Assumption Parish Court Records

Assumption Parish court records provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal process within the parish, serving the general public, legal professionals, and anyone seeking to verify details or review a case's history. These records often cross-reference other public documents, such as Assumption Parish arrest records. Some information/documents within the court records include party information, complaints, affidavits, sentencing information, and the final disposition of the case.

Are Court Records Public in Assumption Parish?

Yes. Court records in Assumption Parish are mainly open to the public under the Louisiana Public Records Law. This law authorizes the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court to make court records available for public inspection and copying. However, access to some court records is restricted to authorized parties. Examples of such records include:

• Mental health records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Attorney work products
• Sealed and expunged records
• Gestational surrogacy records
• Adoption and paternity records
• Pretrial services program records
• Juvenile court records

Assumption Parish Court Records Search

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court promotes transparency by allowing residents to visit the office to view or obtain copies of court records. The clerk also offers online access to court records through an ePortal, and parties may access certain third-party websites to view or obtain court case information.

Assumption Parish Courts

Assumption Parish Courts comprises a District Court, Justice of Peace Courts, and a Mayor's Court. Below are the addresses of these courts:

District Courts in Assumption Parish

23rd Judicial District Court
Assumption Parish Courthouse
300 Houmas Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Justice of the Peace Courts, Assumption Parish

1st Justice of the Peace Court (Ward 1)
239 Rue de Beauville
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-2509

2nd Justice of the Peace Court (Ward 2)
2425 Highway 308
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Phone: (985) 526-6588

3rd Justice of the Peace Court (Ward 3)
732 Bayou Drive
Pierre Part, LA 70339
Phone: (985) 513-1565

Municipal Courts, Assumption Parish
Napoleonville Mayor’s Court
4813 Highway 1 1st Floor
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-6365

Assumption Parish Criminal and Civil Records

Individuals can obtain civil and criminal court records from the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court. These records may include Assumption Parish arrest records, trial documents, sentencing information, and non-criminal case records from divorce, family law, property disputes, and other civil actions.

Records can be sought in person at the Clerk's office during business hours or online through the Clerk's ePortal. In-person requesters may be required to complete a request form to obtain certified or uncertified copies of criminal or civil records. The records staff will conduct a search using the information provided on the form and request a copy fee before releasing the document to the requester.

Accessing criminal and civil records through the ePortal involves a subscription. Fees may range from $20 to $500, depending on the length of access. It costs $1 per page to print records from the portal. Subscribers will need to create a user account and sign in with their User ID and password.

Assumption Parish Marriage Records

Copies of Assumption Parish marriage records can only be obtained in person at the Clerk of Courts' Office. Interested individuals may submit their requests during business hours and may be required to complete a form, which will include the couple's name and marriage date. The marriage record will be released immediately after the copy fee is paid. Certified copies of marriage documents cost $10 per page. The processing time for in-person requests is in minutes. However, any requests submitted close to the end of business will be available the next business day. The Clerk's Office is located at the address below:

Assumption Parish Clerk of Court
4809 Highway 1
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-6653
Fax: (985) 369-2032

Assumption Parish Divorce Records

The Clerk of Court in Assumption Parish is the custodian of divorce records. Interested individuals can request divorce records by visiting the office in person during business hours or via the office's eRecord Search Portal. The portal requires a subscription, and printed copies (from images) cost $1 per page. Certified copies of divorce records obtained in person at the courthouse cost $6 per document.

Assumption Parish Birth Records

Assumption Parish birth records are confidential for 100 years after the year of birth. These records are valuable for proof of identity, passport applications, and government benefits. Confidential birth records are issued only to the registrant, their immediate family members, and legal representatives.

Eligible applicants must complete a Birth and Death Certificate Application Form and submit it to the Clerk of Court's office by mail or in person. The office processes birth record requests during business hours. Applicants will need to provide a valid picture ID before their applications can be processed. Birth certificates cost $34 each, while birth cards cost $14 each. Payments can be made by cash or credit card.

Birth records older than 100 years are considered public records and are available at the Louisiana State Archives. The records staff can mail these birth records upon request, for a fee. Uncertified copies cost $5 each, while certified copies cost $10 each. Individuals can also view public birth records online via the Louisiana Birth Records Index. Users can either conduct a basic or an advanced search.

Assumption Parish Death Records

Access to death records in Assumption Parish is strictly controlled until 50 years after the year of the death. Only the deceased person's surviving spouse, parents, children, grandparents, siblings, and anyone with a direct interest can obtain confidential death records in Assumption Parish. Death records are valuable for estate and inheritance matters, insurance claims, and the closure of financial accounts.

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court issues death records during business hours. All requests for certified copies of death records must include proper identification, a $26 fee, and a completed Birth and Death Certificate Application. Record seekers can pay their fees by cash or credit card.

Public death records are available for viewing or copying at the Louisiana State Archives. The office has a Death Records Database for such requests. Users can receive copies of death records by mail for a fee. Plain copies cost $5 each, while certified copies cost $10 each.

Assumption Parish Probate Court Records

Individuals can find probate court records from 1979 to the present online through the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court's ePortal. However, individuals will need to pay a subscription fee to use the portal. Any images printed from the portal cost $1 per page.

Alternatively, record seekers can visit the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court's office during business hours to submit a request. Basic information about the desired record will be required to facilitate the search, and the record will be provided after the appropriate fees have been paid.

Assumption Parish Property Records

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court maintains an eRecord Search portal that provides public access to property records. Access to this portal requires a subscription and registration. The subscription fee ranges from $20 to $500 based on the length of access. Subscribers who wish to print property records from the portal will be charged a $1 fee per page.

Another way to obtain copies of Assumption Parish property records is to visit the Clerk of Courts' office during business hours. The record staff will need basic information, such as a name or instrument number, to locate the appropriate document. Once the record is found, the record seeker may be charged $1 per page for plain copies or $10 per page, plus applicable copy fees, for certified copies.

Assumption Parish Court Records Online

The Assumption Parish's eRecords portal is the only official way to access Assumption Parish Court records online. Users must subscribe to the portal by paying the appropriate fee and registering an account. Alternatively, third-party sites, such as Louisianacourtrecords.us, also provide convenient access to court records. These platforms are easy to navigate and may offer basic information at no charge. However, the information they provide may not always be accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Therefore, users should endeavor to verify information with official sources.