Searching St. Tammany Parish Court Records
Where do I search St. Tammany Parish court records?
Use the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court for filed court records and the 22nd Judicial District Court site for calendars and division information. The Clerk's online services page links to the search tools, while the court calendar helps you confirm a hearing. Start with the Clerk for documents and the court for dates. See the court records page for the full search.
Is the Clerk of Court the same as a county clerk?
For court records, yes. Louisiana uses parish Clerks of Court rather than the county clerk and district clerk split found in some states. The St. Tammany Parish Clerk is the primary local custodian for district court filings, land records, and marriage licenses. The Clerk of Court page covers the full list of services.
What court handles felony cases in St. Tammany Parish?
Felony prosecutions go through the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court. The District Attorney prosecutes the case, the Clerk keeps the filed record, and the Sheriff's Office handles arrest and jail functions. Appeals move to the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. The District Court page explains the structure.
How do I find a court date?
Use the 22nd JDC court calendar and search by date, division, party, or case number where available. Always verify the parish location, because the district includes St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. The court dockets page shows how to read the calendar.
Where do I find federal cases from St. Tammany Parish?
Federal cases are in PACER and the CM/ECF system for the Eastern District of Louisiana, not the parish Clerk system. CourtListener may provide some free docket or opinion access. The court records page notes the difference between parish and federal records.
Can the Clerk give legal advice?
No. Clerk staff can explain filing procedures, fees, and records access, but they cannot tell a person what to file or how to argue a case. For legal advice, contact an attorney or a legal aid office. The Clerk of Court page lists what the office can and cannot do.
St. Tammany Parish Arrest, Inmate, and Warrant Records
How do I search for an inmate in St. Tammany Parish?
Use the official St. Tammany Parish inmate roster published by the Sheriff's Office. Search by name, then confirm the right person by booking date, age, or charge. If release or bond status is urgent, call the jail directly, since the roster can lag a release by hours. Keep the booking ID handy, because staff search by that number faster than by name. The inmate records page covers the roster and custody status.
Does the parish publish released inmates?
Check the roster for a release or recent-release view. If it does not show releases, use VINELink for custody notifications or contact the jail. State and federal releases are tracked separately. The released inmates page covers each tool.
How do I search for warrants?
Use official Sheriff and court sources only. Active warrants may not all be public, and third-party sites are unreliable. Call the Sheriff's Office or contact counsel if you suspect a warrant. The warrant records page explains how to check and resolve one safely.
What is a capias?
A capias is a court order for arrest, often issued after a missed court date or a failure to comply with court requirements. It can appear in criminal court records or jail booking records. The court dockets page shows how a capias appears on a docket.
Can I expunge an arrest in Louisiana?
Possibly. Louisiana expungement eligibility depends on the charge, the outcome, the waiting period, prior history, and statutory exclusions. The process uses the Code of Criminal Procedure expungement articles and standardized forms. The arrest records page covers the steps.
Are expunged records destroyed?
Not necessarily. Expungement usually limits public access while allowing certain government, law enforcement, licensing, or court uses under Louisiana law. Private background sites may also update slowly. The arrest records page explains what expungement does and does not do.
Marriage, Divorce, and Succession Records
Where do I get a marriage license?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of Court. Check the Clerk's marriage-license page for the current fee, identification requirements, any waiting period, and office hours. Both applicants usually take part. The marriage and divorce records page covers the full process.
Can I see divorce records online?
Divorce index information may be searchable through Clerk and case portals, but full document access, certified copies, and restricted family filings may require a Clerk request or an in-person visit. The marriage and divorce records page covers searching and certified judgments.
Where do I get a certified divorce judgment?
Request certified copies from the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, not the Sheriff's Office or a state vital records office. Provide the case number or the party names and the filing year if possible. The Clerk of Court page explains certified copies.
Where are probate records in St. Tammany Parish?
In Louisiana, probate-like estate matters are called successions. Search through the Clerk's court records or ask the Clerk for help using the decedent's name or case number. Older successions are often searched by name rather than a modern case number. The probate records page covers successions and judgments of possession.
St. Tammany Parish Public Records and Access
What records are not public?
Juvenile, adoption, sealed, expunged, mental health, protected victim, grand jury, and certain law-enforcement records are restricted. Redactions also remove personal identifiers like Social Security numbers. The public records page covers Louisiana's open-records law and its exceptions.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Use the Sheriff's ticket payment portal or the court or municipal site shown on the citation. Confirm the ticket belongs to St. Tammany Parish, and check whether online payment resolves the case or waives a right to contest. The traffic court records page covers paying and contesting.
What if I miss court in St. Tammany Parish?
A missed criminal or traffic court date can lead to a bench warrant or capias, a bond forfeiture, license consequences, or added costs. Contact the court or an attorney right away, and ask the court to recall the capias and reset the date before an arrest. The warrant records page explains how to resolve a capias.
How do I get a copy of a land record?
Use the Clerk's land-record services or online search. Recording and certified-copy fees depend on the instrument type, the page count, and certification needs. Ask for an estimate on a large file. The Clerk of Court page covers land records and copies.