What government bodies decides if someone breaks a law on the parish level?

At the parish level, the determination of whether someone has broken a law is typically made by the local district court or parish court system, which handles criminal and civil cases. Additionally, law enforcement agencies, such as the sheriff's office or local police, investigate alleged violations and can issue citations or arrest individuals. The local district attorney or prosecuting attorney then decides whether to pursue charges based on the evidence presented. Ultimately, the judicial process will determine guilt or innocence based on the law.