St. James Parish Felony Records

St. James Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Convent, where the 23rd Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the parish. The clerk's website at stjamesclerk.com is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Records can be accessed in person at the Convent courthouse or by mail from the clerk's office.

St. James Parish Clerk of Court

The St. James Parish Clerk of Court in Convent is the official custodian of all felony records for the 23rd Judicial District Court. Convent is the parish seat of St. James Parish, which sits along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The 23rd JDC serves Ascension, Assumption, and St. James parishes. 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 in the parish.

In-person records requests are accepted at the Convent 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 current contact information including address, phone, and hours, visit the clerk's website at stjamesclerk.com.

The St. James Parish Clerk of Court website at stjamesclerk.com covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the 23rd Judicial District Court in Convent.

23rd Judicial District Court

All felony cases in St. James Parish go through the 23rd Judicial District Court. The 23rd JDC covers three parishes: Ascension, Assumption, and St. James. The district court handles all felony prosecutions brought by the 23rd JDC District Attorney for the parish. Court records, docket information, and case filings for the 23rd JDC are handled through the respective parish clerk's offices, with St. James Parish matters going to the Convent clerk.

The 23rd Judicial District Court at 23rdjdc.org provides information about court operations and procedures for felony cases in Ascension, Assumption, and St. James parishes, with official records held at each parish clerk's office.

Requesting St. James Parish Criminal Records

Mail requests for St. James Parish felony records go to the St. James Parish Clerk of Court in Convent, Louisiana. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, any known aliases, and the date range you need. Attach a copy of your government-issued photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copy fees. The clerk will process the request and return whatever records are found and available under public records law.

The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com may provide online inquiry access to St. James Parish criminal case data as part of the statewide multi-parish system. The eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com is another statewide resource that indexes Louisiana court records and may have St. James Parish case data. Use either portal to locate case numbers before making a formal request to the Convent clerk's office.

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. 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. James Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.