Lafayette Parish Traffic Court Records
Lafayette Parish traffic court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court under the 15th Judicial District Court. Whether you need to look up a citation, check a case status, or get a certified copy of a traffic disposition, this page walks you through the offices and online tools that serve Lafayette Parish.
Lafayette Parish Quick Facts
Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court is Louis J. Perret. The main office is at 800 S. Buchanan Street in Lafayette, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 2009, Lafayette, LA 70502. You can reach the office by phone at (337) 291-6400. Office hours run Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
The clerk's office is the official custodian of all court records filed in Lafayette Parish, including traffic cases. The office handles civil, criminal, probate, and land records. As stated on the clerk's site: "All filings made with the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court may become public record subject to the Public Records Act." This means your traffic case file is generally available for public inspection.
The screenshot below shows the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court homepage, where you can find links to online services, e-filing options, and contact information.
The clerk's website provides access to the eClerks LA portal, online index searches, and e-filing tools for Lafayette Parish cases.
| Address | 800 S. Buchanan St., Lafayette, LA 70501 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 2009, Lafayette, LA 70502 |
| Phone | (337) 291-6400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, standard business hours |
| Website | lpclerk.com |
15th Judicial District Court
The 15th Judicial District Court covers three parishes: Acadia, Lafayette, and Vermilion. Traffic cases in Lafayette Parish are heard in this court. The 15th JDC website provides court schedules, judge information, and other resources for people with cases in the district.
The screenshot below is from the 15th JDC website, which covers court operations for Lafayette and the two other parishes in the district.
The 15th JDC site is useful for finding court dates, division assignments, and general procedural information for Lafayette Parish traffic cases.
| Court | 15th Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Parishes | Acadia, Lafayette, Vermilion |
| Website | 15thjdc.org |
Courthouse Access in Lafayette Parish
If you visit the Lafayette Parish courthouse, be aware of prohibited items. The following are not allowed inside: weapons of any kind, tobacco products and e-cigarettes, lighters, cellphones and smart watches, recording devices, cameras, and all other electronic devices. Plan ahead if you need to bring identification or documents to your court date.
These rules apply to anyone entering the courthouse, including people there to search records, attend hearings, or pay court fees. If you are unsure about a specific item, contact the clerk's office before your visit.
Online Access to Lafayette Parish Records
Lafayette Parish offers several ways to access records online. The clerk's office provides a free index search for Land, Civil, Marriage, and Probate records through the eClerks LA portal at eClerksLA.com. You can search by name or case number to find out whether a record exists, then contact the clerk's office for full copies.
E-filing is available for civil and criminal cases in Lafayette Parish. Attorneys and parties with access can submit documents electronically through the ClerkConnect platform at ClerkConnect. The clerk's office also encourages eRecording for Mortgage, Conveyance, UCC, and other documents. As the office states: "eRecording for Mortgage, Conveyance, UCC and other documents is encouraged."
For broader statewide searches, eClerks LA gives access to index data from many parishes across Louisiana. This is a good starting point if you are not sure which parish a case was filed in.
Scam Warning: Lafayette Parish
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has warned residents about a phone scam. Callers pretend to be law enforcement or court officials and claim you missed jury duty. They say you face arrest unless you pay a fine right away. This is a scam. Real courts and law enforcement do not demand payment over the phone.
As the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has said: "The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office does not seek any type of payment over the telephone. If you have questions about a possible warrant, please call the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office (337) 232-9211." If you get a call like this, hang up and call that number to verify your status.
How to Find Traffic Records in Lafayette Parish
Traffic court records in Lafayette Parish are public under Louisiana law. La. R.S. 44:1 gives the public the right to inspect government records. You can visit the clerk's office in person during business hours to look at a file at no charge. If you want copies, standard fees apply: $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies.
To search for a specific traffic case, you can call the clerk's office at (337) 291-6400 and give them the defendant's name or citation number. You can also search the eClerks LA statewide portal online. For civil and land records, the free index search on the clerk's site is available. Criminal traffic records may require a direct request to the clerk's office.
Under La. R.S. 44:33.1, the clerk is required to publish custodian contact information so residents know where to go with records requests. The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court is that custodian for all court records filed in the parish.
City in Lafayette Parish
Lafayette is the parish seat and largest city. It has a dedicated city page with more local information about traffic records and court access.
Nearby Parishes
Lafayette Parish borders several other parishes in south-central Louisiana. Use these links to find records in adjacent areas.