Union Parish Criminal Court Records

Union Parish criminal court records are filed through the 3rd Judicial District Court in Farmerville, where Clerk Dodi Dodd Eubanks and her staff handle all case access, certified copies, and public record requests. This page covers the online portals, in-person steps, and state-level tools you can use when searching Union Parish criminal court records.

The 3rd Judicial District Court

The 3rd Judicial District serves two parishes: Union and Lincoln. Criminal cases from Union Parish go to the district courthouse in Farmerville. The Clerk of Court for Union Parish is Dodi Dodd Eubanks. Her office is at 100 East Bayou Street Suite 105, Farmerville, LA 71241, and the main phone is (318) 368-3055. The website is upclerk.com. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Criminal matters are handled by a dedicated Criminal Minute Clerk. Brooke Black (extension 204) is the primary contact for criminal case questions. If you have a specific case number or need to check on a court date, calling her directly will get you a faster answer than going through the general line. The criminal fax for the office is (318) 982-8012, and email inquiries can go to upclerk@bayou.com.

La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32(A) give the public the right to inspect criminal court records without needing a reason. The clerk must allow any adult to view records during office hours. That applies to Union Parish case files the same as it does across the state.

Searching Union Parish Criminal Court Records Online

The Union Parish Clerk of Court offers 24-hour online access through a subscription-based eSearch and image service. This goes beyond basic index searches and lets you view actual case documents from home. The subscription is not free, but it is a practical option for anyone who needs to check records regularly or who cannot easily make it to Farmerville during business hours. Details and registration are available through the clerk's website.

The clerk's site at upclerk.com covers local eSearch as well as eFiling and eRecording options for those submitting documents remotely.

The statewide eClerks LA portal also covers Union Parish. This free tool runs name searches across all 64 Louisiana parishes. It returns basic case data: charges, filing dates, case numbers, and dispositions. It does not include full documents, but it is a fast way to confirm whether a case was filed in Union Parish before you commit to a subscription or an in-person visit.

eClerks LA is free and requires no account for basic searches. It is the fastest no-cost option for confirming a case exists in Union Parish.

Juvenile records are sealed under Louisiana law and do not appear in any of these public search tools.

In-Person and Mail Requests

For certified copies, full case files, or records not available online, visit the Union Parish Clerk of Court at 100 East Bayou Street Suite 105, Farmerville, LA 71241. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring a full name and any case number you have. If you only have a name, the staff can search by name and approximate date range.

Mail requests go to the same address. Include a self-addressed envelope if you want documents returned by mail, along with a check or money order for the expected copy cost. Standard Louisiana clerk copy rates apply: $1 per page for uncertified copies and an additional fee for certified copies with the clerk's seal. Processing time varies, so if the request is time-sensitive, calling ahead or using the online subscription is a better route.

One additional service worth noting: the Union Parish Clerk's office offers a Property Fraud Alert system that notifies property owners when documents are filed in their name. It is not directly related to criminal records, but it is a useful feature for residents of the parish.

Types of Criminal Court Records Available

Criminal case files from the 3rd JDC in Union Parish include charging documents, indictments, grand jury true bills, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdicts, and sentencing orders. These are the records generated when a criminal case moves through the district court. Arrest records and booking data sit with the Union Parish Sheriff's Office rather than the clerk.

Under La. R.S. 44:36, felony conviction records are retained permanently. Misdemeanor records must be kept for at least 10 years. Older files may only exist in paper form. The clerk's office also holds death records dating back to January 2012. That specific record type is available for in-person requests at the Farmerville office, separate from criminal court files.

Marriage applications can be completed online through the clerk's website, which is another way the Union Parish office has moved toward digital access. That same infrastructure supports the eSearch and eRecording services available for criminal and civil records.

State-Level Criminal Record Resources

Several state tools give broader access to criminal information tied to Union Parish cases. The Louisiana DOC Offender Search is free and shows current and former state-supervised individuals from Union Parish who received a prison sentence. No login is needed, and results include name, sentence, and supervision status.

The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name or location. For a full compiled criminal history, the Louisiana State Police offers a background check at LSP's background check portal for $31. Louisiana is a closed record state under La. R.S. 15:587, so that official check does not include arrests that did not result in a conviction. It is a useful tool for official verification but not a substitute for a full court records search.

Federal criminal cases from Union Parish go through the Western District of Louisiana. Federal records are available via PACER, which charges $0.10 per page with a $3 cap per document.

Expungement in Union Parish

Expungement in Louisiana is governed by La. C.Cr.P. Art. 971 and related statutes. First-time non-violent offenders often qualify after completing their sentence. Arrests that did not lead to conviction can sometimes be expunged more quickly.

Filing happens at the 3rd JDC in Farmerville. The fee breakdown is set statewide: the clerk of court charges $200, the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information charges $250, the district attorney charges $50, and the sheriff charges $50. That is $550 in filing fees before any attorney costs. Free legal help may be available through regional legal aid programs. The Louisiana Supreme Court's self-help page at lasc.org is a good starting point for anyone navigating expungement without a lawyer.

A granted expungement removes the record from public search tools. Law enforcement can still view it in some situations. Juvenile records in Union Parish are sealed by default and never appear in public search results.

Cities in Union Parish

Farmerville is the parish seat of Union Parish. Other communities include Bernice, Spearsville, and Junction City. None of the cities in Union Parish meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All criminal court cases from anywhere in the parish go through the 3rd JDC Clerk of Court in Farmerville.

Nearby Parishes

Union Parish is in north Louisiana, bordered by parishes that each have their own clerk of court and court records procedures.