Beauregard Parish Court Records Search
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Beauregard Parish, located in southwestern Louisiana with DeRidder as its parish seat, maintains court records through the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court and the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court. These official files document the full lifecycle of legal proceedings, capturing case numbers, party names, attorneys of record, judicial officers, hearing dates, dispositions, and supporting filings across civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Whether you are verifying a judgment, researching a case history, or confirming the outcome of litigation, court records from Beauregard Parish provide the authoritative source.
Individuals looking to access court records in Louisiana have several avenues available — through the Clerk of Court’s office in person, via the parish’s online records portal, or through statewide judicial resources. LouisianaCourts.us provides a starting point for locating Louisiana court information, case resources, and relevant judicial branch tools. Records may also be accessed at public access terminals at the courthouse, by mail request, or through the Clerk’s subscription-based online portal.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Beauregard Parish?
The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court maintains two primary online search systems covering different record types. Searchers should first identify which system applies to the type of record they need.
Step-by-Step Online Search:
- For civil and criminal case searches, navigate to the ClerkConnect multi-parish portal, which provides index and document access to civil suits and criminal cases filed in Beauregard Parish.
- For conveyance, mortgage, succession/probate, and marriage records, use the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court eSearch portal, which requires account registration before conducting any search.
- Select a subscription plan. The Clerk’s online system offers daily access for $20 and monthly access for $100.
- Search using a party name, case number, or document type.
- Download available index records or document images directly from the portal.
The following table summarizes what is available online through the Clerk’s system:
| Record Type | Index Available From | Images Available From |
|---|---|---|
| Conveyance Records | January 1, 1913 | January 1, 1913 |
| Succession/Probate Records | January 1, 1913 | January 1, 1913 |
| Marriage Records | January 1, 1913 | January 1, 1913 |
| Mortgage Records | January 1, 1978 | March 10, 1980 |
| Civil Suits | January 1, 1983 | January 1, 2000 |
| Criminal Suits | January 1, 2009 | January 1, 2009 |
For in-person searches or requests not covered by the online portal, contact the Clerk directly:
Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 200 West Second Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100, DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone: (337) 463-8595
Fax: (337) 462-3916
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Clerk’s staff can perform a 10-year individual name search of civil cases for a fee of $15.00 per name. Requests can be submitted in person or by contacting the office directly. Staff are trained professionals but are prohibited from providing legal advice; questions about legal procedures should be directed to an attorney or the parish law library.
Are Court Records Public in Beauregard Parish?
Under the Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.), court records maintained by the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court are presumptively open to any member of the public who is 18 years of age or older. The Clerk is required to produce records promptly upon request, contingent on payment of applicable fees. This right of access extends to inspection and the ability to obtain copies.
However, a significant number of record categories are expressly exempt from public disclosure under state law. The Clerk will restrict access to the following:
- Adoption records
- Paternity records
- Juvenile court records
- Grand jury proceedings and juror identities
- Expunged and sealed records
- Gestational surrogacy records
- Medical and mental health records
- Domestic violence reports and records
- Sexual assault or abuse records involving child victims
- Pretrial services program records
- Complete presentence investigation reports
- Attorney-client communications and work product
- Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and financial card information
- Personal information of victims or alleged victims of sexual offenses or domestic violence
- Personnel records and employment investigation files
- Court administration memoranda and advisory opinions
- Arrest and search warrants with supporting affidavits, until executed or determined unexecutable
Requesters who are denied access to a record may ask the Clerk to identify the specific statutory basis for the restriction.
Beauregard Parish Criminal Court Records
The Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court holds original jurisdiction over all criminal matters arising within Beauregard Parish. The court operates two elected divisions — Division A and Division B — each presided over by a judge serving a six-year term. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a midday closure from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Criminal records maintained by the Clerk of Court cover the judicial proceeding itself — charging documents, motions, minute entries, judgments, and sentencing orders. The Criminal Department handles all aspects of processing from case opening through final disposition. Criminal index records and document images are searchable online through ClerkConnect from January 2009 forward.
Copy Fees for Criminal Records:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per certification |
For individuals seeking information about arrests, bookings, or individuals currently held in custody, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office maintains an online inmate roster for the Beauregard Parish Detention Center and can be reached at (337) 463-3281. The Sheriff operates 24 hours a day and manages the parish jail, patrol, investigations, and civil processes. Arrest records, warrants, and crime statistics are distinct from court case records and are maintained by the Sheriff rather than the Clerk of Court.
Expungement of criminal records is available through the district court. The Criminal Department’s expungement page provides detailed procedural information and downloadable forms. Separate forms and procedures exist for DWI and motor vehicle violation expungements through the Motor Vehicle/DWI expungement process.
Beauregard Parish Civil Court Records
Civil matters — including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, collections, and evictions — are filed with the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court and processed by the Civil Department of the Clerk of Court. The Civil Department handles case opening, indexing, fee collection, minute-keeping, and document filing. The Civil Minute Clerk also maintains trial exhibits and administers oaths to parties, witnesses, and jurors.
All new civil filings require an advance deposit, paid before the Clerk will process the action. Under La. R.S. 13:842, the Clerk may suspend further processing if the advance deposit is exhausted. Selected advance deposit amounts include:
| Case Type | Advance Deposit |
|---|---|
| Civil Suits (Collections, Custody, Paternity, etc.) | $400.00 |
| Each additional defendant | $100.00 |
| Damage Petition | $400.00 |
| Divorce Petition (with 1 service) | $400.00 |
| Divorce Petition (with TRO, Rule, or Hearing Officer) | $500.00 |
| Divorce Rule | $250.00 |
| Evictions | $250.00 |
| Adoption (add $100 with Curator) | $450.00 |
| Change of Name Petition | $300.00 |
| Answer | $50.00 |
| Answer with Request for Jury Trial | $350.00 |
| Summary Judgment | $250.00 |
| Executory Process | $450.00 |
| Garnishments | $350.00 |
| Interdiction | $500.00 |
| Tutorship | $250.00 |
Parties are advised to call the Clerk’s office before filing documents in an existing suit to confirm adequate deposit balances. Civil suit index records are searchable online from 1983 forward, with document images available from 2000 to the present.
The parish is also served by Justice of the Peace courts with limited civil jurisdiction, including small claims matters up to $2,000. Active Justice of Peace districts in Beauregard Parish and their contacts are as follows:
Beauregard Parish Justice of Peace District 1
Address: 290 Ray Brown Road, Fields, LA 70653
Phone: (337) 743-6375
Beauregard Parish Justice of Peace District 2
Address: P.O. Box 33, Merryville, LA 70657
Phone: (337) 340-0699
Beauregard Parish Justice of Peace District 4
Address: 961 Newt Hodges Road, Ragley, LA 70657
Phone: (337) 725-3175
Beauregard Parish Justice of Peace District 5
Address: 1477 Hwy 1147, DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone: (337) 463-2758
The DeRidder Mayor’s Court also handles certain municipal matters:
DeRidder Mayor’s Court
Address: 200 S. Jefferson Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone: (337) 462-8900 | Fax: (337) 462-8908
Beauregard Parish Family Court Records
Family law matters in Beauregard Parish — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence, tutorship, and interdiction — are adjudicated by the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court. Louisiana does not maintain a separately constituted family court in Beauregard Parish; all such matters are handled within the district court’s civil docket.
Divorce petitions require an advance deposit of $400.00 for a standard petition with one service, rising to $500.00 when a temporary restraining order, rule, or hearing officer is involved. Divorce rules carry a deposit of $250.00. Custody, paternity, and support cases filed as civil suits each carry a $400.00 advance deposit, with an additional $100.00 per defendant.
The Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court local rules govern separation and divorce cases, provisional custody arrangements, and custody and visitation orders. These rules include specific requirements for ex parte relief petitions and procedural timelines.
Marriage records in Beauregard Parish are maintained by the Clerk of Court and are searchable online through the Clerk’s eSearch system with index and images available from 1913 forward. Divorce records are part of the civil case file and can be accessed through ClerkConnect or in person at the Clerk’s office. Standard copy fees apply: $1.00 per page for regular copies and $5.00 per page for certified copies.
Birth and death records for Beauregard Parish residents are managed separately from court records. Confidential birth records — those less than 100 years old — and confidential death records — those less than 50 years old — are maintained by the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records. Certified copies of birth certificates cost $34.00 each, with a pair of birth certificates and birth cards priced at $48.00. Certified death certificates cost $26.00 each. Requesters must submit a completed Application for a Certified Copy of the Birth/Death Certificate with fees; the Clerk does not process these requests after 3:30 p.m.
Non-confidential birth and death records — those that have passed the statutory confidentiality period — can be requested through the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Historical Resources division, which maintains a searchable online death records index and also holds historical birth records dating to the 19th century.
Beauregard Parish Probate Court Records
Succession and probate matters in Beauregard Parish are handled by the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court under Louisiana’s succession law framework. The Clerk of Court’s office processes succession filings, maintains the probate docket, and stores all related documents. Succession/probate index records and document images are available online through the Clerk’s eSearch portal from 1913 to the present.
Probate proceedings in Louisiana are referred to as “successions” and can be either testate (with a will) or intestate (without a will). Advance deposit fees for succession filings at the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court are:
| Succession Type | Advance Deposit |
|---|---|
| Small Succession | $150.00 |
| Large Succession (Intestate – Without Will) | $300.00 |
| Large Succession (Testate – With Will) | $400.00 |
Additional related proceedings carry their own deposits. Tutorships — which govern the legal management of a minor’s property — require a $250.00 deposit. Interdiction proceedings, which address the legal incapacity of an adult, carry a $500.00 advance deposit. A curator fee of $100.00 applies when a curator is appointed by the court.
Wills and testaments, once filed with the court, become part of the public probate record and can be accessed through the Clerk’s office or online portal. Parties seeking copies of succession documents are subject to the standard copy fee schedule: $1.00 per page for uncertified copies and $5.00 per certification for certified copies. Property records relevant to successions — including conveyances and mortgage instruments — can be searched through the Beauregard Parish Assessor’s Office and the Clerk’s online system, with conveyance and mortgage records dating back to 1913 and 1978, respectively.
The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court is part of the broader 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal appellate jurisdiction, which covers western Louisiana. Appeals from Beauregard Parish district court rulings, including probate and succession matters, are reviewed at the Third Circuit level before any further review by the Louisiana Supreme Court.