Union Parish Court Docket
The Union Parish court docket contains civil, criminal, probate, and land records filed with the 3rd Judicial District Court in Farmerville, Louisiana. This page covers how to reach the clerk's office, what records are available, and how to search the docket in person or through online tools.
Union Parish Quick Facts
Union Parish Clerk of Court
Hon. Dodi Dodd Eubanks serves as the Union Parish Clerk of Court. The office is located at 207 E. Bayou St. in Farmerville, the parish seat. The 3rd Judicial District is shared with Lincoln Parish, but each parish has its own clerk and maintains its own case records.
The clerk's office can be reached by phone, fax, or email. The website at upclerk.com provides basic contact information and service details. Walk-in visits are accepted during regular business hours, and mail requests are processed for people who cannot come in person.
| Clerk | Hon. Dodi Dodd Eubanks |
| Address | 207 E. Bayou St., Farmerville, LA 71241 |
| Phone | (318) 368-3055 |
| Fax | (318) 368-3861 |
| upclerk@bayou.com | |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Website | upclerk.com |
The screenshot below shows the Union Parish Clerk of Court website, where you can find current office details and information on available record searches.
Source: upclerk.com
The clerk's email at upclerk@bayou.com is a good option for basic inquiries before committing to a full records search.
How to Search Union Parish Court Docket Records
Start with the clerk's website at upclerk.com to see what is currently available online. For statewide digital searches, try eClerks LA first. It offers a free case index for many Louisiana parishes, including smaller ones like Union. The index lets you search by name, case number, or date. Document images require a paid subscription.
Clerk Connect is a second option that covers civil, criminal, land, and UCC records across multiple parishes. Both platforms work best in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. If you can't locate a record online, call the clerk at (318) 368-3055 or email upclerk@bayou.com with your request. For a formal mail request, write to 207 E. Bayou St., Farmerville, LA 71241 and include the party name, approximate filing date, case type, and a check for copy fees.
Union Parish Docket Record Types
The 3rd Judicial District in Farmerville handles a wide range of cases. Civil records cover contract disputes, property matters, and personal injury suits. Criminal records document charges and dispositions from misdemeanor to felony level. Probate files cover successions and interdictions. Family law records include divorce filings, custody orders, and child support documents.
As the ex-officio recorder for Union Parish, the clerk also maintains conveyances, mortgages, and other land instruments. These records are part of the permanent public record and can be important for title searches. UCC filings and notarial acts are stored here as well.
- Civil suits and judgments
- Criminal charges and case histories
- Probate and succession filings
- Family court matters
- Conveyances and mortgage records
- UCC and notarial filings
Online Access to Union Parish Dockets
eClerks LA is the primary statewide tool for online docket searching. The platform provides a free case index and a subscription option for document images. Clerk Connect adds land and civil record access for those who need full document retrieval.
For cases that predate digital indexing, an in-person visit to the Farmerville office is usually the only option. The clerk's staff can pull older paper records and estimate copy fees before you commit to a full search. Given the parish's size, turnaround times for in-person requests are often quite fast.
Public Records Law in Union Parish
La. R.S. § 44:32 gives any adult the right to inspect public court records without explaining why. Inspection is free during normal business hours. Copies cost $0.50 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an extra charge, and the clerk can give you the exact fee before you order.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile files are protected under Louisiana Children's Code Article 412. Sealed court orders, adoption records, grand jury materials, and certain mental health files are off-limits to the public. Ask the clerk for the specific law if your request is denied.
La. R.S. § 13:503 keeps court proceedings open. Most hearings in the 3rd Judicial District are public, and most filed documents become part of the accessible public record the moment they are submitted.
Legal Help in Union Parish
The Louisiana State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service and can point you toward attorneys who practice in the 3rd Judicial District. Louisiana Law Help offers free guides on public records access and how the clerk's office works. The Louisiana Supreme Court site has downloadable forms for common civil matters.
Cities in Union Parish
Farmerville is the parish seat and the main town in Union Parish. All district court filings go through the clerk's office at 207 E. Bayou St. in Farmerville.
Nearby Parishes
Union Parish sits in north-central Louisiana. It borders Lincoln to the south, Morehouse to the east, and Claiborne to the west.