East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records

East Baton Rouge Parish court records refer to the documents submitted or generated by courts in the parish during cases heard there. Access to court records encourages the general expression of fundamental human rights as the public have access to a free and fair democratic system. Examples of records of court proceedings include:

• Affidavits
• Bonds
• Warrants
• Expungements
• Dispositions
• Jury Verdicts
• Pleadings
• Docket Sheets

Are Court Records Public in East Baton Rouge Parish?

The Louisiana Public Records Act, which was enacted by the Louisiana state legislature in 1940, stipulates that anyone can review or request public records without restriction. Therefore, case information garnered during court proceedings are available to the public except for those sealed by state law and court order. These records are altogether preserved and maintained by court clerks. Some court records are confidential by default, such as:

• Adoptions Records
• Mental Health Records
• Juvenile Records

East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records Search

Court records are accessible via electronic means on the parish’s Clerk Connect website. In addition, a visit to the courthouses in the Parish, sending a request by mail, and calling the clerk’s office are other ways of requesting access to East Baton Rouge Parish court records.

East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records Search by Name

When searching court records by name, you may visit the office of the clerk where the case was filed. While most court records are stored electronically in East Baton Rouge Parish, the clerk of court still maintains hard copies of probate court records. Probate, family, and civil court records are electronically accessible from the public computer terminals in the civil suit records department of the district court. Therefore, when searching a court record by name, members of the public can visit the civil records unit in person to submit the names of the parties involved in specific cases to the clerk of court to locate the records of interest.

East Baton Rouge Parish Courts

The residents of East Baton Rouge Parish can settle matters of contention at different types of courts. District courts in the parish have general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. Justice of the peace courts exercise jurisdiction over small claims in which the amount of money involved is $5,000 or less and also cover eviction cases. City courts, formerly known as municipal courts, handle traffic cases, small claims, eviction cases where the amount in controversy is $35,000 or less, and personal injury cases. The family court presides over domestic relations matters The juvenile court is a specialized court where juvenile delinquency and dependency cases are resolved. In the Mayor's court, the town’s Mayor, who serves as the judge, issues arrest warrants, conducts trials, grants bail, sentences criminals, and appoints public defenders.

The following are the courts in East Baton Rouge Parish:

District Courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
Downtown Main Office (City Hall)
222 St. Louis Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

19th Judicial District Court
300 North Boulevard
Suite 3602
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: (225) 389-4744
Fax: (225) 389-4774

Airline Highway Branch Office
9050 Airline Highway
Suite 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Family Court in East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Family Court
300 North Boulevard
4th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: (225) 389-4680

Juvenile Courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Juvenile Court
8333 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Phone: (225) 354-1250
Fax: (225) 357-7876

City Courts in Easton Baton Rouge Parish
Baker City Court
1320 Alabama Street
Baker, LA 70714
Phone: (225) 778-1866
Fax: (225) 774-6755

Baton Rouge City Court
233 St. Louis Street
Room 208,
P.O.Box 3438
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone: (225) 389-8870
Fax: (225) 389-8871

Zachary City Court
5410 Main Street
Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: (225) 654-0044
Fax: (225) 654-1913

Mayor’s Courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
City of Central Mayor’s Court
13421 Hooper Road
Suite 9
Central, LA 70818
Phone: (225) 261-5988
Fax: (225) 246-0811

Justice of the Peace Courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 2 District 1
14790 Jackson Road
Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: (225) 654-9544

Justice of the Peace Ward 2 District 2
20120 Plank Road
Suite A
Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: (225) 658-9778

Justice of the Peace Ward 2 District 3
Phone: (225) 800-3082

Justice of the Peace Ward 3 District 1
3211 Monterrey Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Phone: (225) 926-9415

Justice of the Peace Ward 3 District 2
5627 Superior Drive
Suite A-1
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: (225) 751-8265

Justice of the Peace Ward 3 District 3
9270 Siegen Lane
Suite 502
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: (225) 761-3000

East Baton Rouge District Court Records

In East Baton Rouge Parish, district courts share jurisdiction with city courts for certain crimes related to driving while intoxicated. Records created in the district court which have undergone final dispositions are preserved by the district court clerk. The types of cases typically heard in East Baton Rouge Parish district courts include civil and criminal matters ranging from:

• Spousal Support
• Property Division
• Restraining Orders
• Felonies
• Misdemeanors

To access district court records, members of the public can visit the district court clerk’s office or any of the district courthouse branches in the parish. The East Baton Rouge Parish clerk of court (COC) also houses civil records from the district court. Futhermore, both criminal and civil court records are indexed in the archives department dating back to 1782. To locate these records, visit the downtown archives building at 444 St Louis Street in Baton Rouge or call at (225) 389-3988. Alternatively, send a mail to the address below in order to get an appointment:

P.O. Box 1991
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-1991

Note that the office opens from 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m on weekdays and is not open during state holidays.

East Baton Rouge Parish Criminal Records

Criminal records contain files detailing histories of criminal convictions. Various law enforcement bodies in East Baton Rouge Parish keep and manage East Baton Rouge Parish arrest records and criminal records including the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The criminal records division of the sheriff’s office maintains a centralized system for checking crime statistics that can be contacted by mail sent to:

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Attn: Criminal Records
P.O. Box 3277
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

You may also visit the office of the sheriff in person at:

8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 389-5000

In addition, you may search for criminal records on the eClerks website operated by the State of Louisiana. Criminal records are however not open to the public via the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. Only law enforcement agencies can access criminal history records on this website via an Automated Fingerprint Integrated System (AFIS).

East Baton Rouge Parish Criminal Court Case Lookup

Anyone can search criminal court case records on the ClerkConnect website; it is however a subscription-based website. Members of the public are required to pay $20 for a 24-hour access and $25 dollars per month for each additional user. You can search and view criminal case records from 1900 on this website. To look up criminal court records, follow these steps:

• Visit the ClerkConnect website
• Sign in using your email and password
• Create an account/sign up if you are first-timer
• View result

East Baton Rouge Parish Civil Court Records

Civil court records are documents litigations involving parties suing for damages done to them. In such a case, a person may file a complaint to sue another party or a business or organization. The party found to be at fault is usually ordered by a judge to pay a particular amount of money to compensate the other party or pay a fine to the court. Cases that are typically handled in the civil court are:

• Foreclosures
• Evictions
• Mortgage Defaults
• Guardianships
• Conservatorships
• Equitable Claims
• Torts

To access civil court records, the public can view them via the ClerkConnect website. Alternatively, you can visit the office of the clerk of court or any of the courthouses handling the civil case.

East Baton Rouge Family Court Records

Family court records are the documentations of family-related issues that are resolved in the family court. Such records are important for various reasons including in claiming inheritances and settling disputes over properties. East Baton Rouge Family Court records are obtainable via the ClerkConnect portal. The types of cases adjudicated in the parish’s family court include:

• Child Custody
• Child Visitation
• Spousal Support
• Divorce
• Community Property Division

An alternative way to access family court records is to visit the family courthouse at:

300 North Boulevard
Fourth Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: (225) 388-5485

East Baton Rouge Parish Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage records are official documents that establish the legality of marital unions. They are important in historical genealogical research. Marriage records are public in East Baton Rouge Parish to persons 18 years and older. However certain information such as social security numbers are redacted due to the sensitive nature of such information so as to safeguard the privacy of the subjects of the records. Covenant marriage is recognised in Louisiana but this type of marriage provides couples with limited grounds to seek a divorce. You can request for certified copies of marriage certificates on the Louisiana State Registrar and Vital Records website.

Divorce records establish the legal termination of a marriage. Louisiana is a no-fault divorce state, therefore, couples in East Baton Rouge Parish do not need to prove any wrongdoing by their spouses to dissolve their marriages. A marriage can be terminated if the couple has lived separately and apart for a stipulated period or if one party does not provide support for the other. A divorce decree/certificate can be obtained by contacting the clerk of court in East Baton Rouge Parish at 222 St Louis Street in Baton Rouge.

East Baton Rouge Parish Death and Birth Records

Birth records are documents that officially and legally establish recorded births. They are useful for various purposes including when adding children to health insurance plans. In Louisiana, birth records are confidential and maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics for a period of 100 years. However, to obtain birth records older than 100 years, eligible persons can request these records by mail sent to the Louisiana State Archives Office at P.O.Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. Birth certificates can be obtained at the office of the clerk of court in East Baton Rouge Parish from 8:00 a.m - 4: 30 p.m at:

222 St. Louis Street,
Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
(225) 389-3960

OR

Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics
P.O. Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 593-5100

The State Registrar and Vital Records Office is responsible for keeping birth and death records in Louisiana. Death records are legal and official records that detail the passing of individuals. Death records are used in validating deaths and used by health professionals to set public health goals. They are also used to compile mortality statistics and measure health quality in a community.

Death records are not public in East Baton Rouge Parish as Louisiana is a closed record state. However interested persons who are not entitled to these records can fill an authorization to release information form under the Louisiana Disclosure of Records Statute R.S. 40:41. Only those who are family members of a deceased, such as the spouse or a beneficiary to the deceased’s public pension plan, can obtain the death certificate of the deceased. There are multiple ways in which eligible persons can obtain death certificates or apostille copies of death certificates in East Baton Rouge. You may opt for an in-person visit to the Vital Records Central Office located at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400 in New Orleans. Note that you must bring a photo identification along. For older death records, the Vital Records Office in New Orleans must be contacted.

East Baton Rouge Parish Probate Court Records

Probate court records provide legal evidence for the distribution of the assets of deceased individuals. These assets include physical and digital money, estates, and entitlements. The probate court houses its records for future references especially where disputes may occur between the heirs of the deceased. Some of the functions of the probate court include validating wills, managing assets, appointing guardians and conservators, managing trusts, ensuring all decedent's debts are paid off, filing taxes for properties, and safekeeping wills.

The public can search and inspect indexes and original copies of East Baton Rouge Parish probate court records as far back as 1782. Headed by the clerk of court, the East Baton Rouge Parish Archives Department stores the parish’s probate court records and this department can be reached at:

444 St Louis Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-3988

East Baton Rouge Parish Property Court Records

Property courts establish the legality of pieces of real estates. East Baton Rouge Parish residents can access property information on the EBRGIS lookup tool. They can conduct property searches by street address, subdivision name, business name, North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) and Lot Identification Number. The information found on property records include:

• GIS Map
• Property Boundaries
• Tax on Property
• Property Assessment information
• Current and past owners
• Sales History
• Zoning Information
• Lot Area
• Plat Subdivision/Plat Map
• Council District
• Assessed land and improvement value
• Mortgages
• Liens

For more information on a property located within the parish, members of the public can reach out to the East Baton Rouge Parish property assessor’s office at Coursey medical plaza, 10500 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or call (225) 389-3901.

East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records Online

Online access makes viewing and retrieving East Baton Rouge Parish court records easier to find. To retrieve court files, transcripts, and judgments, you can turn to third-party websites to search and find these court records. An example of such independent services that can provide access to East Baton Rouge Parish court records is the Louisianacourtrecords.us. While third-party court record retrieval resources make finding records frictionless, their repositories may be incomplete compared to official court record sources provided by court and government agencies.