West Baton Rouge Parish Court Docket
West Baton Rouge Parish court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Port Allen, which serves the 18th Judicial District Court shared with Iberville Parish. The clerk's office at 850 Eighth St. holds civil, criminal, probate, and land records dating back to when Louisiana became a state, many of which have been digitized for easier access by the public.
West Baton Rouge Parish Quick Facts
West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court for West Baton Rouge Parish is Hon. Amanda Gross-Thies. Her office is at 850 Eighth St. in Port Allen, the parish seat. The clerk manages the official court docket for the 18th Judicial District and serves as the official recorder for all land documents filed in the parish. Documents filed with the clerk become part of the official records of the parish. These records, with few exceptions, are available to the public for viewing.
The 18th Judicial District is shared between West Baton Rouge and Iberville parishes. Each parish has its own clerk. Cases filed in West Baton Rouge go through the Port Allen office. The clerk's website at wbrclerk.org provides information about available records and services. Civil online records are accessible through the Clerk Connect platform. The office is pleased to offer online access to conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes, as well as several miscellaneous indexes for marriages, oaths of office, and charters.
Appeals from West Baton Rouge Parish go to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge. For a complete listing of all Louisiana clerk of court offices, use the Secretary of State's clerk directory.
The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court at wbrclerk.org provides online access to conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes from the Port Allen courthouse.
The West Baton Rouge Parish clerk portal covers civil, criminal, and land records for the 18th Judicial District Court, with many records digitized going back to statehood.
| Clerk of Court | Hon. Amanda Gross-Thies |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 Eighth St., Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Phone | (225) 383-0378 |
| Fax | (225) 383-3694 |
| amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | wbrclerk.org |
How to Search West Baton Rouge Court Dockets
Start at wbrclerk.org to see the tools available directly from the clerk's office. Civil online records are accessible through Clerk Connect. This is the primary platform for remote access to West Baton Rouge civil case dockets. A subscription is needed for full document access. The free index search on eClerks LA is another starting point that may return basic case information without cost.
The recording department receives, files, and indexes all conveyances, mortgages, and other authentic acts. In the civil department, all pleadings, including petitions, motions, and answers filed in a suit, are stored together. Criminal records, documented by Bills of Information, are maintained in the criminal department. For records not yet in online systems, contact the clerk by phone at (225) 383-0378, email amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org, or send a mail request to P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767. Include party names, approximate filing year, and case type. A check for copy fees speeds up processing.
West Baton Rouge Parish Docket Record Types
The clerk's office maintains several categories of records. In the recording department, the clerk handles all conveyances, mortgages, and authentic acts presented for recordation. In the civil department, all case filings, including petitions, motions, and answers, are maintained together as a single record for each suit. The criminal department holds Bills of Information and related case documents that form the basis of each criminal record.
Beyond civil and criminal case records, the office handles probate matters such as successions and interdictions, along with family law filings covering divorce, custody, and support. UCC filings are also recorded here. The records date back to the time Louisiana became a state, making this one of the longer-running clerk operations in the region. Many older records have been digitized, which expands what can be found online without a visit to Port Allen.
Online access also extends to conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes. Miscellaneous indexes for marriages, oaths of office, and charters round out what the office offers to the public through its portal.
Online Access to West Baton Rouge Dockets
Civil online records are accessible through Clerk Connect. This is the recommended platform for searching civil case dockets in West Baton Rouge without coming to the courthouse. Clerk Connect covers multiple Louisiana parishes and requires an account and subscription for full document access. The free index on eClerks LA is a second tool worth checking for basic case information.
The clerk's own portal at wbrclerk.org covers conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes directly. That is often the fastest path for land record searches. For court case files that are not available through either online tool, contact the office by email or phone. Older files that pre-date digitization may require a visit to Port Allen or a detailed mail request.
For appellate-level records, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal maintains its own online docket. If a West Baton Rouge Parish case was appealed, look for it on the 1st Circuit's site in Baton Rouge.
Public Records Access in West Baton Rouge Parish
Under La. R.S. § 44:32, any person 18 or older has the right to inspect public records held by a government custodian. No reason is required. Viewing records during business hours is free. Fees apply only for copies. The clerk's own policy confirms that documents filed here become part of the official records of the parish and are available to the public for viewing, with few exceptions.
Some records are restricted by law. Juvenile case files are closed under the Louisiana Children's Code. Adoption records are sealed. Grand jury proceedings are not public. Mental health records carry separate privacy rules. The clerk's staff can tell you whether a specific record is open or restricted before you visit Port Allen or send a written request.
If you believe a public record is being improperly withheld, the Louisiana Law Help website explains your rights and the steps you can take under Louisiana's public records law.
Legal Help in West Baton Rouge Parish
The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with an attorney who practices in West Baton Rouge Parish or the greater Baton Rouge area. For residents who cannot afford private counsel, legal aid organizations serving south Louisiana may provide free civil legal help to qualifying individuals based on household income.
The Louisiana Law Help website has plain-language guides on clerk of court services, what records are public, and how to request them. The Louisiana Supreme Court site also links to self-help resources and court forms for users across the state.
Nearby Parishes
West Baton Rouge Parish sits across the Mississippi River from East Baton Rouge. Several neighboring parishes have their own district courts and clerk of court offices. Use the location of parties or events in a case to determine which parish holds the records you need.