Washington Parish Felony Records

Washington Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Franklinton, the parish seat in southeast Louisiana near the Mississippi border. The clerk's website at washingtonparishclerk.org is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Records can also be requested in person or by mail from the Franklinton courthouse.

Washington Parish Clerk of Court

The Washington Parish Clerk of Court in Franklinton is the official custodian of all felony records for the district court serving the parish. Franklinton sits in the longleaf pine country of southeast Louisiana, not far from the Mississippi state line. The clerk's office at washingtonparishclerk.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 in the parish.

In-person records requests are accepted during regular weekday business hours at the Franklinton 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 details including address, phone, and hours, visit washingtonparishclerk.org or call the office directly.

The Washington Parish Clerk of Court website at washingtonparishclerk.org covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the district court in Franklinton.

Louisiana State Resources for Washington Parish

The Louisiana state government maintains a Washington Parish page at louisiana.gov that provides information about local government, services, and agencies for the parish. This can be useful for finding contact information for parish offices and state agencies serving the Franklinton area.

The Louisiana state government Washington Parish page at louisiana.gov covers local government services and agency contacts for the parish, providing a reference for state resources available in the Franklinton area.

The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com may provide multi-parish inquiry access for Washington Parish criminal case data. 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 Washington Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.