Bossier Parish Court Records

Bossier Parish court records are managed by the Clerk of Court in Benton, Louisiana. The office holds civil and criminal case indexes, land and property records, marriage records, and divorce records for the parish. Many of these Bossier Parish court records can be searched online through the Clerk Connect portal, or you can contact the office directly to request copies by mail or visit in person during business hours.

Bossier Parish Clerk of Court

The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court office is located at 204 Burt Boulevard in Benton, Louisiana. The office is on the second floor of that building. For mail requests and general correspondence, use P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006. Staff can be reached by phone at (318) 965-2336, and the general email address for the office is info@bossierclerk.com.

The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office handles all court filings for the 26th Judicial District Court and maintains the official record of every case filed in Bossier Parish. This includes case information, court proceedings, judgments, motions, and any exhibits or other evidence that becomes part of a case file. All of this is part of what makes up Bossier Parish court records in the official sense.

The official website for the Bossier Parish clerk's office is bossierclerk.com. The site provides information on services offered and links to the online search portal for Bossier Parish court records.

The screenshot below shows the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court official website, the primary reference for office information and online record access.

The bossierclerk.com website provides contact details, fee schedules, and links for searching Bossier Parish court records online through Clerk Connect.

How to Search Bossier Parish Court Records

Bossier Parish court records can be searched online or in person. The online option uses Clerk Connect. The in-person option is at the clerk's office on the second floor of 204 Burt Boulevard in Benton. Both give access to the same index data. In-person visits allow you to view full document images without needing a subscription.

To search online, go to clerkconnect.com and select Bossier Parish. You can search by name, case number, or document type. Basic index results are available for free. To view images of filed documents, you may need a registered account. Frequent users such as attorneys and real estate professionals often subscribe for full image access. The Clerk Connect portal is one of the most widely used tools for searching court records across north and central Louisiana.

Note: Certain records are exempt from public access even through the online portal. These include juvenile court records, adoption records, mental health cases, and certain family law cases where a court has sealed the file.

The Clerk Connect portal, shown here, allows users to search Bossier Parish court records including civil cases, criminal cases, and land records from any location.

Types of Court Records in Bossier Parish

Bossier Parish court records cover several categories of official documents. Civil case indexes include records of civil suits filed in the 26th Judicial District Court, such as petitions, answers, and court judgments. Criminal case indexes cover felony and misdemeanor cases handled at the district court level in Bossier Parish. Both are maintained by the clerk's office and searchable through Clerk Connect.

Property and land records are a large part of the clerk's holdings. Conveyances, mortgages, and related real estate documents are filed here and are critical for title research and property transactions. Marriage records and divorce records are also part of what the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court maintains. If you need a certified copy of any of these record types, the clerk's office is the correct place to make that request.

Under La. R.S. 44:1, public records in Louisiana include any document created or received in the transaction of public business. Court records in Bossier Parish fall within this definition. The right to access them is protected under state law, with narrow exceptions for records that courts have ordered sealed or that fall within specific exemption categories.

Court Record Fees in Bossier Parish

The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court charges set fees for searching and copying court records. A name search costs $5.00 per name searched. Plain copies of documents are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page copy fee. Background checks are available for $26.00 plus a $5.00 technology fee.

These fees apply to in-person and mail requests. For online access through Clerk Connect, separate subscription or per-image fees may apply, depending on the access level you choose. Subscription pricing is set by the Clerk Connect platform. For occasional users who only need to check a few documents, the in-person or mail option is often more cost-effective than subscribing online.

Under La. R.S. 44:32, custodians of public records are authorized to charge for actual costs of providing access, including reasonable search fees. The fees charged by the Bossier Parish clerk's office operate within this legal framework. Contact the office at (318) 965-2336 to confirm current fees before submitting a paid request, as rates can be updated.

Public Records Law and Bossier Parish Court Records

Louisiana's Public Records Act is the legal foundation for public access to Bossier Parish court records. Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person has the right to inspect and copy public records maintained by a government custodian. The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court is the custodian for court records filed in the 26th Judicial District. This right applies to any member of the public, and you do not need to provide a reason for your request.

If your records request is denied, La. R.S. 44:33.1 requires the custodian to provide a written explanation for the denial. This gives you a basis to challenge the decision if the denial is improper. Most Bossier Parish court records are accessible to the public. Exceptions apply to juvenile files, adoption records, mental health cases, and certain family law matters sealed by court order. La. R.S. 13:507 confirms that court records are public documents under Louisiana law, which reinforces the general openness of files in the district court system.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes neighbor Bossier Parish. Request records from the parish where the case was filed.