Sabine Parish Court Records Search
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Sabine Parish, Louisiana, sits near the Texas border, with Many serving as the parish seat and the center of its court system. Court records here cover the full spectrum of legal proceedings — criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, succession matters, and family law cases — and are maintained by the Sabine Parish Clerk of Court as the official custodian of all judicial records filed in the parish under Louisiana's Code of Civil Procedure, Article 251(A). Whether you're running a background check, tracing a property chain, or reviewing the outcome of a prior case, knowing which office holds what you need — and what rules apply — will make the process much smoother.
If you're searching for Sabine Parish case information, the Sabine Parish Clerk of Court's online search portal indexes civil, probate, criminal, conveyance, mortgage, and marriage records. The 11th Judicial District Court's official website provides jurisdiction-specific information, and LouisianaCourts.us can help with broader statewide searches across Louisiana's judicial districts.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Sabine Parish?
Your most direct route to Sabine Parish court records is the Sabine Parish Clerk of Court, the official repository for land records, marriage licenses, civil filings, criminal case records, and probate proceedings. Clerk Shelly Salter maintains records that are accessible in person, by mail, and through an online subscription portal.
Sabine Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 400 South Capitol Street, Room 102, Many, LA 71449
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 419, Many, LA 71449
Phone: (318) 256-6223
Fax: (318) 256-9037
If you visit in person, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, when possible, the case number, party name, or approximate filing date — this will speed up retrieval considerably. For mail requests, the Clerk accepts written submissions with a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for returning copies and receipts.
The Clerk's eSearch login portal provides remote access to the following records, with online subscriptions available:
| Record Type | Index Available | Images Available |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Suits | 01/01/1985 to present | 1998 to present |
| Succession / Probate | 01/01/1920 to present | 1998 to present |
| Criminal / Traffic | 07/01/1990 to present | 07/01/1990 to present |
| Conveyance Records | 1843 to present | 1843 to present |
| Mortgage Records | 1843 to present | 1843 to present |
| Marriage Records | 1843 to present | No images |
Subscription rates are $20 for one day, $100 for one month, $300 for three months, and $1,200 annually. The eClerks LA statewide portal also provides access to conveyance, mortgage, and marriage indices for participating parishes, though document images are not available through that platform.
Civil e-filing is available through the Tybera e-filing portal, with technical support reachable at (801) 226-2746.
Are Court Records Public in Sabine Parish?
Louisiana's Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, establishes a broad right of public access to government records, including court documents. Under La. R.S. 44:32(A), you can request public records without stating why you want them, though the record custodian may require valid identification.
That said, Louisiana law shields certain categories of records from general public disclosure. The following record types are either restricted or subject to redaction in Sabine Parish:
- Juvenile records — protected under the Louisiana Children's Code
- Adoption records — sealed by statute
- Mental health evaluation reports — restricted under health privacy laws
- Domestic violence records — limited to parties and authorized representatives
- Attorney-client correspondence — exempt from public access
- Records related to ongoing investigations — withheld until the investigation concludes
- Personal identifying information — subject to redaction before release
If you hold a court order or subpoena, or represent an authorized government entity, you may request otherwise restricted records through the appropriate channels.
Sabine Parish Criminal Court Records
The 11th Judicial District Court is the court of original and general criminal jurisdiction in Sabine Parish. Presided over by Judge Verity Gentry, the court hears all felony charges, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and DWI matters arising in the parish. It also hears appeals from Justice of the Peace courts and Mayor's courts throughout the area. The 11th JDC operates as a single-judge district, with offices at:
11th Judicial District Court
Address: 400 South Capitol Street, Suite 204, Many, LA 71449
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9, Many, LA 71449
Criminal case indices from July 1, 1990, are searchable through the Clerk's eSearch portal, and digital images of filings from that same date are also available. Physical copies of criminal records from the Clerk's office are priced as follows under La. R.S. 13:847:
- Photocopy per page: $1.00
- Conformed copy: $3.00
- Certified copy: $5.00
- Court attendance per session: $20.00
Arrest records, booking data, and incident reports are maintained separately by the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office:
Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office
Address: 400 South Capitol Street, Many, LA 71449
Phone: (318) 256-9241
A current inmate roster is available on the Sheriff's website for those searching for recent booking and detention information.
For formal criminal history checks covering statewide records, submit your request to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. The Bureau maintains a statewide repository and offers an internet-based background check system. If you prefer to submit by mail or in person, complete the Background Check Authorization Form and send it with applicable fees to:
Louisiana State Police — Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information
P.O. Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Note that effective December 1, 2024, a $5.00 technology fee applies to all background check requests under La. R.S. 15:587 D(1).
Sabine Parish Civil Court Records
The 11th Judicial District Court handles all civil matters in Sabine Parish — contract disputes, tort claims, property foreclosures, evictions, workers' compensation claims, successions, tutorships, and small claims. The Clerk of Court's Civil Suits and Probate Department maintains civil case files indexed by party name and date, with civil suit indices available online from January 1, 1985. You can search cases through the Clerk's eSearch subscription portal or by visiting the Clerk's office in person.
Filing a new civil suit requires an advance deposit. The following schedule applies under La. R.S. 13:841 (Act 243 of 2006):
| Type of Filing | Advance Deposit |
|---|---|
| New Suit (Clerk's Docket) | $350.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $100.00 |
| Uncontested Divorce with Waiver | $250.00 |
| Garnishment Petition | $350.00 |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | $250.00 |
| Rule to Show Cause | $250.00 |
| Judgment Debtor Rule | $250.00 |
| Mandamus Suits | $350.00 |
| Adoptions | $500.00 |
| Tutorships | $350.00 |
| Subsequent Petitions | $350.00 |
| Subpoenas | $100.00 |
Per-page filing fees for pleadings are $6.00 for the first page, $4.00 for each additional page, $2.00 per paper exhibit page, and $5.00 for all other exhibits. Fax-filed pleadings carry an additional $5.00 flat fee plus pleading costs, and a fax confirmation certificate costs $15.00. Certified copies are $5.00 each; conformed copies are $3.00 each; photocopies are $1.00 per page. If you want to dispute or get an explanation of charges in your case, file a written request to the Clerk's office at P.O. Box 419, Many, LA 71449, and include the docket number in question.
Downloadable forms — including the Civil Case Reporting Form, child support forms, and cancellation forms — are available through the Clerk's Forms & Information page.
Sabine Parish Family Court Records
Family law proceedings in Sabine Parish — including divorce, child custody, child support, protective orders, interdictions, and adoption — are heard by the 11th Judicial District Court. District Hearing Officer Rebecca Riall conducts child support, protective order, and other domestic hearings, issuing recommendations to Judge Gentry for final ruling. This structure lets family-related matters move efficiently while preserving the court's full judicial oversight.
Divorce filings can be made in person at the Clerk's office or electronically through the Tybera e-filing platform. An uncontested divorce with a waiver of citation requires a $250.00 advance deposit; contested domestic proceedings follow the standard new-suit deposit of $350.00.
Marriage records are created and maintained by the Clerk of Court at the time a marriage license is issued and returned after the ceremony. Marriage indices dating from 1843 are searchable online through the Clerk's eSearch portal, though digital images are not available for this record type. Marriage license fees and certified copy pricing are set by the Louisiana Legislature.
Divorce records are handled by the Clerk's office as well. Researchers can search for divorce case filings through the civil suits index on the eSearch platform.
For birth and death records connected to family matters — whether for a name change, an estate proceeding, or proof of family relationship — the Clerk's office provides a direct service in partnership with the Louisiana Bureau of Vital Statistics. The following fees apply:
- Long form birth certificate: $34.00
- Death certificate (available back to July 7, 2012): $26.00
You must appear in person with a valid government-issued photo ID and complete an application form. Louisiana classifies birth and death records as confidential — birth records are restricted for 100 years from the year of birth, and death records are restricted for 50 years from the date of death. Only closely related family members or legally authorized representatives may obtain copies during the restricted period. If you prefer to order directly through the state, the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records office offers birth certificates for $15.00 and death certificates for $7.00, with online and phone orders also available through VitalChek.
Sabine Parish Probate Court Records
In Louisiana, probate matters are handled as succession proceedings, and the 11th Judicial District Court has jurisdiction over all estate administration, will filings, guardianships, tutorships, and interdiction cases in Sabine Parish. The Clerk of Court's Civil Suits and Probate Department maintains these records, with succession indices available online from January 1, 1920, and digital images accessible from 1998 forward through the eSearch portal.
Filing fees for succession matters follow the civil advance deposit schedule. Standard successions require a $350.00 deposit; small successions involving estates valued at less than $125,000 require a $250.00 deposit, and the court's item fee for small successions is calculated at one-half of actual costs. Interdictions are more costly to initiate — $550.00 without a curator and $750.00 with one — reflecting the additional procedural requirements of placing a person under another's legal care.
To search for a probate or succession case, use the Clerk's eSearch subscription portal, visit in person at Room 102 of the Sabine Parish Courthouse, or submit a written mail request that includes the party name and case or docket number. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail-in copy requests. The Clerk's recording fee schedule also applies to any notarial acts, property conveyances, or mortgage instruments involved in an estate: recording fees range from $105.00 for documents of 1–5 pages to $305.00 for documents of 26–50 pages.
Property records relevant to succession matters are also accessible through the Sabine Parish Assessor's Office, located at 400 South Capitol Street, Room 106, Many, LA 71449 (Phone: (318) 256-3482 or (318) 256-3481). The Assessor maintains real estate assessments, homestead exemptions, ownership records, and tax information, and offers a free online property search tool through actDataScout for locating parcel data and ownership history across the parish.