St. Charles County
Saint Charles Parish was founded in 1807 and named for Saint Charles Borromeo, an archbishop of Milan. It was originally part of the German coast., an area along the Mississippi River. It spans 411 square miles, and its county seat is Hahnville. It has a population of over 52,549 people inhabiting it.
The District Court and the Justice of the Peace Courts make up the courts in Saint Charles Parish that adjudicate several cases. The District Court is the first court of instance to hear all civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. The Justice of the Peace Courts 1-7 handle lesser-included crimes. They handle small claims or disputes that involve a small amount of money ($5,000). They also help in settling landlord-tenant disputes.
The Clerk of Court is the keeper of all records and sees that records are stored and maintained to prevent damage to court records. Court records include the orders, sentences, warrants, exhibits, documents, and petitions related to a case as a result of the judicial processes that occurred in court. Court records are stored in indices or images to make way for quick recovery.
Per the Louisiana Public Records Law, members of the general public have the right to obtain copies of court records and also examine them. Records may be searched online or remotely. The clerk of court provides an online service called Clerk Connect, which allows the public to view court records. Probate, civil, and criminal court records are available from the Clerk Connect website from the 90s to the present. It is a subscription-based service that allows the public to view court records free of charge. You may visit the office of the Clerk of Court in person.
Several court records are available for public viewing and consumption; these include:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
