Houma Traffic Court Records Lookup
Traffic court records in Houma are handled by the City Court of Houma, which manages traffic, criminal, civil, and juvenile divisions for the city and surrounding areas in Terrebonne Parish. With a population of roughly 33,000, Houma is the parish seat and the center of court activity for this part of southeast Louisiana. The court processes all traffic citations issued within its jurisdiction and maintains the official case files.
Houma Quick Facts
City Court of Houma
The City Court of Houma sits on Main Street in the heart of the city. Judge Matthew H. Hagen presides over cases. Doug Holloway serves as the court administrator and clerk. Our mission is to facilitate the administration of justice to the public. The court runs four divisions: civil, criminal, traffic, and juvenile.
The traffic division handles all moving violations, parking tickets, and traffic-related misdemeanors. If you got a ticket in Houma from a city officer or a state trooper within the city limits, this court has your case file.
| Court | City Court of Houma |
|---|---|
| Judge | Matthew H. Hagen |
| Clerk | Doug Holloway, Court Administrator |
| Address | 8046 Main Street Houma, LA 70360 |
| Phone | (985) 868-4232 |
| Website | citycourtofhouma.org |
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website below is the main resource for accessing parish-level court records, including traffic case data from the district court.
The clerk's site provides access to record searches, filing information, and office hours for the Terrebonne Parish courthouse.
How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Houma
Houma uses the nCourt system for online ticket payments. You can pay your fine from home with a debit or credit card. You need your citation number to look up your case in the system. A small service fee applies to online payments.
In person, go to the court at 8046 Main Street during business hours. The court takes cash, money orders, and cards. Bring your ticket. If you lost it, the clerk can look up your case by name or date of birth. Call ahead at (985) 868-4232 to check your fine amount.
Paying before your court date usually means you are pleading guilty. The fine and court costs get added to your record. Points go on your license through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. If you want to fight the ticket, do not pay. Show up on your court date instead.
If you missed your date, do not just ignore it. Contact the court right away. A missed court date can lead to a bench warrant, extra fees, and a suspended license. The sooner you call, the more options you have to fix the situation.
How to Search Traffic Court Records
To get a traffic court record from Houma, contact the clerk's office. Address public records requests to Doug Holloway, Clerk, 8046 Main St, Houma, LA 70360. You can also call (985) 868-4232 and ask for extension 201. The email is dholloway@tpcg.org.
In-person searches are the most direct way to find records. Walk in during business hours. Give the clerk a name, case number, or ticket number. They can pull up your case on the spot. Under La. R.S. 44:1, traffic court records are public. Anyone can request to see them.
Copies have a fee. Regular copies cost around $1 per page. Certified copies are more. Call ahead to confirm current pricing. If you need records for a case that went to the 32nd Judicial District Court instead of city court, contact the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court at terrebonneclerk.org.
Know which court has your case. City court and district court are separate. A simple speeding ticket goes to city court. A third DWI or a felony hit and run goes to district court. Check your paperwork or call to find out where your case ended up.
Language Access and Court Services
The City Court of Houma provides language access for people who need help in a language other than English. Contact Doug Holloway at extension 201 or email dholloway@tpcg.org to arrange for interpreter services before your court date. Give as much notice as you can so the court has time to set it up.
The court also handles juvenile traffic cases in a separate division. If a minor gets a traffic ticket in Houma, the juvenile division processes the case. Call (985) 868-4232 and ask for the juvenile clerk to get details on that process.
Legal Help in Houma
For legal help with a traffic case in Houma, the Terrebonne Bar Association can connect you with a local lawyer. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services may help with some cases for people with low income. Louisiana Law Help has free guides on traffic court and records access.
Simple tickets usually do not need a lawyer. Pay the fine or show up and talk to the judge. More serious charges are a different matter. DWI, hit and run, or driving on a suspended license can have big consequences. A conviction can mean jail time, large fines, and a long license suspension. Get a lawyer for those.
The court clerk can help with forms and deadlines. They cannot give legal advice. If you are not sure what to do, talk to an attorney before your date. Many offer free initial consultations for traffic cases.
Terrebonne Parish Traffic Court Records
Houma is the seat of Terrebonne Parish. Cases outside the city court's jurisdiction go to the 32nd JDC. For more on parish-level courts, records, and fees, visit the full parish page.
Other Louisiana Cities
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