19th JDC First Appearance Family Support Center

The commissioner duty schedule for July 19, 2024 - July 26, 2024 is Commissioner Tauzin for non-domestic violence and for Domestic Violence First Appearance is Commissioner Nicole Robinson.

Commissioner Tauzin will be handling all non domestic violence First Appearances in Courtroom 10D on the 10th Floor of the 19th JDC, 300 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. His
office suite is 10301 and his office telephone number is (225) 389-2570. First Appearance starts at 1:00 pm

Domestic Violence First Appearance is Commissioner Nicole Robinson and her courtroom is located on the 9th floor in Courtroom - 9B. Her office suite is 9201 and her office telephone number is (225) 389-4720. Domestic Violence First Appearance starts at 1:00 pm

We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of 988! We had an opportunity to educate the community on the importance of using 988 for behavioral health challenges.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/988-su***de-crisis-lifeline-adds-spanish-lgbtq-youth-97444710

Video 988 su***de and crisis lifeline adds Spanish and LGBTQ youth lines The lifeline’s three-digit “988” code, which was launched last year, has expanded to support an even more diverse group of Americans, ABC News’ Reena Roy reports.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2-years-988-launch-10-million-contacts-answered/story?id=111786282

https://www.live5news.com/2024/07/08/court-watch-sees-success-across-us-groups-leaders-say-program-could-benefit-sc/

Court Watch sees success across US. Group’s leaders say program could benefit SC Leaders of a nationwide movement called Court Watch believe implementing it in South Carolina and the Lowcountry would help defendants, victims and the community as a whole.

You are cordially invited to attend East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition-EBRPPRC Torture Awareness Month Movie Screening and Discussion event. Every June, human rights and faith organizations join together to mark Torture Awareness Month because on June 26, 1987, the nations of the world took a major step against the immoral and abhorrent practice of torture.

The ribbon for Torture Awareness Month is orange. The month is observed in June to mark the day in 1987 when the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect. The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) and other human rights and faith organizations use the month to raise awareness of torture and to examine its presence in institutions and society.

Join the Coalition on Sunday, June 23rd from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library @ Goodwood, Room 102, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 for a viewing of the PBS Frontline documentary, "Burden of Innocence" followed by a discussion on the permanent damage done to those touched by contact with the criminal justice system, even those who have been exonerated. Light refreshments will be served.

While celebrating Juneteenth never forget this reality. Slavery is an economic system and Louisiana is a slave state. Elections matter.

This week's duty judge is Judge Gail Ray in Section 2. Her courtroom is 6C on the 6th floor.

This week's duty judge is Fred Crifasi in Section 1. First Appearance is schedule Monday through Friday at 1:00 pm in Courtroom - 8C on the 8th Floor. Judge Crifasi's office Suite - 8201 and his office telephone number is (225) 389-4722

The Honorable Fred T. Crifasi was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 22, 1964. He graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1982 and continued his studies at Louisiana State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1986. Judge Crifasi attended law school at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center earning his Juris Doctorate in 1992.

Judge Crifasi has been on the bench at the 19th Judicial District Court since May 1, 2018. He has a criminal docket. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Crifasi maintained a private practice for over twenty five years. He was President of the Baton Rouge Bar Association in 2010 after serving as Chairman of its Young Lawyer’s Section in 1997. He is a 2004 recipient of the Louisiana State Bar Association Pro-Bono Publique Award.

Judge Crifasi currently presides over the Reentry Court Program which provides eligible defendants the ability to complete the Louisiana Workforce and Labor Development Program as part of their sentence. During this two year custodial program defendants receive training and certification in a trade; life-skill mentoring; as well as counseling and education support. If successful, the defendant is allowed to petition to re-enter society and, if accepted, do so with employment secured, transition plan established and under intensive supervision.

Thousands of parents are confronted with a trifecta of issues that happen every year when school shuts down:

1. They still have to work 1, 2 or even 3 jobs just to pay the rent and basic costs. The level of summer childcare is beyond the budgets of most families.
2. Children eat and eat a lot when they are home for hours. Parents struggle during weekends when growing children eat at will. Summer break is even harder when children often have friends and neighbors that often visit.
3. Short term programs don't serve the needs of parents who have to navigate costs, transportation and appropriateness of services.

Don't forget to update your child's library card!

Every June, human rights and faith organizations join together to mark Torture Awareness Month because on June 26, 1987, the nations of the world took a major step against the immoral and abhorrent practice of torture.

The ribbon for Torture Awareness Month is orange. The month is observed in June to mark the day in 1987 when the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect. The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) and other human rights and faith organizations use the month to raise awareness of torture and to examine its presence in institutions and society.

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2024 No Entry Symposium Knowledge is Power Protecting Our Babies The environment in Louisiana has changed for children and this event is about empowering youth advocates on learning how to navigate.

Courts will be closed on Monday, May 27th in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.
May 27, 2024
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer and reflection.