Acadia Parish Court Docket Records

The Acadia Parish court docket covers civil suits, criminal cases, land records, and more, all filed with the Clerk of Court in Crowley. You can search the Acadia Parish court docket online through the eClerks LA portal, or visit the courthouse in person to request copies of case files and other official documents.

Acadia Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court is the official keeper of all court docket records in Acadia Parish. Hon. Laura Trahan Faul serves as Clerk and oversees the office at 500 N.E. Court Circle in Crowley. The office handles civil filings, criminal records, land transactions, marriage licenses, probate cases, and UCC filings. Staff can help you find the right record type and explain the search process.

The Acadia Parish Clerk of Court website lists contact information and provides links to online search tools. A fax line is also available: first-floor fax is (337) 783-3855 and second-floor fax is (337) 788-1048. You can also reach the clerk by email at laura@acadiaparishclerk.com for general questions about court docket access.

The screenshot below shows the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court website, where residents can start their court docket search or find office contact details.

Visit the Acadia Parish Clerk's official site to confirm current hours and any service updates before your visit.

The clerk's site gives direct access to online record searches and outlines what documents are held at the Crowley courthouse.

How to Search Acadia Parish Court Dockets

There are a few ways to search the Acadia Parish court docket. Online access is free for index-level records through the eClerks LA portal. You can look up land records, civil cases, marriage records, and probate cases without paying a fee to see basic case information. Full document images cost a subscription fee.

To search in person, go to Room 201 at 500 N.E. Court Circle in Crowley. Bring valid photo ID. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can pull records by name, case number, or date range. Older records that are not yet digitized are only available in person.

Mail requests work too. Send a written request with the party name, type of record, and approximate year to P.O. Box 922, Crowley, LA 70527-0922. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). Copy fees apply, so call (337) 788-8881 first to confirm costs.

Note: The free online index shows basic case data. To view full docket documents, you may need to pay a subscription fee or visit the courthouse directly.

What Acadia Parish Court Dockets Contain

Court docket records in Acadia Parish cover a wide range of case types. Civil records include personal injury suits, custody disputes, property cases, and contract matters. Criminal records include felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations. Land records, which are among the most requested, include conveyances, mortgages, and liens.

The clerk also maintains marriage licenses, probate and succession records, UCC filings, and a limited set of birth and death records. Each record type may have different access rules. Some records, like juvenile files, are sealed by law and not available to the public.

• Civil suits (personal injury, custody, property disputes)
• Criminal records (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic citations)
• Land records (conveyances, mortgages, liens)
• Marriage licenses and probate records
• UCC filings and miscellaneous civil filings

Note: Juvenile records, adoption records, and sealed court documents are not open to the public under Louisiana law.

Online Access to Acadia Court Dockets

The main online tool for Acadia Parish court docket searches is the eClerks LA portal, created by the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA). This statewide system lets you search civil case indexes, land record indexes, marriage records, and probate files at no cost. Viewing actual documents requires a paid subscription.

eClerks LA works best with Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. It is not compatible with Internet Explorer. You can search by name, case number, or instrument number. The portal covers records from many Louisiana parishes, though older records that predate digitization may not appear online. For those, you need to visit the courthouse or submit a mail request.

The Acadia Parish Clerk's own website at acadiaparishclerk.com also provides a link to the eClerks LA portal and may list local search tools. Check the site for any updates to online access options or fee schedules.

Public Records Law and Acadia Parish Docket Access

Louisiana's public records law, La. R.S. § 44:32, says that any person of majority age can request public records. You do not need to give a reason. Records must be made available for inspection during regular business hours at no charge. Copy fees may apply, typically between $0.50 and $1.00 per page.

This law applies to Acadia Parish court docket records held by the Clerk of Court. You have the right to inspect them. If the clerk denies access, you can challenge that denial. The law is clear: public records belong to the public.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile court files are protected under the Louisiana Children's Code, Art. 412. Adoption records, sealed cases, mental health records, grand jury records, and files containing Social Security numbers or financial account numbers may be redacted or withheld. These limits apply statewide, not just in Acadia Parish.

Note: Bring a valid photo ID when visiting the courthouse. The clerk may record your name and the records you requested, as allowed under state law.

Legal Help for Acadia Parish Residents

If you need help understanding court docket records or navigating the court system, several resources are available. Louisiana Law Help offers plain-language guides on court procedures, how to read dockets, and what to do if you need to file a case. The site is free and covers many common legal topics.

The Louisiana State Bar Association can help you find a licensed attorney in Acadia Parish or a nearby area. Attorneys who handle civil, criminal, or family matters can often explain what you are seeing in a court docket and what next steps may look like.

Acadia Parish is part of the 15th Judicial District, which it shares with Lafayette and Vermilion parishes. Appeals from district court go to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, based in Lake Charles. The Louisiana Supreme Court handles the highest-level appeals in the state. For federal cases, use PACER to search federal court dockets online.

Cities in Acadia Parish

Crowley serves as the parish seat and is where most court filings are processed. Other communities in Acadia Parish, including Rayne, Eunice, and Iota, do not have separate court systems. Residents in all parts of the parish file their court records with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court at the Crowley courthouse.

Nearby Parishes

Acadia Parish borders several parishes in south-central Louisiana. If the record you need was filed in a neighboring parish, use the links below to find the right clerk's office.