Caddo Parish Court Records
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Caddo Parish sits in northwest Louisiana with its seat in Shreveport. The First Judicial District Court — the trial court of general jurisdiction — handles the parish's civil, criminal, domestic, and juvenile cases. The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court maintains all records generated through these courts, including motions, pleadings, evidence exhibits, judgments, and minutes. The Shreveport City Court addresses limited civil and criminal matters within city limits, and Justices of the Peace handle small-value disputes.
If you're looking for Louisiana court case information, you have several resources available: the parish Clerk of Court's office, online inquiry portals, and in-person courthouse access. The Clerk maintains digital indexes and scanned documents going back decades, and the state judiciary provides case search tools for courts statewide. LouisianaCourts.us may also help you locate publicly accessible court case data across the state.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Caddo Parish?
There are several ways to find case information in Caddo Parish, depending on whether the case was heard in the district court, Shreveport City Court, or a Justice of the Peace court.
Online Case Search Tools
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court operates a web inquiry system through Clerk Connect that provides remote access to civil, criminal, and property record indexes and images. The platform offers several access tiers:
| Access Level | Cost |
|---|---|
| Daily (24-hour) access | $20.00 |
| Monthly access | $50.00 |
| Annual access | $500.00 |
| Printed pages | $0.60 per page |
Set up an account through Clerk Connect and search records, civil suits, criminal cases, and marriage license indexes using these portals:
- Records Inquiry (property and conveyance records)
- Civil Inquiry
- Criminal Inquiry
- Marriage License Inquiry
Payment is by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), and a 3.45% convenience fee applies. For account issues, contact Greg.Renfro@caddoclerk.com or Todd.Turner@caddoclerk.com, or call (318) 226-6918.
For Shreveport City Court cases, a free online portal provides case information for both civil and criminal/traffic matters.
In-Person Access
You can inspect court records in person at the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court office during business hours:
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101-5401
Phone: (318) 226-6780
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (closed holidays)
Requesting Copies by Mail or Email
If you can't visit in person, submit your request by mail or email:
- Email: copies@caddoclerk.com
- Fax: (318) 629-1105
- Mail: Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101
For large-volume requests, the Clerk's Public Records Request page provides additional instructions and contact details.
Copy Fees (Court Records)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer printouts | $1.00 per page |
| Reproduced copies | $1.00 per page |
| Certification of copy | $5.00 per copy |
| Transcript copies | $1.00 per page |
Additional charges apply for postage and credit card processing.
Are Court Records Public in Caddo Parish?
Louisiana law starts from a strong presumption of public access to court records. Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person of the age of majority may inspect, copy, or reproduce any public record — and if the custodian wants to withhold a record, the burden is on them to prove it shouldn't be disclosed. Article 251 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure further requires clerks to provide access to records for inspection and reproduction upon request.
The Louisiana Public Records Law does enumerate categories exempt from disclosure. In Caddo Parish court records, the following are generally restricted:
- Juvenile proceedings — Records involving minors are confidential and not available to the general public
- Sealed and expunged records — Once a court orders expungement, case files are removed from public access
- Active investigation materials — Records related to ongoing criminal investigations may be withheld
- Victim and confidential informant information — Protected to ensure safety and encourage cooperation
- Certain financial information — Personal financial details may be redacted from public filings
When a request covers records that mix public and confidential material, the Clerk withholds or redacts the restricted portions before providing copies. Per Louisiana law, the Clerk of Court cannot provide legal advice about the content of records or how to prepare legal documents.
Caddo Parish Criminal Court Records
Felony criminal cases in Caddo Parish are prosecuted in the Criminal Division of the First Judicial District Court. Misdemeanors and traffic violations are handled in the Shreveport City Court. The Clerk of Court began indexing criminal case information digitally in 1980, added minutes to the database in 1984, and started scanning criminal documents in 2002.
Searching Criminal Court Records
- Use the Caddo Clerk Connect Criminal Inquiry portal (subscription required) to search by defendant name or case number.
- View the daily criminal docket published by the Clerk's office for current court schedules.
- Search upcoming court dates through the Caddo Parish District Attorney's criminal case search tool. Note that this tool does not display juvenile cases, closed cases, misdemeanors handled by city courts, or cases not yet charged or filed.
- Visit the Clerk's office at 501 Texas Street, Room 103, in person to inspect criminal records.
Criminal Record Copy Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies | $1.00 per page |
| Certification | $5.00 per copy |
| Criminal background check | $20.00 per name |
Criminal background checks are available in person at the Clerk's office. Call (318) 226-6786 or email criminal@caddoclerk.com for more information.
Arrest Records and Law Enforcement Resources
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and runs an inmate search page showing current bookings at the Caddo Correctional Center — including photographs, physical descriptions, booking dates, and charges. The Sheriff's Office also publishes an active warrants list. Public records requests for arrest records can be submitted by mail or in person:
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records
Address: 501 Texas Street, Room 101, Shreveport, LA 71101
The Shreveport Police Department publishes daily inmate booking reports showing names, ages, confinement times, reasons for arrest, and arresting agencies. Additional records can be requested through the department's public records request process.
Expungement
The Caddo Parish Clerk's office provides detailed expungement procedures and forms. The total filing cost is $550.00, made up of four separate money orders:
- $200.00 payable to Clerk of Court
- $250.00 payable to Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification/Information
- $50.00 payable to Caddo Parish Sheriff
- $50.00 payable to Caddo Parish District Attorney
These fees are nonrefundable. Downloadable form packets include the standard expungement packet, the interim expungement packet, and the motion to set aside conviction packet (no cost to file for Article 893/894 sentences). The process typically takes approximately six months to complete, and a separate expungement must be filed for each arrest.
Caddo Parish Civil Court Records
The Civil Division of the First Judicial District Court handles all non-criminal matters in Caddo Parish — contract disputes, personal injury claims, property litigation, successions (probate), and domestic relations cases. The Justices of the Peace have concurrent jurisdiction over small claims up to $5,000, while the Shreveport City Court handles civil cases up to $35,000 and small claims up to $5,000.
Civil Filing Fees (Effective December 1, 2025)
The Clerk's office publishes a civil deposit list with the following key fees:
| Filing Type | Deposit |
|---|---|
| New lawsuit (one service) | $300.00 |
| Domestic suits | $450.00 |
| Domestic suit with TRO/sequestration | $450.00 + $100.00 |
| Succession (large or small) | $450.00 |
| Tutorship through letters | $300.00 |
| Minor settlement | $150.00 |
| Name change (through judgment) | $400.00 |
| Election contest | $600.00 |
| Each additional service | $100.00 |
| Service through Secretary of State | $150.00 per service |
| Subpoena and deposition subpoena | $125.00 + $0.56/mile |
| Certified copies | $5.00 each |
| Exhibits | $2.00 per page |
Accessing Civil Records
Civil court records can be searched through the Caddo Clerk Connect Civil Inquiry portal online, or inspected in person at the Clerk's office. For copies, email copies@caddoclerk.com, fax requests to (318) 629-1105, or stop by the office during business hours. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certification is $5.00 per copy. For Shreveport City Court civil records, contact the court's records operations division at (318) 673-5850.
Key Contacts for Civil Matters
| Department | Phone |
|---|---|
| Civil Filing Counter | (318) 226-6776 |
| Civil Copies | (318) 226-6791 |
| Civil and Domestic Court Minutes | (318) 226-6785 |
| Civil Suit Records / Appeals | (318) 226-6778 |
| Fax Civil Suits | (318) 227-9080 |
Caddo Parish Family Court Records
Family law proceedings in Caddo Parish — including divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, visitation, and domestic violence matters — are handled by the Domestic Division of the First Judicial District Court. Juvenile cases go to the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court. The Clerk of Court maintains all records from these proceedings.
Caddo Parish Juvenile Court
Address: 1835 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 226-6751 (Clerk's Office) / (318) 226-6772 (Court)
Fax: (318) 841-4371
Family court records can be requested using the same channels available for civil records — in person, by mail, by email, or through the Clerk Connect portal. Reach the domestic filings line at (318) 226-6776 or email civil@caddoclerk.com. Domestic suit filing deposits are $450.00, or $550.00 if the suit includes a temporary restraining order or sequestration.
Juvenile court records are confidential under Louisiana law and are not available to the general public. Records involving domestic violence protective orders may also carry restrictions imposed by the court.
Marriage Records
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records dating back to 1838. Marriage licenses cost $32.00 (cash or credit card) and can be obtained in person at the Clerk's office. An online marriage license application is available to complete before visiting, and a marriage affidavit must be signed in front of a notary or deputy clerk.
Certified copies of marriage licenses cost $6.78 per copy and can be ordered online, by email at marriage@caddoclerk.com, by phone at (318) 226-6789, or by mailing a request with a check or money order to:
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Attention: Marriage Department
501 Texas Street, Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101
A free online marriage index lets you search names, though purchasing an actual copy of the license requires using the ecommerce link or submitting a formal request.
Divorce Records
Divorce case records are maintained by the Clerk's office and can be requested through the same channels used for civil records. Filing a divorce action requires a $450.00 deposit.
Birth and Death Certificates
The Caddo Parish Clerk's office partners with the Louisiana Department of Health to issue certified copies of birth and death certificates. These are available in person only at the Clerk's office — not by mail — during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Certificate Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Long-form birth certificate | $34.00 |
| Birth certificate + birth card (pair) | $48.00 |
| Death certificate | $26.00 |
Payment is by cash or credit card only. The Clerk's office can only issue death certificates registered in Louisiana from July 9, 2012 to the present. Under La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 40:41, birth and death records are restricted to the named individual, their spouse, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal guardian, or their attorney. A birth/death certificate application form is available on the Clerk's website.
Alternatively, records can be ordered through the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Office in New Orleans (in person, by mail, online, fax, or phone) at lower state-level fees: $15.00 for a birth certificate, $24.00 for a birth certificate/birth card pair, and $7.00 for a death certificate.
Caddo Parish Probate Court Records
Louisiana uses the term "succession" rather than "probate" to describe the process of settling a deceased person's estate. The Civil Division of the First Judicial District Court handles succession matters in Caddo Parish, including validating wills, appointing executors or administrators, transferring property, and resolving disputes among heirs.
Filing Fees
Succession filings — both large and small estates (where small means $125,000 or less) — require a $450.00 deposit. Automatic refunds are issued at the time of the Judgment of Possession for any excess deposit. Additional fees apply for certified copies ($5.00 each), exhibits ($2.00 per page), and any services such as subpoenas or Secretary of State service.
Searching Succession Records
Succession records can be searched through the Clerk Connect civil inquiry portal using a party name or case number. In-person searches are available at the Clerk's office in Room 103 of the Caddo Parish Courthouse. Property records connected to succession proceedings — such as judgments of possession recorded in the conveyance records — can be searched through the records inquiry portal or inspected in the Record Room.
Obtaining Copies
To request copies of succession documents, visit the Clerk's office, email copies@caddoclerk.com, fax a request to (318) 629-1105, or mail a request to 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certification is $5.00 per copy. Postage and credit card processing fees apply for remote orders.
The Caddo Parish Assessor's office maintains an online property search system that can be useful for identifying properties connected to an estate. Search by owner name, property address, subdivision, or property ID to view ownership information, assessment details, and deed transfer history. For questions about property assessments, contact the Assessor's office directly.