Jefferson Davis Parish Court Records

Jefferson Davis Parish court records are the official documentation of legal proceedings within the Jefferson Davis Parish District, City, Justice of the Peace, and Mayor's Courts. These records contain names of litigants, filing dates, evidence, motions, orders, and judgments. In Jefferson Davis Parish and other parts of the United States, court records provide official details of all actions and documents relating to case trials.

In Jefferson Davis Parish, the Clerk of Court Office maintains local court records and makes them available upon request according to the Louisiana Public Records Law. Records seekers can also access Jefferson Davis Parish arrest records as part of Jefferson Davis Parish court records if the arrests result in criminal convictions.

Are Court Records Public in Jefferson Davis Parish?

Yes, Jefferson Davis Parish court records are public. The Louisiana Public Records Law grants interested individuals the right to access Jefferson Davis Parish court records. However, for the privacy and safety of litigants and the integrity of the Jefferson Davis Parish trial system, the public cannot access:

• Sealed court records
• Juvenile records
• Confidential personal information
• Records of Grand Jury Proceedings
• Adoption records
• Court records relating to ongoing judicial or law enforcement investigations, domestic violence, and mental health cases.

Jefferson Davis Parish Court Records Search

Jefferson Davis Parish court records are accessible through the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office. Also, requesters can access Jefferson Davis Parish court records online through the Louisiana eClerks portals. Although the Louisiana Public Records Law grants public access to Jefferson Davis Parish court records, note that access to copies of documents may attract fees.

Jefferson Davis Parish Courts

The Jefferson Davis Parish court system comprises the District, City, Justice, and Mayor's Courts. The information below are the contacts of the various courts in Jefferson Davis Parish:

31st Judicial District Court

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
300 North State Street, Room 202,
P.O. Box 1389,
Jennings,
LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-3506
Fax: (337) 824-8985
E-Mail: pguidry@31stjdc.org

Jennings City Court
210 South State Street,
P.O. Box 609,
Jennings,
LA 70546
Phone: (337) 821-5514
Fax: (337) 821-5539

Jefferson Davis Parish Justice of the Peace Courts

Justice of the Peace Ward 1
413 Kellogg Avenue,
Lake Arthur,
LA 70549
Phone: (337) 774-5263

Justice of the Peace Ward 2
309 Johnson Street,
Elton,
LA 70532
Phone: (337) 584-2421

Justice of the Peace Ward 3
P.O. Box 125,
Iowa,
LA 70647
Phone: (337) 582-6177

Justice of the Peace Ward 4
609 Beaufort Street,
Welsh,
LA 70591
Phone: (337) 734-2356

Justice of the Peace Ward 5
4406 Pine Island Highway,
Jennings,
LA 70546
Phone: (337) 370-6095

Justice of the Peace Ward 6
21503 Pine Hill Cemetery Road,
Iowa,
LA 70647
Phone: (337) 582-3170

Jefferson Davis Parish Mayor's Courts

Elton Mayor's Court
1302 Main Street,
P.O. Box 27,
Elton,
LA 70532
Phone: (337) 584-2992
Fax: (337) 584-3215

Fenton Mayor's Court
712 3rd Avenue,
Fenton,
LA 70640
Phone: (337) 756-2321
Fax: (337) 756-2242

Lake Arthur Mayor's Court
102 Arthur Avenue, PO Drawer AK,
Lake Arthur,
LA 70549
Phone: (337) 774-2211
Fax: (337) 774-3387

Welsh Mayor's Court
201 South Elms Street,
P.O. Box 786,
Welsh,
LA 70591
Phone: (337) 734-2231
Fax: (337) 734-4001

Jefferson Davis Parish Criminal and Civil Records

Jefferson Davis Parish criminal records refer to details of legal proceedings relating to criminal offenses within Jefferson Davis Parish. On the other hand, Jefferson Davis Parish's civil records encompass case files on non-criminal trials; this covers civil disputes, family law, and probate cases.

To access Jefferson Davis Parish's civil or criminal records, create an eClerk account on the Louisiana Clerk's Remote Access Authority page and use the details to log into the search portals to search for Jefferson Davis Parish's civil or criminal case records. Alternatively, call the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court's Civil/Criminal/Probate Division at (337) 824-1160 or visit their office at:

300 North State Street, Room 106,
Jennings,
LA 70546.

Note: Access to Jefferson Davis Parish criminal case records (including arrest records) through the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office may require valid government-issued IDs.

Jefferson Davis Parish Marriage Records

Jefferson Davis Parish marriage records are publicly accessible per the Louisiana Public Records Law. For copies of Jefferson Davis Parish marriage records, subscribe to the Louisiana Clerk's Remote Access Authority and use the Statewide Portal to purchase copies of Jefferson Davis Parish marriage certificates.
Alternatively, visit the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office at:

300 North State Street, Room 106,
Jennings,
LA 70546

Applicants should note that obtaining copies of Jefferson Davis Parish marriage records may require identification and fee payments.

Jefferson Davis Parish Divorce Records

Jefferson Davis Parish divorce records are public and accessible to interested individuals. However, the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office will redact confidential information from public copies of divorce records. Typically, Social Security Numbers, financial account numbers, information relating to minors, medical and mental health records, victim identity in abuse cases, and sealed records are not publicly accessible.

For copies of Jefferson Davis Parish divorce certificates, visit or mail the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office at:

300 North State Street, Room 106,
P.O. Box 799,
Jennings,
LA 70546

When mailing requests for copies of Jefferson Davis Parish divorce records, include the full names of both parties, the date of the divorce, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order to cover the copy fees. For information on the exact costs, call the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office at (337) 824-3506 or (337) 824-1160 for costs.

Jefferson Davis Birth Records

Jefferson Davis Parish's birth records are confidential documents. Louisiana is a closed record State, and access to birth records is limited to the persons named on the certificates, their immediate family members, and authorized representatives. However, these documents become publicly accessible 100 years after birth.

Birth records generally play multiple roles: They are identity documents and legal proof of citizenship. Additionally, they provide vital statistics for planning public services and are crucial documents for inheritance and property rights.

For copies of Jefferson Davis Parish birth certificates:

• Download, complete, and mail a Louisiana Department of Health Application for Certified Copies of Birth/Death Certificate Form, and mail or submit with a copy valid government-issued photo ID in person to:

  1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400,
  New Orleans,
  LA 70112

  Mailing address:
  Vital Records Registry
  P.O. Box 60630,
  New Orleans,
  LA 70160.

Alternatively, contact the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office at:

300 North State Street, Room 106,
Jennings,
LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-1160.

Note: The following costs apply to copies of Jefferson Davis Parish birth certificates through the Louisiana Department of Health and the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office:

Louisiana Department of Health

• Birth certificate - $15.00 per copy
• Birth Certificate plus Birth Card (short form) - $24.00 per pair

Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office

• Clerk of Court issued long-form birth certificate - $34.00 per copy
• Clerk of Court issued Short-Form Birth Certification Card/Long-Form Birth Certificate combo - $48.00 per pair.

Jefferson Davis Death Records

Jefferson Davis Parish Vital Records (this includes birth and death certificates) are confidential documents. Access to Jefferson Davis Parish death records is limited to the deceased person’s immediate family members, authorized legal representatives, and entities with valid legal interests. Nonetheless, these documents become accessible to the public 50 years after the death of their owners.

Jefferson Davis Parish death certificates are official proof of death. They are also crucial documents for tracking mortality rates and updating government databases.

For copies of Jefferson Davis Parish death certificates for deaths within the last 50 years:

• Download a Louisiana Department of Health's Application for Certified Copies of Birth/Death Certificate Form:

  • Complete the request form with the necessary information
  • Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID and a check or money order to cover the applicable costs (the LDH charges $7.00 per copy of death certificate while it costs $26.00 per copy of Jefferson Davis Parish death records from the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office)
  • Submit the request by mail or in-person visit to any of the following addresses:

  The Vital Records Central Office
  1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400,
  New Orleans,
  LA 70112

  Mailing address:
  Vital Records Registry
  P.O. Box 60630,
  New Orleans,
  LA 70160

  The Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office
  300 North State Street, Room 106,
  Jennings,
  LA 70546.

To access Jefferson Davis Parish death records older than 50 years, log into the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Online Public Vital Records Index Portal and use the search tools to look for death records.

Jefferson Davis Parish Probate Court Records

Jefferson Davis Parish Probate court records are legal documents on the administration of deceased persons' estates within Jefferson Davis Parish. These include but are not limited to documents relating to Will contests and disputes, conservatorships, trust administration, guardianships, and adoptions.

Individuals seeking access to Jefferson Davis Parish probate case records should subscribe to the Louisiana Clerk's Remote Access Authority, log into the search tools, and use applicable criteria to look for Jefferson Davis Parish probate case records. For Jefferson Davis Parish probate case records not available online, make in-person requests through the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office at:

300 North State Street, Room 106,
Jennings,
LA 70546.

Jefferson Davis Parish Property Records

Jefferson Davis Parish property records refer to documents on real estate transactions and ownership within Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. Generally, property records encompass but are not limited to:

• Deeds
• Tax assessment records
• Property titles
• Land use permits
• Building Permits
• Liens and encumbrances
• Zoning information
• Easements agreements
• Plat maps and surveys
• Property transfer documents
• Rights-of-Way
• Inspection Reports.

For Jefferson Davis Parish property records, log into the Jefferson Davis Parish Assessor's Office Property Search Portal and look for property records by names, parcel numbers, property addresses, or other criteria. Alternatively, call, fax, or visit the Jefferson Davis Parish Assessor's Office at:

300 North State Street, Room 103,
Jennings,
LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-3451
Fax: (337) 824-7681

Individuals seeking access to Jefferson Davis Parish property mortgage and conveyance records should visit the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Office.

Jefferson Davis Parish Court Records Online

Official record custodians provide convenient and fast access to public documents and information. Private websites like Louisianacourtrecords.us may also offer alternatives to official repositories when accessing Jefferson Davis Parish court records. These platforms aggregate public records from various sources and make them accessible in one place through advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces.

Although there are many advantages, users should verify their documents for errors and authenticity because these platforms are independent and may contain outdated or incomplete records.