Find Traffic Records in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish traffic court records are filed with the Clerk of Court under the 17th Judicial District Court in Thibodaux. If you need to look up a citation, check a case status, or request copies of court documents, this page covers the offices, branch locations, and online tools available in Lafourche Parish.
Lafourche Parish Quick Facts
Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court
Annette M. Fontana serves as Clerk of Court for Lafourche Parish. The main office is temporarily located at 200 W. 2nd Street, 3rd Floor, Thibodaux, LA 70301. The mailing address is PO Box 818, Thibodaux, LA 70302. You can reach the office by phone at (985) 447-4841 or toll free at (866) 447-4841. Hours at the main Thibodaux office are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Clerk Fontana has a strong professional background. She was elected as Clerk of Court of Lafourche Parish on October 24, 2015. In March 2017, she earned the designation of Certified Louisiana Clerk from the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association. In 2025, she received the designation of Certified Elections/Registration Administration (CERA), described as the highest professional achievement for election officials in the country.
The screenshot below shows the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court homepage, which includes links to online record searches, e-filing, and branch office information.
The clerk's website gives access to online record searches, the ClerkConnect e-filing portal, and e-recording services for Lafourche Parish.
| Address | 200 W. 2nd St., 3rd Floor (Temporary), Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
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| Mailing | PO Box 818, Thibodaux, LA 70302 |
| Phone | (985) 447-4841 |
| Toll Free | (866) 447-4841 |
| clerk@lafourcheclerk.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | lafourcheclerk.com |
Branch Offices
Lafourche Parish has two branch office locations in addition to the main Thibodaux office. These branch offices offer limited services on reduced schedules. All civil, criminal, election, and administrative functions, along with all recording and processing, take place at the Thibodaux office only. Branch offices handle basic services but cannot process filings or full record requests.
The screenshot below shows the Lafourche Parish contact page, which lists all three office locations and their hours.
The contact page confirms branch hours, phone numbers, and which services are available at each location.
| Lockport Branch | Lockport Civic Complex, 710 Church Street, Lockport, LA | (985) 532-7361 | Tue and Thu 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed noon-1 PM) |
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| Galliano Branch | 131 East 91st St., Cut Off, LA 70345 | (985) 632-8111 | Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed noon-1 PM) |
If you need to file documents or access full case records, go to the Thibodaux main office. Branch offices are available for basic inquiries and limited services only.
Online Access to Lafourche Parish Records
Lafourche Parish offers several online tools for accessing court records. The clerk's website links to an online record search, allowing you to look up cases by name or docket number. A Court Date Finder tool is also available on the site, which is useful if you need to confirm when and where a case is scheduled.
E-filing is active for Lafourche Parish through ClerkConnect. Attorneys and authorized filers can submit civil and criminal documents electronically. E-recording is also available for land records. The clerk's site also offers an online marriage application, which may be useful for people researching marriage-related records.
For broader statewide searches, the Louisiana Clerks Statewide Portal lets you search index data from multiple parishes at once. This is helpful if you are not certain which parish a case was filed in.
Search Lafourche Parish Traffic Court Records
Traffic court records in Lafourche Parish are public records under Louisiana law. La. R.S. 44:1 gives anyone the right to inspect government records. You can visit the main Thibodaux office in person to look at a case file at no cost. Copies of records are available for a fee: $1.00 per page for standard copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies.
To find a traffic case, contact the clerk's office by phone or email and provide the defendant's name or citation number. You can also use the online record search on the clerk's website or the statewide eClerks LA portal. The Court Date Finder on the clerk's site is a quick way to verify a hearing date without calling the office.
Note that all civil, criminal, and traffic court processing happens only at the Thibodaux main office, not at the branch locations. If you are traveling to the courthouse for a records request, go to the main office at 200 W. 2nd Street.
About the Lafourche Clerk's Office
The screenshot below is from the Lafourche Parish Clerk's "About" page, which covers the office's role and the scope of services provided to the public.
The about page explains the clerk's duties as the official recordkeeper for Lafourche Parish, including traffic, civil, criminal, probate, and land records.
The Clerk of Court is an elected office in Louisiana. The clerk serves a four-year term and is responsible for maintaining all court records, managing elections in the parish, and providing public access to official documents. The office funds itself through the fees it charges for services, not through general tax revenues.
Nearby Parishes
Lafourche Parish is in the southeast part of Louisiana. Use these links to find traffic court records in neighboring parishes.