Where an Alexandria referral usually starts
Most people in Alexandria who are told to take an anger management class got that instruction from one courthouse. The Ninth Judicial District Court sits at 701 Murray Street downtown and covers all of Rapides Parish. Its own description, cited below, says it handles criminal matters from misdemeanors up through felonies and violations of parish ordinances, along with civil cases that include marriage and family matters, and a juvenile docket.
That breadth matters. A class can come up in a criminal sentence, a plea arrangement, a family case or a juvenile matter, and each one can carry different paperwork. The judge's minute entry or written order is your starting point. Look for the number of hours or sessions, whether attendance has to be in person, and the deadline for showing proof.
The court is split into seven divisions, lettered A through G, and it also has a Hearing Officer, appointed by the judges, who issues protective orders. If a class was mentioned in a protective order hearing rather than a criminal case, the instructions may come from that hearing, so keep that paperwork separate and read it closely.
The probation office on South MacArthur
If you are under state supervision, your contact point is likely the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections office at 2800 S. MacArthur Drive, Suite F. The department's page lists it as the Alexandria district for Rapides and five neighboring parishes: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant and La Salle. Weekday hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the office holds a monthly orientation for people starting probation.
That orientation is a good place to raise the class early. Ask your officer what they will need from a provider, in what form, and by when. Officers supervise many people at once, so a short written question by email or a note left at the front desk can be easier to track than a hallway conversation.
Only the court or your officer decides
No directory, and no class provider, can promise that a given program will be accepted for your case. Only the judge who handled your matter, or your probation officer, decides whether a program fits what was ordered. Before you pay a deposit, describe the class to them: its length, whether it meets in a group or one-on-one, whether it is live online or in a room, and who signs the completion letter. Ask them to tell you plainly if anything about it would be a problem.
If you can't reach your officer, the clerk's office at the Murray Street courthouse can usually tell you which division has your case and how to contact that division's staff.
Picking a class that fits your week
Alexandria spreads out along MacArthur Drive, Jackson Street and the Highway 71 and 165 corridors, and many people also commute in from Pineville across the Red River, or from Ball, Boyce and Lecompte. Before you commit to a weekly group, map the drive from home and from work, and think about what you'll do if a car is in the shop for a week.
Questions worth asking any provider:
- How many sessions does the full program take, and how often does it meet?
- What happens if I miss one? Is there a make-up option?
- Do you offer live online groups, and do you know whether attendance is tracked by camera?
- Who receives the completion letter, me or my officer, and how fast is it sent?
- What does the letter say about hours and attendance?
Write down the answers and the date. If your officer later asks why you chose a class, you'll have a record.
Voluntary classes
Not everyone looking is under an order. Some Alexandria residents want help after an argument at work, a scare at home or advice from a family doctor. A voluntary class lets you choose format and pace more freely. You can try an individual session first, ask how a group is run, and leave if it isn't a good match. The same questions about schedule and cost apply.
How this directory fits
This site introduces you to independent providers who list their services. It doesn't run classes, doesn't review a provider's background or credentials, and can't speak for the Ninth Judicial District Court or the probation office. Use the court and corrections pages cited below to confirm addresses and hours, and confirm program details with the provider and your officer directly.
A note on timing
Courts set deadlines, and slots in evening groups can fill. If your order gives you a few months, it still makes sense to enroll in the first few weeks so a missed session or a schedule change doesn't push you past your date. Keep copies of every receipt, sign-in sheet and letter in one folder.