Tensas Parish Traffic Court Records
Tensas Parish traffic court records are managed by Clerk of Court Christina "Christy" C. Lee in Saint Joseph, Louisiana. The 6th Judicial District Court, shared with East Carroll and Madison Parishes, handles all traffic cases. One key detail for this parish: criminal and traffic fines are paid at the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office, not the clerk's office. The clerk handles records while the sheriff handles fine payments.
Tensas Parish Quick Facts
Tensas Parish Clerk of Court
Christina "Christy" C. Lee serves as the Tensas Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 201 Hancock Street, Courthouse Square, Saint Joseph, LA 71366. Mailing address: P.O. Box 78, Saint Joseph, LA 71366. Phone: (318) 766-3921. Fax: (318) 766-3926. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The traffic deputy clerk is Faye Kenedy. Reach her at fayeken@tensasclerk.org for traffic-specific questions. She handles the day-to-day processing of traffic case records in the clerk's system. If you need to check on a case, get a court date, or request a copy of a traffic record, Faye is the person to contact.
The Tensas Parish Clerk of Court's Office has original records dating back to 1843. These historical records are being digitized. For traffic court records, the system is more current, but the office's long history shows its role as the central records keeper for the parish.
The screenshot below shows the Tensas Parish Clerk of Court website, the main portal for records and services.
The clerk's website provides contact details, office hours, and links to record search tools for Tensas Parish court records.
| Address | 201 Hancock Street, Courthouse Square, Saint Joseph, LA 71366 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 78, Saint Joseph, LA 71366 |
| Phone | (318) 766-3921 |
| Fax | (318) 766-3926 |
| Traffic Clerk | Faye Kenedy (fayeken@tensasclerk.org) |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | tensasclerk.org |
Paying Traffic Fines in Tensas Parish
Criminal and traffic fines are paid at the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office, (318) 766-3954. This is different from many other parishes where you pay at the clerk's office. Do not go to the clerk's office to pay a fine. Go to the sheriff instead.
The screenshot below shows the Tensas Parish Clerk of Court's criminal and traffic page with information about how cases are handled in the parish.
This page explains the criminal and traffic records process, including the fact that fines go to the sheriff's office rather than the clerk.
Call the sheriff at (318) 766-3954 to find out your fine amount and what payment methods they accept. In a small parish like Tensas, cash and money orders are the most common payment forms. Check before you go to make sure you bring the right payment.
If you cannot pay the full amount at once, ask about payment plans. Not every parish offers them, but it is worth asking. Missing a payment deadline or court date can lead to a warrant, so stay on top of your case.
Search Tensas Parish Traffic Records
To look up traffic court records, contact the clerk's office at (318) 766-3921 or email fayeken@tensasclerk.org for traffic records. Walk-in searches are possible during business hours at the Courthouse Square in Saint Joseph.
The screenshot below shows the Tensas Parish Clerk resources page, which includes contact information and details about accessing records.
The resources page lists phone numbers, email addresses, and other details for reaching the clerk's office about records requests.
Standard copy fees in Tensas Parish are $1 per page. Conformed copies cost $3 each. Certified copies run $5 plus the per-page copy fee. Criminal history searches are $20 per name. These fees are in line with most Louisiana parishes.
The ClerkConnect platform and eClerks LA portal are statewide tools that connect to parish clerk systems. Check both to see if Tensas Parish records are available for remote search. Under La. R.S. 44:1, all court records are public. La. R.S. 44:33.1 requires the clerk to post custodian contact details.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 78, Saint Joseph, LA 71366. Include the name, approximate date, case or citation number if you have it, and a check or money order for fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing takes one to two weeks in most cases.
Legal Help in Tensas Parish
Tensas is one of the smallest parishes in Louisiana, so local legal resources are very limited. The Louisiana Supreme Court directory lists courts and legal aid groups across the state. Northeast Louisiana Legal Aid may serve this area for low-income residents. Call 211 for a referral.
The Louisiana state directory has contact information for all parish offices. The Louisiana Law Help site offers free guides on court procedures and records access. For traffic cases, many attorneys in the Monroe or Vidalia area handle cases in Tensas Parish and surrounding jurisdictions.
Cities in Tensas Parish
Tensas Parish has a small population spread across a few communities. Saint Joseph is the parish seat. Newellton and Waterproof are other towns in the parish. None have separate city courts. All traffic cases go through the 6th Judicial District Court, with records at the clerk's office and fines paid at the sheriff's office.
Nearby Parishes
Tensas Parish is in northeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Each neighboring parish has its own court system and traffic records.