Search Iberville Parish Traffic Court Records
Iberville Parish traffic court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Plaquemine under the 18th Judicial District Court. This page explains where to find traffic case records, how to use online search tools, and what to know about the court system serving Iberville Parish.
Iberville Parish Quick Facts
Iberville Parish Clerk of Court
The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court is located on the first floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse at 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The clerk's office is the official custodian for all court records filed in Iberville Parish, including traffic citations, criminal cases, civil filings, and land records.
The Iberville Clerk's website has experienced 403 access errors, so for direct contact and specific case information, calling or visiting the courthouse is the most reliable approach. The clerk's physical location is well-established at the parish courthouse in Plaquemine, and staff can assist with records requests in person during business hours.
For civil record searches online, the Iberville Clerk participates in ClerkConnect, which allows public access to case indexes from the clerk's office. ClerkConnect also supports e-filing and eClerks Alert notifications for registered users.
Birth certificates are available at the Iberville Clerk's office on a walk-in basis during normal business hours. This is a separate service from traffic court records but is worth knowing if you need vital records from the same office.
| Address | 58050 Meriam Street, First Floor, Plaquemine, LA |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Judicial District | 18th Judicial District Court |
| Online Civil Search | ClerkConnect |
Online Record Access via ClerkConnect
Iberville Parish participates in ClerkConnect, the statewide online portal for Louisiana court records. You can access the civil case index for Iberville Parish through clerkconnect.com/login. This gives you a way to search for case names, case numbers, and filing dates without making a trip to Plaquemine.
ClerkConnect also supports e-filing for attorneys and authorized filers, and eClerks Alert for users who want to be notified when documents are filed in a case they are watching. These tools are most useful for attorneys and frequent users of the court system, but anyone can register and use the basic search functions.
The screenshot below shows the ClerkConnect portal, which is where Iberville Parish civil and criminal case indexes are available online.
ClerkConnect gives public online access to case records from Iberville Parish and many other Louisiana parishes through one central platform.
Note on legislative changes: Act 352 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislature takes effect January 1, 2026, for both civil and criminal pleadings in Iberville Parish. If you are researching cases filed around or after that date, be aware that procedural rules may have changed.
18th Judicial District Court
The 18th Judicial District Court serves Iberville, West Baton Rouge, and Pointe Coupee parishes. The court's website is at 18jdc.com. This shared district structure means the same judges hear cases from all three parishes, though each parish maintains its own clerk's office and records system.
For traffic cases in Iberville Parish, serious offenses such as OWI and vehicular crimes are prosecuted through the 18th JDC. Routine traffic citations may be handled at a lower court level depending on the charge and the issuing agency. If you are uncertain which court has your case, call the Iberville Clerk's office at the courthouse in Plaquemine and ask.
Always confirm your court date directly with the clerk before you plan to appear. Court schedules can change and you do not want to miss a date because you assumed nothing had shifted. Missing a traffic court date in Louisiana can result in a bench warrant and possible driver's license suspension through the Office of Motor Vehicles.
Statewide Search Tools
Beyond ClerkConnect, the eClerks LA system provides another statewide option for accessing Louisiana court records. This system covers many parishes and allows public searches from a single interface. It is worth checking both ClerkConnect and eClerks LA before contacting the clerk's office directly.
The screenshot below shows the eClerks LA remote access portal for Louisiana court records.
eClerks LA is a statewide portal that allows remote access to court records from many Louisiana parishes, including civil and criminal case searches.
Public Records Access
Traffic court records in Iberville Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1. The Clerk of Court is the legal custodian. Under La. R.S. 44:33.1, custodians must publish their contact information so the public can reach them. You can inspect records in person at the Plaquemine courthouse during business hours at no charge. Copy fees apply only when you need printed documents.
Standard copy fees statewide are $1.00 per page for regular copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies. These rates are set by the Louisiana Legislature. Call the clerk's office to confirm acceptable payment methods before your visit.
Traffic Fines and Payments
The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court does not collect traffic fines. Fine payments go through the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office or the appropriate agency depending on who issued the ticket. Contact the Sheriff's office for payment instructions and to find out what options are available, including whether online payment is accepted.
Paying a traffic ticket in Louisiana is a guilty plea. If you pay, you accept the conviction and it goes on your driving record. If you want to contest the citation, appear on your court date and tell the judge you want a hearing. Do not pay first if you plan to fight the ticket. Contesting a ticket after payment is generally not possible once the case is closed.
Legal Resources in Iberville Parish
Clerk of Court staff cannot give legal advice. They handle records and filings, but legal questions need to go to an attorney. For low-income residents, legal aid organizations in the Baton Rouge area may serve Iberville Parish. Call 211 to find out what is available. Louisiana Law Help at louisianalawhelp.org has self-help guides on traffic court, bench warrants, and license suspension.
For serious traffic charges such as OWI, vehicular homicide, or reckless operation, hiring a private attorney is strongly recommended. The penalties in Louisiana for these offenses are significant, and an attorney who knows the 18th JDC can make a meaningful difference in how your case is resolved.
Nearby Parishes
Iberville Parish is on the west side of the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge. These adjacent parishes also maintain traffic court records through their own clerk offices.