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St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana State Court Records

St. Tammany Parish court records are files maintained by a Clerk of Court in connection with legal disputes in the parish. Court records include files created during the court proceeding and those submitted by the parties in the case or their attorneys.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's Office is the primary custodian of court records in the parish. The Clerk of Court is also the custodian of property records, land records, marriage licenses, and election and voting records. Court records in the parish often link to these other records and also records maintained by other government agencies (e.g., law enforcement).

Are St. Tammany Parish Court Records Public?

Yes. Court records in St. Tammany Parish are public records, meaning they are presumed to be open to members of the public. This presumption of openness is undergirded by the Louisiana Public Records Act, codified in La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. The Act states that any record used to conduct public business in Louisiana is public record. However, the Act also prevents the public from having access to certain sensitive information and records. These include

  • Juvenile court records
  • Personal identifying information
  • Adoption records
  • Grand jury proceedings
  • Paternity suit records
  • Involuntary termination records

What Information is Available in St. Tammany Parish Court Records?

St. Tammany Parish court records typically contain these details:

  • The title of the case
  • The case number
  • The parties involved in the case
  • The filing date
  • The court handling the case
  • The minute entries
  • The court's final orders and dispositions

St. Tammany Parish Court Records Search

Individuals can generally search for St. Tammany Parish court records online, in person, or by mail. More details are provided below.

Online Access

St. Tammany Parish primarily provides online access to court records via a third-party provider. The provider grants users access to civil and criminal court records from courts across Louisiana. Users are generally allowed to view basic case information for free, but may be required to pay a fee when attempting to view court documents. A party name or case number is usually sufficient to initiate a search.

In-Person Access

St. Tammany Parish residents can also inspect court records in person. In-person searches are typically necessary when seeking access to old and archived court records that are usually not present online. To search for a record in person, individuals may visit the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's Office or the appropriate municipal clerk's office. Researchers will need to provide details about the record, such as the party name or the case number, for the clerk to locate the record.

Mail and Phone Requests

Individuals who may not be able to visit the courthouse to inspect a court record in person can send a request through the mail. The request should be written and should provide the case docket number, the names of the parties involved, the documents needed, and the number of copies. The request should be mailed along with payment in the form of a money order or check, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Fees for Court Records in St. Tammany Parish

The fees for obtaining duplications of court records in St. Tammany Parish depend on the type of copy needed. The parish follows this general fee schedule:

Civil Department

  • Standard Copies and Transcripts: $1 per page
  • Certified Copies: $5 plus the per-page fees
  • Conformed Copies: $3 plus the per-page fees
  • Exhibits: $2 per page

Criminal Department

  • Defendant History Report and Standard Copies of records: $1 per page
  • Conformed Copies: $3 plus the per-page fees
  • Criminal Background Search: $20
  • Certified Extract of Court Minutes Document: $10
  • Certified Copy of Documents: $10

St. Tammany Parish Courthouse Locations

St. Tammany Parish belongs to the 22nd Judicial District of Louisiana. The parish court system comprises a main District Court and several municipal courts. The addresses of these courts are listed below.

St. Tammany Parish Justice Center

701 North Columbia Street

Covington, LA 70433

Phone: (985) 809-8700

City Court of Slidell

501 Bouscaren Street

Slidell, LA 70458

Phone: (985) 643-1274

Covington Mayor's Court

222 E. Kirkland Street

Covington, LA 70433

Phone: (985) 892-8500 ext. 3

Mandeville Mayor's Court

3101 East Causeway Approach

Mandeville, LA 70448

Phone: (985) 624-3102

Abita Springs Mayor's Court

22161 Level Street

Abita Springs, LA 70420

Phone: (985) 892-0711 ext. 3971

Pearl River Mayor's Court

39460 Willis Alley

Pearl River, LA 70452

Phone: (985) 863-5800

Madisonville Mayor's Court

209 Highway 22 West

Madisonville, LA 70447

Phone: (985) 845-7311

Criminal Records Access in St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Parish criminal records are documents that detail an individual's involvement with the parish's criminal justice system. Law enforcement agencies maintain criminal records related to police activity before and during the arrest, while the court maintains records pertaining to the criminal trial.

Individuals interested in accessing an arrest-related document may contact the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office or the local police agency responsible for the arrest. Individuals can also obtain their statewide criminal history record from the Louisiana State Police by submitting their fingerprints through the Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS).

Criminal court records can be obtained from the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's Office or the Mayor's Court in custody of the record.

St. Tammany Parish Probate Records

In St. Tammany Parish, probate records are called succession records and are created during the process of administering a person's estate after their death. A typical succession file in the parish contains the deceased's last will, a list of their assets, the record of debts owed, and proof of death,

St. Tammany Parish probate records are public records and are generally open to anyone. However, if the deceased created a revocable living trust when they were alive, their assets may bypass the court process and be inaccessible to the general public.

St. Tammany Parish Family Court Records

St. Tammany Parish family court records are files maintained by the Civil Division of the District Court regarding family law cases. These cases include divorce, child custody, protective orders, and proof of paternity. Family court records are subject to the same access rules as other court records. Individuals are allowed access to the records, except for confidential details.

Individuals interested in accessing a family court record may visit the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's Office or search for the record online.

Federal Court Records in St. Tammany Parish

Federal court records are documents containing information on cases handled by the federal judiciary. Federal cases that begin in St. Tammany Parish fall under the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Federal court records are public records; however, they are separated from local parish records and cannot be accessed through the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's Office. Residents looking for a federal court record may utilize the Public Access to Electronic Court Records (PACER) tool.

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