Vernon Parish Court Records

Vernon Parish court records are files and documents of cases prosecuted in the parish’s courts. These Louisiana court records include case filings, motions, court transcripts, fines, sentences, orders, and judgments.

Vernon Parish court records may be used for the following purposes:

• Legal research
• Academic research
• Journalism research
• Historical record-keeping
• Verification of court decisions

Information obtained from Vernon Parish's court records typically includes parties' names, dates of filing and proceedings, case judges, court names, attorney names, and sentences.

Are Court Records Public in Vernon Parish?

Per the Louisiana Public Records Law, Vernon Parish court records can be accessed by the public, provided the records are not exempted by law or court orders. Court records exempted from public view in Vernon Parish include the following:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Medical and mental health records
• Records of victims of domestic and sexual violence
• Records of confidential informants in criminal prosecutions

Vernon Parish Court Records Search

Vernon Parish court records are available offline and online. Interested persons may use official electronic platforms to access specific court records from Vernon Parish. They can also use third-party websites to view the parish’s court records. In addition, anyone can visit the Parish’s courts to view or request copies of public court records originating from them.

Vernon Parish Courts

The court system in Vernon Parish comprises district, city, justice of the peace, and mayor's courts. The Vernon Parish 30th Judicial District Court is the highest in the parish and typically hears cases beyond the jurisdiction of other parish courts. It hears felony, civil, and property cases. The Leesville City Court handles misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and civil cases. Vernon Parish Justice of the Peace Courts hears misdemeanors and some civil cases. Lastly, the five Mayor’s Courts in Vernon Parish handle traffic infractions and municipal ordinance offenses within their borders. Below are the locations and contact details of the courts in Vernon Parish:

Vernon Parish 30th Judicial District Court
215 South 4th Street
P.O. Box 40
Leesville, LA 71446
Phone: (337) 238-1384
Fax: (337) 238-9902

Leesville City Court
101 West Street
P.O. Box 1486
Leesville, LA 71496
Phone: (337) 238-1531
Fax: (337) 392-8582

Justice of the Peace Ward 2
196 Holly Grove Road
Anacoco, LA 71403
Phone: (337) 239-9175

Justice of the Peace Ward 3
2055 Bonner Road
P.O. Box 101
Evans, LA 70639
Phone: (337) 286-5907

Justice of the Peace Ward 4
207 Ray Cook Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Phone: (337) 537-1967

Justice of the Peace Ward 5
132 P. Lacaze Road
Pitkin, LA 70656
Phone: (318) 358-5351
Phone: (318) 481-1951

Justice of the Peace Ward 6
P.O. Box 522
Simpson, LA 71474
Phone: (337) 383-7074

Justice of the Peace Ward 7
4935 Churchman Road
Pitkin, LA 70656
Phone: (337) 884-4081

Justice of the Peace Ward 8
P.O. Box 111
Slagle, LA 71475
Phone: (337) 884-4081

The five Mayor’s Courts are located in Anacoco, Hornbeck, New Llamo, Simpson, and Rosepine.

Vernon Parish Criminal Records

Vernon Parish's criminal records are the official documentation of crimes committed by individuals in the Parish. Criminal records consist of arrest, prosecution, incarceration, and release records. These records are maintained by law enforcement agencies such as the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Identification and Information (LSP Bureau) is the custodian of criminal records in the state and is responsible for collecting and maintaining criminal records from Vernon Parish. Per Louisiana Public Records Law, criminal records are only available to authorized persons. Eligible criminal record seekers in Vernon Parish can use the Internet Background Check platform provided by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. They may also request Vernon Parish arrest records and other criminal records from the LSP Bureau at:

Louisiana State Police
7919 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Get Vernon Parish Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Vernon Parish consist of records from civil cases such as slander, torts, professional malpractices, probate, family law, contract breaches, and employment disputes. Most Vernon Parish civil court records are open to the public and may be accessed by anyone.

Vernon Parish civil court records are generated in the District, City, and Justice of the Peace courts. The Vernon Parish Clerk of Court maintains civil court records and makes them available to the public. Record seekers may contact the parish’s Clerk of Court at the Parish’s District Court.

Vernon Parish Marriage Records

In Vernon Parish, marriage records are files and documents of the unions of persons in the Parish. Vernon Parish marriage records that are less than 50 years old are confidential and can only be accessed by the named parties, their parents, descendants, spouses, or legal representatives. Marriage records in the parish older than 50 years are public and are transferred to the Louisiana State Archives for storage. The Vernon Parish Clerk of Court and the State Registrar and Vital Records under the Louisiana Department of Health maintain marriage records for the parish. Eligible persons can contact the Clerk of Court to view or request marriage records from the parish. They may also contact the State Registrar and Vital Records at:

Louisiana State Department of Health
State Registrar & Vital Records
628 North 4th Street
P.O. Box 629
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629
Phone: (225) 342-9500
Fax: (225) 342-5568

Vernon Parish marriage records older than 50 years can be requested from the Louisiana State Archives at:

Louisiana State Archives
3851 Essen Lane
Baton Rogue, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 922-1000

Vernon Parish Divorce Records

Divorce records in Vernon Parish are official documents of the termination of the parish’s marriages. Vernon Parish’s divorce records are confidential records and may only be accessed by authorized persons. Eligible persons may access Vernon Parish divorce records by contacting the parish’s Clerk of Court’s Office.

Vernon Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records in Vernon parish are official documents of births and deaths in the parish. Birth and death records in Vernon Parish can be used for the following:

• Identity verification
• Disease tracking
• Genealogical research
• Demographic and statistical purposes
• Epidemiology study
• Public health research
• Policy development
• Data mining
• Archival purposes

The Vernon Parish Clerk of Court maintains birth and death records in conjunction with the Louisiana State Registrar and Vital Records. Per the Louisiana Vital Statistics Law, birth records become public 100 years after the birth year of the person named on the record, while death records become public 50 years after the death of the record subject. Only authorized persons, such as birth record subjects, family members, and legal representatives, can access the parish’s birth and death records before they become public. Vernon Parish birth certificates can be obtained in person from the parish’s Clerk of Court Office. Alternatively, eligible record seekers can contact the Louisiana State Registrar and Vital Records Office for birth and death records from Vernon parish.

Vernon Parish Probate Court Records

In Vernon Parish, probate records consist of documentation of wills, estates, trusts, and guardianships in the parish. The parish’s probate records are publicly available and are maintained by the Clerk of Court. Record seekers can contact the parish’s Clerk of Court Office to access Vernon Parish’s probate records.

Vernon Parish Property Records

In Vernon Parish, property records contain information about a property's ownership and characteristics. Vernon Parish property records include deeds, titles, mortgages, liens, encumbrances, surveys, tax records, assessment records, plat maps, permits, zoning, aerial photography, and easement agreements. Vernon Parish property records generally contain the following information:

• Property address and description
• Property owner's name and contact information
• Legal description, such as parcel number, lot, and block
• Property value and tax assessment
• Property type
• Mortgage and lien information
• Transaction history

Vernon Parish property records are public records and can be accessed by anyone. The Vernon Parish Assessor maintains the parish’s property records. Members of the public can search for Vernon Parish property records through the Property Search platform. They can search by name, property address, subdivision, and township. They can also access them by contacting the Vernon Parish Assessor’s Office at:

Vernon Parish Assessor
310 East Courthouse Street
P.O. Box 1535
Leesville, LA 71446
Phone: (337) 239-2167

Vernon Parish Court Records Online

Vernon Parish court records can be obtained through third-party resources like louisianacourtrecords.us. These resources are easily accessible from any location via the internet, which saves time and effort for those unable to visit the courthouse in person. They also have user-friendly interfaces that enable users to search for records across multiple jurisdictions quickly. However, it is impossible to guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided by these resources.