Find Felony Records in Ascension Parish

Ascension Parish felony records are held at the Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville, where the 23rd Judicial District Court handles all felony cases filed in the parish. The clerk's office is the primary source for criminal case files, conviction records, and court documents. Online access is available through the Ascension Parish Clerk's website and through ClerkConnect. Records can also be requested in person or by mail at the Donaldsonville courthouse.

Ascension Parish Clerk of Court

The Ascension Parish Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville is the official custodian of felony case records for the 23rd Judicial District. The 23rd Judicial District Court shares jurisdiction between Ascension and Assumption parishes. Felony cases arising in Ascension Parish are filed with the Ascension Parish Clerk and processed through the district court in Donaldsonville. The clerk's office website at ascensionclerk.com covers contact details, office hours, and information about requesting criminal records.

The clerk maintains felony records from initial charging through final disposition. This includes bills of information, indictments, arraignment records, plea documents, court minutes, and sentencing orders. Property records, civil suits, and marriage licenses are also maintained by the same office. For criminal records specifically, contact the criminal department when you call. Bring a valid photo ID for any in-person visit. Fees for copies are $1.00 per page, and certified copies include an additional certification fee.

The Ascension Parish Clerk of Court website at ascensionclerk.com provides contact information, office hours, and online access options for criminal and civil records in the 23rd Judicial District.

Ascension Parish Criminal Records Online

Several online tools cover Ascension Parish criminal records. The Ascension Parish Clerk's official site at ascensionclerk.com is the primary source. The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com provides inquiry access to criminal case data for Ascension Parish as part of a statewide multi-parish system. ClerkConnect allows searches by name or case number and shows case status, charge information, and case history for felony matters filed with the 23rd Judicial District Court.

E-Filing services are available for Ascension Parish through ClerkConnect for certain case types. This allows attorneys and parties to file documents electronically with the clerk's office rather than traveling to Donaldsonville. For public records access, ClerkConnect's inquiry system does not require an account for basic case searches, making it the fastest way to confirm a felony case before submitting a formal records request.

The Ascension Parish records portal at ascensionparishrecords.us provides criminal records search access as an additional resource alongside the official clerk website and ClerkConnect system.

How to Request Ascension Parish Felony Records

For in-person records access, visit the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville during business hours. Staff can help with name searches, case number lookups, and copy requests. A valid photo ID is required. You will need the full name of the subject and, if possible, a date of birth or approximate time period for the search. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional fee, and the clerk can tell you the current certification cost when you call.

Mail requests go to the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville. Include a written request with the subject's full name, date of birth, aliases, and date range for the search. Also include a copy of your ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for search and copy fees. Allow extra time for mail requests since turnaround depends on current workload. For urgent needs, an in-person visit to the Donaldsonville courthouse is always faster.

Louisiana public records law at RS 44:31 gives any person of majority age the right to inspect public records. The clerk cannot deny access without proving a legal exemption applies. RS 44:3 covers active criminal case files, which stay restricted until the case closes. Once a felony case in the 23rd Judicial District reaches final judgment, the entire file becomes public. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove some records from public view, but felony conviction records are generally not expungeable under Louisiana law.

Additional Resources for Ascension Parish Records

For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records included. Federal felony cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and are searchable through PACER. The Louisiana DOC Offender Locator at doc.la.gov shows incarceration status for state inmates.