Terrebonne Parish Civil Court Records Search
Terrebonne Parish civil court records are filed and kept at the Clerk of Court office in Houma, Louisiana, under Clerk Theresa Robichaux. The office serves as the official record keeper for all civil case filings, land records, and court documents for the 32nd Judicial District. You can search records online through the clerk's own portal or through eClerks LA, visit the Houma courthouse in person, or send a written request by mail.
Terrebonne Parish Quick Facts
Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court
Theresa Robichaux is the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. Her office handles all civil filings in the 32nd Judicial District Court, as well as land records, marriage licenses, and other official parish documents. The clerk's office is the sole keeper of official Terrebonne Parish records. As the office states: "Official records of Terrebonne Parish are only those public records provided in the office of the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court." That means any copy of a civil record or land document that did not come from this office is not an official record.
The Houma courthouse location is at 7856 Main Street, Suite 100. The office welcomes people who want to view records or get copies during regular business hours. The clerk also participates in the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA), which helps provide statewide online index access. The office notes: "The Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) was created to develop a portal to allow our many users the opportunity to view the conveyance and mortgage indexes of multiple parishes."
| Clerk of Court | Theresa Robichaux |
|---|---|
| Address | 7856 Main Street, Suite 100 Houma, LA 70360 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361-1569 |
| Phone | (985) 868-5660 |
| Fax | (985) 868-5143 |
| publicinfo@tpcg.org | |
| Website | terrebonneclerk.org |
How to Search Terrebonne Parish Civil Court Records
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court offers online record access through two routes. You can use the clerk's own search portal at search.terrebonneclerk.org, or you can go through the statewide eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com. Both give you access to the civil and land record index for Terrebonne Parish.
The free index search is available through eClerks LA. This lets you look up case information by party name or case number without creating an account or paying a fee. If you need to view the actual documents and images, you will need a subscription. The clerk's office describes its online service this way: "Thank you for your interest in accessing the records of the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court through our online services. Our office is pleased to offer online access to our conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes."
eClerks LA at eclerksla.com provides a free index search for Terrebonne Parish records as part of the statewide Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority system.
For in-person access, visit the Houma courthouse at 7856 Main Street, Suite 100. Bring the case number, party name, or filing year. Staff can pull the case file for you to view at the counter. Inspection is free under La. R.S. § 44:1-41. You only pay for copies.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the P.O. Box address above. Describe what you need and include the party name, case number, or approximate filing date. Add payment for copies and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of documents. Staff will process your request and return copies by mail.
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website at terrebonneclerk.org lists all online access options, fee schedules, and contact details for the Houma courthouse.
Civil Court Records in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish is part of the 32nd Judicial District. The district court in Houma handles all civil matters filed in the parish. Civil cases include personal injury suits, property disputes, contract claims, debt collection actions, succession proceedings, divorce cases, and custody matters. Houma serves as a center for the offshore oil and gas industry, so maritime and employment-related civil cases also appear on the docket.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 places the duty to keep all civil records on the Clerk of Court. Every petition, answer, motion, and judgment in a civil case is a public record. Anyone can ask to see a case file. You do not need to be involved in the case. You do not need to state a reason. Under La. R.S. § 44:1-41, record inspection is always free. You pay only for copies.
Records that are not public include adoption files, sealed records, expunged records, and juvenile court matters. These are closed by law or by court order. If a record is sealed, the clerk cannot give you access to it.
Copy Fees
Current copy rates for Terrebonne Parish civil records are:
- Civil Records Search: $15.00
- Criminal Records Search: $20.00
- Standard copies: $1.00 per page
- Certified copies: $5.00 plus $1.00 per page
- CD or flash drive: $10.00
Call (985) 868-5660 before sending a mail request to confirm current rates, as fees may change over time.
Land and Conveyance Records
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court maintains conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes for the parish. These are available online through the clerk's portal. If you are researching property ownership history, checking for liens, or reviewing recorded property documents, start with the online index. The statewide eClerks LA system also carries Terrebonne Parish land record index data.
What Makes a Record Official
The clerk's office is specific about what counts as an official Terrebonne Parish record. Only documents that came directly from the clerk's office are official. Copies obtained from third-party sites, online aggregators, or other sources are not official records and may not be accepted for legal purposes. If you need an official certified copy for court filings, legal transactions, or government submissions, get it directly from the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court in Houma.
Online Access Subscription
If you search Terrebonne Parish records frequently, consider a subscription plan through the clerk's portal. Subscriptions give you access to document images beyond the free index. Contact the office at (985) 868-5660 or check the website for current subscription pricing and options. The eClerks LA portal may also offer subscription access to document images for Terrebonne Parish records.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes are near Terrebonne Parish. Civil cases are filed where at least one party lives or where the property in dispute is located. If you are not sure which parish holds a case, check the parties' addresses at the time of filing.