Sabine Parish Traffic Court Records
Sabine Parish traffic court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Many, Louisiana. The 11th Judicial District Court handles all traffic cases filed in Sabine Parish, from routine speeding tickets to more serious moving violations. If you got a citation anywhere in the parish, you can search for your case through the clerk's office or use the online eSearch system. Records for criminal and traffic matters go back to July 1990, and the clerk also has historical indices from 1843. Getting your hands on a traffic record here takes a bit of know-how, so this page lays out the steps.
Sabine Parish Quick Facts
Sabine Parish Clerk of Court
Shelly Salter is the Sabine Parish Clerk of Court. The office sits at 400 S. Capitol, Room 102, in Many, LA 71449. You can also mail documents to PO Box 419, Many, LA 71449. Call (318) 256-6223 for questions about traffic court records, case status, or fee amounts. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Clerk of Court in Sabine Parish wears a lot of hats. Beyond just keeping court files, the clerk serves as the parish recorder and chief election official. The office is the custodian of land records, marriage licenses, civil suits, criminal cases, and probate records. Traffic citations that go through the 11th Judicial District Court are part of the criminal case file system, so the clerk's office is where those records live. One thing that sets this office apart: it runs almost entirely on the statutory fees it collects. Tax dollars do not fund the clerk's day-to-day work. The parish just covers the building and utilities.
Sabine Parish was carved out of Natchitoches Parish back in 1843. It covers about 1,115 square miles, stretching 45 miles from north to south. Toledo Bend Reservoir runs the full length of its western border. That's a lot of ground for one court to cover.
| Address | 400 S. Capitol, Room 102, Many, LA 71449 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 419, Many, LA 71449 |
| Phone | (318) 256-6223 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Sabine Parish Traffic Records Online
Sabine Parish offers an eSearch subscription system for remote access to court records. This is not free. The pricing breaks down like this: $20 for a single day pass, $100 for one month, $300 for three months, or $1,200 for a full year. The system is available through the Sabine Parish Clerk online access page.
Criminal and traffic record indices start from July 1, 1990, and run to the present. That means if your traffic case was filed after mid-1990, it should show up in the online system. Civil suit indices go back further, to January 1985. Conveyance and mortgage records reach all the way back to 1843, which is when the parish was first created. Even the oldest indices and record book images are online. You can click the "Index Prior to 1964" tab to search and view conveyance indices from 1843 to 1963 and mortgage indices from 1843 to 1968.
The Louisiana Clerks Portal is another way to search Sabine Parish records. This statewide tool covers conveyance and mortgage indices along with marriage indices for participating parishes. It won't have traffic-specific records, but it can help if you need related documents.
The screenshot below shows the Louisiana Clerks Portal, which provides access to Sabine Parish public records alongside records from other participating parishes across the state.
This portal links to conveyance, mortgage, and marriage records. For traffic-specific searches, the eSearch subscription through the clerk's office is the better option.
Sabine Parish Court Filing Rules
A big change took effect on January 1, 2026. Under Act 352, all pleadings, documents, and exhibits filed with the Sabine Parish Clerk of Court must now be submitted either in person or electronically through the Tybera e-filing platform. Mailing documents is no longer an option for new filings. If you need tech support for the e-filing system, call 1-801-226-2746.
This rule applies to all court filings, not just traffic cases. But it matters for traffic court because it changes how you can respond to a citation or file a motion. If you plan to contest a traffic ticket in Sabine Parish, you will need to either go to the courthouse in Many or use the Tybera system. There is no middle ground on this one.
Note: Online customers should verify all cancellations in the mortgage records at the office, as the "cancelled" status shown online refers only to cancellations made since January 1, 2005.
Traffic Court Records and the Law
Louisiana has clear rules about public access to court records. Under La. R.S. 44:1, traffic court records in Sabine Parish are public documents. Anyone can ask to see them. The clerk is required under La. R.S. 44:33.1 to post custodian contact information so the public knows where to direct records requests. In-person inspection at the clerk's office is free, though you will pay for copies.
Traffic violations in Louisiana fall under Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, which covers the rules of the road, license requirements, and penalties for violations. Certain offenses like reckless driving, DWI, and school zone speeding require a court appearance. You cannot just pay those off. For standard moving violations, you can often pay the fine before your court date and avoid a trip to the courthouse. Call (318) 256-6223 first to check whether your ticket is payable or requires you to show up in court.
The ClerkConnect platform also serves Sabine Parish for remote record searches. And the Louisiana local government directory lists contact information for all parish offices in the state.
How to Get Sabine Parish Traffic Court Records
There are a few ways to pull traffic court records from Sabine Parish. Each has its own cost and timeline.
Walk into the clerk's office at 400 S. Capitol in Many during business hours. You can look up records at public terminals or ask the staff for help. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus the per-page copy fee. A criminal history search runs $20 per name. This is the fastest way to get what you need, but it means driving to Many.
The eSearch system lets you search from home. You will need a subscription. The daily rate of $20 works if you just need a quick look. The monthly rate of $100 makes more sense if you search records on a regular basis. Printed pages through the online system run 60 cents each. Under La. R.S. 44:32, the clerk can charge reasonable fees for copies of public records, and these rates are set by statute.
- In person at 400 S. Capitol, Room 102, Many
- Online through the eSearch subscription system
- Through the Louisiana Clerks Portal for related records
- Via the Tybera e-filing system for new court filings
- By phone at (318) 256-6223 for basic case status
Keep in mind that the clerk's staff cannot give legal advice. If you need help figuring out what to file or how to respond to a traffic citation, you will need to talk to a lawyer or look it up in the Louisiana law books yourself. The Louisiana Law Help site has free self-help guides on court procedures and records access.
Nearby Parishes
Sabine Parish sits along the Texas border in western Louisiana. These neighboring parishes each have their own clerk of court and traffic court system.