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Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana State Court Records

Terrebonne Parish court records consist of case files, docket sheets, court transcripts, and other documents used by court officials to preserve information about court proceedings. Court records also include various documents used by petitioners, attorneys, and court staff to initiate cases and track every judgment, instruction, and opinion of the Terrenone Parish Court judges. In Terrebonne Parish, the largest database of physical and electronic copies of court records is maintained by the parish's district court. The district court has a records unit with trained staff that tracks recent court case files, locates documents for information seekers, and archives older court documents.

The types of court documents in Terrebonne Parish include civil and criminal case records. Civil court records are from non-criminal cases, such as landlord disputes, small claims, contract breaches and other family-related matters. Vital records from births, deaths, and divorces are also an important category of civil court records. Criminal court records include criminal case files and law enforcement records, such as arrest records and criminal records.

Are Terrebonne Parish Court Records Public?

Yes, Terrebonne Parish court records are categorized as public records under Title 44 of Louisiana's public records law and the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances, sections 2-104 through 2-106. These laws stipulate that court records in Terrabone Parish are public documents that can be made available to interested persons upon a formal request that fulfils the requirements of the law.

However, not every court record is classified as public records in Terrebonne Parish. Statutory exemptions in the Louisiana legislature prevent access to court records, such as :

  • Juvenile case documents,
  • Civil case records that include trade secrets
  • Court records that reveal the identity of sexual abuse victims
  • Court records that reveal the identity of a confidential source of information
  • Criminal Court records that have been expunged

Court records generally exempt from public disclosure in Terrebonne Parish fall into different categories of confidentiality. Some documents can only be accessed by law enforcement and court staff, while others require requesters to be directly involved in a case to be eligible for access to records.

What Information is Available in Terrebonne Parish Court Records?

The information contained in a Terrebonne Parish court record depends on the type of case recorded. Some of the common elements found within Terrebonne Parish court records include:

  • Names of parties involved in the case (defendants, plaintiffs, petitioners, judges and attorneys)
  • Names of businesses mentioned in the case
  • Case title
  • Case number
  • Type of case (civil, criminal, traffic)
  • Charges against the defendant
  • Name of the court handling the case
  • Scheduled hearing date
  • Motions, petitions, judgments, appeals and decrees

Terrebonne Parish Court Records Search

Anyone who is looking for ways to search and locate Terrebonne Parish court records can do so using the online and in-person search options provided by the Terrebonne Parish Court Clerk's Office. The search options in the Parish all follow a standard process that always involves providing key search parameters, which are then used to search the court records.

Online Access

Court Record seekers in Terrebonne Parish can search for documents online through the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Courts portal. The portal provides access to civil and criminal court records, dockets, hearing dates, and indexes for a one-time, yearly, or monthly subscription fee. Portal users can initiate a search using the name of a person or business who is one of the main parties involved in the court case. The portal allows users to view and make copies of court documents. Record searchers can also certify court records they search for on the portal for an additional fee.

In-Person Access

Visitors to the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Courts office can request court records in person at the civil or criminal records section, located on the first floor of the clerk's office. The records department will provide visitors with request forms and assist customers by pulling court records from the clerk's database. Visitors must complete the request form and pay the record request fee to obtain court documents.

Alternatively, visitors can use the public-access computers at the clerk's office to search for court documents, and staff in the records room can guide customers on how to perform a name- or case-number-based search on the terminals. The terminals are free to use but offer only a very limited preview of court records.

Mail and Phone Requests

Requests for court records cannot be completed over the phone in Terrebonne Parish. Persons can only call the clerk's office to inquire about the availability of court records. For a mail request, individuals can write a request letter to the civil or criminal records section of the Terrebonne Parish Clerk's Office. The letter should describe the court document that is being requested and include:

  • The case title
  • The case number issued by the court
  • The names of the parties in the case

The letter should be sent in a self-addressed envelope and include a fee to cover the search, certification, and copying of the requested records. Requests by mail should be sent to the following address:

Mail to:

Honourable Jodie P. Burton

Clerk of Court Terrebonne

P.O. Box 1569

Houma, LA 70361-1569

Fees for Court Records in Terrebonne Parish

The judicial administrative office in Terrebonne Parish mandates that record requesters pay the following standard uniform fees to access court records :

  • Copies per page:$1.
  • All Extra copies larger than eight and one-half inches by fourteen inches: $5
  • Search fee-$10
  • Certification of copy - $5
  • Copies of minute entries- $5
  • Court transcripts -$5

The clerk's office also has the right to impose additional charges if the record needs to be prepared or if locating it takes a long time.

Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Locations

The court system in Terrebonne Parish consists of three types of courts: the district court, city court, and justice of the peace court. The district court is the largest parish court in Terrebonne Parish. District courts have comprehensive authority over all criminal and civil matters, although they often deal only with cases that fall outside other courts' jurisdiction. City courts and justice of the peace courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. Below are the 11 locations of every court in Terrebonne Parish.

District Courts in Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne 32nd Judicial District Court

Old Courthouse Building

7856 Main Street, PO Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361

Phone: 985-868-5660

Fax: 985-868-5143

City Courts in Terrebonne Parish

City Court of Houma

8046 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360

Phone: 985-868-4232

Fax: 985-873-6579

Justice of the Peace Courts in Terrebonne Parish

Justice of the Peace Ward 1

204 Ciera Drive, PO Box 20187, Houma, LA 70360

Phone: 985-232-6789

Phone: 985-872-0235

Justice of the Peace Ward 2

104 Nottoway Drive, Houma, LA 70360

Phone: 985-872-4600

Phone: 985-872-9913

Justice of the Peace Ward 4

311 Ashland Drive, Houma, LA 70363

Phone: 985-209-5574

Justice of the Peace Ward 5

103 Gaudet Drive, Bourg, LA 70343

Phone: 985-594-3560

Justice of the Peace Ward 6

917 Hwy 55, Montegut, LA 70377

Phone: 985-594-5724

Phone: 985-226-1760

Justice of the Peace Ward 7

204 South Central Blvd, Chauvin, LA 70344

Phone: 985-594-3103

Justice of the Peace Ward 8

5562 North Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, LA 70356

Phone: 985-575-3004

Phone: 985-575-3136

Justice of the Peace Ward 9

3938 Southdown Mandalay Road, Houma, LA 70360

Phone: 985-868-2870

Justice of the Peace Ward 10

1578-A Doctor Beatrous Road, Theriot, LA 70397

Phone: 985-851-7002

Criminal Records Access in Terrebonne Parish

Criminal records in Terrebbone Parish are compiled reports that include every detail about an individual's arrests, incarcerations, infractions and convictions. These records show a comprehensive timeline of a person's interaction with both law enforcement and the judicial system within and outside the Terrebonne Parish jurisdiction. A version of these criminal records can be requested from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Department. However, the criminal records created by the sheriff's office are very limited and show only criminal information from parish agencies.

According to LRS 15:587, criminal records in Louisiana are confidential and may be obtained only by criminal justice and non-criminal justice organisations legally permitted to do so. According to Louisiana Revised Statute 15:588, which is referred to as a "Right to Review," people can also get copies of their own criminal records.

Anyone qualified can request copies of comprehensive and complete Terrebonne parish criminal records through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information(BCII), a department of the Louisiana State Police. The BCII office provides access to criminal records via its online background check portal. Criminal records can also be requested by scheduling an appointment at the BCII office to request a record search in person or by mailing a request to the office. The request process will require applicants to submit their fingerprints or those of the subject of the criminal record request. Requests can be mailed to the following address:

Mailing Address:

Louisiana State Police

BCII-LCJIS

Post Office Box 66614, Box A-6

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Terrebonne Parish Probate Records

Terrebonne Parish probate records are documents produced by the succession courts within the Terrebonne Parish district court. Probate file packets consist of documents related to a probate case, such as wills, asset and debt inventories, creditor claims, the list of heirs, and the Judgment of Possession. These records become public documents immediately upon being filed with the Terrebonne Parish Succession Court. However, families with privacy concerns can request that their probate information be kept private.

Terrebonne Parish Family Court Records

Terrebonne Parish family court records are a category of civil case records used to document information on family-related court cases. Family court records document cases such as divorces, custody hearings and adoptions. These types of family court records are public in Terrebonne Parish. However, sensitive and personal information on family records is always redacted before they are made publicly accessible.

Federal Court Records in Terrebonne Parish

Federal court records are court documents from federal civil and criminal cases, created whenever an individual breaks US federal law. Some examples of federal cases include civil rights disputes and bankruptcy cases. The US Eastern District of Louisiana court maintains federal court records in Terrebonne Parish. The District Court provides access to its court records through the online Public Access to Court Records (PACER) system. Individuals can also visit the district court building in person to request copies of these federal court records. The court is located at:

United States District Court

Eastern District of Louisiana

500 Poydras Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

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