Central, Louisiana Court Docket Search
Court docket records for Central, Louisiana are maintained by the 19th Judicial District Court through the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, which handles all civil, criminal, family, and probate filings for this incorporated city in the northeastern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Central became an incorporated city in 2005, but all court filings continue to go through the 19th District, which covers the entire parish. This page covers how to search the Central court docket, where to go in person, and how to use Clerk Connect for online access to case records.
Central Quick Facts
Where to Find Central Court Docket Records
Central is an incorporated city in East Baton Rouge Parish, but there is no city-level courthouse for Central. All court docket records for Central residents are filed with the 19th Judicial District Court. The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, Hon. Doug Welborn, maintains the official docket for all 19th District cases.
There are two courthouse locations that serve Central residents. The main office is in the Airline Highway location, which is closer to Central's northern zip codes. The downtown Baton Rouge courthouse on St. Louis Street handles many of the same case types and is the older of the two locations.
| Court | 19th Judicial District Court (Main Office) |
| Address | 9050 Airline Hwy., Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 |
| Phone | (225) 295-4765 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, business hours |
| Website | ebrclerk.com |
| Court | 19th Judicial District Court (Downtown) |
| Address | 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Phone | (225) 389-3950 |
The Airline Highway office is likely the more convenient location for most Central residents. Call ahead to confirm which division handles your specific case type.
The clerk's website at ebrclerk.com is the best starting point for online record searches before visiting the courthouse.
Search the Central Court Docket Online
East Baton Rouge Parish uses Clerk Connect as its primary online portal for public court docket access. Clerk Connect covers civil, criminal, family, probate, mortgage, conveyance, map indexes, and UCC records. It is a subscription-based service, but it gives you broad access to all record types held by the 19th District in one place.
For free index searches, try eClerks LA. You can search by name or case number to confirm a case exists and get basic details like the case type and filing date. Full document access through eClerks LA requires a paid subscription.
Under La. R.S. § 44:32, any adult can inspect public court records during business hours without providing a reason. Copy fees are typically $0.50 to $1.00 per page. The clerk's staff at either courthouse location can pull up records by case number or party name during your visit.
If you know the case number, that is the fastest search method. If you only have a person's name, online searches will show you all cases tied to that name so you can pick the right one. Spelling matters. Use the exact name as it appears in court filings, not nicknames or alternate spellings.
Court Docket Record Types for Central Cases
The 19th Judicial District Court maintains a full docket covering every major case type for Central and the rest of East Baton Rouge Parish. Civil dockets include personal injury lawsuits, contract claims, property disputes, and appeals from lower courts. Family dockets cover divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and protective orders. Criminal dockets list felony charges, arraignment dates, trial settings, and sentencing.
Beyond case records, the 19th District also holds:
- Succession and probate filings for Central estates
- Mortgage and conveyance records for Central properties
- Judgment liens and writs of fieri facias
- UCC financing statements
- Map and survey indexes for East Baton Rouge Parish
Juvenile records are closed to the public under Louisiana Children's Code Art. 412. Adoption files and sealed records ordered by a judge are also restricted. Mental health commitment proceedings are not available through standard public record requests.
Clerk Connect Access for Central Records
East Baton Rouge Parish moved all of its online record types to Clerk Connect. This covers civil, family, probate, criminal, and traffic information, plus mortgage, conveyance, map indexes, and UCC records. If you need access to more than just basic case data, a Clerk Connect subscription is the most complete option for searching the Central court docket and related property records.
The ebrclerk.com website also links directly to Clerk Connect and explains the subscription tiers and pricing. You can subscribe online without visiting the courthouse.
Legal Help for Central Residents
Central residents who need help with a court docket matter can use several no-cost and low-cost resources. Louisiana Law Help provides guides on how the clerk's office works, what happens at different stages of a court case, and how to represent yourself in common matters. The Louisiana State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service.
Capital Area Legal Services Corporation provides free civil legal help to income-qualifying East Baton Rouge Parish residents, which includes Central. The 19th District clerk's office staff can point you to the right form or filing window. They can explain procedures but cannot give legal advice.
Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages
Central sits in the northeastern part of East Baton Rouge Parish, near several other Louisiana cities that have court docket resource pages.
- Baton Rouge - East Baton Rouge Parish, 19th Judicial District Court
- St. George - East Baton Rouge Parish, 19th Judicial District Court
- Prairieville - Ascension Parish, 23rd Judicial District Court
East Baton Rouge Parish Court Docket Records
For more on the parish court system, search tools, fees, and resources for this area, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish court docket page.