St. Charles Parish Court Records
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St. Charles Parish runs along the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. The parish's trial court of general jurisdiction is the 29th Judicial District Court, headquartered at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse in Hahnville at 15045 River Road. The St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court maintains all records produced through civil, criminal, juvenile, family, and probate proceedings in the parish. Seven Justice of the Peace courts also operate throughout the parish and handle lower-level matters.
If you're trying to locate court records in Louisiana, the state judiciary offers resources through LouisianaCourts.us that can help you identify court directories and publicly available case information. The St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court also runs a subscription-based online records portal, and the 29th JDC maintains a self-help website with forms and procedural guidance for self-represented litigants.
How to Look Up a Court Case in St. Charles Parish?
There are several ways to search for court records in St. Charles Parish, depending on what type of record you need and whether you prefer to search online or in person.
Online Records Portal
The Clerk of Court's Public Records Search platform gives you internet access to parish records across multiple categories:
| Record Type | Coverage Period |
|---|---|
| Civil Indices | 1988 to present |
| Civil Images | 1999 to present |
| Criminal Records | 1986 to present |
| Probate Records | January 11, 1965 to present |
| Conveyance Indices & Images | January 4, 1932 to present |
| Mortgage Indices | 1958 to present |
| Mortgage Images | 1973 to present |
| Marriage License Indices | August 21, 1878 to present |
Subscription rates for the online portal are:
- Daily access: $25.00
- Monthly access: $50.00
- Six-month access: $300.00
- Annual access: $600.00
- Per-page copy fee (online): $1.00
All subscription payments go through PayPal by credit card. The portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Person Access
You can view all indexed records for free on terminals at the Clerk of Court's office during business hours. Paper copies made at the office cost $2.00 per page, payable by cash, check, credit card, or money order.
St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court
Address: 15045 River Road, P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057
Phone: (985) 783-6632
Fax: (985) 783-2005
Email: stcharlescoc@bellsouth.net
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Appellate Case Search
If a case from the 29th JDC has been appealed, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal maintains an online case search tool. St. Charles Parish falls within the Fifth Circuit's jurisdiction alongside Jefferson, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes. You can search by case number, district court number, litigant name, or attorney bar roll number.
Self-Help Resources
The 29th JDC Legal Self-Help Center offers forms and procedural information for self-represented litigants in custody, divorce, child support, name change, and general court procedure matters.
Are Court Records Public in St. Charles Parish?
Under the Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.), any person of majority age has the right to examine and obtain copies of public records produced by government bodies, including courts. Most court records in St. Charles Parish are presumptively open to public inspection. The Clerk of Court makes civil, criminal, probate, conveyance, and mortgage records available through both in-person access and the online records portal.
Certain categories of records are sealed or restricted by statute or court order and are not available for general public review:
- Juvenile proceedings — these records are confidential under the Louisiana Children's Code and accessible only to parties and authorized personnel.
- Adoption records — sealed under Louisiana law and accessible only by court order or to specified parties.
- Records of victims of sexual and domestic violence — identifying information is restricted to protect victim safety.
- Medical and mental health records — protected from public disclosure under state and federal privacy laws.
- Records of confidential informants — withheld to protect law enforcement operations and individual safety.
- Personally identifiable information — Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and similar identifiers are redacted from publicly available records.
Louisiana is also a closed-record state for vital records. Under La. R.S. 40:41, birth records are not open to the public for 100 years after the subject's birth, and death records stay restricted for 50 years after the date of death. Before those thresholds pass, only authorized individuals — the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, or people with a court order — may obtain certified copies.
St. Charles Parish Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in St. Charles Parish go through the 29th Judicial District Court, which has original jurisdiction over all felonies and misdemeanors. The court operates three divisions: Division C (Judge Connie M. Aucoin), Division D (Judge Rochelle Champagne Fahrig), and Division E (Judge Lauren Davey Rogers), each with general criminal jurisdiction. The court also runs an Adult Drug Court (Recovery Court) program.
Searching Criminal Court Records
Criminal case indices from 1986 onward are available through the Clerk of Court's online records portal (subscription required). Free in-person terminal access is available at the Clerk's office during business hours. To request copies, contact the Criminal Department:
- Criminal Department Supervisor: Denise Junior, Deputy Clerk
- Phone: (985) 783-6632
- Email: DJUNIOR@SCPCOC.NET
Arrest Records and the Sheriff's Office
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office maintains arrest and booking records. The Nelson Coleman Corrections Facility houses parish inmates, and the Sheriff's Office publishes a jail roster online.
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office
Address: 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA 70070
Phone: (985) 783-6237
Fax: (985) 783-6497
Nelson Coleman Corrections Facility
Address: 5061 LA Highway 3127, Killona, LA 70057
Phone: (985) 783-1164
State Criminal History Checks
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information is the statewide keeper of criminal history records. Louisiana law restricts the release of this information to authorized persons and entities. Those who qualify to request background checks can use the Internet Background Check system run by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety — registration is required and fees apply. The Louisiana State Police can also be reached at their headquarters at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
St. Charles Parish Civil Court Records
Civil matters in St. Charles Parish are heard in both the 29th Judicial District Court and the seven Justice of the Peace courts spread across the parish. The District Court handles property disputes, personal injury, contracts, torts, labor disputes, employment discrimination, professional malpractice, and other civil actions. Justice of the Peace courts handle civil matters within their monetary jurisdiction.
Requesting Civil Records
The St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court maintains all civil filings. You can submit requests in person at the Clerk's office, by mail, or through the online portal. Note that the Clerk cannot accept pleadings by email — filings must go through the court's e-filing system or be submitted in person.
Civil Department contacts:
- Civil Supervisor: Brandie Fabre Scully, Deputy Clerk — BLFABRE@SCPCOC.NET
- General phone: (985) 783-6632
Filing Fees (Civil & Probate)
Advance deposits are required for all civil filings, as established by R.S. 13:841 (Act 243 of the Louisiana Legislature):
| Filing Type | Advance Deposit |
|---|---|
| Petition (with or without service) | $350.00 |
| Petition with TRO or Rule | $400.00 |
| Petition with TRO and Rule | $450.00 |
| Executory Process | $1,000.00 |
| Successions | $500.00 |
| Small Claims (Clerk's Docket Suits) | $350.00 |
| Subsequent Pleadings (1 service) | $200.00 |
| Each Additional Service | $80.00 |
| Pleadings without Service | $100.00 |
| Summons/Subpoenas | $80.00 |
| Witness Fees (per person) | $30.00 |
Individual court costs for filing are deducted from the advance deposit and include a $20.00 initialization fee, $6.00 for the first filed page, $4.00 for each subsequent page, and $2.00 per page for exhibits, attachments, and depositions. Certifying any copy costs $10.00, and conformed copies are $3.00 each.
Copy and Search Fees
- In-office copies: $2.00 per page
- Online portal copies: $1.00 per page
- Certified copies: $10.00 plus the per-page copy fee
- Faxed or emailed copies: $5.00 initial fee plus per-page charges
- Mailed copies: $2.00 shipping and handling plus postage (if no self-addressed stamped envelope is provided) plus copy fees
- Plat, deed, mortgage, or sale searches: $15.00 per hour (one-hour minimum)
Justice of the Peace Courts
Seven Justice of the Peace courts operate across the parish:
| District | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | 608 Sycamore Street, Hahnville, LA 70057 | (985) 783-6717 |
| District 2 | P.O. Box 242, Luling, LA 70070 | (985) 785-6630 |
| District 3 | 21 Shadow Lane, Destrehan, LA 70047 | (504) 481-1573 |
| District 4 | 125 Dixie Drive, Des Allemands, LA 70030 | (985) 758-9870 |
| District 5 | 121 Riverview Drive, St. Rose, LA 70087 | (504) 275-6230 |
| District 6 | 800 Clayton Drive, Norco, LA 70079 | (985) 764-9425 |
| District 7 | 101 Wade Street, Luling, LA 70070 | (985) 785-9940 |
Property Records
Property records — including conveyances, mortgages, plats, and liens — are maintained by the Clerk of Court's Mortgage and Conveyance Department and can be searched through the online records portal. Conveyance records reach back to 1932. The St. Charles Parish Assessor's Office also offers a property search tool and interactive GIS maps for assessment information.
St. Charles Parish Assessor's Office
Address: 15045 River Road, P.O. Box 303, Hahnville, LA 70057
Phone: (985) 783-6281
Recordation fees for documents filed with the Mortgage and Conveyance Department (effective August 1, 2017, per Act 173) start at $105.00 for documents of 1 to 5 pages, $205.00 for 6 to 25 pages, $305.00 for 26 to 50 pages, and $305.00 plus $5.00 per additional page for documents exceeding 50 pages. These amounts include up to 10 indexed names, a certified copy, and the LCRAA portal fee.
St. Charles Parish Family Court Records
Family law matters in St. Charles Parish — including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence protective orders, and adoption — are adjudicated in the 29th Judicial District Court. All three court divisions hear family cases. The 29th JDC Self-Help Center provides forms and legal information for self-represented parties in divorce, custody, and child support proceedings.
Divorce Records
Divorce judgments are maintained by the Clerk of Court. These are considered closed records under Louisiana law and can be accessed only by the parties to the proceeding, their legal representatives, or persons with a court order. To get a copy, contact the Clerk's Civil Department at (985) 783-6632, visit the office in person, or submit a written request by mail to P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of Court. Key details for applicants:
- The fee for a standard marriage license is $35.00; a covenant marriage license costs $45.00. Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card, or money order.
- At least one applicant must appear in person. Online applications are available through eClerks LA; after submitting the application online, call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Required documents include a certified birth certificate, valid unexpired photo ID, proof of termination of any prior marriage (certified divorce judgment or death certificate), and the last four digits of each party's Social Security number.
- The license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. A 24-hour waiting period applies unless waived by a District Judge or Justice of the Peace.
- Two witnesses of full age must attend the ceremony.
Certified copies of marriage licenses (for marriages originally issued in St. Charles Parish) cost $7.00. Regular copies are $2.00 per page. Requests may be mailed to the Clerk of Court, Attn: Marriage Dept, P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057. The marriage record search fee is $10.00, which includes a certified copy if the record is found.
Birth Certificates
Birth certificates for persons born in Louisiana can be obtained at the Clerk's office for $34.00 (cash only). A birth card purchased with the certificate costs $48.00 total. A valid driver's license or state-issued ID is required. An application form is available on the Clerk's website.
The Clerk's office does not issue death certificates. For death records, contact the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records office:
Louisiana State Department of Health Vital Records
Address: 628 North 4th Street, P.O. Box 629, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629
Phone: (225) 342-9500
Fax: (225) 342-5568
Under La. R.S. 40:41, birth records are restricted for 100 years and death records for 50 years. Only the registrant, immediate family, legal representatives, or persons with court authorization may request certified copies before those periods expire.
Domestic Violence
The 29th JDC processes protective orders in domestic violence cases. The court also operates a Families in Need of Services (FINS) diversion program, administered through Court Receptionist Tina Gross at tgross@stcharlesgov.net and FINS Administrator Courtney Troxclair at cgtroxclair@stcharlesgov.net. The Self-Help Center provides information about protective order procedures.
St. Charles Parish Probate Court Records
Probate matters in St. Charles Parish — including successions, wills, estate administration, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and interdictions — are heard in the 29th Judicial District Court. Louisiana uses the term "succession" rather than "probate" for the legal process of settling a decedent's estate.
Searching Probate Records
Probate indices and images from January 11, 1965 to the present are available through the Clerk of Court's online records portal. In-person searches at the courthouse terminals are free during office hours.
Filing a Succession
Opening a succession requires an advance deposit of $500.00, as set forth in the Clerk's civil and probate fee schedule. Subsequent pleadings filed without service require a $100.00 deposit; those requiring one service require $200.00. Individual court costs — initialization, filing, indexing, and issuance fees — are deducted from the deposit.
Requesting Copies
Copies of probate records follow the same fee structure as civil records:
- In-office copies: $2.00 per page
- Certification: $10.00 per document
- Conformed copies: $3.00 each
- Online copies (subscribers): $1.00 per page
The Clerk of Court's Minute Clerk Department handles probate session records, with dedicated minute clerks assigned to each judicial division. Direct requests to the Clerk's office at (985) 783-6632 or submit by mail to P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057.
Restricted Probate Records
While most probate and succession filings are public, adoption records processed through the court are sealed, and interdiction or guardianship files involving mental health evaluations may be restricted. Accessing sealed probate records requires a court order from the 29th JDC.