Iberia Parish Traffic Court Records
Iberia Parish traffic court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in New Iberia under the 16th Judicial District Court. This page covers how to find a traffic case, request copies, pay fines, and use statewide tools to search court records in Iberia Parish.
Iberia Parish Quick Facts
Iberia Parish Clerk of Court
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court is located at 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560. You can reach the office by phone at 337-365-7282. The Civil Fax is 337-365-0737 and the Recording Fax is 337-365-7636. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk's website is at iberiaclerk.com.
The clerk describes its role this way: "Welcome to the Clerk of Court Office where we provide timely access to those in need of records, information, and documents." This captures the core function of the office. It is the public's access point for court records in Iberia Parish, including all traffic citations and case dispositions.
Two important facts about how the Iberia Clerk's office works. First: "The Clerk of Court's office does not receive ad valorem taxes. Our office operates through fees collected for the services we provide. The fee schedules are set by the Louisiana Legislature." So the office runs on what it charges for services, not on tax revenue. Second: "While the Clerk of Court Staff are trained professionals, they are PROHIBITED FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE." Staff can tell you what is in a file, but they cannot advise you on legal strategy or outcomes. Go elsewhere for that.
The screenshot below is from the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court homepage, which is the main portal for court record access in New Iberia.
The iberiaclerk.com website serves as the primary access point for public records, court information, and contact details in Iberia Parish.
| Address | 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 337-365-7282 |
| Civil Fax | 337-365-0737 |
| Recording Fax | 337-365-7636 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | iberiaclerk.com |
Contact the Iberia Parish Clerk
The contact page at iberiaclerk.com provides direct phone numbers and other contact details for reaching the office. The screenshot below shows the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court contact page.
The contact page lists the clerk's address, phone, and fax numbers to help you reach the right department for your records request or inquiry.
When you contact the clerk about a traffic record, have the defendant's full name, date of birth, and citation number ready if you have it. That helps staff find the file faster. If you are making a mail request, include your return address and payment for estimated copy fees.
16th Judicial District Court
The 16th Judicial District Court serves Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary parishes. Cases from all three parishes go through the same district court system, though each parish has its own clerk's office that maintains local records. In Iberia Parish, the clerk in New Iberia keeps the official court file for traffic cases.
The 16th JDC handles felony criminal cases, including serious traffic offenses. Routine moving violations and equipment citations are handled at lower court levels. If you are not sure where your case is, call the Iberia Parish Clerk at 337-365-7282 and give them your citation number. They can tell you which court has the file and what the current status is.
Missing a traffic court date in Louisiana can lead to a bench warrant and driver's license suspension. Always confirm your court date with the clerk's office before the hearing date arrives. Dates can change and you do not want to miss an appearance because you assumed everything was the same as when the ticket was issued.
Court Records and Services
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court handles a wide range of services beyond traffic records. Court records, civil and criminal filings, land records, passport services, fraud alerts, and public notices are all part of what the office does. For traffic-specific records, the criminal records department is the right section to contact.
Passport services at the Iberia Clerk's office are useful for residents who need a passport and want to avoid a separate trip to another agency. That is a convenience, but unrelated to traffic matters. The core function for this page is finding traffic citations and case records.
The clerk also handles public notices, which can include civil case publications. Fraud alerts are a relatively newer service that allows property owners to set up notifications if any document is recorded against their property. Again, not directly related to traffic court but worth knowing the office offers these services.
Accessing Traffic Court Records
Traffic court records in Iberia Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1. The Clerk of Court is the custodian. Under La. R.S. 44:33.1, the custodian must publish contact information. You can inspect records in person during business hours at no charge. Copy fees apply when you need printed documents.
Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page for regular copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies, set by the Louisiana Legislature. The clerk's office operates entirely on fee revenue, so these charges are what keeps the office running.
For online access, the ClerkConnect statewide portal and eClerks LA are both worth checking. These systems cover many Louisiana parishes and allow you to search case indexes from your computer before making any calls or trips.
Traffic Fines and Payments
The Clerk of Court in Iberia Parish does not collect traffic fines. Fine payments typically go through the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. Contact the Sheriff's department to find out how to pay a citation and what payment options are available. Online payment tools may be in place depending on the Sheriff's current systems.
In Louisiana, paying a traffic ticket is a guilty plea. The conviction goes on your driving record. If you want to contest the citation, do not pay first. Appear on your court date and request a hearing. Some tickets can be reduced or dismissed based on the facts of the case. Getting legal advice before you decide how to handle a ticket is always a good idea, especially for moving violations that carry points.
Cities in Iberia Parish
New Iberia is the primary city in Iberia Parish. It is also a qualifying city with its own traffic court records page on this site.
Nearby Parishes
Iberia Parish is in south-central Louisiana. These adjacent parishes also maintain traffic court records through their own clerk offices.