Ascension Parish Court Records

Court records in Ascension Parish, Louisiana serve as official documentation of legal actions, decisions, and outcomes recorded across the local courts. Such, like those of other parishes in Louisiana, include case details, legal documents filed by the parties, evidence and exhibits, hearing transcripts, and judicial decisions. Court records are generally managed by the Parish’s Clerk of Court.

Are Court Records Public in Ascension Parish?

Under the Louisiana Public Records Act, Ascension court records are considered public records that are available for public viewing. Interested members of the public may request copies of court records. However, certain information and records may be exempt from public access. They include:

• Confidential legal proceedings.
• Grand jury proceedings.
• Juvenile records.
• Medical records or health-related information.
• Mental health and substance abuse records.
• Personal identifying information, including social security numbers, financial account numbers, and other personal identifiers.
• Sealed and expunged records.
• Sensitive information from criminal records, such as information about victims or witnesses in protective custody.
• Trade secrets and proprietary information.

Ascension Parish Court Records Search

Interested persons can search Ascension Parish court records online using the Ascension Clerk of Court Electronic Search System (ACCESS). New users are required to create an account before they can access the service.

In-person requests for court records can be made by visiting any of the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court offices:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Criminal Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 3
Criminal Fax: (225) 644-8790
Civil Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 2
Civil Fax: (225) 621-8403

These offices also have public access computers that can be used to search for case information using the online search system.

Ascension Parish Court Records Search by Name

You can perform a name-based search for Ascension Parish court records online through ACCESS. If you are a new user, you will need to create an account first. There are public access computers in the clerk’s offices that can be used without logging in first.

An in-person search by name can be conducted by visiting any of the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court offices:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Criminal Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 3
Criminal Fax: (225) 644-8790
Civil Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 2
Civil Fax: (225) 621-8403

It costs $15 for a civil records search and $20 for criminal records. If you want copies, certified copies cost $5. Normal copies cost $1 per page.

Ascension Parish Courts

Ascension Parish has one District Court (with three locations), one Parish Court (with two locations), two Justice of Peace Courts, and one Mayor’s Courts. The District Court has general jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases. These cases include felonies and misdemeanors, civil cases, family and domestic matters, probate and succession cases, and appeals from lower courts and administrative bodies.

The Parish Court has limited jurisdiction, primarily over misdemeanors, traffic violations, and certain civil cases. These cases include misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil cases involving less than $20,000, and small claims disputes.

The Justice of Peace Court has limited jurisdiction, mostly handling minor civil and criminal matters, regarding specific wards and precincts in Ascension Parish. These cases include small claims cases of amounts up to $5,000, misdemeanor and smaller offenses, traffic violations, evictions, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.

The Mayor’s Court has the most limited jurisdiction and it mostly over local ordinance violations. The court hears cases regarding violations of municipal ordinances, traffic violations within the municipality, and misdemeanor cases as defined by local ordinances.

Below are the addresses and contact information of the courts:

District Courts in Ascension Parish
Ascension 23rd Judicial District Court - Donaldsonville
300 Houmas Street
P.O. Box 192
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Ascension 23rd Judicial District Court - Gonzales Courthouse
828 South Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 7
Fax: (225) 644-8790

Ascension 23rd Judicial District Court - Gonzales Satellite Office
815 East Worthey Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 6
Fax: (225) 621-8403, extension 6

Parish Courts in Ascension Parish
Ascension Parish Court - Donaldsonville
300 Houmas Street
P.O. Box 192
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Ascension Parish Court - Gonzales Courthouse
828 South Irma Boulevard, Building 2
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 7
Fax: (225) 621-8403

Justice of the Peace Courts in Ascension Parish
1st Justice Court
1004 Madison Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-4407

2nd Justice Court
16179 State Bank Drive
Suite B
Prairieville, LA 70769
Phone: (225) 744-8880
Fax: (225) 744-8801

Mayor’s Courts in Ascension Parish
Sorrento Mayor’s Court
8173 Main Street
P.O. Box 65
Sorrento, LA 70778
Phone: (225) 675-5337
Fax: (225) 675-8745

Ascension Parish District Court Records

The Ascension Parish District Court, also known as the 23rd Judicial District Court, handles a variety of civil and criminal cases. These cases include contract, property, probate, family, personal disputes, felonies, and misdemeanors.

Residents can access District Court records through the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk offers an online search system called ACCESS which allows users to search for various District Court records. New users will be required to create an account before they can use the portal.

Also, both offices of the clerk in Gonzales and Donaldsonville have public access computers where you can search for general information on filed records. Requesters can visit the offices to use the computers to search or make an in-person request. The addresses are below:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Criminal Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 3
Criminal Fax: (225) 644-8790
Civil Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 2
Civil Fax: (225) 621-8403

Ascension Parish Criminal Records

Ascension Parish criminal records are official documents that provide detailed information on the criminal history of individuals within the parish. Unlike Ascension Parish arrest records, criminal records are closed records that are accessible only to authorized agencies and individuals who have obtained the authorization of the record’s subject. The Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the Louisiana State Police administers the issuance of criminal records in the state.

Ascension Parish criminal records can be requested online, by mail, and in person. Internet background checks can be carried out online at $26 per search. The search fee can be paid for with credit cards. To carry out a background search, new users of this online portal will have to register to create a new account.

Individuals interested in obtaining their personal criminal records can make walk-in or mail requests. This service attracts a fee of $36 ($26 for processing and $10 for fingerprinting). An applicant should complete the Right to Review Authorization Form and the Right to Review Disclosure Form. The forms should be submitted in person at the Department of Public Safety, with a copy of the applicant’s valid ID, from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at:

7919 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

To submit a mail request, an applicant should mail a set of fingerprints, the completed forms, and payment to:

Bureau of Criminal Identification
P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Third-party requests for background checks can be made by filling out the authorization form and general disclosure form. The forms, along with payment and a copy of a valid ID, should be submitted in person or via mail to:

Bureau of Criminal Identification
7919 Independence Boulevard
P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Ascension Parish Criminal Court Case Lookup

Ascension Parish criminal case information can be accessed or looked up online or in person. For online access, individuals can utilize ACCESS, the public records search portal provided by the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court. This portal is also accessible by using the public terminals in the office of the clerk to conduct searches.

Individuals can also visit any of the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court offices with case information to make an in-person request:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Criminal Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 3
Criminal Fax: (225) 644-8790

Please note, there is a fee of $20 for a criminal record search. Additional charges apply for copies, with each page costing $1, and certified copies requiring an additional fee of $5.

Get Ascension Parish Civil Court Records

The Ascension Parish District Court handles a diverse array of civil cases, such as contracts, property disputes, family and domestic relations, personal injury, commercial matters, probate proceedings, and various claims. As the custodian of civil court records for the parish, the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court provides access to these records through online search and in-person requests.

Residents seeking civil court records in Ascension Parish can use ACCESS for online searches. This online portal requires new users to create an account before proceeding. The portal can also be accessed without logging in by using any of the public terminals at the clerk’s office.

In-person requests for civil court records can be made at any of the clerk’s office locations:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Civil Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 2
Civil Fax: (225) 621-8403

The cost for conducting a civil court record search is $15. Additional fees apply for copies: standard copies are $1 per page, while certified copies cost $5.

Ascension Parish Family Court Records

The Ascension Parish District Court hears family and domestic relations cases. These cases include divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, paternity, protection orders, and adoption. The Ascension Parish Clerk of Court maintains copies of family court records.

Persons interested in searching family court information can use ACCESS to conduct an online search. This is an online portal provided by the Clerk of Court for searching court information.

Alternatively, visit any of the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court office locations to use the public terminals or make an in-person search:

It costs $15 for a family court record search. There are additional fees if the requester intends to make copies. Standard copies are $1 per page, while certified copies cost $5.

Ascension Parish Marriage and Divorce Records

The Ascension Parish Clerk of Court is the custodian of copies of Ascension Parish marriage records and divorce records. Record seekers can make an in-person or mail request for marriage or divorce records.

To obtain copies of divorce records, prepare a written request. It should include information about the divorce, such as the names of the divorced parties, the date and place of the divorce, and the case file number of the record. The written request should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope (if a mail request) and payment. It costs $15 for the divorce record search and additional costs for copying ($1 per regular page, $5 for certified copies).The request should be submitted to:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Civil Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 2
Civil Fax: (225) 621-8403

Ascension marriage certificates are also available by preparing a written request with relevant information about the marriage. It should include the date and place of the marriage, the full names of the married couple (including maiden names) of the spouses involved, and the marriage certificate number (if known). The request should be submitted with a self-addressed envelope (if a mail request) and payment to address information above.

It costs $7 for a certified copy of a marriage record and $1 for a standard copy.

Ascension Birth and Death Records

The Clerk of Court possesses copies of Ascension Parish birth records from 1903 and death records from 2013. These records are available to the record subject, their immediate family members, and authorized attorneys or agents only.

Qualified applicants can request copies of an Ascension Parish birth certificate or death record by filling out the Birth/Death Certificate Application. Applicants are generally required to take the filled out form with a government-issued ID and payment (cash or credit/debit card - $34 for birth certificate, $26 for death certificate) and submit within normal business hours to any of the office locations:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street
1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
(504) 593-5100

Ascension Parish Probate Court Records

The Ascension Parish District Court handles probate matters in the parish, including matters concerning the estates of deceased individuals and guardianship issues. The Ascension Parish Clerk of Courts maintains records of probate matters. Interested parties can search these court records online by using ACCESS. This is an online system created by the clerk for searching case information.

New users are required to register before they can search and access information. The portal is also accessible at any public terminals at the clerk’s office without the registration or log-in requirement.

Walk-in requests for probate court records can be made at any of the clerk’s office locations:

Donaldsonville:
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9866, extension 8
Fax: (225) 473-8641

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street, 1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
Civil Phone: (225) 621-8400, extension 2
Civil Fax: (225) 621-8403

It costs $15 conducting a probate court record search. There are extra fees for copies: standard copies are $1 per page, while certified copies cost $5.

Ascension Parish Property Records

The Ascension Parish Assessor’s Office serves as the official repository for property records within Ascension Parish. These records encompass a wide range of property-related information, including details on ownership, land specifications, property attributes, appraised values, assessment information, physical address, and historical sales information.

To facilitate access to these records, the Ascension Parish Assessor provides a property search tool. This tool allows users to conduct searches based on criteria such as address, owner’s name, parcel number, subdivision, or specific map locations.

Residents can also make in-person requests, the Ascension Parish Assessor’s Office has three office locations and one mailing address:

Gonzales
815 E. Worthey Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 647-8182
Fax: (225) 647-0629

Donaldsonville
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 473-9239
Fax: (225) 473-9333

Prairieville
16159 State Bank Drive, Suite A
Prairieville, LA 70769
Phone: (225) 647-8182
Fax: (225) 647-0629

Mailing
P.O. Box 544
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Additionally, the Clerk of Courts offers access to land records via its online search system called ACCESS. New users need to create an account to access this portal.

For those wishing to make in-person requests, the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court Offices are located at: Donaldsonville:

300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Gonzales:
607 East Worthey Street
1st Floor
Gonzales, LA 70737
(504) 593-5100

Ascension Parish Court Records Online

Interested persons can search Ascension Parish court records online using the Ascension Clerk of Court Electronic Search System (ACCESS). Alternatively, third-party online resources like Louisianacourtrecords.us may offer convenience in accessing Ascension Parish court records that are public. They provide a user-friendly interface where individuals can search for specific cases by entering relevant details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. These platforms often allow users to view and download court documents directly from their website, saving time and effort. However, the accuracy and reliability of the data obtained on such sites cannot be guaranteed.