Public Records Request
Anyone eighteen (18) years of age or older may make a request for public records. The requester is entitled to inspect or obtain a copy of a public record produced by, or in the possession of, a public entity. The right to make such a request is granted by the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1, et seq., and Article 3, Section 3 of the Louisiana Constitution.
Public records are documents that are prepared, possessed, used or retained for use by a public body in the conduct, performance or transaction of public business, regardless of the physical form or characteristics, and including information in electronic format.
Not all records are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. Some records are expressly exempt from disclosure under the Act, while others may be withheld where there is a recognized constitutional right, such as the right to privacy under Art. I, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution. Examples of the records that are not subject to disclosure include records containing proprietary information, home addresses and phone numbers of school system employees, records related to school security, some information contained in personnel files and student education records.
How do I make a Public Record Request?
To make a public record request to the Jefferson Parish School Board or the Jefferson Parish Public School System, complete the form below and submit your request to the Legal Department. You may also mail your request to the Legal Department or submit a request via e-mail to: padams.legal@jpschools.org.
What happens after I make my request?
Legal Counsel will review and respond to all requests for public records. You will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your request. It is important that you provide current contact information as it may be necessary to contact you in order to clarify the request or confirm that you are willing to pay for copies. While responses will be provided as expeditiously as possible, response time will, of necessity, depend on the scope of the request and how the documents are stored.