Evangeline Parish Felony Records

Evangeline Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Ville Platte, where the 13th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office at evangelineparishclerkofcourt.com is the primary source for criminal case files, felony convictions, and court records. Records can be accessed in person at the Ville Platte courthouse, by mail, or through the clerk's online resources.

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court

The Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court in Ville Platte is the official custodian of all felony case records for the 13th Judicial District Court. The clerk's office handles criminal case files from initial charge through final judgment. This includes charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Civil suits, property records, and marriage licenses are also maintained by the same office.

In-person requests are accepted during regular weekday business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Provide the subject's full name and date of birth, or a case number if available. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. For current contact information including address, phone, and hours, visit the clerk's website at evangelineparishclerkofcourt.com or call the office directly.

The Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court website at evangelineparishclerkofcourt.com provides contact information, office services, and records access guidance for criminal matters in the 13th Judicial District.

Online Access and Records Systems

The Evangeline Parish Clerk uses electronic filing and records management tools that may expand online access over time. Check the clerk's official website for the most current information on electronic services available.

Requesting Evangeline Parish Felony Records

For in-person records access, visit the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court in Ville Platte during regular weekday hours. Present a valid photo ID. Provide the subject's full name and date of birth, or a case number. Staff will search the criminal index. Copies are $1.00 per page, and certified copies include an additional fee.

Mail requests go to the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court in Ville Platte, Louisiana. 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 fees. Processing times vary. For faster results, use the online Louisiana Court Records index to locate case numbers before submitting your mail request.

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age in Louisiana has the right to inspect public records. The clerk cannot deny access without proving a legal exemption applies. RS 44:3 restricts active case records. RS 44:32 allows the clerk to charge reasonable copy fees. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove certain records from public view, but most felony convictions are not eligible for expungement in Louisiana.

Statewide Resources for Evangeline Parish

For comprehensive statewide criminal history checks, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26 per name, or $39.25 with FBI records. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests. The Louisiana DOC Offender Locator at doc.la.gov shows incarceration status for state inmates. Federal felony cases from Evangeline Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.