Acadia County
Acadia Parish, created in 1887, was named for the Acadians. It covers about 655.2 square miles of land, making it the 30th largest county in Louisiana by total area. Crowley serves as both the administrative center and the largest city. According to the 2020 U.S. census, an estimated population of 57,576 people live in Acadia Parish.
The courts in Acadia Parish consist of a District Court, two City Courts, five Justice of the Peace Courts, and five Mayor's Courts. Generally, the Acadia Parish District Court oversees all civil and criminal cases, such as felonies and property disputes, and comprises several divisions. The City Courts in Acadia Parish have limited jurisdiction over certain civil and criminal cases, including misdemeanor violations of state law, city ordinance violations, and traffic cases. They have concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court over juvenile matters and civil cases where the amount in disputes does not exceed $30,000.
Justice of the Peace Courts in Acadia County handle cases involving evictions, contract disputes, and some non-felony cases. The Mayor's Courts have authority over local ordinances and minor offenses within the boundaries of the municipality, including traffic violations and municipal ordinance violations.
In Acadia Parish, court records are legal documents generated during court proceedings within the parish's borders. These records consist of various types of files, such as dockets, writs, orders, citations, and judgments. Most court records are open to the residents of Acadia Parish to view and copy. However, certain records, such as juvenile records, adoption records, and sealed records, are confidential and not available for public access. Common Acadia Parish court records include the following:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Property Records
- Traffic Records
- Probate Records
Acadia Parish court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court, who makes them available to the public upon request. Records may be searched online through the eClerk Louisiana website or by visiting the Clerk's Office at:
500 NE Court Circle
Crowley, LA 70526
P.O. Box 922
Phone:(377) 788-888
