Houma Court Records

Houma court records come from two main sources: the City Court of Houma, which handles local civil, criminal, and traffic matters within city limits, and the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, which holds district court records for the entire 32nd Judicial District. Public access to these records is provided under La. R.S. 44:1, and both offices are located on or near Main Street in Houma.

City Court of Houma Records

The City Court of Houma is located at 8046 Main Street and serves as the primary municipal court for the city. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil suits up to $15,000, and small claims matters. This court is a court of record, meaning it keeps official transcripts and case files that are part of the permanent public record.

If you need to look up a traffic ticket issued by the Houma Police Department, a minor criminal case filed within city limits, or a small civil dispute decided by city court, this is the right place to start. The clerk's office at city court can help you search by case number or party name and provide copies of filed documents.

The court has a designated Language Access Coordinator, Doug Holloway, who also serves as Clerk and Court Administrator. This means the court has procedures in place for non-English speakers who need assistance during court proceedings or when requesting records.

Note: Civil cases at city court are limited to disputes where the amount at issue does not exceed $15,000. Cases above that amount must be filed in the 32nd Judicial District Court.

Houma City Court Website

The City Court of Houma maintains an official website that provides information about the court's jurisdiction, procedures, and contact details. The screenshot below shows the court's homepage, which is a useful first stop if you want to confirm what types of cases are handled there or need to find a phone number before calling.

The court's website also lists information about court schedules and any local rules that may affect how cases are processed or how records are requested.

Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court - Houma District Records

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court holds all district court records for the 32nd Judicial District, which covers Terrebonne Parish. These records include felony criminal cases, major civil suits, domestic relations filings such as divorce and custody orders, successions, and mortgage and conveyance documents. The clerk's office is the most comprehensive source for Houma court records above the city court level.

The clerk is located at 7856 Main Street in Houma, not far from city court. During business hours, staff can assist with case searches, document review, and certified copy requests. The office also maintains a public access terminal for self-service searches without needing staff help.

Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person may inspect or copy public records. Written requests must be responded to promptly, and any denial must be explained in writing. Most court records in Terrebonne Parish are public, with limited exceptions for sealed cases and certain juvenile matters.

How to Search Houma Court Records Online

Terrebonne Parish court records are accessible through the statewide Clerk Connect system and the Terrebonne Parish Clerk's own online tools. Clerk Connect allows you to search by name or case number across multiple Louisiana parishes, including Terrebonne. You can use it to check whether a case was filed, view docket entries, and in some instances view document images.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk's website at terrebonneclerk.org may also offer direct access to its own record search interface. Starting there gives you the most direct path to Houma and Terrebonne Parish district court records without filtering through a multi-parish portal.

For city court records specifically, there is no online portal that mirrors the full city court docket. In-person requests at city court are the most reliable method for those records. The clerk's staff can search by name, case number, or traffic citation number.

Under La. R.S. 44:32, public records must be available during business hours. A fee may be charged for copies. Inspecting records without requesting copies is generally free at the clerk's public terminal or counter.

Note: City court records and district court records are held by separate offices. If you are not sure which court handled a case, call both offices and give them the name and approximate date of the matter in question.

Houma Court Records - What They Cover

Between city court and district court, Houma court records cover nearly every type of legal matter that occurs in Terrebonne Parish. Civil records range from small claims decided at city court to large commercial disputes handled at the district level. Criminal records include misdemeanor cases at city court and felony matters at the 32nd JD, with records showing charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences where applicable.

Traffic records are split between city court (for city-issued tickets) and district court (for state police or sheriff citations). Domestic records include divorce decrees, custody orders, and support judgments filed with the parish clerk. Succession records document the legal transfer of property and assets from a deceased person's estate.

If you need to verify whether a civil judgment has been entered against a person or business in Houma, the parish clerk's records will show the judgment, its amount, the parties involved, and whether it has been satisfied or is still active. Judgment searches are useful for verifying financial claims or checking liens on property in Terrebonne Parish.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Louisiana cities also have accessible court records through local courts and parish clerks.