Calcasieu Parish Traffic Court Records
Calcasieu Parish traffic court records are filed through the 14th Judicial District Court, with separate city courts for Lake Charles and Sulphur handling citations issued within those city limits. The Clerk of Court maintains official case files, and the Sheriff's Office handles online ticket payment.
Calcasieu Parish Quick Facts
Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court
H. Lynn Jones serves as the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The mailing address is PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA 70602. Phone: (337) 437-3550. Fax: (337) 437-3350. The website is at calcasieuclerk.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Note that passport services and birth and death certificate requests stop at 3:30 PM.
The clerk's office files all 14th JDC court records, including traffic cases from across Calcasieu Parish. The traffic section is part of the clerk's overall records operation. For specific questions about a traffic case, call the main office line and ask for the criminal or traffic department. Having your citation number ready will save time.
The screenshot below shows the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court homepage, the starting point for accessing court records and office information.
The clerk's homepage links to online record search tools, e-filing, and contact information for the Calcasieu Parish courthouse in Lake Charles.
| Address | 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA 70602 |
| Phone | (337) 437-3550 |
| Fax | (337) 437-3350 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | calcasieuclerk.gov |
Calcasieu Parish Traffic Court System
The Traffic Section at the Calcasieu Parish DA's office works closely with the clerk to manage traffic cases. According to the DA's office: "The Traffic Section receives all traffic citations issued by the Louisiana State Police, McNeese University Police, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Sulphur Police Department." If your citation came from any of these agencies, your case is in the 14th JDC system.
There are separate courts for different areas of the parish. Ward 4 Court (Sulphur City Court) handles citations issued in Sulphur. Ward 3 Court (Lake Charles City Court) handles Lake Charles citations. For rural areas and unincorporated Calcasieu Parish, the 14th JDC handles the case. If you are not sure which court has your case, call the DA's Traffic Section or the clerk's office and give them your citation number.
One strong warning from the DA's office: "Should you miss your traffic trial date, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. In addition, your driver's license will be at risk for suspension." Do not miss your court date in Calcasieu Parish. If you cannot make it, contact the court in advance to see if a continuance is possible.
The screenshot below shows the Calcasieu Parish DA's Traffic Division page, which explains which agencies' citations fall under the section's jurisdiction.
The DA's Traffic Division page describes which citations are processed through the 14th JDC and what happens if you miss a court date in Calcasieu Parish.
Note: Missing a court date in Calcasieu Parish results in a bench warrant AND possible license suspension. Contact the court immediately if you miss a date.
Pay Traffic Tickets Online in Calcasieu Parish
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office operates the online ticket payment portal. You can pay at cpso.com/payATicket. For phone payments, call (855) 873-9715. Phone payment hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Have your citation number and payment card ready.
The screenshot below shows the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office online ticket payment portal used for paying traffic fines in the parish.
The Sheriff's payment portal handles online fine payments for Calcasieu Parish traffic citations. Phone payment is also available during extended hours on weekdays and limited weekend hours.
Search Calcasieu Parish Traffic Court Records Online
Calcasieu Parish offers online records access through two systems. ClerkConnect (Civil): 1 day is $20 plus $1 per page; 1 month is $55 plus $1 per page; 1 year is $660 plus $1 per page. E-Search (Criminal and Land Records): 1 day is $20; 1 month is $45; 12 months is $540. All e-search rates also add $1 per printed page. Note that civil filing requirements changed in Calcasieu Parish effective January 1, 2026, so confirm current procedures with the clerk if you are filing anything new.
The statewide ClerkConnect portal provides broader access across multiple Louisiana parishes. eClerks LA offers some free public access to land and civil records statewide. In-person access at the clerk's office is always free under La. R.S. 44:1. Under La. R.S. 44:33.1, the clerk publishes contact information for all records requests.
For legal help with traffic matters in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Law Help has guides on the clerk's role and how to access court records. Southwest Louisiana Legal Services provides low-income civil legal aid in the Lake Charles area. Call 211 for referrals.
Cities in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles is the seat of Calcasieu Parish and the largest city in southwest Louisiana. Citations issued in Lake Charles are handled by Ward 3 Lake Charles City Court. Records for those cases are separate from the district court records at the clerk's office.
Nearby Parishes
Calcasieu Parish is in southwest Louisiana. These neighboring parishes each have their own traffic court records systems and clerk offices.