East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Case Search

In East Baton Rouge Parish, the District Court is the apex judicial body that handles civil and criminal cases. East Baton Rouge Parish District Court case records are official documents on filings and trials within the parish District Court. These files are essential for background checks, public awareness, post-trial appeals, legal research, and many other uses. Unless the laws state otherwise, the Louisiana Public Records Law grants interested individuals the right to access these documents from the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Office.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in East Baton Rouge District Court?

The District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil trials. In East Baton Rouge Parish, the District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over felonies and most property-related cases (excluding cases involving the partition of community properties). The East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Also handles civil cases relating to:

• Contract disputes
• Divorce
• Torts
• Child custody and support
• Juvenile delinquency and dependency.

The East Baton Rouge Parish District Court presides over various cases through its Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, and Magistrate Divisions. Furthermore, the Drug Court handles cases involving substance abuse.

East Baton Rouge Parish District Court

The District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish is a parish-level general authority trial court handling cases beyond the jurisdiction of lower courts within its geographical areas. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Court handles criminal cases whose severity ranges from misdemeanors to serious felonies and civil claims where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000.00.

The East Baton Rouge District Court is a central pillar for dispute resolution within East Baton Rouge Parish; it upholds local and state laws and ensures equity and fairness in judicial processes.

Interested individuals can contact the East Baton Rouge Parish District Court at:

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

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

East Baton Rouge Parish Case Lookup

Individuals seeking access to East Baton Rouge Parish District Court case records should do so through any of the following options:

Online access

• Create an account on the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Clerk of Court's Online Portal:
  • Use the login credentials to access the search portal
  • Look for court records by case numbers or other criteria

Requesters should note that some case records may not be available through the EBR Court Portal, and access to them is through the Clerk of Court's Office.

Mail-in request

• Prepare a mail request for copies of case records (this should include the case number (if available), names of the parties involved, case type, and type of documents)
• Include a check or money order to cover applicable costs (this should be payable to the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court) and a self-addressed stamped envelope with adequate postage
• Mail the request to the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court Office at:

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

In-person request

Visit the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office with a valid government-issued photo ID between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (except on holidays) at:

222 Saint Louis Street, Suite 179,
Baton Rouge,
LA 70802

For historical case records dating back to 1782, visit the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office Archives & Records Department at:

444 St. Louis Street,
Baton
Rouge,
LA 70802.

Requesters should note the following costs for copies of East Baton Rouge case records:

Copies through the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Clerk of Court's Online Portal:

• 24 hours pass - $20.00
• 30-day pass - $65.00
• 12-month pass - $780.00
• Additional user - $25.00 monthly for each additional subscription
• Printing fee - 60¢ per page
• Certification - $5.00 per document

Copies through the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office:

• Copy fee - $1.00 per page
• Certification - $10.00 per document
• File-Stamped Conformed Copy - additional $5.00 per document.

The East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office accepts cash (for walk-in requests), checks, money orders, and credit/debit card payments (card payments attract a 4% processing fee). Payments for copies of case records through the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Clerk of Court's Online Portal are by credit/debit cards (this may attract convenience fees).

Requesters should note that the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office may process mail-in requests within one business day but may take longer to deliver through the mail services. Copies of case records may be available for immediate download after payments through the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Clerk of Court's Online Portal. The East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office can also process in-person requests on the same day if the documents are available onsite. However, requests for archived case records may take longer to deliver.

East Baton Rouge District Court Case Search by Name

Most search portals allow name-based search for documents. The East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Online Portal permits information seekers to search for case documents by name if they do not have the case numbers.

For a name-based search for East Baton Rouge case records:

• Register on the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Online Portal and use the account details to log into the access portal
• Enter the case/party name into the name field and look for information relating to the specific name.

The East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office also accepts mail-in and in-person name-based requests. However, to prevent errors and multiple outcomes due to similar name clashes, requesters should confirm spellings, provide additional identifying information, and use filters to refine search results.

East Baton Rouge District Court Docket Search

East Baton Rouge District Court case dockets are formal logs for tracking case progress and status. They detail case filings and prosecutions within the District Court.

Generally, case dockets outline information such as:

• Filing dates
• Names of the parties involved
• Case numbers
• Scheduled hearings
• Motions
• Judicial rulings
• Case history
• Case status.

East Baton Rouge District Court dockets ensure the transparency of judicial processes by providing case timelines and allowing interested individuals to stay informed about particular trials. They are also tools for managing caseloads and tracking case progress.

For information about East Baton Rouge case trials, register and log into the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Online Portal and use the search tools to find docket information. Alternatively, information seekers should mail or visit the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Office and request case dockets.

Lookup East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Online

For individuals seeking online access to East Baton Rouge District Court case records, Louisianacourtrecords.us and other third-party websites may offer alternatives to the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's Online Portal and other traditional government repositories. These private databases gather information from various sources in one place and make it accessible to interested individuals. Nonetheless, these sites operate independently of government agencies and cannot, therefore, guarantee accurate, updated, or complete information. Users should verify documents they source from non-official repositories for authenticity and accuracy.

Supreme Court vs. District Court

The East Baton Rouge District Court and the Louisiana Supreme Court differ in their roles and jurisdictions.

Under the Louisiana trial system, the East Baton Rouge District Court is a local trial court whose jurisdiction does not exceed the East Baton Rouge Parish geographical areas. Conversely, the Louisiana Supreme Court is a state-wide court with authority over all Louisiana parishes.

The East Baton Rouge District Court presides over civil and criminal trials and passes judgments in line with available evidence. In contrast, the Louisiana Supreme Court is an appellate court whose functions include:

• Reviewing the decisions of other Louisiana courts
• Supervising Louisiana's judicial system
• Interpreting Louisiana laws and the Constitution
• Setting precedents for other Louisiana Courts through its decisions.

Furthermore, unlike the East Baton Rouge District Court, whose judgments are applicable, the Louisiana Supreme Court is the court of last resort in legal matters within Louisiana State; its decisions on cases relating to Louisiana laws are final.