Find Court Docket Records in Madison Parish

Madison Parish court docket records cover civil, criminal, probate, and land matters filed in the 6th Judicial District Court, with the clerk's office in Tallulah. This guide covers how to access those records, who maintains them, and what the law says about public access in Louisiana.

Madison Parish Clerk of Court

Hon. Felicia D. Johnson is the elected Clerk of Court for Madison Parish. She oversees all docket filings, maintains court records, and processes public records requests from the courthouse in Tallulah. The 6th Judicial District covers Madison Parish along with East Carroll and Tensas parishes.

Madison Parish does not have a standalone clerk website. You can verify current contact information through the Louisiana Secretary of State's clerk directory at coraweb.sos.la.gov. That directory lists up-to-date addresses, phone numbers, and hours for all 64 Louisiana parishes.

The image below shows the eClerks LA statewide portal. Madison Parish records are accessible through this system, which covers most Louisiana parishes with a single login.

Source: eclerksla.com

eClerks LA is accessible via Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Free index searches show basic case details. Document image access requires a subscription.

How to Search Madison Parish Court Dockets

Three routes are open for searching Madison Parish court dockets: online via eClerks LA or Clerk Connect, in person at the courthouse in Tallulah, or by mail.

The easiest starting point is eClerks LA. The free index search lets you look up cases by party name or case number and see basic filing information. Full document images require a paid subscription. Clerk Connect offers a more feature-rich option with subscription access to civil, criminal, and land records. It also supports case inquiry for parishes in the 6th Judicial District.

In-person searches are the most reliable for older records or cases where digital images may not be available. Go to 100 N. Cedar St. in Tallulah during business hours. Staff can guide you through the index. Bring a case number, party name, or filing year to narrow the search. Copies cost $0.50 to $1.00 per page under state law. You can inspect records on-site without charge.

For mail requests, write to the P.O. Box with a clear description of what you need. Include a case number or party names and an approximate year if possible. Response times can run one to two weeks or longer for large requests. Call (318) 574-0655 first if you are unsure what is available.

Madison Parish Court Docket Record Types

The 6th Judicial District Court for Madison Parish handles civil disputes, criminal cases, probate and succession proceedings, family law matters, and some juvenile cases. Civil cases include contract suits, property disputes, and personal injury claims. Criminal cases range from misdemeanor offenses to major felony charges. Probate covers successions, interdictions, and estate matters.

The clerk also maintains land records for Madison Parish, including mortgage filings, conveyances, and UCC documents. These records are separate from court case files but are kept by the same office and are open to the public under the same rules. If you are doing a title search or tracking property transfers, the clerk's land records index is the right place to start.

Online Access to Madison Parish Records

Madison Parish participates in Louisiana's statewide online access programs. eClerks LA provides free index searching and subscription-based document image access. Clerk Connect is available for case inquiry and land record searching.

Neither platform requires you to travel to Tallulah. Both work on standard web browsers. For people who only need occasional searches, the free index on eClerks LA is often sufficient to confirm whether a case exists and get the case number. From there, you can decide whether to pay for images or make a direct request to the clerk's office for specific documents.

Madison Parish Docket Access and Public Records Law

Louisiana's public records statute at La. R.S. § 44:32 gives any adult the right to inspect public court records at no charge during regular business hours. No reason is needed. The clerk cannot deny access simply because you don't explain your purpose.

Most Madison Parish court docket records are open. This includes civil case files, criminal docket entries, land records, and court judgments. Records that are restricted by law include juvenile files (Children's Code Art. 412), adoption records, mental health proceedings, grand jury materials, and any case a judge has ordered sealed. If the record you want falls into one of these categories, the clerk will tell you it is not available but will not be required to give a detailed explanation.

Copy fees run from $0.50 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. If you are reviewing a long case file, it is often better to inspect it on-site first and then request copies of only the documents you actually need.

Legal Help for Madison Parish Cases

Louisiana Law Help offers plain-language guides on how the clerk of court works and what you can expect when requesting records. This is a free resource for anyone navigating the court system without an attorney.

The Louisiana State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. A short paid consultation can help you decide whether your situation needs full legal representation. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport handles appeals from Madison Parish. Its resources are at la2nd.org. Federal cases are handled through the Western District of Louisiana, with records on PACER.

Cities in Madison Parish

Tallulah is the parish seat and the primary city in Madison Parish. Residents can access court docket information through the Madison Parish Clerk of Court at 100 N. Cedar St. in Tallulah.

Nearby Parishes

Madison Parish is in northeast Louisiana's delta region, sharing the 6th Judicial District with East Carroll and Tensas parishes.