Hammond Felony Records

Hammond felony records are maintained by the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court, where the 21st Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the city and parish. Hammond is the parish seat of Tangipahoa Parish and the largest city in the parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk at tangiclerk.org is the official source for criminal case files in Hammond and throughout the parish.

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court

All Hammond felony records are held at the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. Hammond is the parish seat, so the clerk's main office is located in the city. The clerk at tangiclerk.org maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition for all felony cases in the 21st JDC. Records include charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.

For in-person requests, visit the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and the subject's full name, date of birth, or case number. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. The clerk also maintains a Hammond satellite office at 318-A NW Railroad Avenue for some services. Visit tangiclerk.org or call ahead to confirm which location handles your type of request.

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website at tangiclerk.org is the primary source for Hammond felony records, clerk contact information, and guidance for requesting criminal case files from the 21st Judicial District Court.

Criminal Record eSearch

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court offers an online Criminal Record eSearch at tangiclerk.org/E-Services/Criminal-Record-eSearch. This portal allows users to search criminal case index data online before visiting in person or submitting a mail request. The eSearch system covers felony cases in Hammond and the entire parish handled by the 21st JDC. Subscription plans are available for regular users who need frequent access, with rates ranging from $20 for 24-hour access to $300 per year. Single searches may also be available at a lower rate.

The Tangipahoa Parish Criminal Record eSearch at tangiclerk.org/E-Services/Criminal-Record-eSearch provides online access to Hammond criminal case index data, allowing searches before submitting formal records requests to the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court.

Online Case Portal

The Tangipahoa Parish online case portal at cotthosting.com/LATangipahoa/ provides an additional access point for Hammond court record data. This system, hosted by the Louisiana court technology provider, allows users to search case index records and may provide access to document images for some filings. You'll need to register or log in to access the portal. Check the portal for current subscription options and search capabilities for Hammond felony cases.

The Tangipahoa Parish case portal at cotthosting.com/LATangipahoa/ provides online access to Hammond court records including felony case index data, supplementing the clerk's website at tangiclerk.org for criminal record searches.

For mail requests, send written requests to the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court main office in Hammond. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and date range for the search. Attach a copy of your photo ID and payment for applicable fees. Check tangiclerk.org for the current mailing address and fee schedule before sending.

21st Judicial District Court

The 21st Judicial District Court serves Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Washington parishes. All felony charges in Hammond go through the 21st JDC. The court holds regular criminal terms throughout the year. The district attorney for Tangipahoa Parish prosecutes felony cases. After a case reaches final judgment, the full court file becomes a public record under RS 44:31, available through the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk.

Active case records are restricted under RS 44:3 until final judgment. RS 44:9 governs expungements, which remove records from public access once a court grants the order. If you're searching for a case that may have been expunged, the clerk can confirm whether a case number exists but may not be able to provide the record content. The Tangipahoa Parish page covers the full scope of clerk services and 21st JDC procedures for the entire parish.

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records in Louisiana. For statewide criminal history, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests. Federal felony cases from Hammond go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.