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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. The office provides legal advice to the Mayor, the Council and other City departments and boards. Our office cannot provide legal advice to citizens.
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Adjudicated Property
Adjudicated Property sales involve the sale of property that has been placed in government control due to failure to pay property taxes.
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Alcoholic Beverage Control & Gaming
Alcoholic Beverage Control and Gaming licenses alcohol and charitable gaming businesses and their employees and investigates violations of law in these two areas.
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City Prosecutor’s Office
The City Prosecutors’ Office is responsible for prosecuting all misdemeanor criminal violations as well as traffic violations that occur within the city limits of Baton Rouge.
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Ordinance Violations
Code Enforcement involves the enforcement of City/Parish ordinances as they relate to matters such as blight, zoning, building codes, and drainage.
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Condemnations
Condemnation Liens are placed upon property by the City to recover the cost of demolition once the City has completed the condemnation process.
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Litigation
Litigation is responsible for representing the City and its various departments in all civil legal proceedings.
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Parking Ticket Collections
Parking Ticket Collections are handled by the Collections Division of our office.
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Pre-Trial Diversion
Pre-Trial Diversion is an opportunity for first time violators to have their criminal charges dismissed after completing program requirements.
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Public Records
Public Records requests for the City and each City Department are answered by the Parish Attorney’s Office.
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Risk Management
Risk Management evaluates exposures to loss for the City Parish and oversees insurance coverage.