Bossier Parish Court Records Search
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Bossier Parish is located in northwest Louisiana and falls within the 26th Judicial District, which serves both Bossier and Webster Parishes. The primary trial court is the 26th Judicial District Court, seated at the Bossier Parish Courthouse in Benton. The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court serves as the official custodian of district court records, including civil suits, criminal case files, probate matters, and family law filings. Bossier City Court operates as a separate municipal court handling civil, criminal, traffic, and juvenile matters within city limits. Several Justice of the Peace courts and mayor’s courts also serve communities across the parish.
Residents and members of the public searching for Louisiana court records can begin by consulting official clerk offices, public access terminals at the courthouse, and online tools offered by individual parishes. The Clerk Connect portal provides subscription-based search and printing access to Bossier Parish civil suits, criminal cases, and land records. LouisianaCourts.us may also help users locate publicly available court case information across the state. For statewide criminal history inquiries, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information maintains the official fingerprint-based background check system.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Bossier Parish?
There are several ways to search for court cases in Bossier Parish, depending on the type of record and the level of detail needed.
Online Search Options
- Visit the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court website and navigate to the online records portal. Creating a subscription account through Clerk Connect allows users to search civil suits, criminal dockets, and property records by party name, case number, or other identifying details.
- The Bossier Court Event Inquiry tool provides a way to check scheduled court dates and hearing information.
- The 26th Judicial District Court website publishes the annual court calendar and links to divisional docket information.
- The 26th Judicial District Attorney’s Office posts Bossier Parish district court dockets online.
In-Person Search
Visit the Clerk of Court’s office at the Bossier Parish Courthouse during business hours. Staff can assist with locating case files and providing copies.
Bossier Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 204 Burt Blvd., Third Floor, Benton, LA 71006
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006
Phone: (318) 965-2336
Fax: (318) 965-2713
Email: info@bossierclerk.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed on legal holidays)
Mail Requests
Send a written request to the Clerk of Court at the mailing address above. Include the full name of the party, the type of record sought, and any known case numbers or filing dates. Prepayment of applicable copy fees is required before records are mailed.
Copy and Certification Fees (Records Department)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies (civil, probate, marriage, military records) | $1.00 per page |
| Certification (records department) | $5.00 per document (plus copy charges) |
| Certified copy of marriage license | $5.00 |
| Copies (conveyance & mortgage records) | $1.00 per page |
| Certification (conveyance & mortgage) | $10.00 per document |
| Fax: (local) | $5.00 plus copy fee |
| Fax: (long distance) | $8.00 plus copy fee |
Are Court Records Public in Bossier Parish?
Court records in Bossier Parish are presumptively open to public inspection under the Louisiana Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.). Under La. R.S. 44:32, any person of the age of majority may request access to a public record, and the custodian is prohibited from inquiring into the requester’s purpose beyond verifying age and, where applicable, residency.
Certain categories of records are exempt from public disclosure by statute or court order. Records that are typically restricted or sealed include:
- Juvenile court records — confidential under the Louisiana Children’s Code; access requires court authorization
- Adoption records — sealed and accessible only by court order
- Grand jury proceedings — closed by law
- Mental health case files — protected by confidentiality statutes
- Certain family law records — particularly those involving child protection or abuse allegations
- Sealed or expunged criminal records — not available for public inspection once a court order of expungement has been issued
Personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers may be redacted from publicly accessible documents to protect individual privacy. Newly filed cases may also have restricted access for a limited period before the initial hearing.
Anyone wishing to inspect records in person may do so at the Clerk of Court’s office during regular hours. The Clerk is not required to create new records or compile information that does not already exist in recorded form.
Bossier Parish Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Bossier Parish are prosecuted in the 26th Judicial District Court for felonies and most misdemeanors. Bossier City Court handles misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, and certain juvenile matters occurring within Bossier City limits.
26th Judicial District Court (Criminal Division)
Address: 204 Burt Blvd., 3rd Floor, Benton, LA 71006
Phone: (318) 965-2336
Fax: (318) 965-1299
Bossier City Court
Address: 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111
Criminal Department: (318) 741-8594 / (318) 741-8595
Traffic Department: (318) 741-8582 / (318) 741-8598
DWI Department: (318) 741-8594
Juvenile Department: (318) 741-8815
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (payments accepted until 4:30 p.m.)
Searching Criminal Records
Criminal case dockets for the 26th JDC can be viewed through the District Attorney’s docket page and the Clerk Connect portal. In-person requests are processed at the Clerk of Court’s office. Mail or email requests can be directed to info@bossierclerk.com; include the defendant’s full name, approximate date of offense, and case number if known.
Incident Reports and Arrest Records
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office maintains incident and arrest reports separate from the court system. To obtain an incident report:
- Email: recordsrequest@bossiersheriff.com
- Phone: Records Division at (318) 965-3434
- In person: Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, LA 71006 — Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- By mail: Send a written request with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Records Division, Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 850, Benton, LA 71006
Recent arrest information is published on the Sheriff’s Office recent arrests page. The inmate lookup tool provides current booking data for persons held in parish custody.
Statewide Criminal Background Checks
Louisiana is a “closed record” state for criminal history information. Certified criminal history reports are available only through the Louisiana State Police BCII, not through the Clerk of Court. The state background check fee is $31.00 (including a $5.00 technology fee per La. R.S. 15:587 D(1)). An additional $12.00 applies for FBI processing. Applicants submit fingerprints through the Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS) at designated IdentoGO locations and may receive results by mail or secure email.
Expungement at Bossier City Court
Expungement filing fees at Bossier City Court total $450.00, payable by two separate money orders: $200.00 to Bossier City Court and $250.00 to the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.
Bossier Parish Civil Court Records
Civil disputes in Bossier Parish — including contract claims, personal injury suits, property disputes, and landlord-tenant matters — are filed in the 26th Judicial District Court. Small claims and minor civil matters within Bossier City are handled by Bossier City Court. Justice of the Peace courts across the parish adjudicate disputes within their statutory jurisdictional limits.
Civil Filing Fees (26th Judicial District Court — Bossier Parish Clerk of Court)
The Clerk collects advance deposits in accordance with La. R.S. 13:842 before processing new filings. The civil fee schedule includes the following advance deposits:
| Filing Type | Advance Deposit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New suit without service | $350.00 | — |
| New suit with one service | $400.00 | $100.00 each additional service; $50.00 each additional paper (Rule, TRO, etc.) |
| Answer and Reconventional Demand | $200.00 | $50.00 each additional paper |
| Answer and Third Party Demand (one service) | $200.00 | $100.00 each additional service |
| Answer, Motion, Exception, Rule, Petition for Intervention | $200.00 | — |
| Succession, Tutorship, Name Change | $350.00 | — |
| Garnishment (new) | $400.00 | $200.00 for existing |
| Curator Fees | $350.00 | — |
| Judgment | $100.00 | — |
| Writ of Possession | $75.00 | — |
| Judgment Debtor Rule | $150.00 | — |
| Subpoenas and Subpoena Duces Tecum | $80.00 each | — |
Pleadings filed without service cost $6.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each page thereafter. Fax filing adds a $5.00 surcharge. Exhibit filing costs $2.00 per page for paper documents and $5.00 per electronic item plus $2.00 per page of content.
Civil E-Filing
Bossier Parish accepts electronic filing of civil and criminal pleadings through its e-filing portal on Clerk Connect. UCC filings for Bossier Parish are also accepted electronically through the Clerk’s website.
Requesting Civil Records
Civil case records may be searched and obtained online through the Clerk Connect subscription, in person at the Clerk’s office, or by mail. Cost accounting inquiries may be directed to (318) 965-2336. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certification is $5.00 per document.
Bossier Parish Family Court Records
Family law matters in Bossier Parish — divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and domestic violence protective orders — are adjudicated by the 26th Judicial District Court. There is no separate family court; all family law filings are handled through the district court’s civil division and maintained by the Clerk of Court.
Divorce and Custody Records
Divorce petitions are filed in the civil department of the Clerk’s office. The advance deposit for a new suit with one service is $400.00. Records of dissolution of marriage, custody orders, and support judgments can be searched through the Clerk Connect online portal or requested in person at:
Bossier Parish Clerk of Court — Civil Department
204 Burt Blvd., 3rd Floor, Benton, LA 71006
Phone: (318) 965-2336
Covenant Marriage filings follow special requirements under Louisiana law, including a signed Declaration of Intent and a counselor attestation. The Clerk’s marriage department page details the distinct procedures for contracting and dissolving a Covenant Marriage.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses are issued by the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court. Both applicants must appear in person and provide:
- Certified copies of both parties’ birth certificates
- Both parties’ Social Security numbers
- Valid identification
- If previously married, proof of divorce judgment or death certificate (required if the prior marriage ended within the last six weeks)
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a license without parental consent. Those between 16 and 18 need signatures from both parents; those under 16 require a court order. Licenses must be purchased at least 24 hours before the ceremony. The fee is $27.50, payable in cash. Licenses expire 30 days from the date of issue. An online marriage application may be completed in advance to expedite processing at the office.
Birth and Death Records
Louisiana is a “closed record” state for vital records; birth and death certificates are not public documents. These records are administered by the Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records Registry. Eligible requesters must submit a completed application with proper identification and the appropriate fee.
Current vital records fees set by La. R.S. 40:40 include:
| Document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate (state-issued) | $15.00 per copy |
| Birth certificate plus Birth Card (short form) | $24.00 per pair |
| Death certificate (state-issued) | $7.00 per copy |
| Clerk of Court–issued long-form birth certificate | $34.00 per copy |
| Clerk of Court–issued death certificate | $26.00 per copy |
A $0.50 state charge applies to each mail-in or VitalChek order. Online and phone orders placed through VitalChek incur an additional security fee. The Bossier Parish Clerk’s office may hold older vital records indexes; contact the office directly at (318) 965-2336 for availability.
Bossier Parish Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Bossier Parish — including successions, tutorships, interdictions, and the administration of estates — fall under the jurisdiction of the 26th Judicial District Court. The Civil Department of the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court processes all probate filings, indexes succession records, and maintains the official minute books.
Filing Fees for Probate Matters
| Filing Type | Advance Deposit |
|---|---|
| Succession | $350.00 |
| Tutorship | $350.00 |
| Small Succession Affidavit (recording fee) | $105.00 (flat) |
| Curator Fees | $350.00 |
| Judgment | $100.00 |
| Subpoena | $80.00 each |
All advance deposits are collected in accordance with La. R.S. 13:842 before the Clerk begins processing. Additional costs may accrue during the proceeding and are billed to the party incurring them under La. R.S. 13:843.
Searching Probate Records
Probate case files can be searched through the Clerk Connect online subscription portal by party name or case number. In-person searches are conducted at the Clerk’s office, 204 Burt Blvd., 3rd Floor, Benton, LA 71006, during regular hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Mail requests should include as much detail as possible about the decedent, including full legal name, approximate date of death, and case number if available. Copy fees are $1.00 per page; certifications are $5.00 per document.
Property and Conveyance Records
Property records related to successions — including acts of transfer, affidavits of heirship, and judgments of possession — are recorded in the Clerk’s conveyance and mortgage records. The Bossier Parish Assessor’s online search tool allows public review of property valuations, ownership data, and parcel details. The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office provides an online property tax payment and search portal for tax-related inquiries. Conveyance and mortgage recording fees start at $105.00 for documents of one to five pages and increase based on page count, as detailed on the Clerk’s recording fee schedule.
Justice of the Peace Courts
Several Justice of the Peace courts serve communities throughout Bossier Parish. These courts handle small civil disputes and may perform marriage ceremonies. Contact information for each district follows:
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| JP District 1 | 1416 Magnolia Ridge, Bossier City, LA 71112 | (318) 746-4526 |
| JP District 3 (Plain Dealing) | 613 Carolina Street, Plain Dealing, LA 71604 | (318) 489-5440 |
| JP District 3 (Buckshot Road) | 171 Buckshot Road, Plain Dealing, LA 71064 | (318) 423-2368 |
| JP District 4 | 153 Salem Cemetery Road, Plain Dealing, LA 71064 | (318) 326-5120 |
| JP District 5 | 101 Mildred Street, Benton, LA 71006 | (318) 965-0011 |
| JP District 6 — Haughton | P.O. Box 308, Haughton, LA 71037 | (318) 949-2581 |
| JP District 6 — Princeton | 5436 Hwy 80 East, P.O. Box 146, Princeton, LA 71067 | (318) 615-4169 |
Mayor’s courts in Benton (105 Sibley Street, (318) 965-0579), Haughton (118 West McKinley, (318) 949-9401), and Plain Dealing (205 West Palmetto, (318) 326-4234) adjudicate municipal ordinance violations. Records from these courts are maintained by the respective municipal offices and are not held by the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court.