Madison Parish Traffic Court Records Lookup
Madison Parish traffic court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Tallulah under the 6th Judicial District Court. Whether you need to look up a citation, find a case number, check your court date, or pay a traffic fine, this page covers the offices, procedures, and payment options for Madison Parish.
Madison Parish Quick Facts
Madison Parish Clerk of Court
Marion Hopkins is the Clerk of Court for Madison Parish. The office is at 100 North Cedar Street, PO Box 1710, Tallulah, LA 71282. You can reach the clerk by phone at (318) 574-0655 or fax at (318) 574-3961. Email: mpcofc@bellsouth.net or mhopkins@madisonparishclerk.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The clerk's office holds all court records for Madison Parish, including traffic case files. If you need a copy of a traffic disposition, want to check whether a case is on file, or need official court documents for any purpose, this is the right office to contact. Online records are also available through a subscription service at madisonparishclerk.com/online-records. Day subscriptions cost $20 and monthly subscriptions cost $50.
The screenshot below shows the Madison Parish Clerk of Court page on the parish government website.
The clerk's page gives contact details and links to services available through the Madison Parish Clerk of Court office.
| Address | 100 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 1710, Tallulah, LA 71282 |
| Phone | (318) 574-0655 |
| Fax | (318) 574-3961 |
| mpcofc@bellsouth.net | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
6th Judicial District Court
The 6th Judicial District Court serves Madison Parish. The court is at the Madison Parish Courthouse, 100 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282, same phone as the clerk: (318) 574-0655. Two judges preside: the Honorable Michael E. Lancaster in Division A and the Honorable Laurie Reis Briser in Division B.
The District Attorney for the 6th JDA is James E. Paxton. The DA's office is at 501 East Green Street, PO Box 1389, Tallulah, LA 71282. Phone: (318) 574-1706. The DA's website is sixthda.com. The DA handles prosecution of traffic violations and other criminal matters in Madison Parish.
Pay Traffic Fines in Madison Parish
Madison Parish offers three ways to pay a traffic fine. Read the instructions below carefully before sending any payment. The amount you owe is only valid if paid on or before the court date shown on your citation.
As the parish warns: "THE ABOVE AMOUNTS ARE ONLY GOOD IF PAID ON OR BEFORE THE COURT DATE. Some violations may not be payable without a court appearance." Check your citation carefully to see if your charge requires a court appearance. If it does, payment alone will not resolve the case.
The screenshot below shows the Madison Parish payments page, which outlines the three payment methods accepted for traffic fines.
The payments page from the Madison Parish Sheriff's Office details how to pay online, in person, or by mail for traffic citations issued in the parish.
| Online | madisonsotix.com or call 1-800-701-8560 (additional convenience fee applies) |
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| In Person | Madison Parish Sheriff's Office, 100 North Cedar St., Courthouse Bldg - Room 3, Tallulah, LA |
| By Mail | Cashier's check or money order ONLY (no personal or company checks). Payable to: MADISON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Sign the back of your citation and include it with payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want a receipt. |
| Fine Amount | Call Sheriff at (318) 574-1831, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Contesting a Traffic Citation in Madison Parish
If you want to plead not guilty, you must appear in person at the Madison Parish Courthouse Building, 100 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA, at 9:30 AM on the court date shown on your citation. Do not send a payment if you plan to contest the charge. Payment counts as a guilty plea.
The parish makes this clear: "If your plea is NOT GUILTY you must appear in person in the court room at the Madison Parish Courthouse Building, 100 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA at 9:30 a.m. on the court date shown on your citation."
Missing your court date carries real consequences. As the parish states: "Failure to make payment as instructed above or to appear as directed on the date shown on your citation may result in a warrant for your arrest, suspension of your driving privileges, and/or additional costs for Contempt of Court for Failure to Appear." If you have already missed a date, contact the clerk's office right away to address the issue before it gets worse.
Nearby Parishes
Madison Parish is in northeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Use these links to find traffic court records in nearby parishes.