Morehouse Parish Traffic Record Lookup
Morehouse Parish traffic court records are handled through the 4th Judicial District, shared with Ouachita Parish. The Clerk of Court in Bastrop maintains the official case files. This page covers the clerk's office, the DA's Traffic Department, payment options, and how to find and access traffic records in Morehouse Parish.
Morehouse Parish Quick Facts
Morehouse Parish Clerk of Court
Carol Jones serves as the Clerk of Court for Morehouse Parish. The office is at 100 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1543, Bastrop, LA 71221. Phone: (318) 281-3343. Fax: (318) 281-3775. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The clerk's office is the official keeper of all court records filed in Morehouse Parish, including traffic case files. For court-related information beyond the clerk's office, the 4th JDC website is available at 4jdc.com. This site covers both Morehouse and Ouachita Parish court information.
| Address | 100 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1543, Bastrop, LA 71221 |
| Phone | (318) 281-3343 |
| Fax | (318) 281-3775 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court Website | 4jdc.com |
4th JDA Traffic Department - Morehouse Parish
The Office of the District Attorney prosecutes violations of state traffic laws in both Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. For Morehouse Parish, the Traffic Department is at 100 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220. The phone number is (318) 281-4907. Email: morehousetraffic@4thda.org.
Tickets prosecuted through the Morehouse DA's Traffic Department can come from several sources: the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police (in Morehouse or Ouachita), Wildlife and Fisheries, the Department of Transportation and Development, and other agencies.
As the DA's office states: "Please note that paying your ticket constitutes to a guilty plea. Failure to pay your ticket will result in suspension of your driver's license and an additional fee." Make sure you understand what your ticket requires before submitting any payment.
Pay Traffic Fines in Morehouse Parish
Morehouse Parish offers three ways to pay a traffic citation. Choose the method that works best for you. Acceptable payment forms are cashier's check, money order, or cash only. No personal checks are accepted.
The screenshot below shows the ClerkConnect statewide platform, which serves many Louisiana parishes for online access to court data.
ClerkConnect is the statewide platform for e-filing and online record access in Louisiana, available to parishes in the 4th JDA area.
| Online | Pay via nCourt at ncourt.com (Morehouse Portal) |
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| In Person | Morehouse DA Traffic Dept, 100 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220 |
| By Mail | Include a copy of your ticket. Write your ticket number on the check or money order. Cashier's check, money order, or cash only. No personal checks. |
Violations That Require a Court Appearance
Not every traffic ticket in Morehouse Parish can be resolved by paying a fine. Some violations require you to appear in court in person. If your ticket falls into one of these categories, do not try to pay it online or by mail. Show up to court on the date listed on your citation.
Violations that require a court appearance include: Reckless Operation, Careless Operation, Failure to Stop for a School Bus, and any offense involving an accident with injury. If you are not sure whether your ticket can be paid without a court appearance, contact the Morehouse DA Traffic Department at (318) 281-4907 or by email at morehousetraffic@4thda.org before the court date.
Pre-Trial Diversion Program
Morehouse Parish has a Pre-Trial Diversion Program that may help keep a traffic ticket off your insurance record. Not everyone qualifies. The program is not available for excessive speeding or if you have multiple violations. Contact the DA's Traffic Department at morehousetraffic@4thda.org or through 4thdapay.org to find out if you are eligible.
For juvenile traffic cases, contact the Juvenile Traffic Coordinator at (318) 327-3415. Juvenile cases are handled separately from adult traffic matters and have their own procedures.
Search Morehouse Parish Traffic Court Records
Traffic court records in Morehouse Parish are public under Louisiana law. La. R.S. 44:1 gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records. You can visit the clerk's office in person at 100 East Madison Avenue in Bastrop to view a case file. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page for regular copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies.
The screenshot below shows the eClerks LA statewide portal, a useful tool for searching case indexes across many Louisiana parishes.
eClerks LA provides statewide access to court record indexes for many Louisiana parishes. Use it to check whether a case is on file before contacting the clerk directly.
To find a specific traffic case, call the clerk's office at (318) 281-3343 with the defendant's name or citation number. For online searches, use ClerkConnect or eClerks LA.
Nearby Parishes
Morehouse Parish is in northeast Louisiana. Use these links to find traffic court records in neighboring parishes.