Caddo Parish Court Docket Records

Caddo Parish court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Shreveport courthouse, which serves as the parish seat. The 1st Judicial District handles a high volume of civil suits, criminal cases, and land document filings each year. Whether you need to search the Caddo Parish court docket online using Clerk Connect or visit the courthouse on Texas Street, this page covers each access option and the contact details you need to get records fast.

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court

Hon. Mike Spence is the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish. Chief Deputy Dianne Doughty helps manage the office. The courthouse is at 501 Texas Street, Room 103, in downtown Shreveport. This is the official repository for all Caddo Parish court docket records, including civil suits, criminal case files, land instruments, and other recorded documents from the 1st Judicial District.

The fax number is (318) 227-9080. Reach the office by email at clerk@caddoclerk.com. The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website links to the Clerk Connect portal and provides department contact details. As one of the most populous parishes in Louisiana, Caddo has a busy docket with many civil and criminal filings processed each week.

The image below comes from the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website, showing the online portal where users can search the Caddo Parish court docket, access recorded land documents, and submit e-filings.

The clerk's site provides links to Clerk Connect, case search tools, and office updates for Caddo Parish docket users.

Caddo Parish Court Docket Online Access

The primary online tool for Caddo Parish court docket searches is the Clerk Connect portal. Caddo Parish is fully integrated with this system, offering online inquiry for case indexes and land records, e-recording of deeds and mortgages, and e-filing of new court cases. Real estate professionals, attorneys, and title companies use Clerk Connect daily for Caddo Parish transactions and case lookups.

Clerk Connect lets you search by party name, case number, or instrument number. Index-level access may be free or low-cost, while document images and filing services typically require a registered account. The portal is faster than an in-person visit for most routine searches, especially for land records and recent civil case filings.

For a statewide backup tool, the eClerks LA portal also provides access to some Caddo Parish court docket indexes. If Clerk Connect does not have what you need, try eClerks LA for additional search options. The Louisiana Secretary of State's clerk directory is also a useful reference for confirming contact details and office information.

Note: Clerk Connect and eClerks LA are two separate systems. A record found in one may not appear in the other. For comprehensive research, try both tools before concluding a record does not exist.

Caddo Parish Court Docket Record Types

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court keeps a broad range of records. Civil docket records include lawsuits, judgments, injunctions, custody matters, divorce filings, and appeals from the 1st Judicial District. Criminal records cover felony and misdemeanor cases prosecuted in Caddo Parish. Land records are among the most searched and include conveyances, mortgages, and liens going back many decades.

Marriage licenses, probate and succession records, and UCC filings are also part of the clerk's holdings. Caddo Parish has a long history, and some records date back to the early 1800s. Older documents may only be available on microfilm or paper at the Shreveport courthouse. Newer records from the past two to three decades are generally accessible through Clerk Connect or the in-person search terminals at the courthouse.

• Civil suits, judgments, divorces (1st Judicial District)
• Criminal case records (felonies and misdemeanors)
• Conveyances, mortgages, and property liens
• Marriage licenses
• Probate and succession records
• UCC filings and commercial documents

In-Person Access to Caddo Parish Dockets

The Caddo Parish Courthouse is in downtown Shreveport at 501 Texas Street, Room 103. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring photo ID when you visit. Public search terminals may be available in the office for self-service lookups. Staff can assist with more complex or older record searches. Copy fees apply for printed documents, and cash or check may be preferred over credit cards; call ahead to confirm payment options.

Mail requests go to 501 Texas St., Rm. 103, Shreveport, LA 71101-5408. State the party names, record type, and date range clearly. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and contact the office at (318) 226-6776 for a fee estimate before sending payment.

Public Records Law in Caddo Parish

La. R.S. § 44:32 guarantees the right of any adult to inspect public records from the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court. You do not need to explain why you want a record. Inspection during normal office hours is free. Copy fees apply and are typically $0.50 to $1.00 per page.

Restricted records include juvenile case files, sealed civil matters, adoption records, grand jury proceedings, and mental health records. These cannot be released under state law. If you request a record and the clerk says it is not public, ask which specific statute restricts it. That gives you the information you need to determine if an appeal is warranted.

Legal Help for Caddo Parish Residents

Louisiana Law Help offers free guides for navigating the court system. The Louisiana State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service that covers Shreveport and the surrounding region. Appeals from the 1st Judicial District go to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal, which is based in Shreveport. The Louisiana Supreme Court is the final court for state cases. For federal court docket searches, use PACER.

Cities in Caddo Parish

Shreveport is the parish seat and the largest city in Caddo Parish. All court filings for Shreveport residents go through the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court at the Texas Street courthouse. Other cities and communities in Caddo Parish also file with the same office.

Nearby Parishes

Caddo Parish is in the far northwest corner of Louisiana, bordering Texas and Arkansas. Use the links below to find court docket records in neighboring parishes.