Vermilion Parish Court Records

Vermilion Parish court records are documents and materials created, maintained, and preserved by the Clerk of Court during legal proceedings. They contain criminal, civil, family, and probate information and are available to the public upon request. By making court records accessible, the public can hold the court accountable, helping to promote fairness and transparency in the legal processes.

Are Court Records Public in Vermilion Parish?

Yes. Court records are public information under the Louisiana Public Records Law. The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court makes these records available to the public upon request. Anyone wanting to view or obtain copies of court records should visit the court during regular business hours. The Clerk will not release confidential court records to the public. Examples of such records are:

• Medical records
• Paternity records
• Mental health records
• Adoption proceedings
• Grand jury proceedings
• Attorney's work product
• Sealed and expunged records
• Gestational surrogacy records
• Juvenile delinquency records
• Pretrial services program records
• Domestic violence records and reports
• Complete presentence investigation reports
• Jurors of grand juries' identity and records of proceedings
• Attorney-client communication and common interest privileges
• Records pertaining to the sexual assault or abuse of child victims
• Advisory or memoranda opinions associated with court administration
• Bank account, social security, charge, debit, and credit card numbers
• Personal information of victims or alleged victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses
• Personnel records, employment applications, and employment investigation and hearing records
• Copies of search arrest warrants and supporting affidavits until executed or determined that they cannot be executed.

Vermilion Parish Court Records Search

The most common way to find Vermilion Parish court records is in person at the Clerk of Court's Office. The requester is given an application form to complete, which will help locate the record. Copies of court records cost $1 per page, and certified copies cost $5 per copy.

Vermilion Parish Courts

Vermilion Parish is part of the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal and the Fifteenth Judicial District Court. It has city courts, Justice of Peace, and mayor's courts. Below are the addresses of the courts in Vermilion Parish:

Vermilion Parish courthouse
100 North State Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 898-1992
Fax: (337) 898-4556

Abbeville City Court
208 S State St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 893-1513

Kaplan City Court
701 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548
Phone: (337) 643-8602

Abbeville Justice of Peace Ward 1
2823 Reno Dr.,
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 278-0005

Abbeville Justice of Peace Ward 3
102 S. Hollingworth Dr.,
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 296-8187

Abbeville Justice of Peace Ward 6
16505 Lionel Rd.,
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 258-8328

Abbeville Justice of Peace Ward 7
18626 Theall Rd.,
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 319-4571

Maurice Justice of Peace Ward 4
311 Village Park Dr.,
Maurice, LA 70555
Phone: (337) 852-8800

Maurice Justice of Peace Ward 5
4850 Leroy Rd.,
Maurice, LA 70555
Phone: (337) 371-7715

Erath Justice of Peace Ward 1
10808 LA Hwy. 339,
Erath, LA 70533
Phone: (337) 257-1776

Erath Justice of Peace Ward 2
16008 LA Hwy. 685,
Erath, LA 70533
Phone: (337) 937-6767

Gueydan Justice of Peace Ward 8
314 McMurtry St.,
Gueydan, LA 70542
Phone: (337) 536-9853

Kaplan Justice of Peace Ward 9
501 N. Irving Ave.,
Kaplan, LA 70548
Phone: (337) 643-6408

Vermilion Parish Criminal Records

The Sheriff's Office Records Division responds to Vermilion Parish criminal records requests submitted by email at records@vermilionsheriff.gov, mail, or in person. Mail inquirers should send a written request via U.S. mail to:

Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 307
Abbeville, LA 70511-0309

In-person requests should be made at:

Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office
407 Charity St
Abbeville, LA 70510

Customers searching for Vermilion Parish arrest records should use the Sheriff's Office's Prisoners Portal. Users can narrow their searches by the arrestee's last name.

Get Vermilion Parish Civil Court Records

The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court has a Civil Department that handles all civil cases filed with the court. However, records of these cases are maintained at the Research Department. Record seekers who want copies of civil court records should visit the Research Department during business hours. Copies of civil court records cost $1 per page, certified copies cost $5 per copy, and conformed copies cost $3 per copy.

Vermilion Parish Marriage Records

Individuals can view or copy Vermilion Parish marriage records from the Clerk of Court's Research Department. Locate the Online Official Records Web Portal on the court's website to view these records. New users should create an account and log in to the portal using an email/username and password. Afterward, follow the instructions below:

• Enter the search criteria for the couple
• Alternately, enter the instrument-specific data
• Click the "Search" button, and a grid listing will show matches
• Users should select the record they want to view by clicking the row
• The detail screen will display information on the married couple and instrument data
• All images relating to the marriage record will be available at the right of the detailed data
• Click on the vertical column area to return to the criteria or result set

Copies of Vermilion Parish marriage records can be obtained in person at the courthouse. The Clerk charges $10 per certified copy for Vermilion Parish marriage certificates. The court accepts in-person requests from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vermilion Parish Divorce Records

The Clerk of Court is the custodian of divorce records in Vermilion Parish. Copies of these records can be obtained in person during business hours. The requester should bring a valid I.D. and a $15 fee while visiting the office. They will be given an application form to complete, and the desired record will be released upon submission of proper documentation and payment of fees.

Vermilion Parish Birth and Death Records

According to Louisiana law, birth records are confidential for 100 years after birth, while death records are kept confidential for 50 years after the death year. These records are only open to the following individuals:

• A succession representative (this applies to death certificates)
• The person named on the Vermilion Parish birth record
• The current or surviving spouse, parents, adult children, sibling, grandparents, and grandchildren
• An attorney representing any of the eligible individuals
• The beneficiary of the deceased person's financial institution account

The only way to obtain copies of birth and death records in Vermilion Parish is in person at the Clerk of Court's Office. These Vermilion Parish vital records are issued when the court receives a completed Application Form, a valid I.D. (driver's license or picture I.D.), and the appropriate fee. The form can be filled out online or picked up from the office. The Clerk charges $34 for a long-form Vermilion Parish birth certificate and $48 for the certificate and a birth card. Death certificates cost $26 per copy. The acceptable forms of payment are credit card, check, or cash.

Individuals can also find birth and death records at the Lousiana Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics. A proper I.D. and appropriate fees must accompany all applications. Birth certificates cost $15.00 per copy, birth certificates plus birth cards (short form) cost $24.00 per pair, and death certificates cost $7 per copy. The Bureau provides the following options for ordering Vermilion Parish birth and death records:

• By mail: Customers should send a copy of a valid photo I.D., a completed Application for Certified Copy of Birth/Death Certificate Form, and correct fees to the Bureau. Mail orders attract an extra $0.50 state charge per transaction. Fees should be paid by check or money order. The mailing address is:

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

• In-person: The Bureau accepts walk-in services from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Requesters can download the application form from the website and bring a completed copy with a photo I.D. and accurate fees to the Vital Records Central Office. Customers can pay birth or death record fees by cash, check, or money order. The office is located at:

Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics
Vital Records Central Office
1450 Poydras Street
Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70112

• Online, fax, and telephone: Orders placed through these methods are handled by an authorized service provider and attract an extra processing fee. The acceptable form of payment is a credit card such as Discover, American Express, MasterCard, or Visa.

Vermilion Parish County Probate Court Records

The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court's Research Department assists members of the public in obtaining copies of probate court records. This assistance only becomes possible when customers visit the office and provide the necessary information to process the request. When the record is located, the staff will require $3 per copy for conformed copies and $5 per copy for certified copies of probate court records.

Vermilion Parish Property Records

Individuals seeking property information in Vermilion Parish can visit the Assessor's Office from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The records staff will assist in locating property records when provided with a name or property address, and a fee will be charged for any requested copies.

The Assessor's Office also offers free online access to property records for the public, as they are considered part of Vermilion Parish's public records. Locate the search tool and conduct a search by name, parcel, property I.D., physician address, mailing address, subdivision, S-T-R, or precious owner.

The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court's Research Department also provides property records to residents online and in person. Online records are available on the Official Records Web Portal. Users have to create an account to access the portal. Customers who want to visit the Department should do so from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of property records cost $1 per page if made by customers and $2 per page if made by the Clerk. Certified copies cost $10, full-sized maps cost $3, and conformed/stamped copies cost $5.

Vermilion Parish Court Records Online

The louisianacourtrecords.us and other third-party sites provide court records online to members of the public. Users of these sites have to provide a name or case number in the appropriate search field to locate their desired records. The search will return basic information for free, and a small fee has to be paid to view and download complete records. Although third-party platforms are less reliable than official government sites, they provide court records across multiple jurisdictions.