Terrebonne Parish Criminal Records

Criminal records in Terrebonne Parish are kept by the Clerk of Court in Houma and cover arrests, criminal charges, criminal case outcomes, and court convictions handled by the 32nd Judicial District Court. This guide explains where to search Terrebonne Parish criminal records, what fees to expect, and how to get copies of criminal case files in Terrebonne Parish.

Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court is the main office for criminal records in Terrebonne Parish. This office holds all criminal filings, criminal dockets, and court orders from criminal cases handled by the 32nd Judicial District. If you need to look up an arrest case, find a criminal charge, or get a copy of a criminal court order from Terrebonne Parish, this is the right place to start. Terrebonne Parish criminal records go back many years through this office.

The Terrebonne Parish clerk's office is open weekdays. Staff can search Terrebonne Parish criminal records by name or case number. You can request plain copies or certified copies of criminal records. Certified copies carry the Terrebonne Parish court seal and are used for legal matters involving criminal cases. The mailing address for Terrebonne Parish is different from the physical location, so use the right one when you send a criminal records request by mail.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website shows current criminal records and allows some online lookups of criminal cases. The site is a good first stop before you visit the Terrebonne Parish courthouse in person to search criminal records.

The Terrebonne Parish clerk's website gives access to case index information for criminal matters filed in the 32nd Judicial District.

The Terrebonne Parish clerk's site lists contact info, hours, and links to criminal case search tools for Terrebonne Parish.

Criminal Record Search Fees in Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish charges set fees for criminal record searches and copies of criminal case files. These fees apply when you ask the Terrebonne Parish clerk to run a name search of the criminal index or pull records from the criminal case files. Pay close attention to what you need because the Terrebonne Parish criminal records search fee is higher than for a civil search.

The Terrebonne Parish criminal records search fee is $20 per name. Civil record searches in Terrebonne Parish cost $15. Standard copies of criminal records run $1 per page. If you need a certified copy of a Terrebonne Parish criminal record, the base fee is $5 plus $1 per page. Certified copies carry the official Terrebonne Parish court seal. You need certified copies for legal proceedings or official submissions involving criminal cases.

Call the Terrebonne Parish clerk at (985) 868-5660 before you visit or mail a criminal records request. Staff can tell you the total cost based on what Terrebonne Parish criminal records you need. Bring exact payment or a money order if you plan to pay in person for criminal records. Some offices do not take credit cards for criminal record requests, so it is best to ask ahead of time.

Note: Fees can change, so always verify the current criminal records fee schedule with the Terrebonne Parish clerk's office before submitting payment.

Houma Police and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Records

Two law enforcement agencies create criminal records in Terrebonne Parish. The Houma Police Department handles arrests inside the city of Houma. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff covers the rest of the parish, including unincorporated areas. Both agencies send criminal case information to the 32nd Judicial District Court, where it becomes part of the official Terrebonne Parish criminal court record.

If you need an incident report or arrest record from the Houma Police Department, call the non-emergency line at (985) 873-6381. They can direct you to the criminal records division. Incident reports and arrest logs from Houma are often available as public records unless the Terrebonne Parish criminal case is still active or involves a sealed matter.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office is located at 7980 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. The main phone number is (985) 876-2500. The Terrebonne Parish sheriff's office maintains its own criminal records for arrests made in the unincorporated parts of the parish. You can call or visit to request those criminal arrest records directly from the sheriff's office.

Note: Arrest records from Terrebonne Parish law enforcement are separate from criminal court case records. You may need to contact both offices if you want the full picture of a criminal case in Terrebonne Parish.

32nd Judicial District Court in Terrebonne Parish

The 32nd Judicial District Court covers Terrebonne Parish. This criminal court handles all felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Terrebonne Parish. Judges in the 32nd JDC hear criminal trials, accept guilty pleas, and issue criminal sentences. All criminal orders, criminal judgments, and hearing records from this court go into the official Terrebonne Parish criminal case file kept by the Clerk of Court.

Criminal cases from Terrebonne Parish that are appealed go to the First Circuit Court of Appeal, which covers the southern Louisiana region. Decisions from the First Circuit can be reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Most criminal case filings at the trial level in Terrebonne Parish are public, and the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court can provide access to them.

The 32nd Judicial District is one of the larger judicial districts serving the coastal parishes of Louisiana. It handles a wide range of criminal charges including felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, and violent crimes. All Terrebonne Parish criminal case records are managed by the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court at the Houma courthouse.

How to Search Criminal Records in Terrebonne Parish

Searching criminal records in Terrebonne Parish takes a few steps. You can search Terrebonne Parish criminal records online using the clerk's website, or you can go in person to the Houma courthouse. In-person searches let you see the full Terrebonne Parish criminal file and get copies on the spot. Online tools may show basic criminal case info but may not have every document from older Terrebonne Parish criminal cases.

To search Terrebonne Parish criminal records in person, go to the Clerk of Court at 7856 Main Street in Houma during business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday). Bring a valid photo ID. Know the full name of the person you are looking up, and the year or approximate time frame of the Terrebonne Parish criminal case if possible. A case number makes the Terrebonne Parish criminal records search faster. Staff will run the search for you and tell you what criminal case information is on file.

You can also check the ClerkConnect multi-parish portal, which links to several Louisiana parish clerk systems. The site at clerkconnect.com may have Terrebonne Parish criminal case information depending on the records available online.

The multi-parish ClerkConnect portal offers online criminal case lookups for parishes that participate in the system.

ClerkConnect allows users to search criminal and civil case indexes across multiple Louisiana parishes from one site, including Terrebonne Parish criminal records where available.

Note: Online results may not include every Terrebonne Parish criminal case, especially older records that have not been digitized.

Expungements in Terrebonne Parish

Louisiana law allows some people to have Terrebonne Parish criminal records expunged. An expungement removes or seals a criminal record from public view. Not all criminal records qualify. The rules are set by Louisiana Revised Statute 44:9. Common qualifying situations include arrests in Terrebonne Parish that did not lead to criminal charges, charges that were dropped, or certain convictions after completing a sentence and a waiting period.

The total cost to expunge a criminal record in Terrebonne Parish is typically around $550. This covers fees paid to multiple state agencies. The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, Louisiana State Police, the Terrebonne Parish sheriff, and the district attorney each receive a portion. If the court grants the expungement, the Terrebonne Parish criminal record is sealed and the clerk updates the criminal file to reflect the change.

To start the Terrebonne Parish criminal expungement process, you file a motion for expungement with the 32nd Judicial District Court through the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk's staff can tell you what forms are needed and what the current fees are for expunging a Terrebonne Parish criminal record. Some people hire an attorney to help with this process, though it is possible to do it without one.

Note: An expunged Terrebonne Parish criminal record can still be seen by law enforcement and some state agencies even after it is sealed from public view.

State Resources for Terrebonne Parish Criminal Records

Louisiana State Police maintains a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. This office handles statewide criminal background checks. If you need a broader criminal record check that goes beyond Terrebonne Parish court filings, the state police background check is the place to go. You can find forms and instructions on the LSP website for a statewide criminal history that covers Terrebonne Parish and all other parishes.

The Louisiana State Police homepage provides links to criminal history background checks and related criminal records services.

The LSP site lists instructions for submitting fingerprint-based criminal background check requests for individuals and organizations needing criminal history data beyond what Terrebonne Parish alone can provide.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections also holds criminal records on people who have been incarcerated in state facilities. Their offender search tool is available online and shows current and past inmates. This is separate from Terrebonne Parish criminal court records but can be useful if you are researching a Terrebonne Parish criminal case that resulted in a state prison sentence.

Note: State-level criminal background checks go through Louisiana State Police, not the Terrebonne Parish clerk, and have their own fees and processing times.

Cities in Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish includes the city of Houma, the parish seat, along with several smaller communities and unincorporated areas. All criminal cases from across Terrebonne Parish are handled by the 32nd Judicial District Court and filed with the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court in Houma.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Terrebonne Parish. If you are not sure which parish handles a criminal case, check the address of the arrest or the court listed on any criminal documents you have.