St. Bernard Parish Court Docket Records

The St. Bernard Parish court docket is maintained by the 34th Judicial District Clerk of Court in Chalmette, covering civil, criminal, family, and succession cases filed in the parish. This page explains how to search court records, reach the clerk's office, and understand what records are open to the public under Louisiana law.

St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court for St. Bernard Parish maintains all 34th Judicial District records in Chalmette. Hon. Lena R. Torres serves as the elected Clerk. The office handles civil suits, criminal dockets, domestic cases, successions, and the parish notarial archive, which includes property conveyances and mortgage records going back many generations.

The St. Bernard clerk maintains a dedicated website at www.stbclerk.com. You can find filing information, contact details, and some online resources there. The clerk's office is located at the courthouse in Chalmette, just east of New Orleans.

The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court's website provides direct access to filing information and local court resources for the 34th Judicial District. Source: St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court.

How to Search St. Bernard Parish Court Dockets

Visit www.stbclerk.com first. The clerk's site may have a local search tool or direct link to the online case portal. From there, you can also check eClerks LA, which aggregates St. Bernard case index data into a free statewide search tool.

The Clerk Connect portal is a second option. It offers document-level access through a subscription. Many title companies and law firms in the New Orleans metro area use it to search St. Bernard records. The free index search shows basic case information; a paid account unlocks document images.

For records not found online, call (504) 271-3434 during business hours. You can also visit in person at 1101 W. St. Bernard Hwy. in Chalmette. Bring a case name or number. Copies are typically $0.50 to $1.00 per page. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70044.

St. Bernard Parish Court Docket - Record Types

The 34th Judicial District is a single-parish district serving only St. Bernard. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. The clerk files and indexes all cases. Criminal records include felony charges, arraignments, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing. Civil records cover lawsuits, money judgments, property disputes, and contract claims.

Family docket records include divorce filings, custody petitions, and support orders. The clerk also handles protective orders and adoptions (which are sealed). Succession records are open. The notarial archive covers acts of sale, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. These records are essential for real estate transactions in the parish.

• Civil suits and judgments
• Criminal case records and dispositions
• Divorce, custody, and family matters
• Successions and tutorships
• Mortgage, conveyance, and lien records
• Notarial archives
• Jury records

Juvenile records are sealed under the Louisiana Children's Code. Adoptions are not public. Sealed cases require a court order to access. Everything else in district court is open to the public.

Online Docket Access in St. Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Parish, located near New Orleans, has relatively good online access compared to more rural parishes. The clerk's own website is a starting point. From there, the eClerks LA and Clerk Connect portals may both carry St. Bernard case data.

E-filing is widely used in the greater New Orleans area. If St. Bernard participates in Clerk Connect's e-filing system, recently filed documents appear in the online index quickly. This makes docket monitoring more practical for attorneys and others with regular needs.

For free access, the eClerks LA index search covers party names, case types, and filing dates. Document images cost extra. For the most complete record, especially for older or sealed matters, contact the clerk directly or visit in person.

Public Records Law and St. Bernard Parish Court Dockets

Every Louisiana resident 18 or older has the right to inspect public records under La. R.S. § 44:32. The law says the clerk must make public records available on request during business hours. No reason is needed. St. Bernard Parish court dockets fall under this rule.

In-person inspection is free. Copy fees run $0.50 to $1.00 per page. The clerk cannot charge more without justification. If you are denied access to a record you believe is public, you can seek a court order compelling access under the Public Records Law.

Records that are not public include juvenile case files (Children's Code Art. 412), sealed orders, adoption files, grand jury materials, and certain mental health records. All other district court records in St. Bernard Parish are open. Under La. R.S. § 13:503, court hearings and proceedings are also open to the public unless a judge closes them.

Legal Help in St. Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Parish is part of the greater New Orleans legal community. The Louisiana State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. Call or check their website to find attorneys who practice in the 34th Judicial District. Many Orleans-area firms also handle St. Bernard matters.

Louisiana Law Help gives plain-language information about courts and clerk services. The Louisiana Supreme Court website has court system guides and forms. For low-income residents, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services may provide free or reduced-cost help with civil legal matters in St. Bernard Parish.

Cities in St. Bernard Parish

St. The unincorporated community of Chalmette functions as the parish seat. All court docket records for St. Bernard Parish are filed with the clerk in Chalmette.

Nearby Parishes

St. Bernard Parish sits southeast of New Orleans and is bordered by several other southeast Louisiana parishes.