Iberia Parish Criminal Records

Iberia Parish criminal records are maintained by the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court in New Iberia and are accessible in person, by subscription through ClerkConnect, or through the EclerksLA document portal for Iberia Parish criminal cases and court dockets from the 16th Judicial District Court.

Iberia Parish Clerk of Court

the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court for Iberia Parish is David Ditch. His office is the official custodian of criminal court records here. The office is at 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560. The main phone number is (337) 365-7282. You can also reach the Iberia Parish Clerk by fax. Civil records fax is (337) 365-0737, and the recording fax is (337) 365-7636. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. the Iberia Parish Clerk handles all criminal case filings, criminal minute entries, criminal motions, criminal orders, and final criminal judgments from the 16th Judicial District Court.

When you come in person during business hours, you can inspect criminal public records for free. Copies cost extra. the Iberia Parish Clerk handles requests from the public on a first-come basis. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit for criminal records.

The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court official website at iberiaclerk.com lists all contact information, subscription options for both online portals, and details on Iberia Parish criminal record services available to the public.

The Iberia Parish Clerk site also links to both the ClerkConnect and EclerksLA portals for Iberia Parish criminal records, which are two separate systems with separate subscriptions.

Criminal Background Checks in Iberia Parish

The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court offers criminal background checks for a fee of $20.00 per name. These checks are available during a slightly shorter window than standard office hours. Requests are accepted from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Do not arrive after 4:00 PM expecting to complete a background check that day.

There is one firm requirement the Iberia Parish Clerk enforces without exception. You must bring a copy of the driver's license of the individual being searched. the Iberia Parish Clerk will not process the request without it. No exceptions are made. If you arrive without a copy of the subject's driver's license, you will need to come back. Make sure you have that document before you go.

One limitation applies to these checks. The Iberia Parish criminal background check only covers charges filed in local courts. It does not include criminal records from the City of New Iberia, and it does not pull data from other Louisiana parishes. If you need a check that covers multiple parishes or the full state, contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. The BCII handles statewide criminal history checks through its background check program at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

The ClerkConnect multi-parish portal at clerkconnect.com can also be used to search criminal indices across participating Louisiana parishes including Iberia Parish, which may give broader criminal coverage than the local clerk check.

ClerkConnect is a statewide subscription service that lets you search across parishes that participate in the network from one login, covering Iberia Parish criminal records and records from other parishes.

Note: The Iberia Parish criminal background check covers Iberia Parish criminal charges only. Criminal records from City of New Iberia courts and other parishes are not included in the Iberia Parish clerk background check.

Online Criminal Records Access in Iberia Parish

Iberia Parish uses two separate online systems for public criminal records access. They are ClerkConnect and EclerksLA. These are not the same system. A subscription to one does not grant access to the other. Each has its own login and its own payment structure. If you want access to both portals, you must subscribe to each separately.

ClerkConnect is the portal for civil and criminal court records here. Through ClerkConnect, you can search civil records going back to January 1, 1980, and criminal records going back to November 30, 1959. This is a wide range of criminal history. If you need older records, you may need to contact the Iberia Parish Clerk's office directly. Subscriptions are available by the day, by the month, or by the year.

EclerksLA is a different system that focuses on property and land records. Through EclerksLA, you can access conveyance records from 1868 to the present, plats from 1868 forward, and mortgage records from January 1, 1959 onward. This is more relevant to title searches and real estate, but the overlap is worth noting if you need both types of Iberia Parish records.

Subscription fees for either system are the same: one year costs $750.00 plus $1.00 per page; 30 days costs $125.00 plus $1.00 per page; one day costs $20.00 plus $1.00 per page. If you already have a subscription to one system and want to mirror it to the other, you can request that. Contact wrobison@iberiaclerk.com to arrange a mirrored subscription. Not all users know this option exists, so it is worth asking if you need both record systems regularly.

Note: Payment made on ClerkConnect does not carry over to EclerksLA, and vice versa. They are entirely separate billing systems.

New Iberia City Court Criminal Records

New Iberia City Court handles lower-level criminal matters within the city limits of New Iberia in Iberia Parish. This court is separate from the Iberia Parish 16th Judicial District Court and handles its own docket of misdemeanor and municipal criminal cases. The New Iberia City Court is located at 457 East Main Street, Rooms 206 and 207, New Iberia, LA 70560. The phone number is (337) 369-2334. New Iberia City Court criminal records are distinct from Iberia Parish 16th JDC criminal records.

New Iberia City Court has specific payment rules. The court accepts money orders and credit cards for criminal matters. If you pay by credit card, a 3.5% processing fee applies. The court does not accept cash. It also does not accept personal checks. Come prepared with a money order or a credit card if you need to make any payments here. Records from New Iberia City Court are separate from Iberia Parish criminal records at the Iberia Parish Clerk's office. A background check run through the clerk will not include New Iberia City Court criminal records.

If you need records specifically from New Iberia City Court, contact that court directly at (337) 369-2334. Ask about the process for obtaining copies of specific case files or docket information. The New Iberia City Court is a distinct legal entity and does not fall under the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court jurisdiction.

Copy Fees at the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court

If you need copies of Iberia Parish criminal records from the clerk's office, standard fees apply. A regular copy of a criminal document is $1.00 per page. A certified copy costs $5.00. A conformed copy is $3.00. Certified criminal minutes cost $15.00. A name search runs $20.00 per name. These fees apply to in-person requests and are separate from any subscription costs for the online portals.

Free inspection of criminal public records is available during regular business hours. You can look at a file without paying any fee. You only pay when you want the clerk to make you a copy. If you are doing a quick check and do not need a copy, plan to review the record in person at no charge.

Note: Per-page copy fees apply in addition to any search or certification fee. A certified copy of a multi-page document will cost the $5.00 base plus $1.00 for each additional page after the first.

16th Judicial District Court

Iberia Parish is part of the 16th Judicial District. This district covers three parishes: Iberia, St. Mary, and St. Martin. The 16th JDC handles all felony criminal cases filed in all three parishes. Each criminal case has its own file maintained by the clerk's office, and they all fall under the 16th JDC jurisdiction.

The 16th JDC is part of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, which reviews criminal decisions from trial courts across southwest and central Louisiana including this area. If an Iberia Parish criminal conviction is appealed, it goes to the 3rd Circuit. The 3rd Circuit courthouse is in Lake Charles.

All criminal filings go through the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court in New Iberia. The clerk keeps the official criminal record for each case from the moment charges are filed through final disposition. Case records stay with the clerk even after a criminal case closes.

Expungements in Iberia Parish

Louisiana allows eligible individuals to expunge certain criminal records under La. R.S. 44:9. The total cost for a standard Iberia Parish criminal record expungement runs approximately $550.00. That covers the filing fee paid to the clerk and the fee paid to Louisiana State Police. Both must be paid before the process moves forward.

Not every criminal record qualifies for expungement. Crimes of violence are generally excluded. Sex offenses are excluded. Other specific categories are also barred by statute. Waiting periods apply depending on the type of offense and how the case resolved. An arrest that did not lead to a conviction may qualify sooner than a conviction would. The rules vary depending on the charge and outcome.

If you are considering an expungement, review La. R.S. 44:9 carefully or consult an attorney about your Iberia Parish criminal record. Expungement filing fees are non-refundable. Confirm eligibility before you pay. The clerk can tell you what forms are required and where to file, but the office cannot give legal advice on whether your record qualifies.

Note: The Louisiana State Police fee for Iberia Parish criminal expungements must be paid by USPS money order. Check with the clerk's office for current payment requirements before submitting your expungement petition.

State Criminal Records Resources

If you need a statewide criminal history check that covers more than just Iberia Parish, Louisiana State Police handles those requests. The LSP Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information processes background checks that pull from the state's full criminal history database. This covers arrests and convictions from across Louisiana, not just the local area.

The LSP background check page at lsp.org explains the process, required forms, fees, and turnaround times for state-level criminal history checks that include Iberia Parish criminal records.

LSP criminal background checks are the best option when you need to know about someone's record across multiple parishes beyond Iberia Parish alone.

Cities in Iberia Parish

The Iberia Parish seat is New Iberia. Criminal cases from within Iberia Parish are filed through the 16th Judicial District Court and the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court in New Iberia.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border or are close to Iberia Parish. Each has its own clerk of court and criminal court records. Use these links to search criminal records in an adjacent area.