Judge Flemings-Davillier accused Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson of contempt for not transporting inmates on weekends, amid a logistical and budget-related dispute.

WDSU reported from multiple sources that the Orleans Parish jail is being taken over by the federal government and that Sheriff Susan Hutson had been removed from the jail. This information from our sources was not correct. If the jail were to go under receivership, a judge would have to sign off on it and a hearing would be set.

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Sheriff Susan Hutson now faces even more challenges after being found in contempt of court. This ruling comes after Judge Flemings-Davillier accused Hutson of ignoring a June 18th court order to transport inmates to magistrate court on weekends and holidays.

The longstanding council-sheriff clash over funding for the city's jail blew up into a major issue after the May 16 escape of 10 inmates, with Hutson blaming the council for failing to adequately fund her office. Two of the escapees, Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves, remained at large as of Thursday.

A New Orleans judge has accused the Orleans Parish sheriff of being in contempt of court for allegedly ignoring a court order to transport inmates from the jail to the magistrate court. Sheriff Susan Hutson is accused of not transporting inmates to court on weekends and holidays.

Criminal District Chief Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier is calling out Sheriff Susan Hutson, claiming she has been failing to accomplish a critical part of her job.

NEW ORLEANS — Sheriff Susan Hutson has been held in contempt of court by the judges of the criminal court for failing to provide deputies to staff last Saturday's magistrate court.

From left, candidates for Orleans Parish sheriff include Edwin Shorty Jr., incumbent Susan Hutson and Michelle Woodfork. Photos: Courtesy of the Algiers Point Courthouse, Sheriff's Office and NOPD

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson speaks to members of the media during a news conference in New Orleans on Friday, May 16, 2025. Ten inmates escaped from the jail early Friday morning.

FOX 8’s Maddie Kerth monitored the New Orleans criminal courthouse Saturday morning and discovered a troubling security lapse.