Orleans Parish Court Records

Orleans Parish court records provide official details of court cases and other legal proceedings in the county’s jurisdiction. These records include court filings, dockets, transcripts, motions, exhibits, and rulings. By law, the county judiciary must maintain these records, which can be accessed by government entities and the general public for different purposes.

In general, court records can be maintained via various mediums, including written and typed documents, computer files, microfilm, audio, and video files. Orleans Parish court records are considered part of Louisiana court records but are maintained by the parish’s courts and judiciary.

Are Court Records Public in Orleans Parish?

The Louisiana Public Records Act classifies court records as public information. By law, the general public and other government bodies can request, access, and copy these records.

Although court records are generally considered public information, the Public Record Act exempts some information from public access. The following are some records whose information is legally exempted from disclosure.

• Documents containing proprietary information or trade secrets
• Documents containing a government agency’s investigative techniques, internal security details, or security procedures
• Personal information such as social security numbers, the disclosure of which is a violation of personal privacy
• Investigative records maintained by law enforcement, such as the district attorney or the police, concerning pending litigation until the litigation has been settled
• Any records containing the identity of or would reveal a confidential source of information for law enforcement
• Information that would identify or reveal personal information of the victim when the victim is a minor

In some cases, records with exempted information may still be accessed but with restricted bits removed or redacted.

Orleans Parish Court Records Search

Record seekers have various options for searching for Orleans Parish court records, including the following.

• Contacting the Orleans Parish Civil Clerk of Court or the Orleans Criminal District Court
• Making a public record request to the Orleans Parish District Attorney
• Using online resources such as the Case Inquiry and Orleans Parish Civil District Court Remote Access System to look up civil cases on file with the Civil District court
• Try out a reliable third-party court records website

Orleans Parish Court Records Search by Name

Name-based searches for Orleans Parish court records can be done via several methods. Record seekers can perform these name-based record searches by contacting the Criminal District Court for criminal records at:

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
2700 Tulane Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 658-9000

Civil court records searches can be made by contacting the Orleans Parish Civil Court Clerk at:

Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402,
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 407-0000
Records Room: (504) 407-0036

For information about the availability of court records and the request process, interest parties may call ahead using the given numbers. Court records are also available from the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.

Record seekers may fill out a public record request form and submit it to the Custodian of Records at the DA’s Office by mail, email, or fax. When the request is received, it will be reviewed to see if the records can be released, and then the requester will receive a “Notice of Estimated Costs for Copies of Public Records” by mail, email, or fax. Copy fees must be paid upon receipt of the notice.

Requests can be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office using the following contact information.

Orleans Parish District Attorney
Attention: Custodian of Records
619 S White St
New Orleans, LA 70119

Requests may also be emailed to the office at publicrecordsrequest@orleansda.com or faxed to (504) 827-6396. Copies from the District Attorney’s Office cost $1 per page for a one-sided copy and $2 per page for a two-sided copy. Payment is accepted in a check or money order payable to the Orleans Parish District Attorney. If payment is not received within 30 days of the notice, the requestor must submit a new application.

Basic case information for civil cases may also be available online using the Case Inquiry website and the subscription-based Remote Access System. The paid subscription service allows users to access online records for a periodic fee. Docket information for criminal cases may be found online using the Criminal District Court Docket Master Search.

Orleans Parish Courts

The Louisiana judicial structure has various tiers comprising different types of courts that handle different cases. In Louisiana, the district courts have general jurisdiction over most cases. In contrast, smaller courts such as the city courts, municipal courts, Mayor's, and traffic courts handle matters with limited jurisdiction.

Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402,
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 407-0000
Fax: (504) 592-9128

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
2700 Tulane Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 658-9000
Fax: (504) 658-9183

Juvenile Courts in Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish Juvenile Court
421 Loyola Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-9500
Fax: (504) 658-9556

City Courts in Orleans Parish
First City Court of New Orleans
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 201,
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 407-0400
Fax: (504) 592-9281

Second City Court of New Orleans
225 Morgan Street, Room 206,
New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 407-0435
Fax: (504) 366-2970

New Orleans Municipal Court in Orleans Parish
New Orleans Municipal Court
727 South Broad Street,
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 658-9700
Fax: (504) 658-9725

New Orleans Traffic Court in Orleans Parish
New Orleans Traffic Court
727 South Broad Street,
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 658-8500

Orleans Parish District Court Records

The Orleans Parish District Court serves as the main trial court in the parish. It has criminal and civil departments, which have general jurisdiction over most cases. Smaller courts within the parish, such as the city, municipal, and Mayor’s courts, have limited jurisdiction over specific cases in specific places. District Courts in Orleans Parish hear the following types of cases.

• Criminal cases
• Civil cases
• Family and domestic relations cases
• Juvenile cases

Orleans Parish Criminal Records

Orleans County arrests records or criminal history checks can be obtained from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the Louisiana State Police. To get a state-wide criminal record check, applicants must fill out and submit two forms, namely the Right to Review Authorization Form and the Right to Review Disclosure Form. These forms must be completed fully and submitted to the bureau with a valid government-issued photo ID and all required fees.

The forms can be submitted in person at the State Police office at:

Louisiana State Police
7919 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

The completed form and payment can also be submitted by mail to the mailing address at:

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information-LCJIS
Post Office Box 66614, Box A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Mailed requestors must include a fingerprint card along with their application forms. An in-person request will cost $36, $26 for processing the request, and $10 for fingerprinting at the office if necessary. Mailed requests will cost $26 in cashier's checks, business checks, or money orders. During in-person requests, payment is collected either by credit or debit cards or by two separate business checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for $26 and $10.

When requesting a criminal record check for a third party, requestors must show consent by including the Right to Review Attorney or Authorized Representative form with their application.

Orleans Parish arrest records and criminal history checks may be obtained from local law enforcement like the New Orleans Police Department and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. For a Parish criminal history check, record seekers may contact the Criminal Records Section of the police department at:

715 S. Broad St, 1st floor
New Orleans, LA 70119

Interested parties may call the criminal records section at (504) 658-5455 to inquire about obtaining their criminal history from Orleans Parish. Arrest records and inmate information can, in turn, be obtained from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Record seekers may visit the sheriff's office or call for information at. Orleans Parish arrest records may also be available online using the Sheriff's Office Inmate Master Search.

Orleans Parish Criminal Court Case Lookup

Orleans Parish criminal records can be obtained from the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. These records can be obtained by visiting the criminal district court located at:

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
2700 Tulane Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70119

The record seeker may visit the court in person or mail a record request containing case details such as case parties and case numbers if available. Requests should generally contain enough information for the record to be found. For more information about the request process, requesters may call the office at (504) 658-9000.

Record seekers may obtain criminal records by submitting a public records request form with the relevant information to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office. The form can be submitted in person, by mail, email, or fax. Any questions about record availability and accessibility can be made to the office at (504) 571-2958.

Basic case and docket information may be available using the Criminal District Court Docket Master Search. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office maintains this database and allows users to look up docket information online.

Get Orleans Parish Civil Court Records

Record seekers may obtain Orleans Parish civil court records from the Orleans Parish Civil Clerk of Courts. Record requests can be made in person at the clerk's office, or the records can be looked up online using any of the online resources provided by the office. Civil court records are generally records of non-criminal court cases and proceedings between private individuals and businesses. Claims, rulings, judgments, and settlements are among the civil court records maintained by the civil clerk of court.

Record seekers may obtain copies of all records maintained from the Record Room in the civil clerk's office. Requests can be made by filling out the request form provided at the record room counter. For more information, record seekers may call the record room at (504) 407-0036 before visiting. Copies of records cost $1 per page for uncertified copies and $3 per page for certified copies.

Cases from the civil clerk of court can also be looked up on its online records search platform.

The Orleans Parish Civil District Court Remote Access System is a subscription-based service through which record seekers can access all civil court records for a fee.

Orleans Parish Family Court Records

The Orleans Parish Civil Clerk of Courts maintains Orleans Parish family records. They consist of records for cases involving family and domestic issues such as divorce, adoption, child support, child custody, separations, and so on.

These records can be obtained by visiting the records room of the parish civil clerk of the court office. Record seekers may request copies of family court by filling out the available request forms at the counter of the records room. Record seekers may also mail a written request to the civil court clerk at:

Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402,
New Orleans, LA 70112

Written requests should contain enough information to identify the record, such as names of the parties to the case, case numbers, and dates.

Copies from the record room cost $1 per page for uncertified records and $3 per page for certified copies. Requestors should allow for a delay in retrieving records as many are stored off-site. Family court records can also be available online via the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Remote Access System. This online subscription-based service allows its registered users to look up online records maintained by the civil court clerk for a fee.

Orleans Parish Marriage and Divorce Records

Orleans Parish marriage and divorce records are maintained by different government agencies within the parish. The Vital Records Central Office maintains marriage records of certificates issued within the last 50 years. For records older than 50 years, record seekers must contact the Civil Clerk of Court. On the other hand, divorce records can only be obtained from the Orleans Parish Civil Clerk of Courts. Record seekers may obtain copies of the records by submitting requests to their custodian, presenting supporting documents, and paying the required fees.

Records seekers may obtain marriage records from the Vital Records Central Office in person or by mailing in a completed application form. The Application For a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate can be submitted in person to the office at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112, or mailed to:

Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics
Vital Records Registry
P.O. Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160

Requesters must show a valid photo identification during the request or include a copy in their mailed request. Certified copies of marriage records cost $5 per copy, and mailed orders will incur an additional $0.50 state charge per transaction.

Divorce records can be obtained by submitting a request to the civil clerk of the court office at:

Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70112

Record seekers may also visit the records room at the court and make their request by filling out the request form at the counter. For any questions, requesters may call the civil court clerk at (504) 407-0000 or the records room at (504) 407-0036.

Orleans Parish Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records are important vital records that detail important life events that happen in Orleans Parish. These records can be used to establish certain information about a person, such as their identity, nationality, or citizenship. In Louisiana, birth and death records are strictly confidential until a certain period has passed.

Birth records are confidential until after 100 years, and death records until after 50 years. Only certain eligible parties may obtain these records until the respective times have elapsed. These include the following.

• The person named on the document(birth record)
• Surviving spouse of the person on the record(death record)
• The current spouse of the person named on the document
• Mother or father of the person named on the document
• An adult child of the person named on the document
• Sister/brother of the person named on the document
• Grandmother or grandfather of the person named on the document
• Grandchild of the person named on the document
• An attorney, along with a written declaration of representation of one of the above-entitled individuals, including persons under the age of eighteen(birth record)

Orleans Parish birth and death records can be obtained from the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Registry. Every request for a Orleans Parish birth or death record, whether in person or by mail, must include the following.

• A completed Application for a Certified Birth/Death Certificate form
• Proper Identification
• The correct fees

Applications can be submitted in person at the Vital Records Central Office during a walk-in request at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112, during business hours. The form, ID, and fees can also be mailed to the office at:

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

Orleans Parish birth certificates cost $15 each, and death certificates cost $7 each. Mailed requests should include a check or a money order for the amount payable to Louisiana Vital Records. Payment during walk-in requests can also be made in the exact amount of cash.

Orleans Parish Probate Court Records

Orleans Parish Probate court records are records of probate matters heard within the parish. The Orleans Parish Civil Court is responsible for hearing these cases, including succession, estates, wills, emancipations, tutorships, and guardianships. Records for these cases can be obtained from

The Orleans Parish Civil Clerk of Court.

Records can be obtained by visiting the clerk of court office at:

Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402,
New Orleans, LA 70112

Record requests can be made at the records room counter at the clerk of the court's office where requestors will be provided with a request form to fill out and submit. Inquiries about record availability and accessing the records can be made by calling the records room at (504) 407-0036 and the probate division at (504) 407-0047. Probate records may also be available online using the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Remote Access System. Record seekers may subscribe to this service with daily, monthly, or yearly fees to access records maintained by the civil court clerk.

Orleans Parish Property Records

Orleans Parish property records are documentation such as land records, mortgages, liens, deeds, and encumbrances that detail transactions involving property within the parish. These records can be obtained from the Land Records Division of the Orleans Parish Clerk of the Civil District Court.

Interested parties may look up these property records in person at the land records division office for free. Record seekers may visit the office location during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:

Land Records Division
1340 Poydras Street
4th Floor
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

Orleans Parish property records can also be looked up online using the subscription-based Online Records Remote Access System. Users may use the system to look up land records and other records maintained by the civil court clerk online for a subscription fee.

Orleans Parish Court Records Online

Louisianacourtrecords.us and other privately owned third-party records websites provide an alternative when looking for Orleans Parish court records. These websites create databases by collating information from various sources, including government agencies and courthouses. They offer a convenient method to search for records online without visiting the courthouse or government agency in person. The search tools on these third-party websites allow users to search for records using user-friendly interfaces and criteria such as case numbers and party names. Anyone using these websites should consider that they have no government affiliation, so their records may not be the most accurate or reliable.