How to Find St. Tammany Parish Court Dockets
The 22nd Judicial District Court posts a public court calendar that doubles as a docket lookup. You can search by date, division, party, or case number where the tool allows it. Because the district covers both St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, always confirm the parish and courtroom before you appear.
The court calendar is the cleanest source for the next setting in a case. For the full chronological docket, the case file at the Clerk shows every filing and order.
The court calendar page lets you check hearing dates and division settings.
Open the 22nd JDC court calendar to look up a hearing by date, division, or case.
The calendar shows the date, division, and courtroom, while the Clerk's case index shows the filings behind each setting.
- Open the 22nd JDC court calendar from the court homepage.
- Search by hearing date, or enter a case number or party name if the field is offered.
- Confirm the parish location, since the district includes St. Tammany and Washington.
- Note the division, judge, and courtroom for the setting.
- Cross-check the Clerk case record for the documents tied to that hearing.
St. Tammany Parish Court Calendar Search Fields
The calendar accepts several search inputs. A date or date range is the most common way to pull a day's settings. A case number narrows to one matter, and a division filter helps when you know the judge. Location filters separate St. Tammany settings from Washington Parish settings.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar Date | Date picker | Usually | Search by hearing or docket date. |
| Judge / Division | Dropdown | No | 22nd JDC divisions are assigned by judge. |
| Courtroom / Location | Dropdown | No | Check St. Tammany versus Washington location. |
| Case Number | Text | No | Exact number narrows to a single matter. |
| Party Name | Text | No | Search by litigant or defendant where allowed. |
Reading a St. Tammany Parish Docket Entry
A docket entry is a short, dated line that records one event in a case. Read entries in order, from the first filing to the latest setting, to follow how a matter moved. Each entry can show a filing, a motion, an order, a continuance, or a minute entry summarizing what happened in court.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Entry Date | The date the filing or court event occurred. |
| Filing or Event | The pleading, motion, order, or hearing recorded. |
| Minute Entry | The court's official summary of a hearing. |
| Setting | The next hearing date, time, and division. |
| Disposition | The outcome when a matter or charge closes. |
Online calendars may not display every attachment. For the full document image, use the Clerk's case record or request a copy.
- Docket
- The dated list of filings and court events in a case.
- Minute entry
- The court's official summary of what happened at a hearing.
- Setting
- A scheduled hearing date, time, and division.
- Continuance
- A postponement of a court date to a later day.
- Capias
- A court order for arrest, often issued after a missed setting.
Judges and Divisions in the 22nd JDC
The 22nd JDC assigns cases to numbered divisions, each led by a district judge, rather than to separate county courts. Divisions A through J hear general civil and criminal matters, with cases randomly assigned. Divisions K and L are the family court divisions. Commissioners and a hearing officer handle protective orders, emergency custody, and support enforcement.
| Division / Officer | Judge or Role | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Divisions A–J | District judges | General civil and criminal cases |
| Division K | Judge Oppenheim | Family court |
| Division L | Judge Amacker | Family court |
| Commissioner | Ernest Anderson | Protective orders, emergency custody |
| Hearing Officer | Amanda Trosclair | Support enforcement |
The court's official site lists each division and its judge, and the St. Tammany Parish District Court page covers the full bench.
Criminal, Civil, and Family Dockets
Different docket types move at different speeds. Criminal dockets cover arraignments, motions, pleas, and sentencing, and a single day can call many cases. Civil dockets cover suits, hearings on motions, and trials. Family dockets in Divisions K and L cover divorce, custody, and support, and some involve hearing officer conferences first.
Because court days often involve multiple calls, conferences, and continuances, plan for waiting time. Bring the case number, the court notice, and a photo ID. Confirm the division and courtroom against the calendar before the hearing.
Family dockets deserve extra care. Many family matters route through a hearing officer conference before they reach a judge, and the recommendation from that conference can shape the next setting. Criminal dockets, by contrast, can change quickly when a plea is entered or a motion is granted, so the calendar for a criminal case can look very different one week to the next.
Continuances and Missed Court
A continuance moves a hearing to a later date, and it shows on the docket as a new setting. Missing a court date is more serious. A missed criminal or traffic date can lead to a bench warrant or capias, a bond forfeiture, and added costs.
Note: If you miss a St. Tammany Parish court date, contact the court or your attorney quickly to address any capias before it leads to an arrest.
The St. Tammany Parish warrant records page explains how a capias appears and how to resolve it.
Confirming a St. Tammany Parish Hearing Location
The single biggest source of confusion on a 22nd JDC docket is location. The district serves two parishes, so a calendar entry can point to either the St. Tammany courthouse in Covington or a Washington Parish location. Before you drive, match the setting to the right courthouse and the right division.
Phone numbers, courtroom labels, and division letters help confirm the spot. If the calendar entry is unclear, call the court or the Clerk and read the case number aloud. A wrong guess can mean a missed call of the docket, which can carry the same risk as skipping court. People with safety concerns, interpreter needs, or accessibility needs should contact the court before the date so the courtroom is ready.
What St. Tammany Parish Dockets Do Not Show
Public dockets leave out protected material. Sealed filings, juvenile matters, and adoption cases do not appear in ordinary calendar or index searches. Domestic abuse records may hide the victim's address and other safety details. Personal identifiers, such as Social Security numbers and full dates of birth, are redacted across the board.
Some events also lag the live file. A new motion, a continuance, or a fresh setting may not post to the online calendar right away. When timing matters, confirm the entry with the Clerk or the court rather than relying only on the screen. The St. Tammany Parish public records page covers what stays confidential and why.
Court Calendar vs Clerk Case Record
The calendar and the case record answer different questions. Use the calendar for the next date and the courtroom. Use the Clerk record for the filed documents and the full history.
| Feature | Court Calendar | Clerk Case Record |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Hearing dates and divisions | Filed documents and history |
| Source | 22nd JDC | St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court |
| Shows documents | Limited | Yes, subject to fees and access |
| Certified copies | No | Yes, from the Clerk |