Assumption Parish Court Records Search

Assumption Parish court records are held by Certified Clerk of Court Erin Hebert at the courthouse in Napoleonville, Louisiana. The office maintains civil, criminal, conveyance, mortgage, and marriage records for the parish. You can search Assumption Parish court records online through eClerks LA, or visit the courthouse at 4809 Hwy 1 in person during business hours for free public access.

Assumption Parish Clerk of Court

Erin Hebert is the elected Certified Clerk of Court for Assumption Parish. The office is located at 4809 Hwy 1 in Napoleonville and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the office by phone at (985) 369-6653 or by fax at (985) 369-2032. The mailing address for written requests is P.O. Drawer 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390.

The clerk's website at assumptionclerk.com provides access to the eClerks LA portal, describes available services, and explains how to request records. The office operates on statutory fees set by state law. It does not rely on tax revenue, which makes it entirely self-sufficient as an agency.

The official Assumption Parish Clerk of Court website screenshot below shows the homepage and links to the eClerks LA portal for online records access.

The homepage at assumptionclerk.com provides current information on services, fees, and how to access records both online and in person at the Napoleonville courthouse.

Note: The clerk's office does not provide legal advice. If you need help understanding a court filing, contact a licensed Louisiana attorney.

How to Search Assumption Parish Court Records

You can search Assumption Parish court records online or in person. Online access is available through eClerks LA at eclerksla.com. You need an account and a paid subscription to search and view records through this portal. Day rates and monthly subscriptions are both available. Once you log in and select Assumption Parish, you can search by party name, case number, or document type.

In-person access is free of charge at the courthouse in Napoleonville. Public terminals are available during business hours. Bring the full legal name of the person or business you are searching. Having an approximate year or date range will help narrow your results, especially for common names. Staff can help you find the right terminal and explain the search interface, but they cannot do the search for you.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to P.O. Drawer 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390. Include the party name, record type, approximate date, and payment for any applicable fees. Call (985) 369-6653 first to confirm the current fee schedule and the correct payment format for your request type.

E-filing and e-recording are available for civil and criminal filings through the eClerks LA platform. This lets attorneys and other users submit documents electronically without visiting the courthouse, which can save time for high-volume filers.

Types of Court Records in Assumption Parish

The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court maintains the following categories of public records: conveyance records, mortgage records, civil case records, criminal case records, and marriage licenses. Each category serves a different purpose and is used by different types of researchers, from attorneys and title companies to individuals researching their own case history.

Conveyance records document transfers of real property in the parish, including sales, donations, and other transfers of ownership. Mortgage records show liens and encumbrances on property, including loans secured by real estate. Civil case records cover suits, judgments, and related filings in district court. Criminal records include charges, dispositions, and related case documents for matters handled in the 23rd Judicial District. Marriage licenses issued in Assumption Parish are also on file with the Clerk.

If you are looking for a record type not listed here, contact the clerk's office at (985) 369-6653. Staff can confirm whether the record is held by this office or another agency, such as the Louisiana Department of Health for older vital records or the Louisiana State Archives for historical documents.

Online Access to Assumption Parish Court Records

Assumption Parish uses eClerks LA for online record access and e-filing. Visit eclerksla.com to create an account. After registering, you can select Assumption Parish and purchase a subscription to search court records, view document images, and use other portal features. The portal covers civil records, criminal records, conveyance and mortgage records, and marriage licenses.

eClerks LA also supports civil and criminal e-filing as well as e-recording of land documents. E-recording lets you submit land filings electronically, which can be faster than in-person recording for attorneys, title companies, and lenders who file frequently. Check the eClerks LA website for current subscription rates and supported document types for Assumption Parish.

The image below shows the eClerks LA portal, which is used for online access to Assumption Parish court records including land filings and civil and criminal case indexes.

The eClerks LA portal provides access to Assumption Parish records including conveyances, mortgages, civil and criminal indexes, and the free eClerks Alert property monitoring service.

Note: Online records through eClerks LA are not official legal documents. Only records certified by the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court are valid for legal proceedings.

Court Record Fees in Assumption Parish

Standard copy fees for Assumption Parish court records are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $5 per page. These rates are set by state law and apply at the courthouse. For online access through eClerks LA, subscription fees are charged by the portal and vary by plan. Day and monthly rates are available; check eClerks LA for current pricing.

In-person inspection of records is free. The clerk cannot charge you just to view a record. Fees only apply when you request paper copies or certified documents. This right is protected under Louisiana's public records law.

For mailed requests, include a money order or check payable to the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court. Call the office at (985) 369-6653 to confirm the exact amount and the correct payee before mailing your request. Fees are subject to change, so always verify before sending payment.

Note: The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court is entirely self-supporting, operating on statutory fees rather than tax dollars. This means fee revenue directly funds the services the office provides.

Public Record Access in Assumption Parish

Louisiana's Public Records Act gives any person the right to inspect and copy records held by the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court. Under La. R.S. 44:1, public records include all documents and data created or maintained by a public body in the conduct of its official duties. Court records held by the Clerk fall within this definition and are open to public inspection.

Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person has the right to inspect, copy, or reproduce a public record. The custodian cannot ask why you want to see the record. No reason is required. You can simply walk into the Napoleonville courthouse during business hours and ask to view a record. Viewing is free. Fees apply only when you want copies.

Under La. R.S. 44:32, the custodian must respond promptly. If the record is not immediately available, the clerk must tell you when it will be ready. You are entitled to copies in a reasonable format.

Some records are exempt from public access. Juvenile court records, adoption proceedings, certain mental health records, and other categories restricted by state or federal law are not open to the general public. If a record is withheld, the clerk must provide the legal basis for that decision.

eClerks Alert and Property Monitoring

Assumption Parish residents can take advantage of eClerks Alert, a free monitoring service available through the eClerks LA platform. This tool watches for new land record recordings filed under names you specify. When a document is recorded using one of your monitored names, you receive an alert by text message, email, or both.

Each account can monitor up to five names and can cover recordings in up to 64 Louisiana parishes at the same time. This makes it useful for people with property in multiple parishes or who want to watch for any recording in a family name. Setup is free and takes only a few minutes through the eClerks LA website at eclerksla.com.

The service is designed to help catch fraudulent property recordings early. If someone files a forged deed or fraudulent mortgage in your name, you get an alert as soon as it is recorded. This gives you time to act before the fraud causes further harm. Property owners in Assumption Parish who want to protect against deed fraud should consider setting up an eClerks Alert account as a precaution.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Assumption Parish. File your records request in the parish where the case was originally filed.