Search Slidell Civil Court Records

Slidell civil court records are maintained by the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court under the 22nd Judicial District Court. The clerk's main office is in Covington, and there is a Slidell Annex on Old Spanish Trail for local in-person access. You can search Slidell civil records online through re:SearchLA, use the free eClerks LA index, or visit one of the two clerk locations in person during business hours.

Which Court Handles Slidell Civil Cases

Slidell is in St. Tammany Parish on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Civil cases involving Slidell residents or property in the Slidell area are filed with the 22nd Judicial District Court and kept by the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk has two locations. The main office is in Covington, the parish seat, at 701 N. Columbia Street. The Slidell Annex is at 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor, and has a local phone number of (985) 643-6969. One important note about the Slidell Annex: it cannot receive mail or packages. If you need to send something to the clerk's office, use the Covington mailing address at P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434. Do not mail anything to the Slidell location.

The Slidell City Court at 501 Bouscaren Street, Suite 1, handles city-level matters, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and minor civil disputes. That court can be reached at (985) 643-5274. For most civil litigation, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, and property matters above city court limits, the 22nd Judicial District Court is the proper venue. Those records are kept by the parish clerk.

The clerk's office itself has noted that it provides free online access to public records at both locations. That is good to know if you are planning a visit and want to confirm what is available on-site before you go. The office also offers e-certification for documents through the clerk's website.

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court

Melissa R. Henry serves as the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk's main office is in Covington. The Slidell Annex is available for in-person access and handles most of the same services as the main office, but it cannot receive mail or packages. Contact the Covington office for mail inquiries and use the Slidell Annex address only for in-person visits.

The clerk's office offers free public access to records at both locations. For remote access, re:SearchLA is the online portal for 22nd Judicial District civil records. Civil data in the system goes back to 1992, and images are available from 1994 forward. Marriage records in the system go all the way back to 1810 for St. Tammany Parish. "We will be sunsetting our current fraud alerts portal on January 31, 2025. We strongly encourage all residents to sign up for eClerks LA Alerts." If you had set up fraud alerts previously, check the eClerks LA site for the updated service.

Note: Effective January 1, 2026, a 2.75% credit card processing fee applies on the Land Records site. Protective orders are not processed after 3:00 PM. Plan accordingly if your matter involves either of those services.

How to Search Slidell Civil Court Records

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk uses re:SearchLA as its primary online record access portal. Civil data goes back to 1992 and images are available from 1994 forward. Subscription options include: 24 hours for $20, one month for $30 to $40, three months for $90 to $120, and one year for $360 to $480. Criminal data in the system goes back to 1988. Mortgage and conveyance records go back to 1961, and marriage licenses go back to 1810. The clerk's office notes that "not all public records are available via online research, and online subscription and credit card processing fees apply."

The Slidell City Court at 501 Bouscaren Street handles city-level matters separate from St. Tammany Parish district court civil records.

eClerks LA at eclerksla.com is available for free index searches across all 64 Louisiana parishes, including St. Tammany. No account is needed for index searches. Use it to confirm that a case exists or to find a case number before requesting documents through re:SearchLA or in person. The clerk also offers e-certification for documents through sttammanyclerk.org for those who need certified copies without a full in-person visit.

eClerks LA provides free civil record index searches for Slidell cases through the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court.

For in-person searches, you can use the Slidell Annex on Old Spanish Trail or go to the main Covington office during regular business hours. The clerk confirms that "The Clerk of Court's office offers free online access to public records at both locations, and Customer Service Representatives are available to assist with research." Under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1-41, all civil court records are public unless sealed. Inspection is free. Copies have a fee. Remember: the Slidell Annex cannot receive mail or packages. Use the Covington address for all mail correspondence.

For legacy land record documents, copies cost $10 per document plus $0.35 per page. Court record documents through the legacy system cost $5 per document plus $0.35 per page. Call the Covington office at (985) 809-8700 to confirm current rates for any specific type of document before your visit.

Civil Records Available for Slidell

Civil cases in St. Tammany Parish that involve Slidell residents or Slidell-area property are all handled by the 22nd Judicial District Court. Common civil case types include personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, mortgage foreclosures, debt collection, successions, and family law cases. Every case file is a public record that contains the original petition, all pleadings, court orders, and the final judgment.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk also maintains land records for the parish. Conveyances, mortgage filings, and other property-related instruments are recorded with the clerk and are open to public inspection. Civil case data accessible online through re:SearchLA goes back to 1992. Older civil records exist in paper form and can be requested at the clerk's office. Mortgage and conveyance records go back further, to 1961, through the online portal.

Records that are not public include sealed case files, adoption records, and juvenile court matters. All other civil records from the 22nd Judicial District are open for inspection by anyone. You do not need to show identification to view a record, though you will need ID if you are requesting certified copies or other formal documents.

If you need a certified copy of a civil court document from a Slidell case, the clerk's office can provide one through e-certification or in person. Standard copy fees apply. For specific document types and their exact costs, call the Covington office at (985) 809-8700 before visiting. Having the case number ready will speed up the process considerably.

Nearby Cities

Slidell is on the north shore, east of New Orleans. These nearby qualifying cities also have civil court record pages.