Plaquemines Parish Felony Records

Plaquemines Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court, where the 25th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's website at clerk25th.com is the official source for criminal case files and court records in Plaquemines Parish. Plaquemines is a long, narrow coastal parish stretching south from the New Orleans metro along the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. Records can be accessed through the clerk, online resources, or the Louisiana State Police for statewide background checks.

Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court

The Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court operates under the 25th Judicial District Court. The clerk's website at clerk25th.com provides contact information and details about services available for criminal records requests. Plaquemines Parish is one of Louisiana's most geographically unusual parishes, stretching for nearly 100 miles along the Mississippi River delta. Given this geography, the clerk's office location and whether a specific area of the parish falls under a particular court location should be confirmed when making records requests.

The clerk maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition. Records include charging documents, arraignment information, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders for all felony cases prosecuted by the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney in the 25th Judicial District Court. The clerk also maintains civil suits, property records, and marriage licenses. Bring a valid photo ID for any in-person visit. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page.

The Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court website at clerk25th.com covers contact information, court services, and guidance for requesting criminal records from the 25th Judicial District Court.

Online Access and Court Records

Background Checks and Statewide Resources

For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information 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 Louisiana State Police background check services page at lsp.org covers the process for requesting criminal history checks that cover statewide felony and misdemeanor records, supplementing the Plaquemines Parish court records at clerk25th.com.

For in-person records access, visit the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and the subject's full name, date of birth, or case number. For mail requests, contact the clerk's office to confirm the correct mailing address given the parish's unusual geography with multiple potential courthouse locations. Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records. RS 44:3 restricts active case records until final judgment. Federal felony cases from Plaquemines Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.