Baton Rouge Felony Records

Baton Rouge felony records are maintained by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, where the 19th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the city and parish. Baton Rouge is the state capital and the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. The clerk's website at ebrclerk.com is the official source for criminal case files and court records in Baton Rouge.

East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court

All Baton Rouge felony records are held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk's office at ebrclerk.com is the official custodian of all criminal case files for the 19th Judicial District Court. The 19th JDC serves East Baton Rouge Parish and handles all felony prosecutions in Baton Rouge. The clerk maintains records from initial charge through final disposition, including charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.

For in-person requests, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court during regular weekday business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the subject's full name, date of birth, or case number. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Visit ebrclerk.com for current address, phone, and hours. The East Baton Rouge Parish page has more detail about the clerk's office and available services.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website at ebrclerk.com is the primary source for Baton Rouge felony records, clerk contact information, and guidance for requesting criminal case files from the 19th Judicial District Court.

Criminal Records Online Access

The East Baton Rouge Parish criminal records portal at eastbatonrougeparishrecords.us provides supplemental online case index information for Baton Rouge criminal cases. This resource can help locate case numbers and confirm filing data before submitting a formal request to the clerk's office.

The East Baton Rouge Parish criminal records portal at eastbatonrougeparishrecords.us provides online index data for criminal cases filed with the 19th Judicial District Court, supplementing the official clerk records at ebrclerk.com.

19th Judicial District Court

All felony cases in Baton Rouge go through the 19th Judicial District Court. The 19th JDC handles all felony prosecutions brought by the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney. The court's website at 19thjdc.org provides information about court operations, judge assignments, and procedures for criminal cases in Baton Rouge.

The 19th Judicial District Court at 19thjdc.org covers court operations, judge information, and case procedures for felony matters in East Baton Rouge Parish, with official case records held at the clerk's office at ebrclerk.com.

The Baton Rouge City Court handles misdemeanor criminal offenses and traffic violations at the city level. It is a separate court from the 19th JDC and is not the source for felony records. Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records. RS 44:3 restricts active case records until final judgment. For statewide criminal history, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. Federal felony cases from Baton Rouge go through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.