Louisiana court records are filed with the Clerk of Court in each parish. The District Court handles trial-level cases. Louisiana does not have a single statewide court search portal — you must go to the parish where the case was filed.
What this page covers: Louisiana state court case records. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Identify the parish where the case was filed, then contact the Clerk of Court in that parish. Some parishes courts offer online case search on their individual websites.
Common mistake: Without a statewide portal, many people search the wrong parish. If you are unsure where a case was filed, start with the parish where the defendant lived or where the incident occurred.
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