Find Lafourche Parish Traffic Ticket Records

Lafourche Parish traffic ticket records are kept by the Clerk of Court under the 17th Judicial District. Annette M. Fontana serves as Clerk, and the office operates three locations across the parish to serve residents in Thibodaux, Lockport, and the Galliano area. Traffic citations issued anywhere in Lafourche Parish become court filings managed by this office. Whether you need to look up a citation, confirm a hearing date, or get a certified copy of a past case, this page walks you through how the record system works and where to go.

Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court Locations

The Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court operates from three locations, making it more accessible to residents across this geographically long parish. The main office is at 200 W. 2nd St., 3rd Floor, Thibodaux, LA 70301. You can reach it by phone at 985-447-4841 or toll-free at 866-447-4841, or by email at clerk@lafourcheclerk.com.

For residents in the mid-parish area, the Lockport Branch is at the Lockport Civic Complex, 710 Church Street. The phone number there is 985-532-7361. In the lower part of the parish, the Galliano Branch is located at 131 East 91st St., Cut Off, LA 70345, with a phone number of 985-632-8111. As the Clerk's website states, the office has locations in Thibodaux, Lockport, and Galliano for your convenience.

Each location handles filings and record requests. If you are unsure which branch to visit for your specific case, call the main Thibodaux office first. Staff can confirm where your case is filed and direct you to the right location.

Note: Branch office hours may differ from the main Thibodaux office. Call ahead before visiting Lockport or Galliano to confirm they will be open when you plan to arrive.

Lafourche Parish Traffic Records Online

The Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court website at lafourcheclerk.com offers online access to court records through a subscription service. The online index covers records from July 1, 1982 to present. Minute entries are available from January 1, 2001, and document images are available from March 2018 to present.

The Lafourche Clerk of Court website is the main hub for online record access, subscription pricing, the Court Date Finder tool, and contact details for all three office locations.

Subscription options for online access include a 30-day subscription at $50 per month, a single-day access option at $20, and an annual subscription at $550. These fees apply to full document image access beyond the basic index. For a quick one-time lookup, the single-day option may be the most cost-effective choice.

A Court Date Finder tool is also available through the clerk's website. This is useful if you need to check an upcoming hearing date without purchasing a subscription. Visit the site and look for this tool in the public access section.

Lafourche Parish Traffic Citations: Contact and Records Pages

The Clerk of Court's contact page lists all three office locations with phone numbers and addresses. If you are unsure whether to call the main office in Thibodaux or one of the branch locations, start with the main number at 985-447-4841. Staff can route your inquiry to the right person.

The contact page for the Lafourche Clerk of Court lists phone numbers, email addresses, and physical locations for all three offices serving the parish.

The records page of the Clerk's website covers what types of records are available, how far back the online system goes, and what options exist for those who cannot visit in person. It is a helpful starting point for anyone trying to figure out the fastest way to get a copy of a traffic case record from Lafourche Parish.

The records page explains the scope of the online database, subscription pricing, and how to access older records that may not be available digitally.

How Lafourche Parish Traffic Tickets Work

Traffic citations issued in Lafourche Parish, whether on state highways, parish roads, or within communities like Thibodaux, Houma's outskirts, or the cut-off communities along Bayou Lafourche, are processed through the 17th Judicial District Court. The court clerk files and maintains these records.

Louisiana law does not use a points system for driver's licenses. Consequences come through fines, court costs, and possible DPS actions for serious or repeated offenses. Paying a traffic ticket here is treated as a guilty plea, and the court will report that conviction to the Office of Motor Vehicles under R.S. 32:393. That entry will appear on your driving record.

If you want to contest the ticket, appear in court on the date listed on your citation. You have the right to a hearing before a judge. Bring any evidence you have to support your case. For serious violations, speaking with an attorney before your court date is a good idea.

Failing to appear in court in Lafourche Parish can result in a bench warrant and a license suspension issued by the Department of Public Safety. If you missed a date, contact the Clerk's office as soon as possible to find out your options for resolving the matter.

State Resources and Public Records Law

For your personal driving record, use the Louisiana OMV Express Lane portal. This shows all traffic convictions reported by courts statewide, including Lafourche Parish. It is a fast way to see what, if anything, a traffic case added to your driving history after the case closed.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety manages driver licensing and vehicle records at the state level. Their website covers license suspension procedures, reinstatement requirements, and what happens after a traffic conviction is reported from any Louisiana parish.

Under R.S. 44:1, traffic court records in Lafourche Parish are public documents available to anyone who requests them. Sealed or expunged records are the exception. Most routine traffic cases are open to inspection. Certified copies carry a fee, which the Clerk's office can tell you upon request.

Note: R.S. 32:398.2 requires courts to report traffic convictions to the OMV on a defined schedule. Lafourche Parish courts follow this requirement, meaning your driving record will be updated within the statutory timeframe after your case is resolved.

Nearby Parishes

Lafourche Parish borders several parishes in south Louisiana, each with its own court system for traffic records.