Assumption Parish Court Records Search
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Assumption Parish, Louisiana, is a small but historically significant parish situated along the west bank of Bayou Lafourche. Its seat, Napoleonville, is home to the Assumption Parish Courthouse — the hub of judicial activity for residents dealing with civil disputes, criminal proceedings, estate matters, and family law cases. The parish's court system is served by the 23rd Judicial District Court, which has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters in Ascension, Assumption, and St. James Parishes, along with Justice of the Peace Courts and a Mayor's Court in the City of Napoleonville.
Finding court records in Louisiana generally starts with identifying the correct court and custodian for the specific case type. For Assumption Parish, the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court is the central repository for district court filings and maintains records on civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations matters. You can search through clerk offices, public access terminals at the courthouse, or through the clerk's online portal. LouisianaCourts.us can also help you locate publicly available court case information and navigate Louisiana's parish-level court structure.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Assumption Parish?
Assumption Parish offers both in-person and online options for searching court records, depending on the type and age of the record you need.
In-Person Search
The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public access computers are available on-site for those who prefer to conduct research without a subscription. Staff can assist with lookups using party names, case numbers, or filing dates. If you need certified copies, bring relevant identifiers and be ready to pay the applicable copy fees.
Assumption Parish Clerk of Court
Physical Address: 4809 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-6653
Fax: (985) 369-2032
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Online Search via ePortal
The clerk's office provides an online record search portal for remote access to civil, criminal, and property records. Subscription-based access is required — there is no free case lookup available through this system. Available subscription tiers are as follows:
| Subscription Tier | Fee | Print Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Unlimited Access | $20.00 | $1.00 per page |
| 30-Day Unlimited Access | $50.00 | $1.00 per page |
| 6-Month Unlimited Access | $300.00 | $1.00 per page |
| 1-Year Unlimited Access | $500.00 | $1.00 per page |
All subscriptions include index and image access. Subscribers must create a user account and log in with a User ID and password.
Court Locations
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd Judicial District Court | 4809 Louisiana 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390 | (985) 369-6653 |
| Napoleonville Mayor's Court | 4813 Highway 1, 1st Floor, Napoleonville, LA 70390 | (985) 369-6365 |
| JP Court – Ward 1 | 239 Rue de Beauville, Napoleonville, LA 70390 | (985) 369-2509 |
| JP Court – Ward 2 | 2425 Highway 308, Thibodaux, LA 70301 | (985) 526-6588 |
| JP Court – Ward 3 | 732 Bayou Drive, Pierre Part, LA 70339 | (985) 513-1565 |
Are Court Records Public in Assumption Parish?
Under the Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.), most court records held by the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court are available for public inspection and copying. The statute authorizes any person of majority age to request access to public records and establishes a general presumption of openness for government-held documents.
That said, certain categories of records are restricted from public disclosure. The following types of Assumption Parish court records are exempt from general access:
- Juvenile court records — proceedings involving minors are confidential by law
- Adoption and paternity records — restricted to parties directly involved
- Mental health records — protected under both state and federal law
- Grand jury proceedings — deliberations and testimony are sealed
- Sealed and expunged records — removed from public view by court order
- Gestational surrogacy records — statutorily confidential
- Pretrial services program records — not subject to routine public disclosure
- Attorney work product — protected from disclosure under privilege rules
If a request is denied, the requester may seek review through the Louisiana Attorney General's office or through the courts. The Louisiana Public Records Law provides a mechanism for enforcement if a records custodian improperly withholds access to public documents.
Assumption Parish Criminal Court Records
Criminal matters in Assumption Parish — from felonies to serious misdemeanors — fall under the jurisdiction of the 23rd Judicial District Court, which has six elected judges (Divisions A through F) and two hearing officers serving Ascension, Assumption, and St. James Parishes. The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court maintains official criminal case records filed in the district court, including indictments, bills of information, motions, sentencing orders, and final dispositions.
Requesting Criminal Records
To request a criminal record search through the Clerk of Court, the fee is $20.00 per search. Certified copies of criminal documents cost $6.00 per document, while plain paper copies from portal images are $1.00 per page. You can submit requests in person at the clerk's office during business hours or access records remotely through the ePortal with a valid subscription.
Arrest Records and Inmate Information
Arrest records and current inmate information are maintained by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, which operates a public portal listing current inmates, active warrants, and sex offender information. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at:
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
Address: 112 Franklin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-7281
Fax: (985) 369-1395
The Assumption Parish Detention Center also maintains an online inmate roster. For incarceration-related inquiries, the detention center can be reached at (985) 369-7283.
Louisiana Criminal History Records
For official criminal history background checks, Louisiana is a closed-records state — meaning comprehensive criminal histories are not available to the general public through the court system. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) processes fingerprint-based background checks for authorized purposes. Individuals may submit a Right to Review request for their own criminal history through the BCII's online appointment system.
Assumption Parish Civil Court Records
Civil litigation — including contract disputes, property actions, personal injury claims, garnishments, and executory proceedings — is filed with the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court and heard by the 23rd Judicial District Court. The clerk maintains civil case files from 1979 to the present through the ePortal, and older physical records may be reviewed in person at the courthouse.
Civil Filing Fees
The current Civil Fee Schedule — effective August 1, 2017 — sets advance court costs that must be paid at the time of filing. All amounts listed below are based on one service; each additional service costs $100.00. Key filing fees include:
| Case Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Damages | $400.00 |
| Divorce | $400.00 |
| Adoptions | $400.00 |
| Successions | $400.00 |
| Double Successions | $500.00 |
| Amended & Supplemental Petitions | $400.00 |
| Executory Judgment & Garnishment | $400.00 |
| Executory Process | $400.00 |
| Open Account | $400.00 |
| Tutorships | $300.00 |
| Name Change | $300.00 |
| Rules | $300.00 |
| Reconventional Demand | $300.00 |
| Third Party Demand | $300.00 |
| Mandamus | $300.00 |
| Cross Claims | $300.00 |
| Interventions | $300.00 |
| Partition of Community Property | $250.00 |
| Judgment Debtor Exams | $250.00 |
| Jury Order | $150.00 |
| Subpoenas & Duces Tecum | $100.00 |
Additional fees apply for service through the Secretary of State ($50.00 per service, paid by separate check). Copies of paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts, and depositions cost $2.00 per page; copies of other exhibits (compact discs, tapes, maps) cost $5.00 each. The complete civil filing fee schedule is published on the clerk's website.
Justice of the Peace Courts
For minor civil disputes, Assumption Parish also has three Justice of the Peace Courts, one per ward. Justices of the peace have limited original civil jurisdiction and may also serve in committing magistrate functions. These courts are separate from the district court and maintain their own records.
Assumption Parish Family Court Records
Family law matters — including divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic relations proceedings — are filed in the 23rd Judicial District Court and maintained by the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court. The court's website provides orders and forms for self-represented petitioners, including divorce checklists and instructions for filing motions for pauper status.
Divorce Records
Divorce filings carry an advance filing fee of $400.00. If you need a certified copy of a divorce decree in person at the courthouse, the cost is $6.00 per document. You can also access records remotely through the clerk's ePortal with a paid subscription, where printed copies cost $1.00 per page.
Marriage Records
Marriage records are held by the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court and are accessible only through in-person requests during business hours. You'll need to provide the names of both parties and the date of marriage. Certified copies of marriage documents cost $10.00 per page. In-person requests are typically processed the same day, though submissions made close to closing time may be fulfilled the following business day.
For marriage verification records through the state, the Louisiana Department of Health maintains a separate process. A marriage verification request form, valid photo ID, and applicable fee are required when submitting requests to the state.
Birth and Death Certificates
The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court is a local custodian of vital records. Certified birth certificates cost $34.00 each, while birth cards cost $14.00 each — sold only as a pair with the certificate for a combined fee of $48.00. Death certificates cost $26.00 each. You'll need to submit a completed Birth and Death Certificate Application Form with valid photo identification. Payments may be made by cash or credit card.
Birth records are confidential for 100 years from the year of birth; death records are restricted for 50 years. Once those thresholds are met, the records become publicly accessible through the Louisiana State Archives, which maintains separate online indexes for Louisiana birth records and death records. Plain copies from the Archives cost $5.00 each; certified copies cost $10.00 each.
Assumption Parish Probate Court Records
In Louisiana, probate matters — referred to as "successions" — are filed in the district court rather than a standalone probate tribunal. The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court maintains succession records, tutorships, interdictions, and related filings as part of the civil court docket. The 23rd Judicial District Court hears these matters, with cases assigned to one of its six divisions.
What Probate Records Contain
Succession files in Assumption Parish typically include petitions for possession, inventories of estate assets, judgments of possession, letters testamentary, and documents related to the appointment of administrators and executors. Tutorship filings — which address the management of a minor's property — and interdiction proceedings for incapacitated adults are also part of the probate record.
Filing Fees for Succession Matters
Per the clerk's civil fee schedule, succession filings cost:
- Successions: $400.00
- Double Successions: $500.00
- Tutorships: $300.00
Each additional service beyond the first costs $100.00. Advance court costs must be paid at the time of filing.
Accessing Probate Records
Probate and succession records from 1979 to the present are searchable through the clerk's online ePortal with a paid subscription. Printed images from the portal cost $1.00 per page. For older records or in-person research, the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court's office at 4809 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Historic Assumption Parish probate records dating back to 1841 are noted in genealogical sources and may be partially accessible through the Louisiana State Archives. Certified copies of succession documents obtained in person cost $6.00 per document, with paper exhibit copies at $2.00 per page.