St. Landry Parish Felony Records

St. Landry Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Opelousas, the parish seat in south-central Louisiana. The clerk's website at stlandry.org is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Online access is available through the stlandry.org portal. Records can also be requested in person or by mail from the Opelousas courthouse.

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court

The St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court in Opelousas is the official custodian of all felony records for the district court serving the parish. Opelousas is one of the larger cities in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana. The clerk's office at stlandry.org provides contact information and service details for criminal records requests. 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 by the district attorney.

In-person records requests are accepted during regular weekday business hours at the Opelousas 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 address, phone, and hours, visit the clerk's website at stlandry.org or call the office directly.

The St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court website at stlandry.org covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the district court in Opelousas.

Courts Overview and Criminal Division

The St. Landry Parish clerk's website provides a courts division overview at stlandry.org. This section covers the structure of the district court, judge assignments, and procedures for different types of cases including criminal matters. Reviewing the courts overview can help you understand which division handles felony cases and how to direct your records request most effectively.

The St. Landry Parish courts division overview at stlandry.org covers court structure, judge assignments, and procedures for criminal and civil matters, providing context for requesting felony records from the Opelousas clerk's office.

Online Records Access

The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com may also provide multi-parish inquiry access for St. Landry Parish criminal case data. Search by name or case number to find case status and charge information for felony matters before the district court in Opelousas.

Requesting St. Landry Parish Criminal Records

Mail requests for St. Landry Parish felony records go to the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court in Opelousas. 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. Landry Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.