Access Caddo Parish Civil Court Records

Caddo Parish civil court records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Clerk is the official custodian of all civil case filings, judgments, land records, and related court documents for the parish. You can search Caddo Parish civil court records online through Clerk Connect or eClerks LA, use the E-Filing and E-Recording services, visit the Shreveport courthouse in person, or submit a written request by mail.

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court

Mike Spence serves as Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish. His office at 501 Texas Street in Shreveport is the official keeper of all civil, criminal, and land records for the parish. As the office notes, "The Clerk's office maintains all civil, criminal, and land records." The office is self-supporting, funded through statutory fees rather than local tax dollars. E-Filing and E-Recording services are available, making Caddo one of the more accessible parishes for remote record access.

Caddo Parish is one of Louisiana's most populous parishes, with Shreveport as the parish seat and the seat of the 1st Judicial District Court. The clerk's office sees a large volume of civil filings each year, including personal injury cases, contract disputes, property matters, debt collection actions, and family law proceedings. Staff at the Shreveport courthouse handle all of these filings, plus land records, marriage licenses, and other official documents.

You can contact the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court by email at info@caddoclerk.com or through the website at caddoclerk.com. The website links to both Clerk Connect and eClerks LA and provides information on E-Filing, E-Recording, and in-person services at the Shreveport courthouse.

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website at caddoclerk.com provides links to all online access portals, E-Filing details, and contact information for the Shreveport office.

How to Search Caddo Parish Civil Court Records

Caddo Parish offers several ways to search civil court records. Online, you can use Clerk Connect or eClerks LA. The E-Filing portal also allows attorneys and registered users to track case filings in real time. In-person access at the Shreveport courthouse works for anyone who needs full file review or certified copies on the same day.

The eClerks LA statewide portal is the free starting point for most searches. It covers all 64 Louisiana parishes under La. R.S. 13:754 and lets you search civil, land, marriage, and probate records by name or document type without creating an account. Results show case filing data and party names. To get full document images, you may need to visit in person or use Clerk Connect.

Clerk Connect is the subscription option for Caddo Parish. It provides deeper access to civil suits, land records, and case data. "Online records access through Clerk Connect," as the clerk's office notes. This is a strong choice for legal professionals and anyone who searches records on a regular basis. Subscription plans vary from short-term day passes to full-year accounts.

Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com offers subscription access to Caddo Parish civil records, land filings, and e-filing services through a single statewide account.

eClerks LA at eclerksla.com provides free index access to Caddo Parish civil court records and is a good first step for any name-based search.

Note: When visiting the Shreveport courthouse in person, bring a photo ID and the full name of at least one party to the case or a case number to help staff run the search quickly.

Civil Court Records in Caddo Parish

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court keeps all civil filings for the 1st Judicial District Court. Civil cases include personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, debt collection actions, successions, and family law cases. Each case file grows as documents are added. All pleadings and orders in the file are public unless sealed by the judge.

Under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251, the clerk must maintain all filed documents and make them available to the public. You can view any civil case file in Caddo Parish. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Inspection of records at the courthouse is always free under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. § 44:1-41. Copy fees apply only when you ask for documents to take home.

Caddo Parish copy fees include $1.00 per page for uncertified copies, $5.00 for certified copies, and $20.00 for criminal background checks. Background check fees are separate from civil record copy fees. If you need a certified copy of a judgment or other civil document, expect to pay $5.00 for that service. Call the office to confirm current rates before visiting or sending a mail request.

Land records and conveyances are also stored at the Caddo Parish Clerk's office. These can be relevant in civil disputes involving real property. E-Recording services let title companies and attorneys submit land record documents electronically without a courthouse visit, which is a time-saving option for high-volume users.

Caddo Parish Civil Record Fees

Standard copy fees apply for Caddo Parish civil court records. The clerk charges $1.00 per page for uncertified copies and $5.00 for certified copies. Criminal background checks run $20.00 per name. Inspecting records in person at the Shreveport courthouse is always free under Louisiana law.

For mail requests, send a written letter with the case number or party name, along with payment in the form of a check or money order made out to the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the office to return your copies. If you are not sure about the total, call (318) 226-6780 or email info@caddoclerk.com and staff can give you an estimate.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border or are near Caddo Parish. Civil cases are filed in the parish where a party lives or where the dispute is located. Use these links to find civil records in neighboring parishes if your search spans more than one area.