St. George Court Docket Search
St. George court docket records are filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court through the 19th Judicial District Court. St. George is a newly incorporated city within East Baton Rouge Parish, and all civil, criminal, family, and property cases for St. George residents go through the EBR clerk system. You can search the docket online or visit one of the two clerk office locations in the Baton Rouge area.
St. George Quick Facts
Where to Find St. George Court Dockets
St. George became a city in 2019, making it one of Louisiana's newest incorporated cities. Despite that status, it does not have its own separate court system. Court filings for St. George go through the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court and the 19th Judicial District Court, the same as for Baton Rouge and other communities in EBR Parish. The EBR clerk, Hon. Doug Welborn, manages all docket records for the 19th JDC.
The EBR clerk operates two offices. The main downtown office is at 222 St. Louis Street in Baton Rouge. A second location on the north side of the city handles additional public access needs. Both offices hold the same records. The clerk's website at ebrclerk.com has current hours and service details. Public records access is governed by La. R.S. § 44:32.
| Court | 19th Judicial District Court - Downtown |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Phone | (225) 389-3950 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | ebrclerk.com |
| Court | 19th Judicial District Court - North Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 9050 Airline Hwy., Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 |
| Phone | (225) 295-4765 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | ebrclerk.com |
St. George residents file court cases through the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court at ebrclerk.com, which maintains all 19th Judicial District Court docket records.
The East Baton Rouge clerk portal covers civil, family, criminal, and property records for St. George and all of East Baton Rouge Parish through the 19th JDC.
How to Search St. George Court Dockets Online
Online access to St. George court docket records goes through the same systems used for all of East Baton Rouge Parish. The main platform is Clerk Connect. As of June 2022, Clerk Connect replaced prior search systems for EBR Parish. It covers civil, family, probate, criminal, and property records in one place. You can search by name, case number, or other identifiers. A subscription or per-search fee may apply for document images.
The statewide eClerks LA portal also gives free index access to East Baton Rouge Parish records. Use eClerks LA to confirm whether a case exists and get basic case details. Then go to Clerk Connect or the clerk office for document images or certified copies. The Louisiana Secretary of State clerk directory lists EBR clerk contact details and links to the official site.
St. George Court Docket Record Types
Because St. George is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, its court docket records fall under what the 19th JDC handles for the rest of the parish. That covers a wide range of case types. Civil cases include contract disputes, property claims, personal injury actions, and other civil filings. Family cases cover divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption. Probate and succession matters deal with wills, estates, and the transfer of assets after death. Criminal cases include felony charges filed by the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney. Property records cover mortgages, conveyances, and liens recorded with the clerk.
Juvenile records are restricted under Louisiana Children's Code Art. 412. Sealed cases and adoption records are closed. All other St. George docket records are public under state law. Any person 18 or older may inspect them without giving a reason or being a party to the case.
In-Person Access to St. George Court Records
If you want to view the full case file or get certified copies, visit one of the two EBR clerk offices. Staff can pull records by name or case number at both locations. Bring a photo ID. Inspection of a public court file is free. Fees apply for paper copies and certified documents. The clerk can tell you the current rates when you arrive or when you call ahead.
For older or archived records, call before you visit. Some older files may be in off-site storage or on microfilm. If that is the case, the clerk staff can tell you how long it will take to retrieve them. As a newly incorporated city, St. George does not yet have its own municipal court separate from the parish. All court matters go to the 19th JDC. The EBR clerk at ebrclerk.com is the right starting point for any St. George court record search.
Legal Help for St. George Court Cases
Several resources are available to St. George residents who need help with court docket records or the court process in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Capital Area Legal Services Corporation provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in EBR Parish. The Louisiana State Bar Association has a statewide lawyer referral service for those who need a private attorney. Louisiana Law Help explains how the clerk system works and how to access court records without a lawyer. The Louisiana Supreme Court website covers court structure and how the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal handles cases from the 19th JDC.
Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages
These nearby cities also have court docket pages for records from their areas.
- Baton Rouge - East Baton Rouge Parish, 19th JDC
- Central - East Baton Rouge Parish, 19th JDC
- Prairieville - Ascension Parish, 23rd JDC
East Baton Rouge Parish Court Docket Records
For more on the parish court system, search tools, and clerk resources for East Baton Rouge Parish, visit the parish court docket page.