Access New Iberia Court Docket Records
Court docket records in New Iberia are maintained by two courts: the 16th Judicial District Court, which handles all major civil, criminal, family, and probate matters for Iberia Parish, and New Iberia City Court, which covers smaller civil claims and city-level matters within New Iberia's municipal limits. Both courts are located in or near downtown New Iberia, making in-person access straightforward. This guide covers how to search the New Iberia court docket, which courthouse handles which types of cases, and where to find online access tools for Iberia Parish court records.
New Iberia Quick Facts
Where to Find New Iberia Court Dockets
The primary court for New Iberia is the 16th Judicial District Court, based on Iberia Street in New Iberia. This court serves Iberia Parish and handles all felony criminal matters, major civil disputes, family law proceedings, and succession filings. The clerk of court is Hon. David Ditch. The clerk's office at iberiaclerk.com is the official source for all 16th District docket records.
New Iberia City Court is a separate court at 457 East Main Street. It handles civil cases under its jurisdictional dollar limit, misdemeanor offenses within the city, and traffic matters. City court dockets are separate from district court dockets, so you may need to check both if you are not sure where a case was filed.
| Court | 16th Judicial District Court |
| Address | 300 Iberia St., New Iberia, LA 70560 |
| Phone | (337) 365-7282 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, business hours |
| Website | iberiaclerk.com |
| Court | New Iberia City Court |
| Address | 457 East Main St., Room 206, New Iberia, LA 70560 |
| Phone | (337) 369-2334 |
Both courthouses are in downtown New Iberia within a short distance of each other. If you are not sure which court has your case, call the 16th District clerk first since it handles the bulk of serious filings.
How to Search the New Iberia Court Docket
Start your New Iberia court docket search at the Iberia Parish Clerk's website at iberiaclerk.com. The site provides case search tools for the 16th Judicial District, covering civil, criminal, family, and property records. You can search by party name or case number to pull up docket entries and basic case information.
For city court records, call New Iberia City Court directly at (337) 369-2334. The city court handles its own docket and may not appear in the same search portal as the district court. Staff can confirm whether a case is in city court and what records are available for that docket.
Statewide tools include eClerks LA for free index searches and Clerk Connect for subscription-based access to civil, criminal, family, mortgage, and UCC records across participating Louisiana parishes. Under La. R.S. § 44:32, any adult may inspect public court records in person during business hours at no charge. Copy fees are typically $0.50 to $1.00 per page.
The 16th Judicial District also serves St. Mary Parish and St. Martin Parish under the same circuit, so if you are searching for cases tied to those parishes, confirm which clerk's office holds those records separately.
New Iberia Court Docket Record Types
The 16th Judicial District Court covers a full range of case types for New Iberia and Iberia Parish. Felony criminal dockets show charges, arraignments, bail amounts, trial dates, and sentences. Civil dockets include personal injury suits, property disputes, and contract claims. Family dockets cover divorce proceedings, custody orders, child support, spousal support, and domestic protective orders. Probate and succession filings for Iberia Parish estates are also part of the district court docket.
New Iberia City Court dockets include:
- Small civil claims under the court's jurisdictional dollar limit
- Misdemeanor charges for offenses within city limits
- Traffic violations issued in New Iberia
- Eviction proceedings filed within the city
Restricted records not available to the general public include juvenile cases under Louisiana Children's Code Art. 412, adoption files, sealed case records, and mental health proceedings. Contact the clerk's office if you are unsure whether a specific record is public.
Online Access to New Iberia Court Docket Records
The Iberia Parish Clerk's website at iberiaclerk.com is the primary digital gateway for New Iberia court docket records. The site covers the 16th Judicial District and provides online case search tools. For broader statewide access, the eClerks LA free index search and the Clerk Connect subscription portal both cover Iberia Parish.
Clerk Connect is the better option if you need access to civil, criminal, probate, mortgage, conveyance, and UCC records all in one place. eClerks LA is the free starting point if you only need to confirm a case exists and get a case number. Both are available 24 hours a day online. For certified copies, contact the 16th District clerk at (337) 365-7282.
Legal Help for New Iberia Residents
New Iberia residents facing a court docket matter have access to several free and low-cost legal resources. Louisiana Law Help provides plain-language articles on how courts work, what docket entries mean, and how to find help for common case types like family court and evictions. The Louisiana State Bar Association offers a referral service for residents who want to speak with a licensed attorney.
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation covers Iberia Parish and may provide free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents. The 16th District clerk's staff can answer procedural questions and help you find the right filing form for your situation. They cannot offer legal advice on the merits of your case, but they can point you in the right direction for routine matters.
For residents who need interpreter services or have trouble reading court documents, it is worth asking the clerk's office what assistance is available. Some courts in Louisiana have access to interpreters for non-English speakers.
Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages
New Iberia is the parish seat of Iberia Parish and sits in the heart of Acadiana. Several nearby cities have their own court docket resource pages.
Iberia Parish Court Docket Records
For more on the parish court system, search tools, fees, and resources for this area, visit the Iberia Parish court docket page.