East Baton Rouge Parish Felony Records

East Baton Rouge Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court, where the 19th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office at ebrclerk.com is one of the busiest in Louisiana given Baton Rouge's status as the state capital. Online access is available through ClerkConnect and the clerk's own online portal. Records can also be requested in person or by mail from the Baton Rouge courthouse.

East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court

The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court is the official custodian of all felony records for the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge. The clerk's office manages a large volume of criminal case files given the size of East Baton Rouge Parish, the most populous parish in the state. The clerk's website is available at two addresses: ebrclerk.com and ebrclerkofcourt.org. Both lead to the same office and the same services for criminal records access.

The 19th Judicial District Court is the court of general jurisdiction for felony cases in East Baton Rouge Parish. The district attorney's office prosecutes felony charges through this court. The clerk indexes and maintains all case files. Records include charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. A separate Baton Rouge City Court handles misdemeanor criminal offenses and traffic matters and is a distinct office from the district court clerk.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website at ebrclerk.com covers contact information, online access options, and procedures for requesting criminal records from the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge.

Online Access to EBR Parish Criminal Records

East Baton Rouge Parish offers online records access through the clerk's own portal and through ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com. The clerk's online access system at ebrclerk.com/online-access covers criminal case data and civil records. ClerkConnect provides inquiry access to criminal case data as part of the statewide multi-parish system. E-Filing services are also available through the ClerkConnect platform for East Baton Rouge Parish.

For criminal case searches, you can look up cases by name or case number through the online portal to find case status, charge information, and court hearing history. This is useful before making a formal copy request to the clerk's office. The online system shows index data; full document images and certified copies require a direct request. For large volumes of records or legal proceedings, an in-person visit or mail request to the EBR clerk is necessary.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk site at ebrclerkofcourt.org provides an alternate access point for clerk services, online records, and contact information for the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge.

Requesting East Baton Rouge Parish Records

For in-person access, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court in Baton Rouge 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. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies include an additional certification fee. Given the high volume at the Baton Rouge courthouse, calling ahead or checking the online portal first can save time.

Mail requests go to the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. Include a written request with the subject's full name, date of birth, any aliases, and the date range for the search. Attach a copy of your ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include payment for the anticipated fees. Processing times at large urban parish clerk offices like EBR may be faster than smaller parishes, but calling ahead to confirm current wait times is still advisable.

The EBR Clerk online access portal at ebrclerk.com/online-access provides subscription and per-search access to criminal case data, civil records, and court documents for the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge.

Public Records Law and EBR Court System

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age in Louisiana has the right to inspect and copy public records maintained by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk must justify any denial of access. RS 44:3 restricts active criminal case records until those cases reach final judgment in the 19th Judicial District Court. RS 44:32 allows the clerk to charge reasonable copy fees. RS 44:9 governs expungement, which can remove certain records from public access by court order. Felony convictions are generally not expungeable under Louisiana law.

The city of Baton Rouge is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. Felony cases arising within city limits go through the same 19th Judicial District Court and the same Clerk of Court. The Baton Rouge City Court handles misdemeanors and traffic matters separately at a different location. When searching for felony records, always check with the district court clerk at ebrclerk.com rather than the city court.

The city of Central is also located within East Baton Rouge Parish. Felony cases from Central and all other incorporated and unincorporated areas of EBR Parish go through the 19th Judicial District Court and are indexed at the same clerk's office in Baton Rouge. For statewide checks beyond EBR Parish records, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. Federal felony cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.