Family Court has jurisdiction over certain matters, including divorces, community property division, spousal support, child visitation, child custody, child support, and domestic violence.

Fire Department

The Baton Rouge Fire Department is a professional public service and a "Class 1" rated Fire Department.

Finance Department

The Finance Department is the financial arm of the consolidated city and parish government. The department provides services such as accounting and financial reporting, budget preparation and analysis, debt management, internal auditing, collection of solid waste and sewer user fees, as well as parish-wide revenue collection and auditing.

Fleet Management

The Department of Fleet Management service various departments throughout the City/Parish to meet their vehicle and equipment needs.

Healthy BR

Be active, be nourished, be smart, be well! Learn more about healthy living on the Healthy BR website.

Human Development & Services

The Division of Human Development and Services serves as an advocate for the vulnerable population in East Baton Rouge Parish and provides access to a continuum of comprehensive programs and services that enhance the quality of life and promote self-sufficiency.

Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources’ goal is to support the Mayor-President and City-Parish departments as they recruit, retain, and train a talented diverse workforce that efficiently meets the needs of the public.

Information Services

The Information Services (IS) Department is dedicated to improving City-Parish operations by providing effective and efficient automation, information, communication, consulting, and support services.

Justices of the Peace

Visit the Justices of the Peace website.

Juvenile Court

The East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court was created in 1990 by Act 158.

Juvenile Services

The East Baton Rouge Parish Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) provides supervision, probation and family services to youth and families, and operates the Juvenile Detention Center for the parish.

Maintenance

Learn about the Maintenance department.

Mayor-President

The Mayor-President is the Chief Executive Officer of the city and parish.

Mayor's Office of Homeland Sec & Emergency Prep

The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) is the coordinating agency for emergency and disaster activities.

Metropolitan Airport

Find flight information, specifics on airport security, parking details, and more on the Airport website.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council acts as the governing authority for the City and Parish of East Baton Rouge.

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control

The East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control reduces populations of annoying and potential disease bearing pests.

Office of Community Development

Our mission is to provide decent housing opportunities, improved living environments and expanded opportunities for persons of low and moderate income.

Parish Attorney's Office

The Parish Attorney’s Office is responsible for directing and supervising the legal affairs of the City/Parish of Baton Rouge.

Planning Commission

The Office of the Planning Commission works to be a driving force supporting the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan, providing guidance for growth, development, and restoration.

Police Department

Our mission of the Baton Rouge Police Department is to serve with the Baton Rouge community to prevent crime and to promote the safety and well-being of all.

Public Information

The function of this office is to provide, plan and organize programs and services designed to inform the public and to generate support from the public for local government.

Purchasing

The Purchasing Division purchases supplies and materials, and is involved in handling contractual services for all user agencies of the City-Parish government, all districts of which the Metropolitan Council is the governing authority, and other departments, commissions, and agencies which may request such services.

Raising Cane's River Center

Founded in 1977, SMG provides management services to more than 230 public assembly facilities including convention and exhibition centers, arenas, stadiums, theaters, performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, science centers and a variety of other venues.

Registrar of Voters

Find the website for the Louisiana Registrar of Voters.

Retirement System

The Employees’ Retirement System of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (CPERS) was created in 1953. CPERS is a governmental defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as a public trust fund to provide benefit payment for its eligible members, beneficiaries and survivors. The plan is funded by member and employer contributions and earnings from investments.

Sheriff's Office

Access the Sheriff's Office website. Find information on elections, voting, notary, certifications, and more.

Social and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Office

Transportation & Drainage

The Transportation and Drainage Department oversees traffic engineering and road work.

Visit Baton Rouge

Access the Baton Rouge tourism website and learn about accommodations, dining, things to do, and more.