Find Court Dockets in Assumption Parish

Assumption Parish court docket records are held by the Clerk of Court in Napoleonville, Louisiana. The clerk's office handles civil, criminal, and land records for the 23rd Judicial District. You can request Assumption Parish court docket records in person, by mail, or through available online search tools. This page covers how to find what you need and who to contact at the courthouse.

Assumption Parish Clerk of Court

Hon. Erin Hebert is the Clerk of Court for Assumption Parish. The office is located at the courthouse on Highway 1 in Napoleonville. This is the official custodian of all court docket records in the parish, including civil lawsuits, criminal case files, marriage licenses, probate records, and recorded land documents.

The fax number is (985) 369-2032. You can also reach the clerk by email at ehebert@assumptionclerk.com. The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court website provides contact details and information about record access options. Call before visiting to confirm hours and whether the records you need are available.

The image below is from the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court's website, showing the main portal where residents can find office details and begin their Assumption Parish court docket search.

Always check the clerk's site before visiting, as fees and available services can change.

Assumption Parish Court Docket Search Methods

Searching the Assumption Parish court docket can be done online, in person, or by mail. The clerk's website at assumptionclerk.com may provide a link to online search tools for land records and civil case indexes. Check the site for any current online access options, as small parishes sometimes update their systems.

In-person access is available at 4809 Hwy. 1 in Napoleonville from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring a valid photo ID. For older records not yet in a digital database, visiting in person is often the most reliable option. Staff can pull records by name, case number, or document type.

Mail requests go to P.O. Drawer 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390-0249. Include the names of the parties, the type of record, and the time period you are searching. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (985) 369-6653 ext. 295 to get an estimate of copy costs before you mail payment.

You can also check the statewide eClerks LA portal for index-level searches of Assumption Parish civil and land records. Free index access is available; full documents may need a subscription or an in-person visit.

Note: Assumption Parish is a smaller parish, so some records from older years may only be in paper form at the courthouse. Plan accordingly if you need historical documents.

Types of Records in the Assumption Parish Court Docket

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court maintains civil case records, criminal case files, and property documents. Civil records include suits, judgments, custody matters, and injunctions. Criminal records cover felony and misdemeanor cases heard in the 23rd Judicial District. Land records are a major category and include conveyances, mortgage filings, and liens on property in Assumption Parish.

Marriage licenses issued in the parish are kept on file at the clerk's office. Probate and succession records are another common request. If someone passed away in Assumption Parish and left property or assets, the succession file is likely at this office. UCC filings and other commercial filings are also recorded here.

• Civil suits, judgments, and civil dockets
• Criminal case records (felonies and misdemeanors)
• Conveyances, mortgages, and liens
• Marriage licenses
• Probate and succession records
• UCC and miscellaneous filings

Public Records Rights in Assumption Parish

You have a legal right to view public court docket records in Assumption Parish. La. R.S. § 44:32 requires the clerk to make public records available to any adult who requests them, without asking for a reason. Inspection during business hours is free. Copies come with a fee, generally in the $0.50 to $1.00 per page range.

Some records are sealed or restricted by law. Juvenile court records are protected under the Louisiana Children's Code, Art. 412. Sealed civil cases, adoption files, grand jury records, and mental health records are not available to the public. If you have questions about whether a specific record is accessible, call the clerk's office before making the trip to Napoleonville.

Note: Louisiana law does not require you to state a reason when asking for public records. The clerk cannot deny access to a public document just because you don't explain why you want it.

Legal Help for Assumption Parish

For free legal guidance, visit Louisiana Law Help. This site explains court processes in plain language and covers topics like how to file a suit, how to read a court docket, and what rights you have as a member of the public. The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service if you need legal representation in Assumption Parish.

Appeals from the 23rd Judicial District, which covers Assumption, Ascension, and St. James parishes, go to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. For federal cases filed in the Western or Eastern District of Louisiana, use PACER to look up federal court dockets.

Cities in Assumption Parish

Napoleonville is the parish seat for Assumption Parish and is where the courthouse is located. Other communities in the parish, including Labadieville, Pierre Part, and Belle Rose, do not have separate court systems. All court filings for parish residents go through the Clerk of Court in Napoleonville.

Nearby Parishes

Assumption Parish borders several parishes along the Mississippi River and Atchafalaya Basin. Check the links below to find court docket records in surrounding areas.