Livingston Parish Court Records Search

Livingston Parish sits in southeastern Louisiana and falls under the jurisdiction of the 21st Judicial District Court, which also serves St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes. The parish seat is the town of Livingston, where the main courthouse and most administrative offices are concentrated. Nine elected judges preside over the district’s divisions, handling everything from felony prosecutions and civil litigation to family law disputes and succession proceedings. The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court serves as the official custodian of district court records, while separate municipal and city courts maintain their own case files for matters within their jurisdictional limits.

Residents and researchers looking for court records in Louisiana can begin by contacting the appropriate clerk’s office or by using one of several digital tools. The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court maintains civil, criminal, and land records and offers limited online access through subscription-based portals. The Denham Springs City Court handles cases arising in Wards 2 and 7, while the Walker Municipal Court and Livingston Mayor’s Court process municipal-level infractions. For a broader view of Louisiana court information across parishes, LouisianaCourts.us may help users identify where publicly available case data is housed. Official clerk offices, in-person public-access terminals, and online search tools each provide different levels of detail depending on the record type and the requester’s eligibility.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Livingston Parish?

The most direct way to search for a case is to contact or visit the Clerk of Court. The main office is inside the Livingston Parish Courthouse, and a satellite location in Denham Springs handles many of the same transactions.

Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Main Office
Address: 20300 Government Blvd., 1st Floor, Livingston, LA 70754
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1150, Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: (225) 686-2216
Toll-Free: (877) 854-1579
Fax: (225) 686-1867
Email: esearch@livclerk.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Denham Springs Satellite Office
Address: 145 Del Orleans Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite E, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Fax: (225) 686-1867
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.)

Online search options. The clerk’s office operates an eSearch portal through COTT Systems for remote access to indexes and images. Subscription tiers include:

Access Type	Duration	Fee
Land records only	24 hours	$20
Civil records only	48 hours	$100
Annual land records	12 months	$125
Land + civil combined	12 months	$450

Users can register for an account through the COTT external portal. The multi-parish Clerk Connect platform and the statewide eClerks LA index search also cover Livingston Parish filings. eClerks LA offers a free Fraud Alert Notification service that monitors land-record recordings for up to five names per email address, which users can activate through the site’s Manage tab.

In-person searches. Deputy clerks at both office locations will assist members of the public in researching records at no charge. Copies of documents cost $1 per page, and certified copies are $10 each. Conformed copies cost $5 each. A dedicated Bar Association workstation with a printer is available for attorneys who need to conduct research on-site.

Other courts in the parish. Cases originating in municipal or city courts must be searched through those courts directly:

Denham Springs City Court — 116 N. Range Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726; Phone: (225) 665-5505; Fax: (225) 664-2648 Citations may be paid online with a 3% convenience fee.
Walker Municipal Court — 13600 Aydell Ln., Walker, LA 70785; Phone: (225) 664-7692; Fax: (225) 664-6457
Livingston Mayor’s Court — 20550 Circle Dr., P.O. Box 430, Livingston, LA 70754; Phone: (225) 686-7153; Fax: (225) 686-0688

Are Court Records Public in Livingston Parish?

Louisiana law establishes a strong presumption of public access to court records. Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person of the age of majority may inspect public records during the regular business hours of the custodial office, and the custodian must present them within three business days of a written request. La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 251 further designates the clerk of court as the custodian of all court records within the district.

Despite this broad mandate, specific categories of records are shielded from public view. The following are generally restricted or sealed:

Juvenile records — proceedings involving minors are confidential by default under the Louisiana Children’s Code.
Adoption records — files involving minor adoptions are sealed and can be released only by order of the district court.
Sealed records — any case file placed under seal by judicial order.
Personal identifying information — Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and dates of birth of minors are routinely redacted from public filings.
Victim and witness information — details that could endanger victims or witnesses in criminal matters may be withheld.
Certain family-law filings — protective-order petitions, income-assignment orders, and other sensitive family documents may have restricted access.

When a record is available, the clerk’s office charges $1 per page for regular copies and $10 for a certified copy. All outstanding court costs on a case must be paid before certified copies will be issued. Researchers who need official transcripts of courtroom proceedings should submit the Transcript Request Form to the 21st Judicial District Court. Completed forms can be mailed to P.O. Box 788, Amite, LA 70422, emailed to mmoncayo@21stjdc.org, or faxed to (985) 747-6869. The form requires the case name, docket number, and presiding judge’s name.

Livingston Parish Criminal Court Records

Criminal matters in Livingston Parish are divided between the district court and the local city and municipal courts. The 21st Judicial District Court processes all felony charges originating from the District Attorney’s office. If a misdemeanor occurs outside incorporated city limits, it is also handled at the district level through a Bill of Information or indictment. Misdemeanors committed within the boundaries of Denham Springs, Walker, or Livingston are typically prosecuted in the respective city or municipal court.

Searching criminal case records. The Clerk of Court maintains criminal docket information that can be accessed in person or through the eSearch subscription portals described above. For a formal written check of an individual’s criminal history within this court’s records, the clerk issues a certified affidavit listing docket numbers, offenses, and brief disposition summaries — or a statement confirming no records were found.

To request this service:

Complete the Criminal Record Check Request Form.
Include a $20.00 check or money order payable to the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court.
Mail or deliver the form and payment to the clerk’s main office at 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754.

The clerk will return the certified affidavit by mail.

Arrest and incident records. Arrest records are maintained by the arresting law-enforcement agency rather than the clerk’s office. For incidents investigated by parish deputies, contact the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office:

Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office
Address: 28445 Charlie Watts Rd., P.O. Box 1000, Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: (225) 686-2241
Website: lpso.org

The Sheriff’s Office publishes a current inmate list and a most-wanted page on its website. The Denham Springs Police Department (447 Lamm St., Denham Springs) handles arrests within its city limits and maintains its own records.

Certain criminal-record categories are privileged until final adjudication, and investigative files, undercover-officer identities, and juvenile records are not subject to public disclosure absent a court order.

Livingston Parish Civil Court Records

The Civil Department of the Clerk of Court manages all district-level civil suits, adoptions, successions, and related filings. Internally the department is organized into three units: Civil Filings and Advance Deposits, Civil Processing, and Civil Records.

Filing methods. Effective January 1, 2026, facsimile filings are no longer accepted under La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 253. Current options are:

Non-attorneys: May file electronically through the clerk’s e-filing portal, or submit paper documents in person, by U.S. mail, or by courier.
Attorneys: May file electronically or deliver paper filings in person. Limited exceptions exist under CCP 253(B)(3)(a)(d).

Advance deposits. Louisiana law (La. R.S. 13:842 and 13:843) requires advance payment of estimated litigation costs before the clerk will process service or pleadings. All outstanding court costs on a case must be satisfied before the office will issue certified copies or process a voluntary dismissal.

Civil processing and service. The Civil Processing section prepares and distributes citations, subpoenas, writs, and court notices bearing the seal of the State of Louisiana. Staff can also provide guidance on procedural requirements and assist individuals seeking protective orders. Organizations that offer protective-order support in the area include:

Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE): (888) 411-1333 or (985) 542-8384
Ethel’s Grapevine: (985) 956-4350 or (985) 981-4700
IRIS Crisis Line: (225) 389-3001 or (800) 549706

Searching civil records. The Civil Records section assists the public with digital and physical searches, answers inquiries about service status and scheduling, and maintains adoption, tutorship, and succession files. In-person research is free; copies are $1 per page. Remote access is available through the eSearch subscription described earlier, or through the eClerks LA statewide portal for free index-level searches.

Property and land records. The Clerk of Court also serves as the recorder of conveyances and mortgages for the parish. Land-record documents — deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, mineral leases, subdivision maps, and chattel records — date back decades and are searchable on the public terminals in the clerk’s office or via the eSearch land-records subscription ($20 for 24-hour access; $125 annually). Copies of recorded documents cost $1 per page. For real-estate valuation, ownership, and tax data, the Livingston Parish Assessor’s office maintains a separate database.

Livingston Parish Family Court Records

Family-law matters in Livingston Parish are heard within the district court’s civil divisions. The clerk’s Family Court Department maintains records, manages dockets, issues warrants, and sends hearing notices for cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and protective orders. Many family-court records are publicly accessible, but files involving minors, protective-order petitions, and sealed custody evaluations may be restricted to the parties and authorized agencies.

Child support enforcement. The Non-Support division coordinates with the 21st Judicial District Attorney and the Louisiana Department of Social Services to establish and enforce child-support orders. After a complaint is accepted by the DA, a petition and rule under La. R.S. 46:236.1 are filed to initiate the process. Orders from other states may also be enforced through this court. Contact the clerk’s Non-Support line at (225) 291-6364 for case inquiries.

Family court forms. Standard Louisiana family-law forms — petitions for custody, divorce, and name changes — are available from the 21st Judicial District Court or through self-help resources published by the Louisiana judiciary.

Marriage licenses. Marriage licenses are issued at the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court. The fee is $31, payable by cash or credit/debit card. Only one party needs to appear, but both must supply a certified birth certificate (short-form versions are not accepted for out-of-state applicants), a valid government-issued photo ID, and a Social Security number. The license is valid for 30 days, and the ceremony must take place in Louisiana. Couples who choose a covenant marriage pay a $36 license fee and must complete premarital counseling. An online application is available; after submission, the applicant receives a confirmation number and must visit the office within 30 days with required documents.

Birth and death certificates. The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court processes death certificates for deaths occurring in the parish after July 7, 2012, at a fee of $26 (cash only). For deaths before that date, contact the Louisiana Vital Records Registry in New Orleans at (504) 593-5100. Birth certificates are not issued locally; applicants must contact the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Registry:

Louisiana Vital Records Registry
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160
Walk-In Office: 1450 Poydras St., Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (877) 605-8562

Typical fees are $34 for a walk-in birth certificate or $48 if a birth card is also requested. Eligibility is limited to the person named on the record, immediate family members, legal guardians, and authorized legal representatives. Providing false information on an application is punishable under La. R.S. 40:61 by fines up to $10,000 and up to five years of imprisonment. A printable Birth/Death Certificate Request Form is available for download.

Livingston Parish Probate Court Records

Louisiana uses the term “succession” rather than “probate” for the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate. Succession cases in Livingston Parish are filed and administered through the civil division of the 21st Judicial District Court. The Clerk of Court’s Successions section can be reached directly at (225) 291-6312.

What succession records contain. A typical succession file includes the petition to open the succession, the last will and testament (if one exists), an inventory of assets and debts, the judgment of possession, and any orders relating to the appointment of an executor or administrator. Records of tutorship proceedings — Louisiana’s equivalent of minor guardianship — are also maintained in the civil division.

How to search or request succession records. The process mirrors that for other civil files:

In person: Visit the clerk’s main office or the Denham Springs satellite during business hours. Deputy clerks will help locate files at no research charge. Copies cost $1 per page; certified copies are $10 each.
By mail: Send a written request with the decedent’s name, approximate date of filing, and a check or money order for estimated copy costs to the mailing address (P.O. Box 1150, Livingston, LA 70754).
Online: Post-digitization succession indexes are available through the eSearch COTT portal (48-hour civil access for $100, or the annual combined subscription at $450). The eClerks LA free index may also surface succession filings.

Applicable fees. Advance deposits required to open a succession proceeding are governed by La. R.S. 13:842 and the clerk’s published fee schedule. Recording fees for documents related to a succession — such as a judgment of possession recorded in the conveyance records — follow the parish’s standard recording-fee structure. Publication costs for required legal notices are paid directly to the designated legal journal.

Adoption records involving minors that may appear alongside succession or tutorship files are sealed under Louisiana law and require a district court order for release. All other succession records are presumptively public under La. R.S. 44:31, subject to the general confidentiality exceptions discussed above.