West Baton Rouge Parish Civil Court Records
West Baton Rouge Parish civil court records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Port Allen. The clerk is the official custodian of all civil case filings, judgments, land records, and related documents for the parish. Civil records moved to a new online platform in June 2024. You can now search civil cases through Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com, use the eClerks LA statewide index for free searches, or visit the Port Allen courthouse in person during regular business hours.
West Baton Rouge Parish Quick Facts
West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court
The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of civil court records for the parish. Clerk Amanda Gross Thies heads the office in Port Allen, which serves the 18th Judicial District Court. West Baton Rouge Parish shares the 18th Judicial District with Iberville and Pointe Coupee parishes. The clerk's office operates three departments: Recording, Civil, and Criminal. The clerk's website makes clear: "Official records of West Baton Rouge Parish are only those public records provided in the office of the West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court."
The office is located at 850 Eighth Street in Port Allen. A mailing address is available at P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767. The clerk can also be reached by email at Amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org. Staff are available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The three-department structure means that civil records, land records, and criminal records are each handled by dedicated staff, which can speed up requests if you know exactly what you need.
The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website at wbrclerk.org provides contact information, department details, and links to online record access portals for the parish.
| Clerk of Court | Amanda Gross Thies |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 Eighth Street Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Phone | (225) 383-0378 |
| Fax | (225) 383-3694 |
| Amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org | |
| Website | wbrclerk.org |
| Judicial District | 18th (shared with Iberville and Pointe Coupee) |
| Circuit | 1st Circuit Court of Appeal |
How to Search West Baton Rouge Parish Civil Court Records
West Baton Rouge Parish civil records moved to a new online system as of June 2024. The clerk's office issued this notice: "ATTENTION: As of June 19, 2024 Civil Search has been moved to https://clerkconnect.com/login. Civil Images will not be updated after June 19, 2024. If you have a current subscription, please create a Clerk Connect account and email Amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org. DO NOT BUY A SUBSCRIPTION if you are transferring your account." If you had an existing subscription to the old civil search system, contact the clerk before buying a new one to transfer your account first.
The new civil search platform is Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com/login. This subscription-based portal gives access to civil suits, case data, and related documents. New users can create a Clerk Connect account directly. Land records remain on the older wbrclerk.org eSearch platform for now. Make sure you are using the right portal depending on whether you need civil cases or land records.
Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com/login is now the primary online portal for West Baton Rouge Parish civil court records, replacing the old civil search system as of June 19, 2024.
The eClerks LA statewide portal at eclerksla.com also provides free index-level access to West Baton Rouge Parish civil records. This is a good starting point if you just need basic case information like party names, filing dates, and case types. For full document images, you need either a Clerk Connect subscription or an in-person visit to the Port Allen courthouse.
eClerks LA at eclerksla.com gives free public access to West Baton Rouge Parish civil record indexes as part of the statewide portal covering all 64 Louisiana parishes.
In-person searches at the Port Allen courthouse at 850 Eighth Street are available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Bring the full name of at least one party or the case number. Staff in the Civil Department can pull the file for your review at no charge. You only pay when you want copies made. Call (225) 383-0378 ahead of your visit if you have questions about what to bring or what to expect.
Mail requests are accepted at P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767. Include the party name, approximate filing date or year, and case type if you know it. Send payment for copies and a self-addressed stamped envelope. For questions about transferring an existing subscription or other online access issues, email Amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org directly.
Civil Court Records in West Baton Rouge Parish
The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court handles all civil filings for the 18th Judicial District Court cases arising in West Baton Rouge Parish. Civil records include petitions, answers, motions, discovery documents, judgments, and court orders. Case types include contract disputes, personal injury claims, property matters, debt collection actions, succession proceedings, and family law cases such as custody and child support.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 places the duty to maintain and provide access to civil court records on the Clerk of Court. The clerk must keep all filed civil documents and make them available to the public. You do not need to be a party in a case to view the file. You do not need to explain your reason for requesting access. Inspection of public civil records is always free under Louisiana law. You only pay when copies are made.
Under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. § 44:1-41, any person has the right to inspect and copy public records held by a government body, including civil court records. The clerk cannot deny access without a legal basis. Some records are not public: adoption filings, juvenile court matters, mental health-related documents, and files sealed by court order are excluded from the public record and kept separately.
West Baton Rouge Parish's three-department structure (Recording, Civil, Criminal) means that the civil staff specifically focuses on civil case records. This can make your search more efficient compared to offices where all record types are handled by the same staff. When you call or visit, let the office know you need civil records so you are directed to the right department right away.
Certified copies of civil court documents are available from the clerk's office. These are often needed for legal proceedings, insurance purposes, or property transactions. Fees for copies are set by Louisiana law. Call (225) 383-0378 or email Amanda.gross@wbrclerk.org to confirm current rates. In-person copy requests can often be filled the same day during regular business hours.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border or are near West Baton Rouge Parish. Civil cases are filed in the parish where at least one party lives or where the subject of the dispute is located. Check the parties' addresses at the time of filing if you are not sure which parish holds the record you need.