St. John the Baptist Parish Felony Records

St. John the Baptist Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Edgard, where the 40th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the parish. The clerk's website at sjbparishclerk.gov is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Online access is available through ClerkConnect for e-filing and case inquiry. This page covers how to find and request St. John the Baptist Parish felony records, including the LaPlace area.

St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court

The St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court in Edgard is the official custodian of all felony records for the 40th Judicial District Court. The parish sits along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. LaPlace, the most populous community in the parish, falls under the same 40th JDC court structure with records held in Edgard. 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.

In-person records requests are accepted during regular weekday business hours at the Edgard courthouse. 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 sjbparishclerk.gov.

The St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court website at sjbparishclerk.gov covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the 40th Judicial District Court in Edgard.

Sheriff Records and ClerkConnect

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office maintains a public records division that handles arrest records and incident reports. Sheriff records are different from court case files, but they can be useful when researching someone's criminal history in the parish. For arrest records, contact the sheriff's office directly.

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office public records division at stjohnsheriff.org handles arrest records and law enforcement reports, which supplement the felony court records held at the clerk's office in Edgard.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com provides e-filing and case inquiry access for St. John the Baptist Parish as part of the statewide Louisiana system.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com provides statewide online inquiry access to Louisiana court records including St. John the Baptist Parish, allowing case searches and e-filing services for the 40th Judicial District Court.

Requesting Records and Legal Framework

Mail requests for St. John the Baptist Parish felony records go to the clerk's office in Edgard. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, aliases, and the date range needed. Attach a copy of your ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copy fees. 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 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. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests. Federal felony cases from St. John the Baptist Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.