Hammond Court Docket Records Search
Court docket records for Hammond are split between two courts: the 21st Judicial District Court, which covers all major civil, criminal, family, and probate matters for Tangipahoa Parish from the courthouse in Amite, and Hammond City Court, located right in Hammond, which handles smaller civil claims and municipal matters for city residents. Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish and generates a significant share of the parish's court docket filings. This page covers how to find and search both courts, what records are public, and which online tools work for Tangipahoa Parish case lookups.
Hammond Quick Facts
Where to Find Hammond Court Docket Records
The main court for Tangipahoa Parish is the 21st Judicial District Court, based in Amite, which is the parish seat. The clerk of court is Hon. Gary T. Stanga, and the clerk's office maintains all official docket records for the 21st District. Hammond residents who need to file a major case or get district court records will need to go to Amite or use the online tools available through the Tangipahoa Clerk's website.
Hammond City Court is conveniently located in Hammond itself on East Thomas Street. This court has its own docket and handles civil matters below the district court's civil limit, misdemeanor cases within city limits, and traffic violations issued in Hammond. If you are looking for a small claims matter or a city traffic ticket, start with city court.
| Court | 21st Judicial District Court |
| Address | 110 N. Bay St., Ste. 100, Amite, LA 70422 |
| Phone | (985) 748-4146 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, business hours |
| Website | tangiclerk.org |
| Court | Hammond City Court |
| Address | 303 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70401 |
| Phone | (985) 542-3455 |
Amite is about 25 miles north of Hammond via US-51. Hammond City Court is the closer option for local matters, so check city court first if your case involves a Hammond address or a city-level offense.
How to Search the Hammond Court Docket
For 21st Judicial District records, start at the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk's website at tangiclerk.org. The clerk's site provides online case search tools for civil, criminal, family, and property matters filed in the 21st District. You can search by party name or case number. For Hammond City Court records, call the city court directly at (985) 542-3455 to confirm whether a case is in their docket and what records you can access.
Statewide tools are also available. eClerks LA is the free index search portal that covers many Louisiana parishes including Tangipahoa. It lets you confirm a case exists and get basic details at no cost. Full document access requires a subscription. The Clerk Connect portal offers subscription-based access to civil, criminal, probate, mortgage, conveyance, and UCC records across participating parishes.
Louisiana law under La. R.S. § 44:32 gives any adult the right to inspect public court records in person at the clerk's office without providing a reason. Inspection is free. Copy fees run $0.50 to $1.00 per page. Call the Amite clerk's office at (985) 748-4146 to confirm current fees before requesting copies.
When searching by name, use the exact spelling on file with the court. Maiden names, middle names, and name variations can all yield different results, so try a few variations if the first search does not turn up what you need.
Hammond Court Docket Record Types
The Hammond court docket spans two courts with different jurisdictions. The 21st Judicial District covers felony criminal matters, civil suits over larger amounts, family law proceedings including divorce and custody, and succession and probate filings for all of Tangipahoa Parish. These are the records most people think of when they search for court dockets tied to Hammond.
Hammond City Court handles a different set of matters:
- Small civil claims under the court's jurisdictional limit
- Misdemeanor offenses within Hammond city limits
- Traffic violations issued by Hammond police or city courts
- Eviction proceedings for Hammond addresses
- Infractions and ordinance violations
Restricted records include juvenile cases under Louisiana Children's Code Art. 412, adoption files, court-ordered sealed records, and mental health commitment proceedings. If you are unsure whether a record is public, call the appropriate clerk's office to ask before making the trip.
Online Access to Hammond Court Docket Records
The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk's website at tangiclerk.org is the starting point for online access to Hammond's district court docket. The site links to case search tools for the 21st Judicial District. For broader access across multiple record types, the Clerk Connect subscription portal covers Tangipahoa Parish civil, criminal, and property records.
The free eClerks LA portal is the first stop for anyone who just needs to confirm a case number or see whether a filing exists. It works on mobile and is available any time. For certified copies or complete case files, contact the Tangipahoa Clerk at (985) 748-4146 or visit in person in Amite.
Legal Help for Hammond Residents
Hammond residents who need help with a court docket matter have access to several free and low-cost resources. Louisiana Law Help has plain-language guides on how to work with the clerk's office, what different docket entries mean, and how to handle common situations in family court or civil court. The Louisiana State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service to help residents find an attorney for their specific case type.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services covers Tangipahoa Parish and provides free civil legal help to residents who meet income requirements. The Hammond City Court at (985) 542-3455 can explain city court procedures and confirm whether a matter is in their jurisdiction. The 21st District clerk's staff in Amite can answer questions about district court filings and help you find the right form.
Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond and may have a law clinic or legal resources through its programs that are available to local residents.
Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages
Hammond is roughly midway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Several nearby cities with court docket pages have court docket resource pages.
- Baton Rouge - East Baton Rouge Parish, 19th Judicial District Court
- Slidell - St. Tammany Parish, 22nd Judicial District Court
- New Orleans - Orleans Parish, Orleans Civil and Criminal District Courts
Tangipahoa Parish Court Docket Records
For more on the parish court system, search tools, fees, and resources for this area, visit the Tangipahoa Parish court docket page.