St. Bernard Parish Felony Records

St. Bernard Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Chalmette, where the 34th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's website at stbclerk.com is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Online access is available through the stbclerk.com eSearch portal. Records can also be requested in person at the Chalmette courthouse or by mail.

St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court

The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court in Chalmette is the official custodian of all felony records for the 34th Judicial District Court. Chalmette is the parish seat of St. Bernard Parish, which sits just southeast of New Orleans along the Mississippi River. The clerk maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition, including charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders for all felony cases prosecuted in the 34th JDC.

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

The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court website at stbclerk.com covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the 34th Judicial District Court in Chalmette.

Online eSearch Access

The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court provides an online eSearch portal at records.stbclerk.com. This tool gives direct access to court case index data including criminal records for the 34th Judicial District Court. You can search by name or case number to find case status, charge information, and court hearing data for felony matters in St. Bernard Parish.

The St. Bernard Parish eSearch portal at records.stbclerk.com provides online access to court case data, including criminal records from the 34th Judicial District Court, allowing searches before submitting formal records requests to the Chalmette clerk's office.

34th Judicial District Court

All felony cases in St. Bernard Parish are prosecuted through the 34th Judicial District Court. The 34th JDC serves St. Bernard Parish exclusively. The district court website at 34thjdc.org provides information about court operations, judge assignments, and procedures for criminal cases in Chalmette.

The 34th Judicial District Court at 34thjdc.org covers court operations, judge information, and case management for felony matters in St. Bernard Parish, with the official case records held at the clerk's office at stbclerk.com.

Public Records Requests and Legal Framework

St. Bernard Parish government maintains a public records request portal at sbpg.net for parish government records. For court records specifically, direct requests go to the St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court at stbclerk.com or through the eSearch portal at records.stbclerk.com.

The St. Bernard Parish government public records portal at sbpg.net handles requests for parish government records, while court and felony records go directly to the 34th Judicial District Court Clerk at stbclerk.com.

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records. RS 44:3 restricts active criminal case records until final judgment. RS 44:32 allows the clerk to charge reasonable copy fees. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove eligible records from public view, but most felony convictions are not expungeable in Louisiana. For statewide criminal history, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. Federal felony cases from St. Bernard Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.