Iberville Parish Court Records Search
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Iberville Parish, Louisiana, maintains a court system centered in Plaquemine, the parish seat, with the 18th Judicial District Court serving as the primary trial court for civil and criminal matters. Court records generated through these proceedings — including criminal case filings, civil judgments, divorce decrees, probate orders, and property instruments — are primarily maintained by the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court, which serves as the official custodian of nearly all parish-level judicial records. Understanding which office holds a particular record, and how to access it, is essential for anyone conducting legal research, performing due diligence, or attempting to obtain a certified copy of a court document.
Louisiana residents and researchers have several avenues for locating court records in the state. LouisianaCourts.us can help users understand the structure of Louisiana’s court system and identify the appropriate court or clerk for a given record type. Beyond that resource, records may be searched through clerk offices directly, via public-access terminals at the courthouse, and through online subscription portals that provide remote access to indexed case information.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Iberville Parish?
The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court provides two primary online tools for searching case records remotely:
- ClerkConnect: For civil case records, the Clerk directs users to ClerkConnect, a multi-parish Louisiana portal that provides subscription-based access to civil, family, probate, and property records from participating parishes. Users must create an account and subscribe to access indexed records and documents.
- Online Imaging Service: The Clerk’s own Online Imaging platform provides access to mortgage, conveyance, criminal, and civil records from remote locations. Subscription options include daily, monthly, and annual fees, as well as a per-page cost option. Conveyance indices and images are available from 1949 to the present.
- Iberville Parish eSearch: The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court Public Records Search portal provides online access to records including probate filings, with fee tiers of $20.00 per day, $100.00 per month, or $800.00 per year, plus a $1.00 per-page option.
For in-person access, all records maintained by the Clerk of Court are available at:
Iberville Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 58050 Meriam Street, 1st Floor, P.O. Box 423, Plaquemine, LA 70765-0423
Main Phone: (225) 687-5160
Fax: (Criminal Department): (225) 687-5263
Fax: (Recording Department): (225) 687-3463
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (walk-in vital records services)
Are Court Records Public in Iberville Parish?
Louisiana’s public records framework rests on two foundations: the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., and Article XII, Section 3 of the Louisiana Constitution, both of which guarantee the public’s right to examine government records. Most court filings at the district court level in Iberville Parish are public, though several categories of records are protected from disclosure:
- Juvenile court records and proceedings
- Adoption records and final decrees of adoption
- Guardianship records involving minors or incompetent persons
- Sealed or expunged criminal records
- Victim and witness personal information in certain criminal cases
- Confidential law enforcement investigatory records
- Birth records (confidential for 100 years from year of birth under Louisiana law)
- Death records (confidential for 50 years from year of death)
When records contain both public and confidential information, clerks are required to redact the protected portions before releasing documents. Requests that are denied must cite the specific statutory provision justifying the withholding.
Iberville Parish Criminal Court Records
Criminal matters in Iberville Parish are heard primarily before the 18th Judicial District Court, which exercises original jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases in Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. The District Court has four elected judges (Divisions A through D), with the Iberville Parish Courthouse serving as the primary venue for Iberville matters.
18th Judicial District Court — Iberville Parish
Address: Iberville Parish Courthouse, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
District Attorney’s Office: 3rd Floor, same address
D.A. Phone: (225) 687-5210 | Fax: (225) 687-5208
Misdemeanor criminal cases within the City of Plaquemine are handled by the Plaquemine City Court, which also hears traffic matters and small claims up to $2,500.
Plaquemine City Court
Address: 23640 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1017, Plaquemine, LA 70765
Phone: (225) 687-7236 | Fax: (225) 687-9589
Criminal records at the District Court level are maintained by the Clerk of Court. In-person requests require valid government-issued photo identification and payment of applicable fees. The standard criminal search fee is $20.00. Certified copies of criminal court documents cost $5.00 each.
For current inmate information, the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office operates the parish jail at 59605 Bayou Road, Plaquemine, LA 70765, with a jail phone of (225) 687-3553. The Sheriff’s administrative office is located in the Iberville Parish Courthouse on Meriam Street, with sub-stations serving north and south Iberville. A public jail inmate roster is available online for current custody information.
Iberville Parish Civil Court Records
Civil litigation in Iberville Parish is divided by jurisdiction between the 18th Judicial District Court and the Plaquemine City Court. The District Court handles all major civil matters, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property actions, and cases requiring injunctive or declaratory relief. The City Court has civil jurisdiction up to $25,000 and handles small claims up to $2,500 within the city limits of Plaquemine.
Six Justice of the Peace courts also serve Iberville Parish for minor civil matters. Selected court locations include:
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 | 34000 Bowie Street, White Castle, LA 70788 | (225) 545-3034 |
| Justice of the Peace, Ward 2 | P.O. Box 451, Carville, LA 70721 | (225) 603-7192 |
| Justice of the Peace, Ward 3 | 24100 Sebastian Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 | (225) 687-1235 |
Civil records at the District Court level are maintained by the Clerk of Court. Selected civil filing fees, effective under Act 352 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislature (applicable as of January 1, 2026), include:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Suit with One Service | $500.00 (+$150 each additional service) |
| Executory Process | $500.00 |
| Answer | $100.00 |
| Motion & Order (without service) | $100.00 |
| Motion & Order (with service) | $200.00 |
| Rule with One Service | $250.00 |
| Judgment (2 Notices) | $150.00 |
| Judgment (Recorded) | $200.00 |
| Garnishment Petition | $500.00 |
| Civil Search | $10.00 |
| Certified Copy | $5.00 each |
| Stamped Copy | $3.00 |
| Exhibits/Attachments | $2.00 per page |
| Cancellation | $55.00 |
| Dismissal | $55.00 |
For online civil record searches, the Clerk directs users to subscribe at ClerkConnect, which serves as the parish’s designated portal for civil research access. The statewide eClerks LA portal also offers free basic searches of land records, marriage licenses, and civil information across participating parishes.
Iberville Parish Family Court Records
Family law matters in Iberville Parish — including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity — are handled by the 18th Judicial District Court and filed with the Clerk of Court. Divorce records are public under Louisiana’s open records framework, though specific personal information may be redacted when privacy interests are implicated.
To request divorce records, visit the Clerk of Court’s office during business hours with a valid government-issued photo ID. Provide the names of both parties and, where available, the case number and date of the judgment. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Records can also be searched remotely through ClerkConnect.
The civil department filing fee for a divorce with rule is $500.00, consistent with the general new-suit filing rate. New adoptions carry a filing fee of $350.00, and a final decree of adoption costs an additional $50.00 at the time of entry. Adoption case records, however, are sealed and not available to the general public.
Marriage records, including marriage licenses and certificates, are maintained by the Clerk of Court. Requests can be made in person at the first-floor office at 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, during regular business hours. Requesters must complete a request form, provide government-issued photo identification, and furnish details such as the parties’ names, marriage date, and case number if known. Marriage records can also be accessed through the subscription-based online imaging service.
Birth and death certificates are available directly from the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court for qualifying events. The Clerk began issuing birth certificates on a walk-in basis, available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the first-floor office. A certified birth certificate from the Clerk of Court costs $34.00. Birth records issued through the Clerk apply to records on or after July 7, 2012. For older birth records or statewide ordering, the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records office maintains records from 1918 forward.
Death certificates for deaths on or after July 7, 2012, can also be obtained through the Clerk’s office with the same eligibility requirements. Eligible requesters include the person named on the certificate, their parents, grandparents, adult children, siblings, and attorneys representing any of these individuals. Death records older than 50 years are available through the Louisiana State Archives at the Secretary of State’s Office.
Iberville Parish Probate Court Records
Probate proceedings in Iberville Parish are handled by the 18th Judicial District Court and administered through the Clerk of Court’s office. Probate records cover the administration of decedents’ estates, including the probate of wills, succession filings, letters testamentary, asset inventories, and orders of possession. The Clerk also maintains records for guardianships and conservatorships, though those involving minors or incompetent persons are restricted from public access.
The filing fee for new probate cases is $450.00. Certified copies of probate documents cost $5.00 each.
To search probate records online, requesters can access the Iberville Parish eSearch portal, which facilitates viewing and printing of probate case information for a fee of $20.00 per day, $100.00 per month, or $800.00 per year. A per-page rate of $1.00 is also available. The portal also covers civil and criminal records, making it a comprehensive research tool for those conducting multi-record searches.
For in-person probate record requests, visit the Clerk of Court’s office at 58050 Meriam Street, 1st Floor, Plaquemine, LA 70765, during regular business hours. Provide identifying details about the estate, including the decedent’s full legal name and approximate date of death, along with valid photo identification. Property records connected to estate matters — including conveyances and mortgage instruments recorded in the parish — are searchable through the Clerk’s online imaging service and the Iberville Parish Assessor’s property search portal, which allows lookups by parcel number, owner name, address, subdivision, and legal description.