St. Bernard Parish Court Records Search
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St. Bernard Parish, located just southeast of New Orleans along the Mississippi River, maintains a court system that produces a wide array of legal records covering criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family law proceedings, probate matters, and more. These records capture every stage of judicial activity — from initial filings and motions through judgments and appeals — and serve as the authoritative account of how cases are resolved within the parish. Attorneys, litigants, researchers, journalists, and members of the public all have reason to access them for a variety of legal, professional, and personal purposes.
Persons looking to locate court records in Louisiana can pursue several avenues depending on the case type and the court involved. The parish Clerk of Court is the primary records custodian for district court filings, while the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office maintains law enforcement records. Online search tools, public access terminals at the courthouse, and mail requests are all available options. LouisianaCourts.us may assist in identifying publicly available court case information and connecting researchers with the appropriate Louisiana court resources.
How to Look Up a Court Case in St. Bernard Parish?
The centerpiece of the St. Bernard Parish court system is the 34th Judicial District Court, which has jurisdiction over criminal felonies, civil matters, domestic relations, and probate proceedings. The court operates five elected divisions — Divisions A through E — each presided over by a separate judge. All five divisions are housed at the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse in Chalmette.
34th Judicial District Court / St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: (504) 271-3434
Fax: (504) 278-4380
Clerk of Court: Randy Nunez
The judges currently serving the 34th JDC are:
| Division | Judge | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Division A | Hon. William M. McGoey | (504) 278-4414 |
| Division B | Hon. Jeanne N. Juneau | (504) 278-4420 |
| Division C | Hon. Kim C. Jones | (504) 278-4425 |
| Division D | Hon. Darren M. Roy | (504) 278-4433 |
| Division E | Hon. Eric A. Bopp | (504) 278-4417 |
The 34th JDC also maintains a virtual court platform for online hearings, video conferences, and electronic forms. Court orders, guided forms, and procedural resources are available through the court’s orders and forms page.
Online Records Search:
The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court Public Records Search portal provides subscription-based access to indexed land, civil, and criminal records. Users must register for a User ID and password and select a subscription tier before searching. Available subscription options include:
- Land, Civil, and Criminal Monthly Subscription: $70.00
- Civil and Land 3-Month Subscription: $150.00
- Criminal Annual Subscription: $400.00
- Civil Annual Subscription: available at the portal
In-Person and Mail Requests:
Requests for criminal, civil, family, and probate case records can be submitted in person at the clerk’s office at 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway during regular business hours, or by mailing a written request to the P.O. Box listed above.
St. Bernard Parish also operates a network of Justice of the Peace Courts across its wards, handling small civil matters and local disputes. These courts include locations in Arabi, Chalmette, Meraux, Violet, and St. Bernard. Contact information for each ward’s justice of the peace is listed in the parish’s official court directory.
Are Court Records Public in St. Bernard Parish?
Under Louisiana’s Public Records Law, codified at La. R.S. § 44:1 et seq., most government records — including court records — are presumptively open to public inspection and copying. The law broadly defines public records and requires custodians to provide access unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Under La. R.S. § 44:4.1, all exceptions to the public records law must be expressly stated within Title 44 or the Louisiana Constitution.
Certain categories of records are restricted from general public access in St. Bernard Parish, including:
- Juvenile records — Records involving minors are protected from public disclosure under Louisiana law
- Records involving pending criminal litigation — May be restricted to protect the integrity of ongoing prosecutions
- Sexual offense victim information — Identifying details are withheld by statute
- Medical information included in court filings
- Records sealed by court order — A judge may order specific records sealed for good cause
- Trade secrets and certain confidential business information in civil proceedings
It is also worth noting that the St. Bernard Parish Government’s online Public Records Request portal does not process marriage certificates, divorce certificates, criminal certificates, or police reports — those must be obtained directly from the Clerk of Court or the Sheriff’s Office. The parish government’s Public Records Request Form is available online for other types of government documents and can be submitted in person at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043 (Phone: (504) 278-4200), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Bernard Parish Criminal Court Records
Felony criminal cases in St. Bernard Parish are tried before the 34th Judicial District Court, with filings and records maintained by the St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court. Requests for criminal case records may be made in person at the clerk’s office or by mail. The clerk’s online subscription portal at records.stbclerk.com allows remote access to indexed criminal records under a paid subscription.
For arrest records, incident reports, and criminal history documentation generated by law enforcement rather than the courts, the primary contact is the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office:
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
Address: 2 Courthouse Square, Chalmette, LA 70043
Criminal Records & Reports: (504) 278-7726
General: (504) 271-2501 / (504) 271-2504
Administrative Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Website: sbso.org
The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Records & Reports division handles requests for arrest documentation and law enforcement-generated records. To report criminal tips, the Criminal Investigations Bureau tip hotline is available at (504) 271-TIPS (8477).
St. Bernard Parish Civil Court Records
Civil matters in St. Bernard Parish — including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, and foreclosures — are heard by the 34th Judicial District Court. The Clerk of Court is the official custodian of all civil filings, judgments, and related documentation.
Civil e-Filing: As of January 2026, the Clerk’s Office began accepting civil e-filings through the Tybera e-filing platform. The office is in a transition period and will eventually migrate to CottFile.com for e-filings. Filers should confirm the current accepted method with the clerk’s office before submitting.
For smaller civil disputes, the parish’s Justice of the Peace Courts handle matters within their limited jurisdiction. Key contact locations include:
- Justice of the Peace, Ward C: 4001 Jean Lafitte Pkwy, Chalmette, LA 70043 — (504) 309-6686
- Justice of the Peace, Ward D: 2110 Packenham Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043 — (504) 279-3303
- Justice of the Peace, Ward E: 3020 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043 — (504) 277-4256 / Fax: (504) 277-4263
Civil case records can also be searched through ClerkConnect, a multi-parish subscription portal that aggregates records from participating Louisiana Clerks of Court offices, including civil suits, criminal cases, and land records.
St. Bernard Parish Family Court Records
Family law matters in St. Bernard Parish — including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, child support orders, domestic violence petitions, adoptions, and guardianships — are handled by the 34th Judicial District Court. The Clerk of Court files and maintains all records from these proceedings.
Divorce Records: Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway. Requests may be made in person or by mail. For historical divorce records more than 100 years old, requests should be directed to the Louisiana State Archives.
Louisiana State Archives
Address: 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 922-1000
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Marriage Records: Marriage records in St. Bernard Parish are maintained by the Clerk of Court, not the parish government. Certified copies must be requested directly from the clerk’s office in person or by mail. Provide the full names of both parties and the approximate date of marriage when submitting a request.
Birth Certificates: Birth records are managed at the state level by the Louisiana Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics. Eligible parties — the named individual, their parents, or authorized legal representatives — may obtain certified copies for a fee of $15.00 per copy (plus $0.50 for mail requests). The bureau is located at P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160 (Phone: (504) 568-5152). Alternatively, birth certificates may be obtained through the Clerk of Court’s Office for a $34.00 fee, payable by cash, check, or money order; a valid photo ID is required. Birth records older than 100 years are housed at the Louisiana State Archives.
Death Certificates: Death certificates are available from the Bureau of Vital Records for $7.00 per copy (plus $0.50 for mail requests). The Clerk of Court’s Office also handles death certificate requests for the period from 2012 to the present for a fee of $26.00, and is open Monday through Friday. Death records older than 50 years are available through the Louisiana State Archives.
St. Bernard Parish Probate Court Records
Probate matters in St. Bernard Parish — covering the administration of decedents’ estates, will probate, successions, guardianships, and conservatorships — fall within the jurisdiction of the 34th Judicial District Court. The Clerk of Court serves as the records custodian for all probate proceedings.
Individuals seeking probate records have two primary options:
- In-Person Request: Visit the Clerk of Court at 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043 during regular business hours. Provide as much identifying information as possible, including the decedent’s full name, approximate date of death, and case number if known.
- Mail Request: Submit a written request with identifying details to P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70043. Include contact information for any follow-up correspondence.
- Online Request: The St. Bernard Parish Public Records Request Form may be used to submit online requests for probate records. Note that this form is administered by the parish government and is appropriate for general public records; certified court documents should be requested directly from the Clerk of Court.
The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court’s online subscription portal also indexes probate-related filings for subscribers. Researchers looking for older historical probate records may consult the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, which serves as the official repository for the state’s historical court and vital records.