West Feliciana Parish Court Docket

West Feliciana Parish court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in St. Francisville, which serves the 20th Judicial District Court shared with East Feliciana Parish. This small parish on the Mississippi River bluffs keeps civil, criminal, probate, and land records at the Prosperity Street courthouse. Records are open to the public under Louisiana law, and online access is available through the clerk's website and statewide portals for those who cannot visit in person.

West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court for West Feliciana Parish is Hon. Stewart Hughes. His office is at 4785 Prosperity St. in St. Francisville. Under the Louisiana Constitution, the clerk of court performs many functions. He serves as the Clerk of the District Court for the parish and at the same time is the Ex-Officio Recorder of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments. He is also the Chief Election Officer of the parish. That combination makes this one office a central hub for a wide range of official records.

The 20th Judicial District is shared between West Feliciana and East Feliciana parishes. Each parish has its own clerk and courthouse. Cases filed in West Feliciana go through the St. Francisville office. Do not confuse these with records in Clinton, which handles East Feliciana filings for the same district. In its function as recorder, the West Feliciana office receives, files, and enters on a daily register all mortgages and other instruments to be recorded in the Public Records of the Parish.

The clerk's website at westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org details court docket access, land recordation, and public records available through the office. The fees collected for recordings, certified copies, and services are established by statute. All salaries and expenses of the office are paid out of those fees, making the clerk's office almost entirely self-supporting. Appeals go to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge.

The West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court at westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org explains the many functions the clerk handles as both District Court clerk and official recorder for St. Francisville.

The site details court docket access, land recordation, and public records available through the West Feliciana clerk's office in St. Francisville.

How to Search West Feliciana Parish Court Dockets

Start at westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org to see what the clerk currently offers online. The site explains the many functions of the office and may link to search tools or provide guidance on requesting records. For in-person visits, the courthouse at 4785 Prosperity St. in St. Francisville is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (225) 635-3794 ahead of time to confirm current copy fees.

Online, the eClerks LA portal is the primary statewide tool for Louisiana parish records. It provides free index searches for land, civil, probate, and marriage records in participating parishes. Check the portal to see if West Feliciana Parish is listed. Free searches return basic case information. Full document images require a paid subscription account.

The Clerk Connect platform is another option for remote access. Some parishes in this region use it for civil and land records. Check the site to confirm whether West Feliciana participates. For a mail request, write to P.O. Box 1843, St. Francisville, LA 70775, or email westfelcoc@gmail.com. Include party names, approximate filing year, case type, and a check for expected copy fees.

For a full listing of all Louisiana clerk of court offices, the Secretary of State's clerk directory covers all 64 parishes and is kept current.

West Feliciana Parish Court Docket Record Types

The 20th Judicial District Court handles civil suits, criminal cases, probate matters, and family law filings in West Feliciana Parish. Civil cases cover contract disputes, property claims, personal injury suits, and successions. Criminal records range from misdemeanor charges to serious felonies. Probate filings include wills, succession proceedings, and interdictions. Family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support orders, are also filed at the district court level. The clerk enters all case types into the official court docket.

In its recording function, the office receives, files, and enters on a daily register all mortgages and other instruments to be recorded in the public records of the parish. Deeds, liens, and UCC filings for West Feliciana Parish are all recorded here. These land records are separate from court case files but kept by the same staff. Anyone researching property title or outstanding liens in West Feliciana Parish needs to contact the clerk's office in St. Francisville. Marriage licenses and notarial acts are also filed with this office.

No tax money is provided for the operation of the clerk's office beyond what is used for office space, utilities, and some modifications. The fees collected for recordings, certified copies, and services in civil, probate, and criminal proceedings are established by statute and cover all salaries and expenses. That makes the West Feliciana clerk's office almost entirely self-supporting.

Online Access to West Feliciana Docket Records

Remote access to West Feliciana Parish court docket records starts with the clerk's own site at westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org. That site explains what the office offers and may link to search tools or document access options. For broader statewide access, check the eClerks LA portal and Clerk Connect. Both platforms cover multiple Louisiana parishes and may index West Feliciana records.

If the record you need is not found online, request it by mail at P.O. Box 1843, St. Francisville, LA 70775, or email westfelcoc@gmail.com. Include party names, approximate filing dates, and a description of what you need. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. The clerk will confirm any fees before sending copies.

For appellate-level records, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge maintains its own online docket. If a West Feliciana Parish case was appealed, look for it on the 1st Circuit's site.

Public Records Access in West Feliciana 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. Court docket files in West Feliciana Parish are public under this law, including civil filings, criminal docket entries, judgments, and recorded land documents.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile case files are closed under the Louisiana Children's Code. Adoption records are sealed. Grand jury proceedings are not made public. Mental health records carry separate privacy protections. The clerk's staff can tell you whether a specific record is open or restricted before you make the trip to St. Francisville or send a written request.

If you believe a record that should be public 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 Feliciana Parish

The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with an attorney who practices in West Feliciana Parish or the greater Baton Rouge region. 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 links to self-help resources and court forms for users across the state.

Nearby Parishes

West Feliciana Parish is in southeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Several neighboring parishes have their own district courts and clerk of court offices. Use the location of parties or events to determine which parish holds the records you need.