Lake Charles Felony Records

Lake Charles felony records are maintained by the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court, where the 14th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the city and parish. Lake Charles is the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish in southwest Louisiana. The clerk's website at calclerkofcourt.com is the official source for criminal case files. The Lake Charles City Court handles separate misdemeanor matters and maintains its own records.

Lake Charles City Court

The Lake Charles City Court at lccitycourt.org handles misdemeanor criminal matters, traffic violations, and civil cases within the city. City Court records are NOT maintained by the Calcasieu Parish Clerk. If you need a misdemeanor or city-level case from Lake Charles, contact the Lake Charles City Court directly. For felony cases, contact the Calcasieu Parish Clerk at calclerkofcourt.com.

The Lake Charles City Court at lccitycourt.org handles misdemeanor and civil matters for the city, while the Calcasieu Parish Clerk at calclerkofcourt.com holds all felony court records for the 14th Judicial District Court.

Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court

All Lake Charles felony records are held at the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk's office at calclerkofcourt.com maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition for the 14th JDC. Records include charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders for all felony cases in Calcasieu Parish.

The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court website at calclerkofcourt.com is the primary source for Lake Charles felony records, clerk contact information, and guidance for requesting criminal case files from the 14th Judicial District Court.

14th Judicial District Court

All felony cases in Lake Charles go through the 14th Judicial District Court. The 14th JDC serves Calcasieu Parish. The court's website at 14jdc.org provides information about court operations, judge assignments, and criminal case procedures for Lake Charles.

The 14th Judicial District Court at 14jdc.org covers court operations and procedures for felony matters in Calcasieu Parish including Lake Charles, with official case records held at the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court.

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. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests. Federal felony cases from Lake Charles go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.