Assumption Parish Traffic Court Records
Assumption Parish traffic court records are filed with the Clerk of Court in Napoleonville and handled by the 23rd Judicial District Court, which also covers Ascension and St. James parishes. This page explains how to find records, search online, and contact the right office.
Assumption Parish Quick Facts
Assumption Parish Clerk of Court
Erin Hebert is the Clerk of Court for Assumption Parish. The office is located at the Assumption Parish Courthouse on Highway 1 in Napoleonville. The mailing address is P.O. Box 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390. Phone: (985) 369-6653. Fax: (985) 369-2032. Email: ehebert@assumptionclerk.com. The clerk's website is at assumptionclerk.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The clerk's office keeps all court records for Assumption Parish, including traffic cases filed in the 23rd JDC. Traffic court sits at the Assumption Parish Courthouse in Napoleonville. If you have a traffic citation issued in Assumption Parish, the case record is at this courthouse. Bring your citation number when you visit or call to make the search faster.
The screenshot below shows the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court homepage, which provides access to online search tools and office contact details.
The clerk's homepage highlights the public records portal, e-services, and contact information for the Assumption Parish courthouse in Napoleonville.
| Address | Assumption Parish Courthouse, Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390 |
| Phone | (985) 369-6653 |
| Fax | (985) 369-2032 |
| ehebert@assumptionclerk.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | assumptionclerk.com |
Search Assumption Parish Traffic Court Records Online
Assumption Parish offers online public records searching through two systems. The LCRAA Portal is available directly through the clerk's website at assumptionclerk.com/lcraa/. The clerk's office has stated: "The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court is pleased to offer an easy public record search portal for both Conveyance and Mortgage and Civil and Criminal records." Criminal records include traffic cases in the 23rd JDC system.
The screenshot below shows the LCRAA portal available through the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court website for searching civil and criminal records.
The LCRAA portal gives users online access to Assumption Parish court records, including criminal and civil case indexes searchable by name or case number.
The second option is eClerks LA, a statewide portal that provides access to land records, marriage records, civil records, and some criminal data across all 64 Louisiana parishes. Some searches are free; others require a subscription. Both tools give you access to Assumption Parish records without having to travel to Napoleonville.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, all traffic court records in Assumption Parish are public. Under La. R.S. 44:33.1, the clerk must publish contact information so the public knows where to send records requests. In-person inspection is free. Copies are $1.00 per page, certified copies $5.00 per document.
Traffic Regulations in Assumption Parish
In Assumption Parish, the Police Jury has authority to set special traffic regulations. This includes speed limits on certain roads, one-way street designations, and parking regulations throughout unincorporated parts of the parish. The Police Jury website is at assumptionla.com. If you received a citation for a locally-set regulation rather than a state law violation, the underlying rule may have been established by the Police Jury.
The screenshot below shows the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, which publishes local ordinances and traffic regulations that apply within the parish.
The Police Jury site lists local ordinances, government contacts, and policy information that affects traffic enforcement in Assumption Parish.
State traffic law in Louisiana is primarily governed by Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The Police Jury can supplement state law with local rules, but it cannot override state traffic code. If you want to see the local ordinances that apply to your citation, the Police Jury's site is a good resource.
Note: For questions about specific regulations, the Police Jury clerk at assumptionla.com can direct you to the right ordinance or contact person.
Pay Traffic Fines in Assumption Parish
Traffic fines in Assumption Parish are set by the 23rd Judicial District Court. The court sits at the Assumption Parish Courthouse in Napoleonville. If you need to pay a fine, contact the clerk's office or the court directly to get the current amount owed on your case. Fine amounts can vary based on the violation, any court costs added, and whether the case has gone past the due date.
For online payment options, check the clerk's website or contact the office directly. Statewide tools like nCourt serve a number of Louisiana courts. Confirm with the clerk whether online payment is accepted for your specific citation before attempting to pay online. Some cases may require in-person payment only.
Legal Resources for Assumption Parish
If you need help with a traffic matter in Assumption Parish, several resources are available. Louisiana Law Help explains how the clerk of court system works and what public records you can access. The statewide louisiana.gov directory lists local government contacts for Assumption Parish. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation provides civil legal aid for people with low income in the region. Call 211 to find out what is available in Assumption Parish based on your situation.
Nearby Parishes
Assumption Parish sits between the bayou regions of south Louisiana. These neighboring parishes all have their own clerk offices and traffic court records systems.