Search West Baton Rouge Traffic Court Records
West Baton Rouge Parish traffic court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Port Allen, with cases heard through the 18th Judicial District Court. Amanda Gross Thies took over as clerk on July 1, 2024, starting her first term. The 18th JDC is shared with Iberville and Pointe Coupee Parishes. Port Allen City Court also handles traffic citations issued within Port Allen city limits, giving the parish two courts that process traffic matters.
West Baton Rouge Parish Quick Facts
West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court
Amanda Gross Thies serves as the West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 850 Eighth St., Port Allen, LA 70767. Mailing address is P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767. Phone: (225) 383-0378. The clerk took office in July 2024 for her first term. The office handles all court records for the 18th JDC as it applies to West Baton Rouge Parish.
The clerk's office states: "We are committed to delivering quality service in an efficient manner to all users of our office." That commitment shows in the tools they have adopted for remote access. Traffic court records from the district court are part of the criminal case files maintained here.
One important note from the office: online records are not official. Only records obtained in person at the clerk's office carry official status. If you need a certified copy for court or legal purposes, you must get it directly from the office in Port Allen. Online searches are useful for looking up case information, but they do not replace an official certified document.
The screenshot below shows the West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website, the main source for court information and record access in the parish.
The clerk's site has links to online record tools, office contact details, and information about services available at the Port Allen office.
| Clerk | Amanda Gross Thies |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 Eighth St., Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Phone | (225) 383-0378 |
| Website | wbrclerk.org |
Online Record Access for West Baton Rouge
As of June 19, 2024, the West Baton Rouge clerk moved civil record searches to ClerkConnect. This platform lets you search civil case records remotely. You will need to create an account to use the system. The move to ClerkConnect replaced the previous search tool the office was using.
Criminal records, including traffic court cases, are available through ClerkNet for e-filing and record access. The eClerks Louisiana statewide portal also covers West Baton Rouge Parish records. Some searches on eClerks are free. Full access may require a subscription.
The clerk's office also offers eClerks Alert, a service that monitors property records for potential fraud. While that service is more about real estate, it shows the office's push toward digital access. For traffic records specifically, start with eClerks or ClerkConnect, then contact the office if you need certified copies.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, all public records in Louisiana are open for inspection. La. R.S. 44:33.1 requires the custodian to publish contact details for records requests. The clerk's phone and address are listed above. In-person record inspection is free. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost more.
Port Allen City Court
Port Allen City Court is at 330 S. Alexander Ave, Port Allen. Phone: (225) 346-4702. Traffic citations issued within Port Allen city limits by city officers go to this court. The city court handles misdemeanor traffic offenses, parking violations, and other minor cases within its jurisdiction.
City court records are separate from district court records. If your ticket was issued inside Port Allen, contact the city court first. For tickets from elsewhere in the parish, the 18th JDC through the clerk's office is where your record is filed. The citation itself tells you which court to appear in.
West Baton Rouge is just across the Mississippi River from East Baton Rouge Parish and the city of Baton Rouge. Traffic along the I-10 corridor means a steady flow of citations in this area. If you were ticketed on the interstate or highway in West Baton Rouge, that case likely goes through the district court system.
Legal Resources in West Baton Rouge Parish
The Louisiana state directory lists West Baton Rouge Parish offices and contacts. Louisiana Law Help has free guides on court procedures and how to work with the clerk of court. The Louisiana Supreme Court directory lists the 18th JDC. Capital Area Legal Services covers this region and may help qualifying individuals with traffic-related legal problems. Call the clerk at (225) 383-0378 for questions about your case or how to get records.
Nearby Parishes
West Baton Rouge Parish is on the west bank of the Mississippi River across from Baton Rouge. These neighboring parishes have their own courts and clerks.