Terrebonne Parish Traffic Ticket Records

Terrebonne Parish traffic ticket records are handled by two primary courts: the 32nd Judicial District Court and the Houma City Court. The Clerk of Court in Houma maintains district court files, while city court handles traffic citations issued within Houma's city limits. This page covers how to find records, how to pay fines at each court, and what to expect when dealing with a traffic citation in Terrebonne Parish.

Terrebonne Parish Traffic Citations: Two Court Systems

Traffic tickets in Terrebonne Parish can end up in one of two courts depending on where the stop happened and who issued the citation. The 32nd Judicial District Court handles the majority of parish-wide traffic cases. The Houma City Court handles citations from within Houma's municipal boundaries. Justice of the peace courts are also active in multiple locations throughout the parish for minor violations in more rural areas.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated parts of the parish. Louisiana State Police work the major corridors, including US-90 and LA-24. Houma Police Department issues citations within the city. All of those agencies route their more serious cases through one of the two courts, depending on jurisdiction.

For district court cases, the Clerk of Court is Hon. Theresa A. Robichaux. Her office is at 7856 Main Street in Houma. For Houma City Court matters, that court is located at 8046 Main Street in Houma, and can be reached at (985) 868-4232. Both courts operate in the same city but maintain separate records systems. Make sure you're contacting the right court for your specific citation.

Note: Both civil and criminal e-filing are available through the 32nd JDC system, which means attorneys and filers can submit documents electronically. If you're a self-represented party, call the clerk's office to confirm what e-filing options are available to you.

Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court: Contact Details

The Clerk of Court maintains traffic case records for the 32nd JDC in Terrebonne Parish. Here is how to reach the office:

• Physical address: 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361-1569
• Phone: (985) 868-5660
• Email: theeresa.robichaux@yahoo.com
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Website: terrebonneclerk.org

In-person visits during business hours let you search case files directly, request copies, and confirm court dates. Bring the citation number or the full name as it appears on the ticket. Mail requests are also accepted. Include identifying information and a self-addressed stamped envelope for returned documents. Call ahead to ask about copy fees before sending payment with a mail request.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website at terrebonneclerk.org provides office information, services, and access points for district court records.

The clerk's office also handles e-filing for court cases. That system is active for both civil and criminal matters, which includes traffic citations that have been formally docketed in the 32nd JDC.

Houma City Court: Traffic Tickets in Houma City Limits

Citations issued within Houma's city limits often go through the Houma City Court rather than the 32nd JDC. The city court is at 8046 Main Street in Houma, just down the block from the parish courthouse. Phone: (985) 868-4232.

Houma City Court has its own payment system through houmatix.com. If your ticket came from Houma Police Department and it's a city court matter, you can pay online through that portal. The system is set up to handle traffic fine payments directly. Check your ticket or call the court to confirm whether it's a city court or district court matter before you try to pay.

The Houma City Court handles traffic citations from within Houma, with its own records and payment systems separate from the 32nd JDC.

For the Misdemeanor and Traffic Department at Houma City Court, phone payments are available by calling 868-4361. This is an option if you want to pay by phone rather than online or in person. Confirm the total amount owed before you call, including all court costs.

Terrebonne Parish Traffic Fine Amounts and Court Costs

Traffic fines in Terrebonne Parish follow a structured schedule. Speeding fines depend on how far over the limit you were going:

• 1 to 10 mph over: $45.00 fine
• 11 to 20 mph over: $55.00 fine
• 21 to 30 mph over: $65.00 fine
• 31 or more mph over: $75.00 fine

Those are the base fine amounts. Court costs are added on top. For speeding cases, court costs run $152.75. For other moving violations, court costs are $140.75. So a speeding ticket at 15 mph over becomes $55.00 plus $152.75, which totals $207.75. That's more than four times the face value of the fine. Always factor in court costs when budgeting for a ticket payment.

These amounts apply to cases processed through the 32nd JDC. Houma City Court may have its own fee structure. Contact that court directly at (985) 868-4232 if your ticket is a city court matter.

Note: You have until 3:00 PM on your court date to pay your fine if you're paying online. After that time, you must appear in court. Do not wait until the last minute to process an online payment.

Paying a Terrebonne Parish Traffic Ticket Online

The 32nd Judicial District Court offers online ticket payment through the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's office at tpda.org. This system is available if your court date is more than 48 hours away. If the hearing is within 48 hours, online payment is not available, and you need to appear or contact the court.

If your court date has already passed and you did not appear, you cannot pay online. Contact the Clerk of Court at (985) 868-5660 right away to find out what steps are required. Missing a court date can trigger a warrant or a license suspension, so acting quickly matters.

The 32nd JDC online traffic violation payment system through the District Attorney's office is where most district court ticket payments are processed.

For Houma City Court tickets, use houmatix.com for online payment or call the Misdemeanor and Traffic Department at 868-4361. Make sure you know which court your ticket is in before you try to pay. Paying through the wrong system will not close the case.

Paying any Louisiana traffic ticket is treated as a guilty plea. The conviction goes on your driving record. Louisiana has no point system, but the record is visible to insurers. Your rates may increase depending on the violation and your insurer's policies.

Louisiana Traffic Laws in Terrebonne Parish

Traffic cases in Terrebonne Parish are governed by Louisiana state law. R.S. 32:393 requires courts to report traffic convictions to the OMV after a case is resolved. That reporting is what puts the conviction on your official Louisiana driving record. It happens for both 32nd JDC cases and Houma City Court cases.

Public access to those court records falls under R.S. 44:1, Louisiana's public records law. Traffic case files at the Clerk of Court are open records. Anyone can request them. The clerk may charge a fee for copies, but the right to access is not restricted for most traffic matters. You do not need to be a party to the case to make a records request.

R.S. 32:398.2 governs crash report records separately. If a Terrebonne Parish traffic stop involved an accident, the crash report is filed by the investigating agency. That is usually the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office or Louisiana State Police. Crash reports are requested from the responding agency, not from the Clerk of Court.

Drivers can check their own Louisiana driving record through the OMV Express Lane portal. After a Terrebonne Parish case closes, reviewing your record confirms the disposition was reported correctly and nothing unexpected has been added to your history.

State Resources: DPS and OMV for Terrebonne Drivers

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety handles driver licensing, the OMV, and statewide driving records. If a traffic conviction in Terrebonne Parish led to a license suspension, DPS is the agency that oversees reinstatement. Their website explains what's required, including any fees or waiting periods.

The OMV Express Lane portal handles most routine transactions online, including driving record requests and reinstatement fee payments. For in-person service, Terrebonne Parish residents can visit OMV offices in Houma. Check the DPS website for current locations and office hours before visiting.

Failure to pay or appear on a Terrebonne Parish traffic citation can result in a license suspension. Getting that suspension lifted requires resolving the original case and paying the reinstatement fee on top of whatever was owed. Acting on a ticket before it reaches the suspension stage is always the better outcome.

Cities in Terrebonne Parish

Houma is the qualifying city in Terrebonne Parish and has its own traffic records page with city-specific court information.

Nearby Parishes

Terrebonne Parish is in south-central Louisiana, bordered by Lafourche, St. Mary, and Assumption parishes.