Search Plaquemines Parish Traffic Court Records

Plaquemines Parish traffic court records are maintained by the 25th Judicial District Court Clerk of Court in Belle Chasse. This page covers where to find records, how to pay fines, which citations require a court appearance, and how to use the traffic diversion program.

Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court

The 25th Judicial District Court Clerk of Court keeps all traffic case records for Plaquemines Parish. The main office is located in Belle Chasse at 301 South Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The phone number is 504-934-6610. There is also a second location at 18055 Highway 15, 1st Floor, Pointe-a-la-Hache, LA 70082 for residents in the lower part of the parish. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The clerk's website is at www.clerk25th.com and the parish site is at www.plaqueminesparish.gov. You can also find court-related information at www.25thcourtsonline.com, which covers the courts of the 25th Judicial District. If you need to look up a case or get a copy of a traffic record, contact the clerk's office first.

The screenshot below shows the Plaquemines Parish government website, which links to court and clerk resources for traffic matters.

The parish government site provides contact information for the Clerk of Court and links to court resources for traffic citations in Plaquemines Parish.

Pay Traffic Fines in Plaquemines Parish

Traffic fine payments in Plaquemines Parish go through the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) Criminal Records Division, not the Clerk of Court. There are two Sheriff's Office locations where you can pay in person. The Belle Chasse location is at 8022 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The lower parish location is at 18055 Highway 15, 1st Floor, Pointe-a-la-Hache. The main phone number for the Criminal Records Division is (504) 934-6808. The fax is (504) 433-2658. The Sheriff's payment website is at www.ppsotix.net.

Not sure what you owe? The Sheriff's Office notes: "Call PPSO Criminal Records at 504-934-6808 for fee amount. If PPSO does not have fee amount it may mean the ticket has not yet been received by our office." So if you call and they have no record of the ticket, wait a few days and call again. Allow time for the citation to get entered into the system after it is issued.

Several ways to pay are available. You can pay online using nCourt. You can pay by credit card in person at either location. You can also pay by phone at (504) 934-6808. Western Union payments are accepted at Winn Dixie, Wal-Mart, and Rite Aid locations. When using Western Union, pay to PLAQUEMINES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Code City: PLAQCRIMINALRECORDS, State: LA.

The screenshot below is from the 25th Courts Online payment of fines page, showing the payment options and procedures for Plaquemines Parish traffic fines.

The 25th Courts Online site outlines the payment methods available for traffic fines through the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office.

Citations That Require a Court Appearance

Most traffic fines in Plaquemines Parish can be paid without ever going to court. But some violations are not payable and require you to appear before a judge. The 25th JDC is clear about this: "Most fines are payable without a court appearance. However, the most common traffic citations which are NOT payable and require mandatory court appearance are; careless operation, reckless operation, speeding in school zone, suspended driver license, no car insurance, hit and run, passing a school bus with signs out, general speed 36 mph or more over the speed limit."

If your citation falls into any of these categories, do not try to pay it online or by phone. You must go to court. Missing a mandatory court date will result in a bench warrant being issued. A bench warrant means the court can order your arrest. If you are not sure whether your ticket requires an appearance, call the Sheriff's Criminal Records Division at (504) 934-6808 or the District Attorney's office at (504) 297-5150.

The DA FAQ page for the 25th JDC has additional guidance on what to expect at a mandatory court appearance and how the process works for each type of violation listed above.

The DA's FAQ page covers traffic citation procedures, what to do about mandatory court appearances, and how the 25th JDC handles various types of violations.

Traffic Diversion Program

The 25th Judicial District Attorney's Office runs a traffic diversion program in Plaquemines Parish. This program may allow eligible drivers to avoid a conviction on their record by completing certain requirements. Not all citations qualify, and admission to the program is at the DA's discretion.

To apply, you must submit a copy of your citation to Sarah Petkovich at the DA's office. You can email the citation copy to sarahpetkovich@25thda.org or send it by fax to (504) 910-3072. Submit your citation promptly after receiving it. Waiting too long can affect eligibility. If you have questions about whether your ticket qualifies, contact the DA's office directly at (504) 297-5150.

The diversion program is one of the better options for first-time or minor violations. It keeps the offense off your driving record if you meet all the requirements. Ask the DA's office what those requirements are for your specific citation type.

Access Plaquemines Parish Traffic Court Records

Traffic court records in Louisiana are public under La. R.S. 44:1. The Clerk of Court for the 25th JDC is the custodian of these records for Plaquemines Parish. To get a copy of a traffic case record, contact the clerk's office at 504-934-6610. Standard copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. Disposition copies may have separate fees, so call ahead to confirm.

For statewide record searches, ClerkConnect provides online access to civil and criminal index records from many Louisiana parishes. The eClerks LA portal is another statewide tool for looking up records across multiple parishes. Both tools require registration and may charge subscription or per-search fees. The clerk's office screenshot below shows what the 25th JDC clerk site looks like.

The 25th JDC Clerk of Court website is the starting point for anyone who needs to access or request traffic case records in Plaquemines Parish.

Nearby Parishes

Plaquemines Parish sits at the southern tip of Louisiana. These nearby parishes may also be relevant if you need records from the greater New Orleans area.