Lafayette Felony Records

Lafayette felony records are maintained by the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court, where the 15th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the city and parish. The clerk's website at lpclerk.com is the official source for criminal case files and court records in Lafayette. Online access is available through ClerkConnect and the clerk's online records portal.

Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court

All Lafayette felony records are held at the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk's office at lpclerk.com maintains criminal case files for the 15th Judicial District Court. The 15th JDC serves Acadia, Lafayette, and Vermilion parishes. For Lafayette city cases, all felony records are at the Lafayette Parish Clerk's office. 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 Lafayette 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. Visit lpclerk.com for current address, phone, and hours.

The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court website at lpclerk.com is the primary source for Lafayette felony records, clerk contact information, and guidance for requesting criminal case files from the 15th Judicial District Court.

ClerkConnect Online Access

Online access to Lafayette felony records is available through the ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com. ClerkConnect provides multi-parish inquiry access to criminal and civil case data for Lafayette Parish. Search by name or case number to find case index information and case status for felony matters filed with the 15th JDC in Lafayette.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com provides statewide online inquiry access to Louisiana court records including Lafayette Parish, allowing case searches and e-filing services for the 15th Judicial District Court.

15th Judicial District Court

All felony cases in Lafayette go through the 15th Judicial District Court. The 15th JDC website at 15thjdc.org provides information about court operations, judge assignments, and case procedures. The Lafayette City Court handles misdemeanor criminal offenses at the city level and is a separate court from the 15th JDC.

The 15th Judicial District Court at 15thjdc.org provides court information for felony matters in Lafayette and Acadiana parishes, with official case records held at the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court at lpclerk.com.

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 Lafayette go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.