Assumption Parish Felony Records

Assumption Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Napoleonville, where the 23rd Judicial District Court processes all felony cases filed in the parish. The clerk's office is the official source for criminal case files, felony convictions, and related court documents. Records can be accessed in person at the Napoleonville courthouse, by mail request, or through the clerk's online systems.

Assumption Parish Clerk of Court Contact

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court is located in Napoleonville and is the primary point of contact for all felony records in the parish. The clerk's office maintains criminal case files handled by the 23rd Judicial District Court, which covers both Assumption and Ascension parishes. For the most current contact information including phone number, mailing address, and office hours, visit the clerk's official website at assumptionclerk.com.

Criminal records held at the Assumption Parish Clerk's office include felony case files from first appearance through final judgment. Records include charging documents, arraignment records, plea information, motions, court minutes, and sentencing documents. The clerk also maintains civil suits, property records, and marriage licenses alongside criminal files. For criminal records specifically, identify yourself as requesting criminal case information when you contact the office.

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court website at assumptionclerk.com covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal records from the 23rd Judicial District Court.

Accessing Assumption Parish Criminal Records

In-person access is the most direct way to get Assumption Parish felony records. Visit the clerk's office in Napoleonville during business hours, Monday through Friday. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the subject, or a case number if you have one. Staff will search the criminal index and provide you with the results. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an extra certification fee on top of the copy costs.

Mail requests should be sent to the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court. Include a written records request with the subject's full name, date of birth, aliases, and the time range for the search. Attach a copy of your ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for the applicable fees. Processing time for mail requests varies based on workload. Call the clerk's office to confirm current fees and estimated processing time before submitting by mail.

The contacts page at assumptionclerk.com lists department phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing information for submitting records requests to the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court.

Public Records Law and Assumption Parish

Louisiana public records law under RS 44:31 gives any person of majority age the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies, including the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court. You do not need to explain why you want records. If the clerk denies your request, the clerk must show that a legal exemption applies. RS 44:32 allows the clerk to charge reasonable copy fees. Inspection of records during business hours is generally free; fees apply when you want copies.

RS 44:3 exempts certain records from public access. Records tied to active criminal investigations or pending litigation in the 23rd Judicial District Court stay restricted until the case reaches final judgment. This protects ongoing prosecutions from interference. Once a felony case closes, the complete file becomes a public record accessible to anyone. Expungement under RS 44:9 allows courts to order certain records removed from public view after the case closes, but felony convictions are generally not expungeable under Louisiana law.

Statewide and Online Resources

The LSP Internet Background Check portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov handles authorized agency requests for Louisiana criminal history data. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections offender search at doc.la.gov lets you check incarceration status for state inmates. Federal felony cases involving Assumption Parish defendants are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and searchable through PACER.