Tangipahoa Parish, like other Parishes in Louisiana, is divided into subdivisions usually for administrative or political purposes that are called Wards. Unlike other Wards in Tangipahoa Parish which operate under a Justice of the Peace/Constable structure, the 7th Ward operates under a City Court Judge/Marshal structure.  

As the executive officer of the court, the Marshal executes the orders and mandates of the City Court of Hammond which include issuing notices, summons, subpoena’s and warrants. Another function of the Marshal’s office is to process garnishments, judgments and similar civil court actions. The Marshal also has the ability to make arrests and preserve the peace.  

The Marshal maintains a well-trained well-equipped staff that will carries out court mandates and orders. The Marshal assists local, state and federal law enforcement agencies when called upon to help preserve the peace and provide assistance when necessary.