Reporting an accident
Louisiana requires immediate notice to local police when a crash causes injury death or property damage over $500. [legis.la.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Jefferson Parish traffic crash reports cost $7.50 and may be requested online or from Central Records at 1233 Westbank Expressway Building A; hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and phone is 504-363-5590. [jpso.com]
Parking
Jefferson Parish gives 24 hours to remove a tagged vehicle from streets and public rights-of-way and 72 hours excluding weekends and holidays on private property. [library.municode.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Jefferson Parish may have the Sheriff's Office impound an unauthorized or abandoned vehicle at a designated place; the removal tag must identify the towing company and parish contact information. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's First District in Metairie is 504-598-5928 and Fourth District is 504-598-5940; the general office is 504-363-5500. [jpso.com]
Fees
A Jefferson Parish conviction under the towing chapter carries a $35.00 towing fee and $3.00 storage fee for each day after the first 24 hours. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
Private-property towing requires conspicuous signs warning that unauthorized vehicles may be towed; the property owner or person in control may order the tow at the owner's expense. [library.municode.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.