Slidell Court Records

Slidell court records are handled primarily by the City Court of East St. Tammany, which serves the Slidell area and all of East St. Tammany Parish, as well as the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court for district-level matters. Both offices are the proper places to search for civil, criminal, domestic, and traffic records, with public access guaranteed under La. R.S. 44:1.

City Court of East St. Tammany - Slidell Records

The court that most people in Slidell know as "Slidell city court" officially changed its name in 2020 to the City Court of East St. Tammany. When Judge Bryan D. Haggerty took office that year, he renamed the court to better reflect its actual jurisdiction, which covers all of Wards 8 and 9 of St. Tammany Parish rather than just the city of Slidell. In practice, this means the court handles cases from across the East St. Tammany area.

This city court is a court of record and handles a wide range of case types. On the criminal side, it takes traffic violations and DWI cases, adult criminal matters including domestic violence, drug possession, and theft, and juvenile cases including felonies, misdemeanors, and matters such as Child in Need of Care and Families in Need of Service. Adoptions also go through this court.

Civil jurisdiction at the City Court of East St. Tammany extends up to $50,000 in dispute. Small claims cases, where the amount in dispute is $5,000 or less, are also heard here. This broad civil jurisdiction means many cases that might go to district court elsewhere in Louisiana can stay at city court level in Slidell.

Note: If you received paperwork or a citation referencing the "City Court of Slidell," that is the same court now operating under the name City Court of East St. Tammany.

City Court of East St. Tammany Website

The court maintains a public website where you can find contact information, court hours, and general information about jurisdiction and case types. The image below shows the court's online presence, which is useful for understanding what the court handles before you call or visit in person.

The court's website also lists email contact information, which can be helpful if you want to submit a records inquiry without calling during busy hours.

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court - Slidell Annex

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court maintains an annex in Slidell that serves residents on the east side of the parish. This location holds district court records for cases filed with the 22nd Judicial District Court in the Slidell area. The Slidell Annex is the most convenient option for Slidell residents who need district-level records without driving to Covington.

District court records include felony criminal cases, major civil suits above city court limits, domestic matters such as divorce decrees and custody orders, and succession records. These are filed with the clerk and are part of the public record once a case is opened, subject to any court orders limiting access.

Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person may request to inspect or copy public records. The clerk must respond promptly and state any denial in writing with a legal basis. Most court records are available unless a judge has specifically ordered otherwise.

How to Find Slidell Court Records Online

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk participates in the statewide Clerk Connect portal, which allows remote searches of court records by name or case number. This covers district court records filed with the 22nd JD, including civil dockets, criminal case histories, and judgment records. Clerk Connect is a good starting point for anyone who wants to confirm whether a case exists before making a trip to the Slidell annex or the main Covington courthouse.

City court records from the City Court of East St. Tammany may not appear in the same statewide portal. For city court records specifically, contact the court's clerk directly by phone or email, or visit in person at 501 Bouscaren Street.

Under La. R.S. 44:32, public records must be made available during normal business hours. A reasonable fee may apply for copies of documents. Viewing records without copying them is generally free at either the city court or the clerk's annex.

Note: City court records and district court records are maintained by separate offices and are not in the same database. If you do not know which court handled a case, try both offices.

Slidell Court Records - Case Types and Coverage

Slidell court records cover a wide range of matters due to the broad jurisdiction of the City Court of East St. Tammany. Civil records at city court include everything from small claims disputes up to cases worth $50,000. Criminal records include misdemeanor and felony matters handled at city court, as well as DWI cases and domestic violence charges.

Juvenile records from the City Court of East St. Tammany include felony and misdemeanor matters, Child in Need of Care cases, Families in Need of Service cases, and adoptions. Juvenile records are subject to additional privacy protections and may not be accessible through standard public records requests.

District court records through the St. Tammany Parish Clerk include major civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations filings, and succession records. Mortgage and conveyance records are also held by the clerk and are useful for title research or property-related inquiries.

Judgment records at both the city and district court level are searchable by name and can show whether a monetary judgment has been entered against a person or business in St. Tammany Parish, and whether it has been satisfied or appealed.

Nearby Cities

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