Grant Parish Court Records Search
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Grant Parish court records are the official documentation of legal proceedings conducted in Louisiana's 35th Judicial District. These files make up the complete documentary record of a case — written pleadings, transcripts, audio-visual exhibits, photographic evidence, electronic filings, court orders, and judgments — produced and preserved by the local judicial system under La. R.S. Title 44. The Grant Parish Clerk of Court, Randall Briggs, is the official custodian of all district court records and is responsible for their maintenance, public accessibility, and long-term preservation.
If you need to locate court case information in Louisiana, the state's judicial resources offer several useful starting points. LouisianaCourts.us — the Louisiana Supreme Court's official website — publishes local court rules, docket schedules, and statewide judicial information that can help you identify the right court and procedure for a given matter. Beyond that, Grant Parish records are accessible in person at the courthouse, by calling or emailing the clerk's office directly, and through the clerk's own online portal. The sections below explain each access method and what to expect from each records category.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Grant Parish?
The Grant Parish Clerk of Court is the single point of access for all 35th Judicial District Court records, including civil, criminal, family, succession, and property filings. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays. The courthouse sits at 200 Main Street in Colfax, the parish seat.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Court | Randall Briggs |
| Physical Address | 200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417 |
| Phone | (318) 627-3246 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) |
Available Search and Access Methods
- In person — Visit the clerk's office at the Grant Parish Courthouse during business hours to review records on a public terminal, request copies, or get help from staff. Enter through the main courthouse entrance, and arrive early if you have a scheduled court appearance.
- Online portal — The Grant Parish Clerk of Court website includes an online records search system. Create an account or log in to search, view, and print available civil, criminal, and property records. Keep in mind that online copies are not certified.
- eClerks LA — The eClerks LA portal offers free access to land records, marriage licenses, and civil case information for Grant Parish and other participating Louisiana parishes. This is a good place to start before committing to a paid subscription.
- ClerkConnect — The ClerkConnect multi-parish portal provides subscription-based access to district court civil and criminal records, including search and printing capabilities.
- Mail or written request — Written requests submitted to the clerk's office should specify party names, docket identifiers, or original filing dates. Include valid identification and applicable fees. Mail to: Grant Parish Clerk of Court, 200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417.
- Court docket — The 35th Judicial District Court publishes its upcoming docket schedule online, including case hearing dates and Zoom participation details where applicable.
Are Court Records Public in Grant Parish?
Louisiana law establishes a broad presumption that government-held records are open for public inspection and copying. Under La. R.S. 44:4.1, all exceptions, exemptions, and limitations to public records access must be found within the same statutory title or the Louisiana Constitution — meaning restrictions on court record access are specifically enumerated, not left to individual discretion.
The following categories of records are legally shielded from general public access in Grant Parish:
- Juvenile case records — proceedings involving minors are confidential by statute
- Mental health commitment proceedings — protected under privacy and due process grounds
- Adoption records — permanently sealed absent a court order authorizing disclosure
- Classified law enforcement files — certain arrest and investigative records are restricted
- Protective order filings — withheld to protect the safety of petitioners
- Grand jury transcripts — sealed by operation of law
- Expunged or sealed criminal records — not accessible through any public channel without court authorization
- Records deemed confidential by federal or state law — including personal identifiers, privileged communications, and trade secrets
Vital records carry their own confidentiality periods under La. R.S. 40:41: birth records are confidential for 100 years after the year of birth, and death records are confidential for 50 years after the year of death. Once those periods expire, the records become publicly accessible through the Louisiana State Archives without restriction.
Grant Parish Criminal Court Records
Felony charges and serious criminal offenses in Grant Parish are heard by the 35th Judicial District Court. Misdemeanors and local ordinance violations are handled by the Justice of the Peace courts and the various Mayor's Courts located in Colfax, Dry Prong, Georgetown, Montgomery, Creola, and Pollock.
Searching Criminal Court Records
Court-generated criminal records — charging instruments, motions, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and related filings — are accessible through the clerk's online records portal after you create an account. In-person access at the courthouse public terminal is also available during regular business hours. The 35th JDC docket, including scheduled criminal hearings, can be reviewed on the court's docket page.
If you have questions about a specific criminal case or docket scheduling, direct those to the District Attorney's office rather than the clerk, since the District Attorney manages prosecutorial matters.
Arrest and Booking Records
Arrest records and jail-booking information are maintained separately from court case files by the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Steven McCain. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the parish and operates the Grant Parish Detention Facility.
Grant Parish Sheriff's Office
205 Cypress Street, P.O. Box 187, Colfax, LA 71417
Phone: (318) 627-2000 / (318) 627-3261
Fax: (318) 627-3418
Detention Facility: 485 Richardson Drive, Colfax, LA 71417
The Sheriff's Office publishes a live inmate roster for the Grant Parish Detention Facility. For detention-related inquiries, reach the corrections division at (318) 627-3724. Arrest news and recent law enforcement activity are also posted on the Sheriff's website.
Municipal and Justice of the Peace Courts
Local courts handle traffic violations, ordinance infractions, and minor civil matters. Their records are maintained separately from district court files.
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace — District A | P.O. Box 287, Montgomery, LA 71454 | (318) 646-9226 |
| Justice of the Peace — District B | P.O. Box 406, Colfax, LA 71417 | (318) 627-9978 |
| Justice of the Peace — District C | 21493 Hwy 167, Dry Prong, LA 71423 | (318) 640-7898 |
| Justice of the Peace — District D | P.O. Box 106, Pollock, LA 71467 | (318) 310-2014 |
| Justice of the Peace — District E | 1289 Landfill Road, Dry Prong, LA 71423 | (318) 899-5458 |
| Colfax Mayor's Court | 1208 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417 | (318) 627-3711 |
| Dry Prong Mayor's Court | 607 Russell Hataway Drive, Dry Prong, LA 71423 | (318) 899-5341 |
| Georgetown Mayor's Court | 4418 Hwy 500, Georgetown, LA 71432 | (318) 827-5527 |
| Montgomery Mayor's Court | 625 Woodland Street, Montgomery, LA 71454 | (318) 646-3110 |
| Pollock Mayor's Court | 3813 Patterson Street, Pollock, LA 71467 | (318) 765-3796 |
| Creola Mayor's Court | 241 Grays Creek Road, Dry Prong, LA 71423 | (318) 641-0430 |
Grant Parish Civil Court Records
Civil matters in Grant Parish — including personal injury lawsuits, contract disputes, property claims, landlord-tenant issues, debt collection, and small claims — are filed with and decided by the 35th Judicial District Court. The Grant Parish Clerk of Court maintains all civil case files and offers both in-person and online access.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case files and docket information can be searched through the Grant Parish Clerk of Court's online portal after you register for an account. The eClerks LA platform also offers free preliminary access to civil case indices for Grant Parish. If you need certified copies, submit your request directly to the clerk's office.
Requesting Civil Records: Step-by-Step
- Identify the case by party name, docket number, or approximate filing date.
- Contact the clerk at (318) 627-3246 or visit the office at 200 Main Street, Colfax, during business hours.
- Confirm the availability of the records and applicable copy fees before submitting a formal request.
- For mail requests, provide a written description of the records needed, include valid identification, and enclose payment for applicable fees.
Copy and Recording Fees
The Grant Parish Clerk of Court publishes a recording fee schedule on its website. Key fees include:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies (per page) | $2.00 |
| Conformed Copy | $5.00 + copy fee |
| Certified Copy | $10.00 + copy fee |
If you are representing yourself in a civil matter, the 35th JDC Self-Help Center provides legal information, court procedure explanations, and resources for self-represented parties.
Grant Parish Family Court Records
The 35th Judicial District Court handles all family law matters in Grant Parish, including dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody and visitation, child support enforcement, paternity, adoption, interdiction, and domestic violence protective orders. The Clerk of Court maintains all family law case files and is your starting point for requesting copies of these records.
Divorce Records
Divorce decrees and dissolution judgments are kept by the Grant Parish Clerk of Court. To request a certified copy of a divorce decree, contact the clerk's office with the full legal names of both parties, the date of the divorce, and the case number if you have it. Valid government-issued identification and documentation confirming eligibility are required. Fees follow the standard certified copy schedule ($10.00 plus per-page copy costs).
For statewide divorce certificates — documents confirming that a divorce occurred, rather than the full court decree — records from 1958 onward may be requested from the Louisiana Department of Health, Center for Vital Records and Statistics. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or online through VitalChek. A $0.50 state surcharge applies to all mail-in and online orders.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses are issued by and recorded with the Grant Parish Clerk of Court. Access to certified marriage certificates is restricted to the spouses, authorized immediate family members, and their legal representatives. Your request must include both spouses' full legal names, the official marriage date, valid government-issued identification, and documentation confirming your legal right to the record. Marriage record indices dating back to 1878 are also searchable through the eClerks LA portal.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death certificates are frequently needed in family court proceedings involving custody, guardianship, and succession. Under La. R.S. 40:41, access during the confidentiality periods is restricted to eligible parties only.
Certified copies are available from two sources:
- Grant Parish Clerk of Court — Issues Clerk of Court–certified copies. The fee is $34.00 per birth certificate copy and $26.00 per death certificate copy.
- Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) — The LDH Center for Vital Records and Statistics issues state-certified copies at $15.00 per birth certificate and $7.00 per death certificate. Mail-in and VitalChek orders carry an additional $0.50 state surcharge.
Mail requests to LDH should go to: Center for Vital Records and Statistics, P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. Include a completed application, valid identification, proof of eligibility, and a check or money order payable to "Louisiana Vital Records".
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
Protective order petitions are filed in the district court. These filings carry specific confidentiality protections — petitioner information is shielded from routine public disclosure. The 35th JDC Legal Assistance page provides access to the Louisiana Protective Order Registry and related resources for parties navigating domestic violence proceedings.
Grant Parish Probate Court Records
In Louisiana, administering a deceased person's estate is called succession rather than probate, though the underlying procedures are similar to what other states describe as probate court. Grant Parish succession proceedings — including petitions to open a succession, wills admitted to probate, letters testamentary, asset inventories, and final judgments of possession — are handled by the 35th Judicial District Court and filed with the Grant Parish Clerk of Court. Guardianship cases (called interdictions in Louisiana law) and conservatorships follow the same court pathway.
Finding and Requesting Succession Records
Succession case files that are not sealed are part of the public record and accessible through the clerk's office. To locate a specific file, provide the decedent's full legal name and approximate year of death or case filing. The clerk's online portal also allows registered users to search succession and probate records remotely. Certified copies of succession documents — including wills, letters testamentary, and judgments of possession — require a direct request to the clerk.
Grant Parish Clerk of Court — Succession/Probate Records
200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417
Phone: (318) 627-3246
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Self-Help Resources for Succession
If you are navigating succession without an attorney, the 35th JDC Self-Help Center provides procedural guidance on civil court cases in Louisiana, including information on the small succession affidavit process available for modest estates. The parish's genealogical records — including marriage, land, probate, and court records dating back to 1878 — are documented in the clerk's historical archives and accessible in person or through the eClerks LA system.
The Grant Parish Tax Assessor's Office, led by Keith Maxwell and reachable at (318) 627-5471 (email: gpao@grantassessor.org), maintains ownership maps, legal descriptions, and assessment data for approximately 11,000 parcels in the parish. This information is relevant to succession proceedings involving real property, since asset inventories must account for any real estate the decedent owned at the time of death.