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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana State Court Records

An East Baton Rouge Parish court record is any document created or maintained by the court in connection with a case. Court records are an important component of the judicial system, ensuring that all judicial decisions and actions are preserved for future reference. Legal cases in the parish may be handled by the 19th Judicial District Court or the Family Court; however, all court records are maintained by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court.

Court records also work with other public records in the parish, such as arrest, property, or vital records. For example, arrest information is often found in criminal records, and the finalization of a divorce results in the creation of a vital record.

Are East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records Public?

Yes, East Baton Rouge Parish court records are public. The Louisiana Public Records Act explicitly states that any document retained or processed for use in conducting business by a public body, including courts, is a public record. This means that members of the public are fully within their rights when requesting access to a court record in the state. However, there are certain court records that do not fall within the public record category. These records are protected and hidden from the public. Examples include

  • Juvenile court records
  • Medical records
  • Social security numbers
  • Bank account numbers
  • Mental health commitment records

What Information is Available in East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records?

The following details are usually found in a public East Baton Rouge Parish court record:

  • The case title
  • The docket number
  • The judge overseeing the case
  • The names of the parties in the case
  • The docket sheet
  • The judicial rulings and final disposition

East Baton Rouge Parish Court Records Search

Members of the public can search for East Baton Rouge Parish court records through the following means:

Online Access

East Baton Rouge Parish employs the services of a third-party vendor to provide the public with online access to the parish's court records. The vendor's database contains criminal, probate, traffic, family, and civil court records. Individuals can view or download documents from the database after a search. Printing a document generally costs a fee.

In-Person Access

East Baton Rouge Parish records can also be examined in person at the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's Office or the appropriate Clerk of Court's Office. Researchers may visit the office with a name or case number for a record search. If photocopies or certified copies of the record are needed, the requester may be asked to pay a fee.

Mail and Phone Requests

Court records in East Baton Rouge Parish are obtainable via mail requests. Interested persons may draft a request detailing the names of the individuals involved in the case, the case or docket number, the requester's contact information, and the documents needed. After drafting, the letter should be enclosed along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and payment to the Clerk of Court's Office.

Fees for Court Records in East Baton Rouge Parish

Below are the fees associated with obtaining copies of court records in East Baton Rouge Parish:

  • Plain Copies: $1
  • Certified Copies: $10
  • Mailed Copies: The cost of the copy plus the cost of postage
  • Conformed Copies: $3
  • Minute Entries: $5

East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse Locations

East Baton Rouge Parish is served by the 19th Judicial District Court, a Family Court, and several city courts. Below are the addresses of the courts.

East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse

300 North Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

19th District Court Phone: (225) 389-4700

Family Court Phone: (225) 388-5485

Baton Rouge City Court

233 Saint Louis Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone: (225) 389-5279

Baker City Court

1320 Alabama Street

Baker, LA 70714

Phone: (225) 778-1866

Zachary City Court

4510 Main Street

Zachary, LA 70791

Phone: (225) 654-0044

Criminal Records Access in East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish criminal records are documents created by criminal justice agencies that document an individual's involvement in crimes. The first step to accessing a criminal record is determining the agency that maintains the record.

Arrest-related information is primarily maintained by local law enforcement. Individuals may visit the specific law enforcement agency that arrested a person to access the arrest record. Criminal history records are also maintained by law enforcement, but at the state level by the Louisiana State Police. Individuals may request a criminal history record by submitting their fingerprints via the Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS).

The East Baton Rouge Parish judiciary primarily maintains court records for the criminal cases that result from an arrest. A criminal court record may be inspected or copied in person at the appropriate Clerk of Court's Office.

East Baton Rouge Parish Probate Records

Probate records in East Baton Rouge Parish are commonly known as succession records. A succession is the court process used to transfer a deceased person's property and money to the designated beneficiaries and heirs. A succession file typically includes the deceased's last will, the death certificate, a list of their assets, the people being owed and how much is owed, and the list of beneficiaries.

East Baton Rouge Parish probate records are open to the public. Individuals do not need to be a member of the family or a beneficiary listed in the will to access a probate record. However, certain details in a probate record are only accessible to close family members.

Individuals can search for a probate record online through the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk search portal or obtain copies by submitting a request to the clerk's office by mail or in person.

East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Records

Family law cases in East Baton Rouge Parish are lawsuits involving domestic relationships, including domestic abuse, divorce, establishing paternity, child custody, and child visitation. The records of proceedings on these cases are called family court records.

Family court records can be viewed in person at the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's Office. The records may also be searched online on the clerk's case search portal; however, some records are not published online for privacy reasons.

Federal Court Records in East Baton Rouge Parish

Federal court records are separate from the East Baton Rouge Parish and the Louisiana court system. These records are part of the federal court system, which exclusively handles cases involving federal laws. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana handles all federal cases arising from East Baton Rouge Parish.

Parish residents can access federal court records online through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or visit the federal courthouse in Baton Rouge.

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