Webster Parish Felony Records

Webster Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Minden, where the 26th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for the parish. The clerk's website at websterclerk.org is the official source for criminal case files and court records. The clerk offers an online record search portal requiring registration and a subscription fee. Records can also be requested in person at the Minden courthouse or by mail.

Webster Parish Clerk of Court

The Webster Parish Clerk of Court in Minden is the official custodian of all felony records for the 26th Judicial District Court. Minden is the parish seat of Webster Parish in northwest Louisiana. The 26th JDC also covers Bossier Parish. The clerk at websterclerk.org 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 Webster Parish District Attorney.

In-person records requests are accepted at the Minden 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 address, phone, and hours, visit websterclerk.org or call the office directly before your visit.

The Webster Parish Clerk of Court website at websterclerk.org covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal and civil records from the 26th Judicial District Court in Minden.

26th Judicial District Court

All felony cases in Webster Parish go through the 26th Judicial District Court. The 26th JDC serves both Webster and Bossier parishes. The court website at 26jdc.com provides information about court operations, judge assignments, and procedures for criminal matters. For Webster Parish felony records, direct your request to the Webster Parish Clerk of Court in Minden rather than to the court directly.

The 26th Judicial District Court at 26jdc.com provides court information for felony matters in Webster and Bossier parishes, with official case records held at the respective parish clerk offices including the Webster Parish Clerk in Minden.

Online Records Access

The Webster Parish Clerk also provides an online record search portal at websterclerk.org. This portal requires registration and payment of a subscription fee to access detailed case data. The subscription option is useful for those who need to conduct multiple searches over time, such as attorneys, researchers, or title companies. For one-time searches, a direct in-person request may be more cost-effective.

Requesting Webster Parish Criminal Records

Mail requests go to the Webster Parish Clerk of Court in Minden, Louisiana. 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 Webster Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.