Livingston Parish Criminal Court Records

Livingston Parish criminal court records are maintained through the 21st Judicial District Court, which serves both Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes. This page explains how to search those records online through eClerks LA and the parish records portal, and how to get copies in person or by mail from the Clerk of Court in Livingston.

The 21st Judicial District Court

The 21st Judicial District Court covers both Livingston Parish and Tangipahoa Parish. Criminal cases originating in Livingston Parish are filed through this district. The parish seat is the town of Livingston, and the Clerk of Court there maintains all criminal case records for the Livingston side of the district.

Appeals from the 21st JDC go to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal, which covers parishes in southeast Louisiana and the Baton Rouge area. If a case moved to the appellate level, the 1st Circuit records would be a separate step from the district court records held in Livingston.

La. R.S. 44:1 establishes the public's right to access government records. Under La. R.S. 44:32(A), the clerk of court must make criminal court records available to any adult who requests them. You do not need to explain why you want the records or show that you have a personal stake in the case. Anyone can request access.

Livingston Parish has grown significantly in recent decades and is one of the faster-growing parishes in southeast Louisiana. The 21st JDC handles a substantial volume of criminal cases. If you are searching for a recent case, online tools will most likely have it indexed. Older cases, particularly those from before the digital era, may only be available in paper format at the courthouse.

Online Search Options for Livingston Parish Criminal Court Records

The eClerks LA statewide portal also covers Livingston Parish criminal court records. It is free and requires no account for basic name searches. eClerks LA gives you index-level data including charges, filing dates, and dispositions. It also lets you set up monitoring alerts on specific cases. Below is a look at the eClerks LA portal interface.

eClerks LA is a good starting point if you want a single tool that covers all 64 Louisiana parishes at once, rather than using a parish-specific portal.

Both portals show adult criminal records only. Juvenile records are sealed under Louisiana law and do not appear in any public search tool. If a search returns nothing, the record may be sealed, the name may be spelled differently on file, or the record may predate the online index. Calling the clerk's office directly is the best next step if online tools come up empty.

In-Person and Mail Access to Records

For certified copies or full case documents, you can visit the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court in person. The courthouse is in the town of Livingston, which is the parish seat. Bring a government-issued ID and the name of the person you are searching, plus a case number if you have one. Staff can pull the file and make copies. Busier periods may require a short wait or a return visit for large document requests.

Mail requests go to the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court at the courthouse address. Include the full name as it appears on the case, any known case number, a date range if helpful, and a check or money order for copy fees. Uncertified copies typically cost $1 per page at standard Louisiana clerk rates. Certified copies carry the official seal and cost more. If you are unsure of the exact fee, call the office before mailing so your request is not held up.

Under La. R.S. 44:36, felony conviction records are kept permanently. Misdemeanor records are retained for at least 10 years. For old records that may only exist in paper form, a phone call to the clerk's office before sending a mail request can save time.

Types of Criminal Records Available

The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court holds all records filed in the 21st JDC for Livingston cases. These include charging documents, indictments, arrest warrants, bond orders, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdicts, and sentencing orders. Docket sheets show the full timeline of a case from initial filing to final resolution.

Probation and supervision records are not held by the clerk. Those are managed by state probation officers and the Louisiana Department of Corrections. If you need current supervision status, the DOC Offender Search is the right tool. Booking and arrest data that did not result in a formal court case stays with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office rather than the clerk's office. The two databases are separate.

State-Level Criminal Record Resources

Beyond the local clerk's office, several state tools provide criminal record information relevant to Livingston Parish cases.

The Louisiana State Police maintains the statewide criminal record repository under La. R.S. 15:578. Their background check portal costs $31 and returns an official compiled record. Louisiana is a closed record state under La. R.S. 15:587, meaning this check omits arrests that did not lead to conviction. It covers statewide conviction data including Livingston Parish cases and is often required for employment or professional licensing.

The DOC Offender Search is free and shows current and former DOC-supervised individuals. Anyone from Livingston Parish who received a state prison sentence likely appears there. The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name or location.

For federal criminal cases tied to Livingston Parish, use PACER. Livingston Parish falls under the Eastern District of Louisiana for federal court purposes. Federal charges are separate from state charges and do not appear in the 21st JDC clerk's records. PACER charges $0.10 per page with a $3 cap per document.

Expungement in Livingston Parish

Expungement in Louisiana is governed by La. C.Cr.P. Art. 971 and related articles. To seek an expungement in Livingston Parish, you file a motion with the 21st JDC. The process requires paying multiple fees: the clerk of court charges $200, the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information charges $250, the district attorney's office charges $50, and the sheriff charges $50. The total is $550 before any legal fees.

Not every record qualifies. First-time non-violent offenders often meet the eligibility requirements after completing their sentence and any supervision period. Arrests that did not lead to conviction are generally easier to expunge than convictions. Once granted, an expungement removes the record from public tools like eClerks LA. Law enforcement can still see expunged records in certain circumstances, but they disappear from public access. Juvenile records are sealed by default and do not need to go through the expungement process.

Cities in Livingston Parish

Livingston Parish includes several communities, but none currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. The main communities include the town of Livingston (parish seat), Denham Springs, Walker, Prairieville (which straddles Livingston and Ascension parishes), and Springfield. All criminal court records for cases filed in Livingston Parish go through the Clerk of Court in Livingston, regardless of which community the case originated from.

Nearby Parishes

Livingston Parish borders several parishes in southeast Louisiana. Each maintains its own criminal court records through its own clerk of court and judicial district.