Webster County

Webster Parish was established in 1871. It is named after Daniel Webster and is located in the northwestern part of Louisiana. The parish spans about 593.3 square miles of land and is the 40th largest parish in the state by total area, with an estimated population of 36,967 people. Minden serves as the parish seat. The court system in Webster Parish comprises a District Court, two City Courts, and five Justice of the Peace Courts.

The Webster Parish District Court is the 26th Judicial District Court in Louisiana and has jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. The court handles cases involving family law, probate, juvenile matters, misdemeanors, and felony criminal cases. It also oversees civil disputes involving property, contracts, and personal injury. The Webster Parish City Courts have limited jurisdiction, handling misdemeanors, violations of city ordinances, and certain civil cases such as small claims and traffic violations. These courts also have authority over cases related to local issues, including code enforcement and zoning matters within the city limits. Appeals from City Courts are directed to the District Court. The Webster Parish Justice of the Peace Courts handles minor civil and criminal matters. These courts have jurisdiction over small claims cases, evictions, and certain traffic violations. They also preside over preliminary hearings for criminal cases and may issue warrants or set bond amounts in criminal matters.

Webster Parish maintains detailed court records, providing an extensive account of legal proceedings within the judicial system. These records include case files, dockets, transcripts, judgments, and other related documents. Certain records, especially juvenile or sealed cases, may be restricted to protect privacy. However, the following Webster Parish court records are available to the public:

  • Civil Records
  • Probate Records
  • Traffic Records
  • Criminal Records

In Webster Parish, the Clerk of Court is responsible for preserving court records. Individuals may search for criminal records through the Webster Parish Clerk of Court Online Records eSearch portal and for civil records through the Statewide Records Portal.

Courthouses in Webster County

Cotton Valley Mayor's Court

Court Name: Cotton Valley Mayor's Court
Address: 478 Resident Street, PO Box 415, Cotton Valley LA 71018
Phone Number: 318-832-4283
Fax Number: 318-832-4856

Cullen Ward II Court

Court Name: Cullen Ward II Court
Address: PO Box 679, Cullen LA 71021
Phone Number: 318-994-2263
Fax Number: 318-994-2189

Doyline Mayor's Court

Court Name: Doyline Mayor's Court
Address: PO Box 626, Doyline LA 71023
Phone Number: 318-745-2625
Fax Number: 318-745-2658

Justice of the Peace District 5

Court Name: Justice of the Peace District 5
Address: 735 Airport Road, Dubberly LA 71024
Phone Number: 318-377-4955
Fax Number: 318-539-3619

Dubberly Ward Court

Court Name: Dubberly Ward Court
Address: 3465 Highway 531, PO Box 69, Dubberly LA 71024
Phone Number: 318-371-9528
Fax Number: 318-377-7879

Heflin Mayor's Court

Court Name: Heflin Mayor's Court
Address: 122 North Church Street, PO Box 198, Heflin LA 71039
Phone Number: 318-377-9799
Fax Number: 318-382-0111

Webster 26th Judicial District Court

Court Name: Webster 26th Judicial District Court
Address: 410 Main Street, PO Box 370, Minden LA 71058
Phone Number: 318-371-0366
Fax Number: 318-371-0226

Minden City Court

Court Name: Minden City Court
Address: PO Box 968, Minden LA 71058
View More: Minden City Court
Phone Number: 318-377-4308
Fax Number: 318-371-1335

Dixie Inn Mayor's Court

Court Name: Dixie Inn Mayor's Court
Address: 60 Shell Street, Minden LA 71055
Phone Number: 318-377-6855
Fax Number: 318-377-9173

Sarepta Mayor's Court

Court Name: Sarepta Mayor's Court
Address: 24448 Highway 371, PO Box 338, Sarepta LA 71071
Phone Number: 318-847-4333
Fax Number: 318-847-4198