St. John Baptist County
St. John the Baptist Parish, the second permanent settlement in Louisiana, was founded in 1807 and has an approximate population of 42,477 people. The parish covers approximately 214.5 square miles of land, making it the 62nd largest parish in Louisiana by total area. The parish seat is located in Edgard.
The court system in St. John the Baptist Parish consists of two District Courts and seven Justices of the Peace Courts. The St. John the Baptist Parish District Courts are part of the 40th Judicial District in Louisiana. The District Courts have general jurisdiction over a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, traffic, juvenile, family, and probate matters. They also oversee family law issues such as divorce, child custody, wills, and estate administration. Additionally, district courts hear appeals from lower courts. The St. John the Baptist Parish Justices of the Peace Courts have limited jurisdiction, primarily addressing minor civil disputes and local legal matters. They handle small claims up to $5,000, eviction cases, contract disputes, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant disputes. While they don't oversee criminal cases, they can issue peace bonds and officiate marriages.
Court records in St. John the Baptist Parish are essential legal documents created during court proceedings. These records are generated by the court staff and include transcripts, motions, judgments, petitions, and other filings related to a case. Certain court records, such as mental health, sealed, and juvenile records, are restricted from public access. However, the following St. John the Baptist Parish court records are available to the public:
â— Civil Records
â— Probate Records
â— Traffic Records
â— Criminal Records
In St. John the Baptist Parish, the Clerk of Court is responsible for managing and preserving court records. The Clerk of Court also handles requests for copies of records. Court record requests in the county may be made by mail to the Clerk of Court office:
1811 W. Airline Hwy,
LaPlace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 652-9569
