Caldwell Parish Traffic Court Records
Caldwell Parish traffic court records are handled by the Clerk of Court in Columbia under the 37th Judicial District Court. The clerk's office offers online access to civil, criminal, and land records, making it easier to search for traffic cases without traveling to the courthouse.
Caldwell Parish Quick Facts
Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court
Cherie Lott serves as the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 201 Main Street, Suite 1, Columbia, LA 71418. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1327, Columbia, LA 71418. Phone: (318) 649-2272. Fax: (318) 649-2037. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk's website is at caldwellclerk.org.
The clerk's office mission reflects a clear commitment to public service. As stated on the website: "Welcome to the official website of the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court. Our office is dedicated to serving the public with the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and integrity." The office handles a range of services beyond just court records, including jury duty, marriage licenses, birth certificates, notary services, and case filings for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.
Traffic court records in Caldwell Parish are part of the criminal case system maintained by the clerk's office for the 37th JDC. If you have a traffic citation from Caldwell Parish, the case file is at this office. Call ahead with your citation number to confirm the case status before you visit.
The screenshot below shows the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court homepage, which highlights the office's online services and mission statement.
The clerk's homepage provides access to online records search, e-filing, and contact information for the Caldwell Parish courthouse in Columbia.
| Address | 201 Main St., Suite 1, Columbia, LA 71418 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1327, Columbia, LA 71418 |
| Phone | (318) 649-2272 |
| Fax | (318) 649-2037 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | caldwellclerk.org |
Search Caldwell Parish Traffic Court Records Online
Caldwell Parish has expanded its online offerings significantly. According to Clerk Cherie Lott: "We now have online access to our land records, eRecording, civil records, criminal records, probate records and eFiling." Criminal records include traffic court cases from the 37th JDC. This means you can search for a traffic case from your home without needing to drive to Columbia.
The online search is accessible through the clerk's website at caldwellclerk.org. Look for the records search or e-services section. eRecording and eFiling are also available, making it possible to submit certain court documents electronically. This is a bigger set of online services than many small parishes offer.
The screenshot below shows the About page for the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court, which describes the office's services and commitment to the community.
The About page outlines Caldwell Parish's four core goals: ensuring access to justice, maintaining integrity, enhancing efficiency, and promoting transparency in all office functions.
For statewide searches, the ClerkConnect platform provides access to multiple Louisiana parishes. The eClerks LA portal also serves as a free public access point for land and civil records across all 64 parishes. In-person inspection at the clerk's office is always free under La. R.S. 44:1. Copies are $1.00 per page; certified copies are $5.00 per document.
Note: The clerk's office offers eFiling for new case submissions, which saves a trip to Columbia for attorneys and self-represented filers with straightforward matters.
Pay Traffic Fines in Caldwell Parish
Traffic fine amounts in Caldwell Parish are set by the 37th Judicial District Court. To find out what you owe, contact the clerk's office or the court directly. The clerk can give you case status information; the court sets the fine. For online payment options in Caldwell Parish, check the clerk's website or contact the office to confirm what methods are currently accepted. Some smaller parishes in Louisiana use the statewide nCourt system for online payments. Call the clerk at (318) 649-2272 to confirm the payment options for your specific case.
Contact and Records Access in Caldwell Parish
The Contact page for the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court provides the most current staff listings and contact details.
The contact page lists the clerk's office phone, fax, mailing address, and any department-specific contacts for Caldwell Parish records requests.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, Caldwell Parish traffic court records are public. La. R.S. 44:33.1 requires the clerk to publish contact information so you know where to send a records request. For legal help, Louisiana Law Help has guides on the clerk's role and how to access traffic court records. The statewide louisiana.gov directory lists all Caldwell Parish government contacts. Call 211 for low-income legal aid referrals in the area.
Nearby Parishes
Caldwell Parish is in north-central Louisiana. These neighboring parishes each have their own clerk offices and traffic court records.