Saint Charles County, LA Courts and Public Records
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The St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court keeps the court records for the 29th Judicial District Court, which hears civil and criminal cases for the parish. The Clerk of Court also serves as the parish recorder of conveyances and mortgages.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court, for the 29th Judicial District Court |
| Main Address | 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, LA 70057 (mailing address: P.O. Box 424) |
| Main Phone | 985-783-6632 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Hahnville) |
| Handles | Civil and criminal cases heard by the district court, and recording of conveyances and mortgages through the Clerk of Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Louisiana); city, parish, mayor's and justice of the peace court matters; parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | Online access varies by parish; call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask about remote case lookup |
| Criminal Records Requests | Contact the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Ticket payment options depend on the issuing court; call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 for instructions |
How to Search Saint Charles County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. St. Charles Parish records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Hahnville.
Online
Call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask about online access.
Ask whether an online case search is offered for this parish.
Ask about any fees before you request records.
Best for: Checking whether online access is available
In Person
Go to 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, LA 70057.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk about public terminals, if available.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Mail or Phone
Send written requests to P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057.
Include the case number and party names you have.
Call 985-783-6632 first to confirm what the clerk needs.
Best for: Requests when you cannot visit in person
Search by Name on LouisianaCourts.org
Go to LouisianaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Saint Charles County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
District court filings for St. Charles Parish totaled 25,821 in 2025, up 58.7% from 16,270 in 2024, according to the Supreme Court of Louisiana.
25,821
Total district court filings, 2025
688
Criminal filings, 2025 (2.7% of total)
1,921
Civil filings, 2025 (7.4% of total)
510.4
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 50,586)
| Metric | CY 2025 | CY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 25,821 | 16,270 | +58.7% |
| Total Dispositions | ~25,057 | ~15,788 | ~+58.7% |
| Criminal Filings | 23,524 | 14,216 | +65.5% |
| Civil Filings | 1,921 | 1,785 | +7.6% |
| Family Law Filings | ~10 | ~6 | ~+66.7% |
| Probate Filings | ~460 | ~290 | ~+58.6% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~179 | ~113 | ~+58.4% |
| Juvenile Filings | 376 | 269 | +39.8% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Saint Charles County?
District court filings in St. Charles Parish grew 12.7% between CY 2021 and CY 2025, from 22,915 to 25,821.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2025 | 25,821 | ~25,057 | +58.7% |
| CY 2024 | 16,270 | ~15,788 | -35.5% |
| CY 2023 | 25,236 | ~24,489 | +17.3% |
| CY 2022 | 21,508 | ~20,871 | -6.1% |
| CY 2021 | 22,915 | ~22,205 | +32.7% |
The largest annual change was +58.7% in CY 2025, and the latest change, CY 2024 to CY 2025, was +58.7%. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: dispositions apply the statewide disposition-to-filing ratio of about 97% to the St. Charles Parish filing counts.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Saint Charles County?
Criminal cases were the largest category of district court filings in St. Charles Parish in CY 2025, at 91.1% of the 25,821 filings reported.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | ~0 | ~0.0% | ~0.0% |
| Civil | 1,921 | 7.4% | +7.6% |
| Criminal | 23,524 | 91.1% | +65.5% |
| Juvenile | 376 | 1.5% | +39.8% |
| Total | ~0 | ~0.0% | ~0.0% |
Share and year-over-year change compare CY 2025 with CY 2024 filings for St.
How Does Saint Charles County Compare With Louisiana Overall?
St. Charles Parish has 1.1% of Louisiana's 2024 population and accounts for 4.5% of statewide district court filings in 2025. Figures compare district court filings only.
| Metric | St. Charles Parish | Louisiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings, 2025 | 25,821 | 570,733 | 4.5% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings, 2025 vs 2024 | +58.7% | +4.4% | 54.3 points higher than the state |
| Filings per 1,000 residents | 512.3 | 124.1 | 312.7% above state |
| Share of Louisiana population, 2025 | 1.1% | 100.0% | Parish share of state population |
| Criminal share of filings | 2.7% | 23.7% | 21.0 points lower than the state |
| Civil share of filings | 7.4% | 25.8% | 18.4 points lower than the state |
| Traffic share of filings | 88.4% | 47.5% | 41.0 points higher than the state |
| Juvenile share of filings | 1.5% | 3.0% | 1.6 points lower than the state |
St. Charles Parish files 41.0 points higher of its cases as traffic matters than the state as a whole, and it files 512.3 district court cases per 1,000 residents against a statewide rate of 124.1. Differences in traffic handling by city and parish courts affect these comparisons.
Saint Charles County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Louisiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for St. Charles Parish. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 17.0% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 79% of Louisiana's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
16,766
Violent crimes, Louisiana statewide, 2025
66,996
Property crimes, Louisiana statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
363.0
Violent crime rate per 100K, Louisiana statewide, 2025 (population 4,618,189)
-17.0%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Louisiana statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (83,762 vs 100,915)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 293 | 6.3 | 363 | -19.3% |
| Rape | 1,178 | 25.5 | 1,298 | -9.2% |
| Robbery | 1,002 | 21.7 | 1,338 | -25.1% |
| Aggravated assault | 14,293 | 309.5 | 16,025 | -10.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 16,766 | 363.0 | 19,024 | -11.9% |
| Burglary | 11,034 | 238.9 | 14,473 | -23.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 49,721 | 1076.6 | 58,501 | -15.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,040 | 130.8 | 8,649 | -30.2% |
| Property crimes total (includes arson) | 66,996 | 1450.7 | 81,891 | -18.2% |
Rates use the Louisiana 2025 population of 4,618,189. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare St. Charles Parish with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Saint Charles County Courthouse Locations
St. Charles Parish has 1 Clerk of Court location, at the courthouse in Hahnville. Check your notice or ticket for the court and office that holds your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Court, St. Charles Parish (Hahnville) | 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, LA 70057 (mailing: P.O. Box 424) | 985-783-6632 | Clerk of Court office |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Saint Charles County?
Most St. Charles Parish cases are filed with the 29th Judicial District Court or with a city, parish, mayor's or justice of the peace court. Check the court named on your paperwork.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The court named on the ticket, which may be a city, parish, or mayor's court, or the district court | Traffic matters can be heard outside the district court, so check the ticket first. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the district court. |
| Misdemeanor | City, parish, or mayor's court, or the district court | Confirm the court on the charge paperwork. |
| Felony | the 29th Judicial District Court | Felony cases are heard by the district court and its Clerk of Court keeps the records. |
| DUI | The court named on the citation, or the district court | Check the charge on your paperwork to confirm the court. |
| Domestic violence | the 29th Judicial District Court | Protective order records may be restricted; ask the Clerk of Court. |
| Civil lawsuit | the 29th Judicial District Court | Civil suits are filed with the Clerk of Court of the district court. |
| Small claims | City, parish, or justice of the peace court | Confirm the small claims court for your ward or city with the Clerk of Court. |
| Eviction | Justice of the peace court for the ward, or the court named in your notice | Eviction cases are usually heard in a justice of the peace court. |
| Divorce | the 29th Judicial District Court | Divorce cases are filed with the district court Clerk of Court. |
| Child custody or support | the 29th Judicial District Court | Custody and support matters are filed with the district court; ask the Clerk of Court about existing orders. |
| Probate or estate | the 29th Judicial District Court | Successions and estate matters are filed with the district court; ask the Clerk of Court. |
| Juvenile case | the 29th Judicial District Court, juvenile matters | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Louisiana Court of Appeal for the circuit, then the Louisiana Supreme Court | Appeals move from the trial court to the circuit Court of Appeal and then the Supreme Court. |
Are Saint Charles County Court Records Public?
Yes, most court records in St. Charles Parish are public, with exceptions. The Louisiana Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.) gives the public a right to inspect and copy public records, and court records are generally open under Louisiana Supreme Court and district court rules.
Public records
Most civil, criminal, and traffic records held by the Clerk of Court are open to inspection. Land and mortgage records are kept by the parish Clerk of Court as recorder.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, protective-order-restricted, and other confidential records are not publicly available. Ask the Clerk of Court how a restricted record can be handled.
Online access
No official online case search is published for St. Charles Parish in the sources used here. Call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask whether online access is available.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Court at 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, LA 70057, to view or request records. Call 985-783-6632 to confirm which office holds your record.
Fees
The Clerk of Court may charge copy and certification fees set by law. Ask the clerk for the current amounts before you request copies.
How to Search Saint Charles County Court Records Online
No official online search portal is published for St. Charles Parish, so start by calling the Clerk of Court to confirm what is available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask whether an online search is available for that case type.
- Search by party name or case number if an online search is offered, and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Ask the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 for documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Clerk of Court, 985-783-6632 | Case status and records the clerk can confirm | Online access not published here |
| Traffic | Court named on the ticket, or the Clerk of Court | Case status for traffic matters heard in the district court | Some traffic matters are heard by city, parish, or mayor's courts |
| Civil | Clerk of Court, 985-783-6632 | Case information the clerk can confirm | Sealed or restricted filings are not available |
| Small claims | City, parish, or justice of the peace court | Case information from the court that hears the claim | Confirm the court with the Clerk of Court |
| Family law | Clerk of Court, 985-783-6632 | Case information for domestic matters | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Clerk of Court, 985-783-6632 | Succession and estate files | Ask the clerk how to access files |
| Juvenile | Clerk of Court, 985-783-6632 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile proceedings are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Saint Charles County
The Clerk of Court can confirm how to pay fines and citations for St. Charles Parish, and payment methods are not published online in the sources used here.
- Phone: Call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask which payment methods are accepted for your case.
- In person: Go to 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, LA 70057, and ask the clerk about payment for your case.
- Court named on the ticket: Traffic tickets from city, parish, or mayor's courts are paid through that court.
Parking tickets are paid to the agency that issued them, not through the district court.
Saint Charles County Court Records FAQ
How do I search St. Charles Parish court records?
Call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask about online access and how to request records.
Are St. Charles Parish court records public?
Most are, under Louisiana's public records law and court rules, but juvenile, sealed, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 with the defendant's full name and approximate dates.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice first, then call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Check the court named on the ticket, or call the Clerk of Court at 985-783-6632 to ask which payment methods are accepted.
How many cases are filed in St. Charles Parish each year?
St. Charles Parish district courts recorded 25,821 filings in 2025, up from 16,270 in 2024.
What is the most common type of case?
Traffic cases were the largest category in 2025, with 22,836 filings or 88.4% of the 25,821 total.
Is crime in Louisiana rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 11.9% to 16,766 in 2025 from 19,024 in 2024, and property crimes fell 18.2% to 66,996 from 81,891, as reported to the FBI. These are Louisiana statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
St. Charles Parish County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, LA, 70057 |
| Phone Number: | 985-783-2923 |
| Fax: | 985-783-2005 |
| Website: | http://www.stcharlesparish-la.gov/government/29th-judicial-district-court |
Useful Links
- St. Charles Parish Government - Courts - Official St. Charles Parish website providing information on local court services, records, and judicial contacts.
- Louisiana Supreme Court - Discover resources and public information regarding the highest judiciary authority in Louisiana.
- Louisiana Court Interpreter Program - Provides interpreting services across Louisiana courts for non-English speakers and ensures fair trial rights protection.
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Offers legal resources, attorney directories, and educational outreach for the public and legal professionals.
- St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court - Access public records, court documents, and filing services directly from the Clerk of Court in St. Charles Parish.
- Louisiana Believes - Legal Authority - Louisiana's source for gathering legal policies and framework concerning public records and education administration.
- Louisiana Supreme Court Opinions and Decisions - Read legal opinions and decisions issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court for legal precedents and case law.
- Louisiana Trial Court Structure - Detailed overview of Louisiana's trial court structure, helpful for understanding the different levels of courts.
- United States Attorney's Office: Eastern District of Louisiana - Information on federal prosecutions and legal proceedings occurring within the Eastern District, including St. Charles Parish.
- Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit – Louisiana - Learn about the appellate process and retrieve opinions from Louisiana's Fifth Circuit, which serves St. Charles Parish.
- National Association of Attorneys General - Access a network of legal expert resources and support from attorney generals across the United States, including Louisiana.
- National Court Reporters Association - Provides valuable tools regarding court reporting, beneficial for legal practitioners and court attendees.
- Louisiana Clerks of Court Association - Supports Louisiana Clerks of Court, offering details on accessing state court records and public information.
- American Bar Association - A prominent legal resource with extensive materials that support justice access and provide detailed legal guidance.
- Louisiana Law Help - Delivers free legal aid and information for Louisiana residents regarding court cases and legal rights.
- Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) - National legal database for viewing Federal court records, including cases that may pertain to Louisiana.
- NOLO - Legal Encyclopedia - Comprehensive legal information site that's useful for understanding Louisiana-specific law and legal processes.
- U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Louisiana - Federal law enforcement authority providing safety and judiciary protection services in St. Charles Parish and beyond.
- St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office - Offers public reports and information on law enforcement, crime reports, and other legal resources in the parish.
- United States Courts Official Website - Comprehensive source on U.S. Federal Judiciary operations, including insights into court procedures relevant to Louisiana.
Table of Contents
- Saint Charles County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Saint Charles County Court Records
- Saint Charles County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Saint Charles County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Saint Charles County?
- How Does Saint Charles County Compare With Louisiana Overall?
- Saint Charles County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Saint Charles County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Saint Charles County?
- Are Saint Charles County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Saint Charles County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Saint Charles County
- Saint Charles County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links