New Iberia Felony Records

New Iberia felony records are maintained by the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court, where the 16th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the city and parish. New Iberia is the parish seat of Iberia Parish in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana. The Iberia Parish Clerk at iberiaclerk.com is the official source for criminal case files in New Iberia and throughout the parish.

Iberia Parish Clerk of Court

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

For in-person requests, visit the Iberia 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 iberiaclerk.com for current address, phone number, and office hours. The Iberia Parish page has more detail about clerk services and the 16th JDC.

The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court website at iberiaclerk.com is the primary source for New Iberia felony records, clerk contact information, and guidance for requesting criminal case files from the 16th Judicial District Court.

Background Checks Through the Clerk

The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court offers background check services for New Iberia criminal records at iberiaclerk.com/services/background-checks. This service allows requesters to search for a subject's criminal case history in Iberia Parish through the clerk's office. Background check results from the clerk reflect court case records only, not statewide or multi-jurisdiction histories. They're useful for confirming whether a specific case exists in Iberia Parish and getting a case number for further research.

The Iberia Parish Clerk background check service at iberiaclerk.com/services/background-checks allows you to search for New Iberia criminal case records directly through the clerk's office before requesting full case files.

For mail requests to the clerk, 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. Send all mail to the main Iberia Parish Clerk of Court office in New Iberia.

16th Judicial District Court

The 16th Judicial District Court serves Iberia, St. Mary, and St. Martin parishes. All felony charges in New Iberia go through the 16th JDC. The district attorney for Iberia Parish prosecutes felony cases before the court. The court holds criminal terms regularly throughout the year. After a case reaches final judgment, the full case file becomes public under RS 44:31 and is available through the Iberia Parish Clerk.

Active cases are restricted under RS 44:3 until final judgment. Expungement orders under RS 44:9 remove records from public access once granted. If you're searching for a case that may have been expunged, the clerk can generally only confirm whether a case number exists without providing the record content. Contact the clerk directly if you have questions about accessing a specific case.

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records. 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 New Iberia go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.