West Feliciana Parish Traffic Ticket Records

West Feliciana Parish traffic ticket records are held by the Clerk of Court in St. Francisville and accessible through the parish's online public records search portal. The 20th Judicial District Court, shared with East Feliciana Parish, handles traffic matters in the parish, and all traffic convictions are reported to the state OMV under Louisiana law. This guide covers how to search records, pay or contest a citation, and what to expect from the court process in West Feliciana Parish.

Clerk of Court Contact and Office Information

The West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court is at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone is (225) 635-3794. Fax is (225) 635-3770. The clerk's website is westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org. Clerk Stewart Hughes oversees the office and its public record services.

West Feliciana is a small parish with a compact courthouse and a full range of court records going back well over a century. Marriage records date to 1879, divorce and probate records from 1900, and land records as far back as 1811. While traffic records are more recent in nature, the clerk's office is experienced in handling records requests and public access questions. Call ahead before visiting if you need a specific record, especially if it involves older cases.

The West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court website introduces the office and provides links to the public records search portal used to look up civil, criminal, and traffic case records.

The homepage links directly to the Public Records Search portal and explains how to use the drop-down menu to select civil or criminal case searches.

Online Public Records Search

The West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court provides an online public records search tool that covers land, civil, criminal, marriage, and probate records. For traffic ticket records, use the criminal case search. When you reach the search portal, select "VERDICT CRIMINAL" from the drop-down menu. This is the correct filter for traffic citations and other criminal matters. Using the wrong menu option will not return the records you are looking for.

To search effectively, have the full name of the person on the ticket ready. A case number or citation number speeds things up considerably. If you only have a name, the search will return all matching records under that name, which can produce a long list. Narrow it down by adding a date range if the portal allows it. Once you find the case, you can see its status, any court dates, and whether a conviction has been entered.

Public records in West Feliciana Parish are available under R.S. 44:1. The online search tool is free to use. For certified copies or official documents, contact the clerk's office directly. The fee schedule is available by calling (225) 635-3794.

Paying and Contesting Traffic Tickets in the 20th JDC

West Feliciana Parish traffic matters are handled by the 20th Judicial District Court, which the parish shares with East Feliciana. When you receive a traffic citation in West Feliciana, your ticket will list a court date and a deadline for payment or a response. Paying the ticket resolves it as a guilty plea. Louisiana does not use a driver point system, but the conviction gets reported to the OMV within 30 days under R.S. 32:393.

If you want to contest the citation, appear in the 20th JDC on the date shown on your ticket. You will enter a not guilty plea, and the case will be scheduled for a hearing. Do not pay the fine if you plan to contest. Payment closes the case as a guilty plea, and you cannot reopen it. If you need to postpone your court date, contact the clerk's office before your scheduled appearance. Requests for continuances made after the fact require a personal appearance before a judge.

Failure to appear in court or failure to pay can result in a license suspension and an arrest warrant. West Feliciana Parish is a rural area, but state police and the sheriff actively enforce traffic laws on US-61 and other major roads through the parish. Do not assume a missed court date will go unnoticed. The court processes bench warrants and notifies the OMV of failures to appear.

St. Francisville City Court and License Consequences

Citations issued within St. Francisville city limits may be handled by St. Francisville City Court rather than the 20th JDC. Check your citation to confirm which court is listed. City court and district court are separate, and appearing at the wrong location can cause you to miss your date. If you are unsure, call the West Feliciana clerk's office at (225) 635-3794 and they can direct you to the right court.

A traffic conviction in West Feliciana goes on your Louisiana driving record. You can view your record through the OMV's ExpressLane portal for $18 online or $15 at an OMV office. If you discover a conviction that you believe should not be there, you need to go back to the court that entered it. The OMV cannot change a court-reported record without action from the court first.

For serious traffic charges such as DWI or reckless operation, the consequences of a conviction go beyond the fine and court costs. A DWI conviction in Louisiana can result in license suspension, mandatory ignition interlock requirements, and elevated insurance costs. If you are facing a serious charge in West Feliciana Parish, consult a local attorney familiar with the 20th JDC before your court date.

OMV Driving Records and Reinstatement

After any traffic conviction in West Feliciana Parish, the court reports it to the Louisiana OMV. If that conviction results in a suspension, the OMV will notify you by mail. Getting your license back requires paying all outstanding court fines, meeting any court-imposed conditions, and then paying the OMV reinstatement fee. The full reinstatement process is described on the Louisiana DPS website and through the ExpressLane portal.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety oversees driver licensing, traffic law enforcement coordination, and OMV records access for all parishes including West Feliciana.

The DPS site is the starting point for reinstatement information, record access, and understanding how Louisiana handles traffic conviction reporting statewide.

The state-level public records portal gives additional context on how Louisiana courts and agencies manage traffic record data across all 64 parishes.

Louisiana.gov links to OMV services, court directories, and public records tools that can help you navigate a traffic matter across any parish in the state.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes share the 20th JDC with West Feliciana or border it and have their own clerk offices for traffic records.