Cameron Parish Felony Records

Cameron Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Cameron, the parish seat of Louisiana's southernmost parish. The 38th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in Cameron Parish. The clerk's office is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Cameron Parish is a rural coastal parish in southwest Louisiana, and its clerk's office serves as the primary point for all criminal records requests.

Cameron Parish Clerk of Court

The Cameron Parish Clerk of Court is located in Cameron and handles all court records for the 38th Judicial District. The clerk's office website at cameronparishclerk.com provides contact information and details about services offered. Cameron Parish is the westernmost coastal parish in Louisiana, bordered by Texas to the west and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Given its rural and isolated location, contacting the clerk's office by phone before making a trip is especially important.

Felony records held at the Cameron Parish Clerk's office include criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition, covering charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. The office also holds civil suits, property records, and marriage licenses. For criminal records requests, identify yourself as requesting criminal case information when contacting the office. Staff can advise on the documents available and current fees.

The Cameron Parish Clerk of Court website at cameronparishclerk.com lists contact information, office services, and instructions for requesting criminal records from the 38th Judicial District Court.

Services and Records at the Cameron Clerk's Office

The Cameron Parish Clerk of Court handles several categories of records beyond felony criminal files. Services include recording conveyances and mortgages, issuing marriage licenses, filing passports, maintaining civil and probate records, and processing court minutes. For criminal records specifically, the clerk's office holds case files for all felony matters prosecuted by the Cameron Parish District Attorney through the 38th Judicial District Court.

The services page at cameronparishclerk.com details the full range of records and court services handled by the Cameron Parish Clerk, including criminal case files and background check requests for the 38th Judicial District.

For in-person requests, visit the Cameron Parish Clerk of Court in Cameron during regular business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the subject, or a case number if available. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an extra fee. Because Cameron is a small, remote parish, calling ahead is recommended to confirm the office is open and staffed on the day you plan to visit.

Mail Requests and Public Records Law

Mail requests go to the Cameron Parish Clerk of Court in Cameron, Louisiana. Include a written request specifying the subject's full name, date of birth, any known aliases, and the date range for the search. Enclose a copy of your ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for the applicable fees. Processing times depend on workload at the clerk's office. For urgent requests, phone the office to ask about expedited processing options.

Louisiana public records law at RS 44:31 gives any person of majority age the right to inspect public records. The clerk bears the burden of proving any exemption applies. RS 44:3 restricts records tied to active criminal cases in the 38th Judicial District Court until those cases reach final judgment. Once a felony case closes, the complete file becomes a public record. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove certain records from public access by court order. Felony convictions are generally not expungeable under Louisiana law.

Statewide Resources for Cameron Parish Records

For statewide criminal history checks that go beyond Cameron Parish court records, contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information at (225) 925-6095. A state background check costs $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. The LSP Internet Background Check portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov handles authorized agency requests. State records cover arrests and convictions statewide, not just in Cameron Parish.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections offender search at doc.la.gov shows current incarceration status for state inmates. This is a free resource. The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com provides multi-parish online inquiry access across Louisiana. Check whether Cameron Parish is included in the ClerkConnect system by visiting the site directly. Federal felony cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com is the statewide multi-parish portal for Louisiana criminal and civil records, providing online inquiry access for parishes across the state including coastal southwest Louisiana.