Terrebonne Parish Felony Records

Terrebonne Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Houma, where the 32nd Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's website at terrebonneclerk.org is the official source for criminal case files and court records, including an archives section for older records. Records can be accessed in person at the Houma courthouse or by mail from the clerk's office.

Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court in Houma is the official custodian of all felony records for the 32nd Judicial District Court. Houma serves as the parish seat and the major city of Terrebonne Parish in the bayou country of southeast Louisiana. 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 Terrebonne Parish District Attorney.

In-person records requests are accepted at the Houma 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 details including address, phone, and hours, visit the clerk's website at terrebonneclerk.org.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website at terrebonneclerk.org covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the 32nd Judicial District Court in Houma.

Archives and Historical Records

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk maintains an archives section at terrebonneclerk.org/archives that holds older court records. For historical felony cases or records predating the current case management system, the archives section can be a useful resource. Contact the clerk's office directly to confirm whether a specific older record is available in the archives and what the process is for requesting it.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk archives at terrebonneclerk.org/archives holds historical court records for older felony cases and other matters from the 32nd Judicial District Court in Houma.

City Court of Houma

Houma also has a City Court that handles misdemeanor criminal matters and some civil cases. The City Court of Houma at citycourtofhouma.org is separate from the 32nd Judicial District Court. If you are looking for a felony case, contact the 32nd JDC through the Terrebonne Parish Clerk. If you need a misdemeanor or city-level case, contact the City Court of Houma directly. The distinction matters because each court maintains separate records.

The City Court of Houma at citycourtofhouma.org handles misdemeanor criminal matters and is a separate court from the 32nd Judicial District Court, which holds the Terrebonne Parish felony records at terrebonneclerk.org.

Online Records Access and Statewide Resources

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. Federal felony cases from Terrebonne Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.