Iberia Parish Felony Records

Iberia Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in New Iberia, where the 16th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office at iberiaclerk.com provides online access through subscriptions and ClerkConnect. Records go back through the full digital index. You can search online, visit in person, or submit a mail request to obtain Iberia Parish felony records and criminal case information.

Iberia Parish Clerk of Court

The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court in New Iberia is the official custodian of all felony case records for the 16th Judicial District Court. The clerk's website at iberiaclerk.com covers contact information, online access options, fee schedules, and services for criminal records requests. In-person access is available during regular weekday business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and the subject's name or case number. Standard copies are $1.00 per page.

The 16th Judicial District Court covers Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary parishes. Each parish maintains its own Clerk of Court. Iberia Parish cases go to the New Iberia clerk. The clerk's office holds criminal case files from initial charge through final judgment, including bills of information, arraignment records, motions, court minutes, plea information, and sentencing orders. Civil suits, property records, and vital records are maintained by the same office.

The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court website at iberiaclerk.com covers online access options, contact details, and instructions for requesting criminal records from the 16th Judicial District Court in New Iberia.

Online Subscriptions and ClerkConnect

The Iberia Parish Clerk offers online subscriptions for records access at iberiaclerk.com/online-subscriptions. Subscription plans provide access to criminal and civil case data without making an in-person visit to New Iberia. The clerk also participates in the ClerkConnect system, which extends online inquiry access to Iberia Parish records as part of the statewide multi-parish platform.

The Iberia Parish online subscriptions page at iberiaclerk.com/online-subscriptions lists available plans for accessing criminal and civil case records remotely from the 16th Judicial District Court clerk's office in New Iberia.

Background Checks and Criminal Records

The Iberia Parish Clerk offers criminal background check services at iberiaclerk.com/services/background-checks. This covers the process for requesting a background check through the clerk's office, including what information is needed, applicable fees, and turnaround times. Background checks through the Iberia Parish Clerk are based on the criminal case index maintained for the 16th Judicial District Court.

The background check services page at iberiaclerk.com/services/background-checks explains how to request criminal background checks from the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court in New Iberia, including fees and the records covered.

The Iberia Parish e-recording service page at iberiaclerk.com covers electronic filing and recording options for court documents in the 16th Judicial District, including the tools available for attorneys and parties to file records electronically.

Public Records Law and Statewide Resources

Louisiana public records law at RS 44:31 gives any person of majority age the right to inspect public records held by the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk must prove any exemption if access is denied. RS 44:3 restricts active case records until final judgment. RS 44:32 allows reasonable copy fees. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove eligible records from public view by court order. Most felony convictions are not expungeable under Louisiana law.

For statewide criminal history, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests. The city of New Iberia is in Iberia Parish. Its felony cases go through the 16th Judicial District Court and the New Iberia clerk's office. Federal felony cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.