St. Bernard Parish Civil Court Records Search

St. Bernard Parish civil court records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Chalmette, Louisiana, where the clerk serves as the official keeper of civil case filings, land records, and other official parish documents. You can access St. Bernard Parish civil records by submitting a public records request through the parish government's online form, visiting the Chalmette courthouse in person, or contacting the clerk's office directly by phone or fax.

St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court

Randy S. Nunez serves as the St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court. His office is located at 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette. The clerk's office sets a clear tone for its relationship with the public. On the official website, the office opens with: "Welcome to your office. Those words remind us that we are no more than the caretakers of the office of Clerk of Court for the Parish of St. Bernard." That view shapes how the office approaches public access to records.

The office emphasizes professional service as a core value. As the clerk's site states, "Our only goal is to provide you with the professional, courteous and competent service you deserve from your Clerk's office." For people trying to access civil court records, that means staff are available to help with case lookups, copy requests, and questions about the filing process. The St. Bernard Clerk is also in the process of modernizing its systems. The office has noted that "The Clerk's office is in the process of implementing the acceptance of Civil E-Filings," which will add a new option for attorneys and filers once the system is fully in place. The mailing address for written requests is P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70044.

How to Search St. Bernard Parish Civil Court Records

The St. Bernard Parish government website at sbpg.net hosts a Public Records Request Form at sbpg.net/201/Public-Records-Request. This is the official channel for submitting written requests for civil court records and other parish documents. Fill out the form with as much detail as you can about the case or document you need, and staff will respond to your request.

For online civil record searches, St. Bernard Parish participates in the statewide eClerks LA portal. This free service provides index-level searches across all 64 Louisiana parishes. You can check whether a civil case exists in St. Bernard Parish without visiting in person. The index shows basic case information like party names, filing dates, and case types. For full document images, follow up with the clerk's office directly.

Clerk Connect is another statewide tool that may provide access to St. Bernard Parish civil records through a subscription portal. Check the Clerk Connect site for current availability and pricing for St. Bernard Parish. Subscription options typically include daily, monthly, and annual access plans.

In-person access remains the most direct way to view a full civil case file in St. Bernard Parish. Staff at the Chalmette courthouse can pull files by case number or party name during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring a valid photo ID. If you know the approximate filing year or the names of both parties, that will help staff locate the record faster.

Once civil e-filing is fully implemented by the clerk's office, attorneys will also be able to submit filings electronically without visiting the courthouse. Check the clerk's website at stbclerk.com for updates on when that system becomes available.

The eClerks LA statewide portal offers free index searches for St. Bernard Parish civil records. This is a useful first step when looking up civil cases before requesting full documents from the clerk's office.

The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court office in Chalmette maintains all civil case filings for the 34th Judicial District Court and is currently implementing civil e-filing to improve public access to court services.

Civil Court Records in St. Bernard Parish

The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court handles all civil filings for the 34th Judicial District Court. Civil case types in St. Bernard Parish include personal injury suits, property disputes, contract claims, debt collection actions, succession proceedings, and family law matters. Every document filed in a civil case becomes part of the permanent case file. Files grow over time as parties add pleadings, motions, responses, and court orders.

Under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1-41, any person can inspect civil court records at no charge. Inspection is free. Copies cost money, but looking at the file does not. Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 places the duty to maintain filed records and make them available for public access on the Clerk of Court. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to explain why you want to see it. These rights apply to everyone.

St. Bernard Parish sits just southeast of New Orleans, and its proximity to the city means many cases involve parties or property that cross into Orleans Parish as well. If you are unsure whether a case was filed in St. Bernard or Orleans Parish, check the address of the defendant or plaintiff at the time of filing. Civil suits are filed in the parish where at least one party lives or where the subject of the dispute is located.

Records that are not public include adoption files, juvenile court proceedings, sealed case documents, and any records restricted by court order. These are not accessible through online search or in-person requests at the public counter. If you believe a record has been improperly withheld, La. R.S. 44:35 gives you a path to seek a court order requiring the record be produced.

The 34th Judicial District Court serves only St. Bernard Parish, which means all district civil cases for the parish go through this one court. That simplifies the search process. If a civil case was filed in a Louisiana district court and one of the parties lived in St. Bernard, this is the right place to look.

For copy fees, contact the clerk's office directly at (504) 271-3434. Standard Louisiana copy rates apply. Uncertified copies are typically $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk's staff can confirm current rates and let you know what to bring or include if you are submitting a request by mail.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near St. Bernard Parish. Civil cases are filed in the parish where the parties live or where the dispute arose. If you are searching for a case near the New Orleans metropolitan area, check these neighboring parishes as well.