Search Union Parish Traffic Court Records
Union Parish traffic court records are kept by Clerk of Court Dodi Eubanks in Farmerville, Louisiana. The 3rd Judicial District Court handles all traffic cases filed in the parish. Union Parish stands out for its strong online access: court records and documents with images and indices are available around the clock through the clerk's website. This makes it one of the easier parishes to search from home.
Union Parish Quick Facts
Union Parish Clerk of Court
Dodi Eubanks has served as the Union Parish Clerk of Court since July 1, 2008. The office is at the Union Parish Courthouse, at the corner of Main Street and Sterlington Highway, Farmerville, LA 71241. Phone: (318) 368-3055. The clerk's office is the official records keeper for the 3rd Judicial District Court.
The criminal department handles all charges filed under the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedures, which includes traffic violations that rise to the criminal level. Standard traffic tickets, misdemeanor charges, and more serious offenses all go through this system. The clerk's office can help you find your case, check the status, and get copies of records.
The screenshot below shows the Union Parish Clerk of Court website, which is the main portal for accessing court records and online services.
The clerk's homepage provides links to online record searches, eFiling, eRecording, and other digital services available around the clock.
| Address | Corner of Main Street and Sterlington Hwy, Farmerville, LA 71241 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (318) 368-3055 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Clerk | Dodi Eubanks (since July 1, 2008) |
| Website | upclerk.com |
Search Union Parish Records Online
Union Parish has some of the best online record access in the state. As the clerk's office puts it: "Our court records and documents complete with images and indices are available online and are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year." This means you can search for traffic court records at any time from any computer.
The clerk's office offers several online tools:
- eFiling for submitting court documents
- eRecording for land and other records
- eSearch for looking up cases
- Online Marriage Application
- eClerks Alert for property fraud monitoring
The screenshot below shows the Union Parish Clerk of Court's criminal records page, which explains how criminal and traffic cases are handled in the parish.
This page details the criminal department's role in processing traffic and criminal cases through the 3rd JDC.
The ClerkConnect platform and eClerks LA portal also connect to parish clerk systems across Louisiana. Union Parish is well connected to these statewide tools. Between the clerk's own site and these platforms, you have multiple ways to search records without leaving home.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, court records in Louisiana are public. Anyone can request traffic court records. You do not need to be the person named in the case. Standard copy fees are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document plus copy fees. La. R.S. 44:33.1 requires the clerk to post custodian contact info for records requests.
In-Person and Mail Requests
Walk-in searches are welcome at the Union Parish Courthouse in Farmerville during business hours. Bring your citation number for a fast lookup. The staff can pull up your case, check the status, and provide copies on the spot.
Mail requests go to the Union Parish Courthouse, Farmerville, LA 71241. Include the name, date of citation, and case number if you have it. Send a check or money order for the copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing usually takes one to two weeks.
Phone inquiries at (318) 368-3055 work for quick checks on case status. For more detailed requests, the staff may ask you to come in or use the online search tools. Given the strong online access in Union Parish, many people find it easier to search from home first and only visit in person if they need certified copies or have questions the website cannot answer.
Traffic Court Process in Union Parish
Traffic tickets in Union Parish go through the 3rd Judicial District Court. Your citation tells you when and where to appear. For simple violations, you may be able to pay the fine without a court appearance. Call the clerk at (318) 368-3055 to ask.
If you want to contest the ticket, show up on your court date. You can hire a lawyer or represent yourself. For serious charges like DWI, legal help is a good idea. The Louisiana Law Help site has free guides on court procedures and your rights.
Missing a court date causes real problems. The judge can issue a warrant. Your license may be suspended. Fines increase. Call the clerk right away if you miss a date to find out what steps to take next.
Legal Help in Union Parish
The Louisiana Supreme Court directory lists all courts and legal aid groups in the state. Northeast Louisiana Legal Aid may cover Union Parish for low-income residents. Call 211 for a referral to free or low-cost legal help in your area.
The Louisiana state directory has contact details for all parish government offices. Many attorneys in the Monroe area handle traffic cases in Union Parish and nearby jurisdictions. The Louisiana Law Help site has guides on how the clerk's office works and how to access court records on your own.
Cities in Union Parish
Farmerville is the parish seat and the main town in Union Parish. Other communities include Bernice, Marion, and Downsville. None of these have separate city courts. All traffic cases in Union Parish go through the 3rd Judicial District Court, with records at the clerk's office in Farmerville.
Nearby Parishes
Union Parish is in north-central Louisiana. Each neighboring parish has its own clerk of court and traffic court system.