Find Shreveport Court Docket Records
The Shreveport court docket is maintained by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court for the 1st Judicial District Court. All civil, criminal, family, and property cases filed in Shreveport and Caddo Parish are part of this docket. You can search Shreveport court docket records online through Clerk Connect or visit the clerk office at the Caddo Parish Courthouse.
Shreveport Quick Facts
Where to Find Shreveport Court Dockets
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, Hon. Mike Spence, is the official keeper of the court docket for the 1st Judicial District Court in Shreveport. The clerk office is at the Caddo Parish Courthouse on Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. This is where you go to file cases, search docket records, and get copies of court documents.
Public access to Shreveport court docket records is available under La. R.S. § 44:32. Any person 18 or older may request to inspect records without providing a reason. Fees apply for copies but not for inspection of the docket.
| Court | 1st Judicial District Court - Caddo Parish |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Texas St., Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
| Phone | (318) 226-6776 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | caddoclerk.com |
Source: caddoclerk.com
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court portal is the primary point of access for Shreveport court docket records, offering inquiry, e-recording, and e-filing through Clerk Connect.
How to Search Shreveport Court Dockets Online
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court uses Clerk Connect for online court docket access. Through clerkconnect.com, you can search by party name, case number, or other case details. The system supports civil, criminal, family, and property records. E-recording and e-filing are also available through the same platform.
The statewide eClerks LA portal offers a free index search for Caddo Parish records as well. This is a good starting point if you are not sure which system to use. Search the index first, then use Clerk Connect if you need document images. Fees for document access vary by subscription type.
For in-person searches at the Caddo Parish Courthouse, bring the name of a party to the case or the case number. Staff at the clerk's office can pull the docket and help you locate the records you need. The process is straightforward if you know what type of case you are looking for and roughly when it was filed.
Shreveport Court Docket Record Types
The 1st Judicial District Court in Shreveport handles a full range of case types. Each appears on the court docket and is maintained by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court.
Civil cases include contract disputes, property claims, personal injury actions, and other civil matters. Family cases include divorce, custody, child support, and domestic relations matters. Probate and succession cases involve estates and wills filed in Caddo Parish. Criminal cases include felony charges and grand jury proceedings. Property records cover mortgages, conveyances, liens, and related real estate documents recorded with the clerk.
Juvenile records are restricted under Louisiana Children's Code Art. 412. Sealed cases are not available to the public. All other Shreveport court docket records are public under state law.
The Caddo Parish Juvenile Court is located at 1835 Spring St., Shreveport, LA 71101, phone (318) 226-6772. This court's records are separate from the 1st JDC docket and are not publicly accessible.
Online Access Options for Shreveport Dockets
Caddo Parish supports both inquiry and e-filing through Clerk Connect. This means attorneys and the public can search docket records and file documents electronically. The system is integrated with the clerk's office and reflects current case status.
Clerk Connect is the main tool. You can set up an account for ongoing access or search on a per-use basis. The site covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and property records. For those who only need occasional access, the eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com provides a free index search.
Source: clerkconnect.com
Clerk Connect provides Shreveport court docket access for civil, criminal, family, and property records filed with the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court.
Federal Court Dockets in Shreveport
Shreveport is home to a division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Federal cases filed in the Shreveport area are on the federal docket, not the state court docket. Federal court records are available through PACER, the federal court records system. You need a PACER account to search and view federal case documents. There is a per-page fee for documents, though fees are waived below a quarterly threshold.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal at la2nd.org handles appeals from the 1st JDC and other northwest Louisiana courts. If you need appellate docket records for a Shreveport case, check the 2nd Circuit directly.
Legal Help in Shreveport
The Northwest Louisiana Legal Services organization offers free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in the Shreveport area. The Louisiana State Bar Association has a statewide referral service if you need a private attorney. Louisiana Law Help explains how to access court records on your own and how the clerk system works in Louisiana.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal website also has public information about appellate cases and how to access second circuit records.
Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages
Bossier City sits just across the Red River from Shreveport. It has its own parish court docket through Bossier Parish.
- Bossier City - Bossier Parish, 26th JDC
Caddo Parish Court Docket Records
For more on the parish court system, search tools, and resources, visit the Caddo Parish court docket page.