Slidell Court Docket Records and Search

Court docket records for Slidell are maintained by the 22nd Judicial District Court through the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, which has a local annex office in Slidell for residents on the eastern side of the parish. Slidell is the largest city in St. Tammany Parish by population and a major hub for the 22nd District's Slidell-area cases. Whether you need civil case history, a criminal filing, or family court records, this guide explains how to search the Slidell court docket and what resources are available both online and in person.

Where to Find Slidell Court Docket Records

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court maintains the official court docket for all 22nd Judicial District cases. The clerk of court is Hon. Jessica Jenkins Brewster. St. Tammany Parish has two office locations: the main office in Covington (the parish seat) and a branch annex in Slidell on Old Spanish Trail. The Slidell annex is the most convenient option for Slidell residents.

One thing to know: the Slidell Annex Office cannot receive mail or packages. All mail must go to P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434. If you need to send documents by mail or receive certified copies by post, use the Covington mailing address. Walk-in and in-person services are available at the Slidell annex during regular business hours.

The St. Tammany Clerk's website provides online record search access for both the Covington and Slidell court docket records. E-recording has been available through the clerk since April 2017.

How to Search the Slidell Court Docket

Start your Slidell court docket search at sttammanyclerk.org. The clerk's website has online case search tools for civil, criminal, family, and property records filed with the 22nd Judicial District. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. This portal is specific to St. Tammany Parish and will show cases from both the Slidell and Covington areas.

For a free statewide index search, use eClerks LA. This covers many Louisiana parishes and lets you confirm whether a case exists and get basic case details at no cost. Full documents require a subscription. The Clerk Connect subscription portal gives access to civil, criminal, probate, mortgage, conveyance, and UCC records across participating parishes including St. Tammany.

Louisiana law under La. R.S. § 44:32 gives any adult the right to inspect public court records during business hours without giving a reason. Free inspection is the rule. Copy fees run $0.50 to $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more. Call the Slidell annex at (985) 643-6969 to confirm current fees before your visit.

When sending any documents by mail, remember to use the Covington P.O. Box, not the Slidell annex address. Packages sent to the Slidell location will not be accepted.

Slidell Court Docket Record Types

The 22nd Judicial District Court maintains the full range of case types for St. Tammany Parish, including all Slidell filings. Civil dockets cover lawsuits between private parties, contract claims, property disputes, and appeals. Family dockets include divorce proceedings, custody orders, child support matters, and protective order hearings. Criminal dockets list all felony charges, arraignments, plea records, and sentencing for cases tied to Slidell and the surrounding St. Tammany area.

Additional record types available through the St. Tammany Clerk include:

• Succession and probate records for Slidell estates
• Mortgage records and conveyance documents
• Judgment liens and property-related filings
• UCC financing statements
• E-recorded land documents filed since April 2017

Records not open to the public include juvenile cases under Louisiana Children's Code Art. 412, adoption proceedings, sealed case files, and mental health commitment records. The clerk's office staff can confirm whether a specific file has any access restrictions.

Online Court Docket Access for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Parish is well-served by online tools. The clerk's own portal at sttammanyclerk.org is the most direct route to Slidell court docket records. The site supports e-recording, which means many property and legal documents can be submitted and retrieved digitally. This is useful for attorneys, title companies, and individuals who need to file or retrieve documents without coming in person.

The statewide eClerks LA portal works as a free index search backup. For comprehensive multi-record-type access, Clerk Connect is the subscription option used statewide. Both portals are available around the clock.

If you need a certified copy of a Slidell court docket record, you can request it at the Slidell annex or by mailing a request to the Covington main office with the appropriate fee and a self-addressed return envelope.

Legal Help for Slidell Residents

Slidell residents dealing with a court docket matter can find free and low-cost help through several programs. Louisiana Law Help has guides on clerk office procedures, court processes, and self-help forms for common case types. The Louisiana State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service that connects residents with licensed attorneys. Ozone House and other St. Tammany Parish nonprofit organizations may provide referrals to legal aid.

The 22nd District clerk's office staff at the Slidell annex can answer basic questions about where to file forms and how to look up a case number. Staff cannot give legal advice on the outcome or merits of your case, but they are a good starting point for procedural questions.

Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages

Slidell is in the far eastern end of the New Orleans metro area. Several nearby cities have their own court docket resource pages.

• New Orleans - Orleans Parish, Orleans Civil and Criminal District Courts
• Hammond - Tangipahoa Parish, 21st Judicial District Court

St. Tammany Parish Court Docket Records

For more on the parish court system, search tools, fees, and resources for this area, visit the St. Tammany Parish court docket page.

View St. Tammany Parish Court Dockets