Red River Parish Traffic Court Records Search

Red River Parish traffic court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Coushatta under the 39th Judicial District Court. This page covers the clerk's office location, contact details, online access through ClerkNet, and how to get copies of traffic case records.

Red River Parish Clerk of Court

The Red River Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of traffic court records for the 39th Judicial District. The office is located at 615 East Carroll Street in Coushatta. The mailing address is PO Box 485, Coushatta, LA 71019. Phone: (318) 932-6741. Email: info@redriverclerk.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk's website is at redriverclerk.com.

Red River is one of the smaller parishes in Louisiana, with around 8,500 residents. The clerk's office handles all civil, criminal, traffic, and real property records for the parish. If you need to look up a traffic case from the 39th JDC, this is the office to contact. Give the clerk your name, citation number, or case number and they can help locate the record.

The 39th Judicial District Court serves only Red River Parish. Unlike many Louisiana judicial districts that are shared among two or three parishes, the 39th JDC is a single-parish district. That makes it relatively straightforward to know where to go for records: the one clerk's office in Coushatta handles everything.

Online Access: ClerkNet System

Red River Parish uses the ClerkNet system for online records access, electronic filing, and e-recording. The clerk's office actively promotes this system: "Access Online Records, E-File and E-Record via ClerkNet!" This means you may be able to search traffic case index records from Red River Parish online through ClerkNet without having to visit the courthouse in Coushatta.

E-recording is also available through ClerkNet. The fee for direct e-recording with ClerkNet is $3.00 per instrument. Third-party services like CSC (Corporation Service Company) and EPN (Electronic Payment Network) also support e-recording but may charge different rates. If you need to record a document related to a traffic case, these are your options.

Civil e-filing is also available through the integrated ClerkNet system. This lets attorneys and parties file civil documents electronically rather than in person. For traffic matters specifically, the online access feature lets you search and review case index data. Check the ClerkConnect portal as well, since Red River Parish may have records available through that statewide system too.

Recording Fees

Recording fees in Red River Parish follow a tiered structure based on document length. For 1 to 5 pages, the fee is $105. For 6 to 25 pages, it is $205. Documents 26 to 50 pages long cost $305. Anything over 50 pages starts at $305 and adds $5 for each additional page beyond 50. These fees apply to documents recorded through the clerk's office, such as judgments, liens, and other instruments related to civil and traffic matters.

For traffic court record copies specifically, the standard Louisiana fee schedule applies: $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. Always call the clerk's office at (318) 932-6741 to confirm current fee schedules before you submit a request or visit in person.

Search Red River Parish Traffic Court Records

Traffic court records in Red River Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1. The Clerk of Court in Coushatta is the custodian of these records. You can request records by visiting the office in person, calling (318) 932-6741, or emailing info@redriverclerk.com. The clerk can search by name or case number.

For online access, try ClerkNet or the ClerkConnect statewide portal. The eClerks LA portal is another tool for searching records across Louisiana parishes. Red River Parish may have index records available through one or both of these systems. If you cannot find what you need online, contact the clerk directly.

The Louisiana state directory page for Red River Parish lists key contact information and links to local government offices, including the clerk of court and sheriff.

Under La. R.S. 44:33.1, the clerk must publish custodian contact information so residents know where to make records requests. The clerk's website at redriverclerk.com fulfills this requirement and is the starting point for any records search in Red River Parish.

Traffic Fine Payments

For traffic fine payments in Red River Parish, contact the Red River Parish Sheriff's Office. In most Louisiana parishes, the Sheriff handles fine collection for traffic cases while the Clerk of Court keeps the case records. Call the clerk's office at (318) 932-6741 to get the current contact information for the Sheriff's fine collection process. Online payment options through nCourt may also be available. Check the nCourt website to see if Red River Parish is listed as a participating jurisdiction.

Missing a court date in Red River Parish can result in a bench warrant. If you have missed a hearing, contact the clerk's office as soon as possible to find out how to address the matter. Acting quickly is always better than waiting when there is an outstanding court date or potential warrant involved.

ClerkConnect is a statewide portal for accessing Louisiana court records online, including civil, criminal, and traffic case index data from participating parishes like Red River.

Nearby Parishes

Red River Parish is in northwest Louisiana. If you need records from neighboring parishes, these links will take you to the right pages.