Find Iberville Parish Court Docket Records
Iberville Parish court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Court office in Plaquemine. The 18th Judicial District Court, shared with West Baton Rouge Parish, handles all civil and criminal filings in Iberville Parish. Court records here are public under Louisiana law, and anyone can inspect or request copies through the clerk's office during regular business hours.
Iberville Parish Quick Facts
Iberville Parish Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court for Iberville Parish is Hon. Patricia A. Gosserand. Her office is at 600 Meriam St. in Plaquemine. The clerk maintains all court docket records for the 18th Judicial District, including civil filings, criminal cases, probate matters, land records, and marriage documents. Staff at the office can help you locate case information and provide copies of documents.
The 18th Judicial District is shared between Iberville and West Baton Rouge parishes. Each parish has its own clerk of court office. Cases filed in Iberville Parish are handled through the Plaquemine office. Cases filed in West Baton Rouge Parish go through that parish's clerk. If you are not sure which parish a case was filed in, call the Iberville clerk's office for guidance.
Iberville Parish falls under the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal, which is based in Baton Rouge. Appellate cases from the 18th Judicial District are heard by that court. The 1st Circuit has its own docket that is separate from the district court records.
| Clerk of Court | Hon. Patricia A. Gosserand |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Meriam St., Plaquemine, LA 70764 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 423, Plaquemine, LA 70764 |
| Phone | (225) 687-5160 |
| Fax | (225) 687-5165 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Search Iberville Parish Court Dockets
The most direct way to search the Iberville Parish court docket is in person at the clerk's office in Plaquemine. Bring the name of a party to the case or a case number. Staff will search the docket and let you view the file. You can ask for copies of specific documents at that visit. Copy fees apply, so call ahead to confirm current rates.
Online access may be available through the eClerks LA portal. This is the statewide tool used by Louisiana parish clerks of court. It provides a free index search for land, civil, probate, and marriage records in participating parishes. Check the portal to see if Iberville Parish is currently listed. Full document images cost extra and require a subscription.
Clerk Connect is another online platform. Some south Louisiana parishes use it for civil and land record access. Visit clerkconnect.com to check availability for Iberville Parish. Both platforms work with standard desktop browsers.
You can also find clerk contact information and check which online tools Iberville Parish uses through the Louisiana Secretary of State's clerk directory. That resource covers all 64 parishes.
The Louisiana Secretary of State clerk directory, shown below, lists all parish clerks of court with current contact information.
Use this directory to verify contact details or find which online systems are available for any Louisiana parish.
Iberville Parish Court Docket Record Types
The 18th Judicial District Court handles a range of case types. Civil cases include contract disputes, property suits, personal injury claims, and successions. Criminal cases go from misdemeanors up to serious felonies. Probate filings cover wills and successions. Family law matters are also filed at the district court level. Each case type gets its own docket number and file maintained by the clerk.
Land records are held at the same office. The clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC filings for Iberville Parish. These are separate from court case records but managed under the same roof. Property title searches and lien checks require a search of these land records.
Marriage licenses and notarial acts round out what the clerk's office maintains. The clerk of court is the official recorder for the parish. That means one office covers court cases, property recordings, and civil status documents like marriages.
Online Docket Records and Remote Access
The eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com is the main online tool for Louisiana parish records. It provides free index searches for land, civil, and probate records. Check the site to confirm Iberville Parish is included. If the parish is listed, you can search by name or document type and see basic case details at no cost.
For full document images, a paid eClerks LA subscription is required. This is useful for viewing actual filings, deeds, mortgages, and judgments recorded in the parish. The system works with current versions of Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
If online access is not available, mail requests are accepted by the clerk's office. Include party names, filing dates, and a description of what you need. Fees for copies apply. A self-addressed stamped envelope helps speed up the process.
Public Records Law in Iberville Parish
Louisiana's public records law, La. R.S. § 44:32, gives any person 18 or older the right to inspect public records without stating a reason. Free inspection is allowed during business hours. Fees apply only for copies. Court docket records in Iberville Parish are public under this law. Civil filings, criminal docket entries, judgments, and land records are all open to the public.
Some records are restricted by statute. Juvenile case files are closed under the Louisiana Children's Code. Adoption records are sealed. Grand jury proceedings are not public. Mental health records have their own privacy protections separate from the general public records law.
If you believe you are being denied access to a record that should be public, the Louisiana Law Help site outlines your rights and steps to pursue access under state law.
Legal Help for Iberville Parish
The Louisiana State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service for people seeking an attorney in Iberville Parish or the greater Baton Rouge area. Legal aid organizations serving the capital region may provide free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents.
For self-help resources, the Louisiana Law Help website covers how clerk of court offices work, what records are available, and how to request them. The Louisiana Supreme Court also provides court system guides online.
Nearby Parishes
Iberville Parish is in south-central Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Several neighboring parishes have their own court dockets and clerk of court offices. Use the address of the parties or the location of events to figure out which parish has the records you need.