Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

What Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office does

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office (OPDA) is the principal elected criminal prosecution agency for Orleans Parish, Louisiana, operating under District Attorney Jason Rogers Williams, who was sworn in on January 11, 2021. Headquartered at 619 South White Street in New Orleans, with a secondary Child Support Enforcement Division at 1340 Poydras Street (Orleans Tower), the office employs 161 staff organized into specialized prosecution units including Homicide, Special Victims Unit (SVU), Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI), Hate Crimes, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile divisions. OPDA's mandate covers prosecution of violent crime, homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and narcotics offenses, alongside victim/witness services, child support enforcement, diversion programs, expungement, and U-Visa/T-Visa support for crime victims.

OPDA's core technology and methodology investments include the NODICE (New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement) initiative, which uses Risk Terrain Modeling and real-time data mapping across federal, state, and local agencies to identify and intervene in violent crime hotspots, and the first-ever OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) unit at a district attorney's office, built with Bancroft Global, which collects and analyzes publicly available digital information to build criminal cases. The office operates a vertical prosecution model in which the same prosecutors handle cases from investigation through appeal, with weekly collaboration between OPDA homicide prosecutors and NOPD homicide detectives. Specialized units report an approximately 85% trial conviction rate in 2024 and 2025, with no homicide convictions overturned on appeal, and the Homicide Unit secured 44 convictions in the first 3.5 months of 2026 with a 12-for-12 trial record.

OPDA is a government office funded through Orleans Parish and City of New Orleans tax appropriations rather than commercial revenue. It does not generate sales from products or services and has no traditional pricing model, go-to-market motion, or external customer acquisition function. Service delivery occurs directly through office locations and through coordination with law enforcement partners (NOPD, FBI, ATF, HSI, U.S. Marshals, Louisiana State Police) and community organizations (Crime Stoppers, Ubuntu Village, 18th Ward Organization, Eden Centers, New Orleans Family Justice Center). Marketing and public communications are conducted via the official website, press releases, organic social media (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram), Vimeo, email newsletter, and community events.

Name

Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

Legal name

Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

Website

https://orleansda.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office is the elected criminal prosecution agency for Orleans Parish, Louisiana, operating specialized homicide, sexual assault, and victim services units under DA Jason Williams, with 161 staff and a data-driven community safety mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Prosecution Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Criminal prosecution services
• Victim witness services
• Child support enforcement
• Homicide prosecution unit
• Community safety programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases in Orleans Parish, Louisiana through specialized units covering homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, hate crimes, juvenile offenses, and narcotics, supported by the data-driven NODICE initiative and the first-ever OSINT unit. The office also provides victim witness services, child support enforcement, diversion programs, expungement assistance, and community-based violence prevention programs such as Communities of Hope. These services are delivered at no direct cost to residents through publicly funded government operations.

Product overview

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office is a government prosecution agency providing criminal justice services rather than commercial technology products. The office offers a portfolio of specialized prosecution units (Homicide, Special Victims/SV, Sexual Assault Kit Initiative/SAKI, Hate Crimes, Domestic Violence, Juvenile), victim services, and community assistance programs including expungement, child support enforcement, diversion programs, and the data-driven N.O.D.I.C.E. public safety initiative. Core services encompass criminal complaint processing, jury service guidance, bail bond information, Speedy Trial procedures, and U/T-Visa support for crime victims. The Communities of Hope initiative represents a cross-sector partnership model for collaborative public safety approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NODICE (New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement): Data-driven community engagement initiative using real-time data mapping and cross-agency coordination for crime prevention and public safety.
• Special Victims Unit (SVU)
• Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
• Child Support Enforcement Division

Products and services

• New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement (N.O.D.I.C.E.) A data-driven public safety initiative that uses real-time data mapping, Risk Terrain Modeling, and cross-agency coordination to proactively identify violent crime drivers and dismantle criminal networks through precision interventions rather than broad enforcement, for residents of Orleans Parish.
• Victim Witness Services Comprehensive support services for crime victims and witnesses, including guidance through the criminal justice process, emotional support, advocacy, and resources during prosecutions, available to crime victims and families in Orleans Parish.
• Child Support Enforcement Division that enforces child support orders issued from Orleans Parish Civil District Court under a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, establishing paternity and support orders for families.
• Diversion Programs Alternative prosecution approaches that redirect eligible individuals away from traditional criminal justice processing toward rehabilitation and community-based interventions for eligible non-violent offenders in Orleans Parish.
• Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Unit dedicated to solving sexual assault cold cases and ensuring every survivor's case is handled with care, expertise, and persistence, working to stop serial offenders, in partnership with SANE nurses at LCMC for evidence collection.
• Special Victims Unit (SVU) Prosecution unit focused on crimes involving sexual violence, domestic violence, and abuse of vulnerable populations, built to reduce trauma to families during legal proceedings in Orleans Parish.
• Homicide Unit Prosecution unit handling murder cases using a vertical prosecution model with weekly collaboration with NOPD homicide detectives, maintaining high conviction rates for Orleans Parish homicide cases.
• Hate Crimes Unit Unit dedicated to prosecuting hate-based criminal offenses targeting victims in Orleans Parish based on protected characteristics.
• Domestic Violence Unit Specialized prosecution unit addressing domestic violence cases, coordinating with the New Orleans Family Justice Center for victim support services.
• Juvenile Division Unit handling criminal cases involving juvenile defendants in Orleans Parish, with attention to age-appropriate prosecution approaches.
• Expungement Services Legal assistance for Orleans Parish residents seeking to have criminal records cleared or expunged under Louisiana law.
• Speedy Trial Services Information and processes ensuring timely trials as outlined in Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 701, with specific timeframes based on custody status and charge type for criminal defendants in Orleans Parish.
• Bail Bond Assistance Information and guidance on various bail bond options including cash bond, property bond, personal surety bond, recognizance bond, and commercial bond for Orleans Parish criminal defendants.
• Criminal Complaints Processing Processing of criminal complaints submitted to the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office by Orleans Parish residents seeking to report criminal matters.
• U-Visa and T-Visa Support Immigration assistance services for crime victims who may qualify for U nonimmigrant status (U-Visa) or T nonimmigrant status (T-Visa) for trafficking victims in Orleans Parish.
• Jury Service Information Guidance for citizens summoned for jury duty at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, including qualifications, exemptions, and reporting procedures.
• Name Change Services Legal name change petition assistance provided through the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office for residents of Orleans Parish.
• Public Records Requests Process for requesting public records from the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office in accordance with Louisiana public records law.
• Communities of Hope Partnership initiative bringing together faith institutions, civic leaders, and city departments for collaborative public safety, health, housing, and quality-of-life solutions across Orleans Parish neighborhoods.

Quantifiable outcome

• New Orleans homicide rate reduced to lowest level in 50 years
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Louisiana Department of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative endeavor agreement to perform child support enforcement services. The OPDA and DCFS work together to establish paternity, child support orders, and enforce existing orders from Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
• New Orleans Police Department (NOPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary law enforcement partner for criminal investigations and prosecutions. Weekly case collaboration between OPDA homicide unit and NOPD homicide detectives. Joint operations including human trafficking investigations and narcotics seizures.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in multi-agency operations including Operation NOLA Safe and storefront seizure operations. Collaborates on focused investigative work targeting violent crime and criminal enterprises.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in human trafficking investigations and cross-jurisdictional criminal cases. Part of Greater New Orleans Human Trafficking Task Force.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in human trafficking investigations, major criminal cases, and public safety initiatives. Contributed to dismantling trafficking networks operating in New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana.
• Louisiana State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement partner contributing to major investigations, narcotics seizures, and human trafficking operations. Provides forensic analysis through crime lab analysts.
• U.S. Marshals ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner responsible for capture of escaped inmates and arrest of violent offenders. Key role in recapturing escapee Derrick Groves.
• Crime Stoppers of Greater New OrleanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for anonymous tip reporting on criminal activity. Critical for public cooperation in investigations and public safety tip lines.
• The Blood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership hosting holiday blood drives. The Orleans Parish DA's Office partners with The Blood Center to collect blood donations during high-need periods.
• Metropolitan Crime CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent oversight organization that keeps criminal justice systems transparent and accountable. Credited for helping maintain accountability in public safety efforts.
• GNO, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization supporting public safety initiatives. NOLA Coalition with hundreds of members supporting recruiting and retention for NOPD.
• 18th Ward OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in NODICE initiative and Hardin Playground revitalization. Collaborates on youth sports leagues and neighborhood development.
• Good Shepherd SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in community revitalization efforts. Participated in Hardin Playground transformation and youth development programs.
• Bancroft GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationConsulting partner that helped build the first-ever OSINT unit at OPDA. Assisted in developing open-source intelligence capabilities for modern criminal investigations.
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) at LCMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing trauma-informed care and evidence collection critical for sexual assault prosecutions. Meticulous evidence collection instrumental in building SAKI cases.
• Louisiana Department of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health partner collaborating on overdose prevention initiatives including Narcan and drug testing strip distribution during Mardi Gras.
• City of New Orleans Office of Nighttime EconomyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership for nightlife safety initiatives including drug testing strip distribution and overdose prevention along major parade routes.
• Loyola University New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner hosting Communities of Hope retreats and engaging students in public safety discussions and civic dialogue.
• Eden Centers for Hope and HealingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictim services organization providing support for human trafficking survivors. CEO Jennifer Bass participated in trafficking operation announcements.
• New Orleans Family Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency resource center providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Director Mary Claire Landry provides access to comprehensive care.
• Ubuntu VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based violence prevention organization. Director Ernest Johnson leads credible messenger interventions to prevent conflicts from turning into shootings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Philadelphia District Attorney's Office: Philadelphia's elected DA office, directly comparable to OPDA as a big-city progressive prosecutor pursuing reform alongside violent crime reduction. Both have faced scrutiny over homicide trends while attempting to deploy specialized units and alternative prosecution models.
• Queens County District Attorney's Office: Queens DA office, directly comparable as an elected county-level prosecutor running specialized units (homicide, special victims) and diversion programs in a major urban jurisdiction similar to Orleans Parish in scale and function.
• Harris County District Attorney's Office: Houston-area DA office covering a major urban jurisdiction with comparable violent crime caseload and specialized prosecution units. Directly comparable as a large Texas/legacy-city prosecutor operating vertical prosecution in homicide and conviction-driven case management.
• Bronx County District Attorney's Office: The Bronx DA office is directly comparable to OPDA as a large urban prosecutor handling homicide, special victims, and violent crime in a legacy-city environment. Both offices manage specialized prosecution units and victim witness services in dense urban settings.
• Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office: Miami-Dade's elected state attorney, directly comparable as a large legacy-city prosecutor running specialized units, community partnerships, and violent crime reduction initiatives in a single urban jurisdiction analogous to Orleans Parish.
• Cook County State's Attorney's Office: Chicago's county-level prosecutor handling homicide, sexual assault, and narcotics in a major legacy city with comparable violent crime challenges. Directly comparable as a large urban DA office running specialized prosecution units and diversion programs.
• Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office: The largest local prosecutor's office in the US, directly comparable to OPDA as a county-level DA office handling violent crime, specialized units, and reform-era prosecution priorities. Both offices operate specialized vertical prosecution units and have pursued progressive data-informed prosecution strategies.
• Kings County District Attorney's Office (Brooklyn DA): Brooklyn's elected DA office, directly comparable as a large urban prosecutor running specialized units and progressive prosecution reforms. Both offices manage substantial violent crime caseloads with vertical prosecution models and diversion alternatives.
• Bexar County District Attorney's Office: San Antonio's DA office, directly comparable as a mid-to-large urban Texas/Louisiana-style county prosecutor with similar prosecution structure, specialized units, and violent crime caseload profile to Orleans Parish.

Peers

• New York County District Attorney's Office (Manhattan DA):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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