Plaquemines Parish Court Records

Plaquemines Parish court records are official documents that contain details of the legal proceedings held within the parish. These records are generated during case proceedings and include photographs, written documents, and printed documents, among other documentation formats. Under Louisiana's Code of Civil Procedure, Article 251(A), the court clerk is the designated custodian of Louisiana court records.

Court records serve numerous functions in the parish, including ensuring transparency and accountability within the judicial system. Plaquemine court records also serve as a source of legal precedents for future cases and are useful for background checks, legal research, and public education.

Are Court Records Public in Plaquemines Parish?

Yes. According to the Louisiana Public Records Act, indexed in Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 44, Plaquemines Parish court records are considered public records. The Act protects citizens' access rights to government information, including court records. Nonetheless, certain Plaquemines court records are confidential and exempt from public disclosure; these records include the following:

• Juvenile record
• Adoption records
• Records of domestic violence
• Mental health records
• Records sealed by the court

Plaquemines Parish Court Records Search

Plaquemines Parish court records can be accessed through any of the following avenues:

• Office of the Clerk of Court
• The court where the case was filed or heard
• Remote search tool provided by the parish court or the state justice system
• Third-party aggregator websites

Plaquemines Parish Courts

Below is a directory of courts in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

Plaquemines 25th Judicial District Court
Plaquemines Parish Government Annex Building
301 Main Street
Suite 108
P.O. Box 40
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 297-5180

Plaquemines Parish Justice of the Peace Courts
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
415 Palm Drive
Braithwaite, LA 70040
Phone: (504) 258-6103

Justice of the Peace Ward 2
111 Taylor Lane
Phoenix, LA 70040
Phone: (504) 610-6815

Justice of the Peace Ward 3
145 Louis Lane
Pointe à la Hache, LA 70082
Phone: (504) 491-7688

Justice of the Peace Ward 5
126 Goodman Lane
Buras, LA 70041
Phone: (504) 912-3443

Justice of the Peace Ward 6
509 Doctor Gorman Drive
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 628-0938

Justice of the Peace Ward 7
281 Rocky Road
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 912-0298

Justice of the Peace Ward 8
24776 Diamond Road
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Phone: (504) 296-9553

Justice of the Peace Ward 9
113 West Paula Drive
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Phone: (504) 912-5491

Justice of the Peace Ward 10
122 Banks Street
Buras, LA 70041
Phone: (504) 452-5992

Plaquemines Parish Criminal and Civil Records

The Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court (overseeing the district court) and Justice of the Peace Courts (courts of limited jurisdiction) maintain the Plaquemines Parish court records. These records encompass a wide array of legal cases, from criminal prosecutions to civil disputes.

Accessing Plaquemines Parish Criminal Records

Plaquemines Parish criminal court records are related to criminal proceedings held in Plaquemines Parish. These records encompass numerous documents, including affidavits, motions, indictments, sentencing orders, etc.

Individuals interested in accessing Plaquemines criminal records from the district court can visit the Clerk of Court's office in Belle Chasse or send a written request by mail. Mail requests should contain the case number or party name, as well as any applicable fees.

Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 40
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 934-6610
Fax: (504) 934-6629

Additionally, the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office provides access to Plaquemines Parish arrest records. Records typically available at the Sheriff's office include arrest reports, booking information, and incident logs. Interested parties can request the records in person or via mail at the address below:

Office of Plaquemine Parish Sheriff
8022 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 934-6776 or (504) 934-6808

Accessing Plaquemines Parish Civil Court Records

Plaquemines Parish civil court records detail non-criminal legal matters. These records include contract disputes, family law petitions, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, and succession (probate) cases. Interested parties can access these records by contacting the presiding court or the relevant court clerk's office. Requesters are advised to provide pertinent details such as the case number, party name, or filing date to facilitate the retrieval of case information. They must also pay any fees associated with collecting copies.

Plaquemines Parish Marriage Records

Plaquemines Parish marriage records are maintained and disseminated by the Parish Clerk of Court in Belle Chasse. These records are created when couples file for a marriage license and return the license to the Clerk's office after the wedding ceremony. Ordinarily, the Clerk issues a certified copy as part of the $35 license fee initially paid by couples to get a Louisiana marriage license. However, parties can still contact or visit the Parish Clerk to inspect or obtain copies of marriage records.

Online access to marriage indices (01/01/1896 to present) and digitized images (07/02/1896 to present) is also available through the Clerk's eSearch portal (select "Login to E-Search" from the Clerk's website homepage). Users can sign in as guests and follow prompts to search and retrieve records.

Plaquemines Parish Divorce Records

Plaquemines Parish divorce records are maintained by the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court, who serves as the primary custodian of court documents filed within the parish. Individuals seeking Plaquemines Parish divorce records can request them in person or via mail by providing details such as the names of the parties in the divorce and the date of the divorce.

Alternatively, interested parties can also access the Clerk's eSearch portal to view divorce cases. While most records can be obtained at no cost, a fee may be charged to obtain copies of divorce records.

Plaquemines Parish Birth Records

Plaquemines Parish birth records are maintained by the Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Vital Records Office. According to La. R.S 40:36, birth records remain confidential for the first 100 years from the date of birth. During that time, accessing a Plaquemine Parish birth certificate is restricted to the person named on the record, close family members, or legal representatives.

Eligible parties can request birth records in person, by mail, or through the department's third-party vendor via internet, fax, or telephone orders. Order guidelines are available on the LDH's How to Order Birth Records page. Each Plaquemines Parish birth certificate costs $15, and requesters must submit valid identification.

Birth records prove one's identity, age, and citizenship and are useful when applying for passports or driver's licenses and enrolling in school.

Plaquemines Parish Death Records

Plaquemines Parish death records are confidential for the first 50 years from the date of death. During this period, only a select group of individuals can obtain these records from the LDH. They include the immediate family of the deceased, legal representatives, public administrators, and funeral directors. These eligible individuals can request certified Plaquemines Parish death records by submitting an application, a photocopy of a valid ID, and paying the required $7 fee to the Louisiana Vital Records Registry. Ordering guidelines are available on the LDH's How to Order Death Records page.

Death records, part of Plaquemines Parish vital records, help parties finalize decedents' estates, claim life insurance, and verify other details for public health and genealogical research.

Plaquemines Parish Probate Court Records

Plaquemines Parish probate court records detail legal proceedings related to the administration of a deceased individual's estate. They may also include records of wills and guardianship or conservatorship proceedings. Plaquemines Parish probate records are maintained by the 25th Judicial District Court, which serves as the local probate court. One can contact or visit the Plaquemines Parish Clerk's Office to view or obtain copies of these records.

Plaquemines Parish Property Records

Plaquemines Parish property records provide detailed information about land ownership, assessed values, tax obligations, property transfers, legal descriptions of real estate, and other property-related details in the parish. These records are essential to prospective buyers, real estate professionals, legal researchers, and property owners who need to verify land titles or boundaries.

The Plaquemines Clerk of Court and the local Assessor's Office maintain the parish's property records. Interested persons can stop by the clerk's office or access its eSearch portal to find deeds, mortgages, easements, plats, and other recorded property documents. Meanwhile, parties can contact the Assessor's Office or access its Assessment Search database or the Search Maps portal (accessible from the office's website homepage) to find public information about properties within the parish.

Plaquemines Parish Court Records Online

Third-party platforms serve as alternative avenues through which interested parties can access Plaquemines court records without visiting a courthouse or a government office. These websites—for example, Louisianacourtrecords.us—aggregate public data from numerous government sources and provide access to interested individuals, often for a fee.

It is worth noting that although third-party platforms offer convenience and 24/7 access to records, they are not affiliated with any government agencies. Researchers are, therefore, advised to verify their information through official channels.