DeSoto Parish Court Docket
DeSoto Parish court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Mansfield, where the 11th Judicial District handles cases for DeSoto and Sabine parishes. You can search civil, criminal, family, and property records through the clerk's office or online through Louisiana's statewide access systems.
DeSoto Parish Quick Facts
DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court
Hon. Lisa Lobrano Burson is the Clerk of Court for DeSoto Parish. Her office at the Mansfield courthouse holds the official court docket for all civil, criminal, family, and property cases filed in DeSoto Parish through the 11th Judicial District. The clerk's office also records mortgages, conveyances, and other land documents.
| Clerk of Court | Hon. Lisa Lobrano Burson |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Texas St., Mansfield, LA 71052-5408 Mailing: P.O. Box 1206, Mansfield, LA 71052-5408 |
| Phone | (318) 872-3110 |
| Fax | (318) 872-4202 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
DeSoto Parish does not have a dedicated clerk's website. The statewide eClerks LA portal, shown below, provides the primary online access point for DeSoto Parish court docket records.
The eClerks LA portal lets you search DeSoto Parish court docket records online without visiting the Mansfield courthouse.
eClerks LA covers most Louisiana parishes and is a good starting point before you contact the clerk's office directly.
How to Search DeSoto Parish Court Dockets
Online searches start at eClerks LA. Free accounts give you access to the case index, which includes party names, filing dates, and case numbers. Full document images need a paid subscription. Use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox for best results.
In-person searches are handled at 101 Texas St. in Mansfield. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Bring any details you have about the case. Staff can search by name or case number and pull physical files for older matters.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 1206, Mansfield, LA 71052. Write out what you need, include your return address, and send payment for copies. Cash and check are often accepted; verify before sending cash in the mail.
DeSoto Parish Court Docket Record Types
The DeSoto Parish court docket covers cases from the 11th Judicial District. Civil records include money claims, contract disputes, and property suits. Criminal records include felony charges and misdemeanors filed by the state. Family court records cover divorce, custody, child support, and interdiction cases.
Probate records for estates of DeSoto Parish residents are filed with the clerk. Property records such as acts of sale, mortgages, and judgment liens are recorded and searchable. Traffic cases and small violations heard in the district also form part of the docket.
- Civil suits and judgments
- Criminal filings and charges
- Family and domestic relations cases
- Succession and probate records
- Mortgage and conveyance records
- Traffic violations
Online Access to DeSoto Parish Court Dockets
eClerks LA is the main online portal for the DeSoto Parish court docket. It was created by the Louisiana Clerks of Court Remote Access Association. Free users can search the case index and see basic filing information. A subscription unlocks full document images that you can view and print from home.
Not every record has been digitized. DeSoto Parish records from earlier decades may only exist in paper or microfilm form at the Mansfield courthouse. If you cannot find what you need online, call (318) 872-3110 to ask whether the record has been added to the digital system.
Public Records Access in DeSoto Parish
Louisiana's public records law makes most court records open. Under La. R.S. § 44:32, any person age 18 or older can inspect a public record without giving a reason. Inspection is free during business hours. Copies cost between $0.50 and $1.00 per page in most offices.
Restricted records exist. Juvenile case files are protected under the Children's Code. Adoption records, sealed orders, mental health records, and grand jury materials are off-limits to the general public. The clerk will advise you if the record you want falls into a restricted category.
The Louisiana Secretary of State clerk directory has current contact information for the DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court and all other Louisiana parishes.
Legal Help Resources for DeSoto Parish
Louisiana Law Help provides clear explanations of how to use the clerk of court system and find court docket records. It is built for people who are not lawyers.
For attorney referrals, contact the Louisiana State Bar Association. Appeals from DeSoto Parish cases go to the Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport. The Louisiana Supreme Court website has procedural forms and self-help links as well.
Cities in DeSoto Parish
Mansfield is the parish seat and the location of the 11th District courthouse. Logansport is another community in the parish. All DeSoto Parish residents access court docket records and file cases through the clerk's office in Mansfield.
Nearby Parishes
DeSoto Parish is in northwest Louisiana and shares the 11th Judicial District with Sabine Parish. Neighboring parishes each maintain their own court docket records.