St. Tammany Parish Court Docket Search

The St. Tammany Parish court docket includes civil, criminal, probate, family, and land records filed with the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington, Louisiana. With offices in Covington and an annex in Slidell, the clerk serves one of Louisiana's fastest-growing parishes on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court

Hon. Jessica Jenkins Brewster serves as the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court. The main office is at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center in Covington. A separate annex in Slidell handles filings for the eastern part of the parish. Both locations are open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The clerk's office has expanded its digital services over the years. E-Recording launched in April 2017 and is one of several e-services now available through the clerk's website. You can file certain documents electronically and access some records online without coming to the courthouse.

One important note: all mail must go to P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434. The Slidell Annex cannot receive mail or packages. If you need to send documents by mail, always use the Covington post office box.

The screenshot below shows the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court website, which includes links to online search tools and e-filing options.

Source: sttammanyclerk.org

The clerk's website is regularly updated with news about new services, office closures, and changes to filing requirements.

How to Search St. Tammany Court Docket Records

St. Tammany is one of Louisiana's more accessible parishes for online docket research. The clerk's own website at sttammanyclerk.org offers search tools for land records, UCC filings, and some civil case indexes. Check the site's search portal first before calling or visiting in person.

For broader searches, eClerks LA and Clerk Connect both include St. Tammany Parish data. eClerks provides a free index with a paid subscription for document images. Clerk Connect covers civil, criminal, land records, and UCC filings through a subscription model. Both platforms work in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

If you need records from the Slidell area, you can visit the Slidell Annex at 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor. Staff there can help with filings and searches for cases that originated in the eastern part of the parish. Just remember: that office cannot receive your mail.

St. Tammany Docket Record Types

The clerk's office handles a broad range of case types. Civil records cover contract disputes, tort suits, and property matters. Criminal records include felony and misdemeanor cases. Probate handles successions, interdictions, and guardianship matters. Family law records cover divorce, custody, child support, and adoption proceedings (though adoption files are sealed).

The clerk also maintains land records going back many decades. Conveyances and mortgages recorded in St. Tammany become part of the official public record. UCC filings and notarial acts are kept here as well. The e-recording system means many new land documents are filed electronically, which speeds up indexing and retrieval.

• Civil suits and judgments
• Criminal charges and case histories
• Probate and succession filings
• Family court matters
• Conveyances, mortgages, and land records
• UCC and notarial filings

Online Access to St. Tammany Court Dockets

St. Tammany Parish offers more online access than many Louisiana parishes. The clerk's website provides a direct portal for searching land and UCC records. E-Recording allows title companies, attorneys, and others to submit documents electronically. The system was launched in April 2017 and has been expanded since.

The screenshot below shows the Clerk Connect multi-parish portal, which includes St. Tammany Parish court and land data.

Source: clerkconnect.com

Both Clerk Connect and eClerks LA require account registration. The index search is free on eClerks; document image downloads require a paid plan on both platforms.

St. Tammany Public Records and Access Rights

Louisiana's public records statute, La. R.S. § 44:32, lets any adult request public records without stating a reason. The clerk must allow inspection during business hours. Copies cost $0.50 to $1.00 per page under the standard fee schedule. Certified copies carry an additional charge.

Some records are not public. Juvenile case files are protected under Louisiana Children's Code Article 412. Adoption records are sealed. Grand jury materials and sealed court orders are off-limits. Mental health records held in court files may also be restricted. If a clerk denies your request, ask for the specific legal authority for the denial.

La. R.S. § 13:503 keeps court proceedings open to the public. Most hearings in St. Tammany district court are open, and most filed documents become public record upon submission. The 22nd Judicial District Court also hears cases from Washington Parish.

Legal Help in St. Tammany Parish

The Louisiana State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service and can help you find an attorney in Covington or Slidell. The Louisiana Law Help site explains what the clerk does, what records are public, and how to handle common legal situations without an attorney. The Louisiana Supreme Court offers downloadable court forms and self-help resources.

Cities in St. Tammany Parish

Covington is the parish seat. Slidell is the largest city in the parish and has its own page on this site. Other communities in St. Tammany include Mandeville, Bogalusa (in Washington Parish, not St. Tammany), Madisonville, Lacombe, and Pearl River. Only Slidell qualifies for a dedicated page based on population.

Nearby Parishes

St. Tammany borders Washington Parish to the north, Tangipahoa to the west, and sits across Lake Pontchartrain from Orleans and Jefferson parishes.