How to Look Up Eviction Records in Louisiana 2026

Where to Search Louisiana Eviction Records

Louisiana eviction proceedings vary by location: rural areas use Justice of the Peace courts; cities use City Courts (Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans) or the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish. There is no statewide online portal for Justice of the Peace or City Court records. New Orleans: laed.uscourts.gov is federal; use louisianacivilcasesearch.com or contact the specific court. Source: La. Code Civ. Proc. Ann. art. 4731 et seq.

Step-by-Step: How to Search Louisiana Eviction Records

1. Identify the county court. Find the Justice of the Peace Court (rural) / City Court or Parish Civil District Court (urban) website for the county where the property is located.
2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
5. Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is — most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5–7 years.
6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the Justice of the Peace Court (rural) / City Court or Parish Civil District Court (urban) clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $0.50–$1/page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up eviction records in Louisiana?

Louisiana eviction proceedings vary by location: rural areas use Justice of the Peace courts; cities use City Courts (Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans) or the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish. There is no statewide online portal for Justice of the Peace or City Court records. New Orleans: laed.uscourts.gov is federal; use louisianacivilcasesearch.com or contact the specific court. Source: La. Code Civ. Proc. Ann. art. 4731 et seq.

Are eviction court records public in Louisiana?

Yes — eviction court records in Louisiana are presumptively public under Louisiana's public records law. Eviction actions are civil court filings and are part of the court's public record, accessible by any member of the public.

Can a tenant get an eviction record removed or expunged in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not currently have a general statutory right to expunge or seal eviction court records. The record of an eviction filing remains in the court's public file unless the court orders it impounded in a specific case.

How much does it cost to get a certified copy of an eviction court record in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, certified copy fees for court records are typically $0.50–$1/page. Fees are set by the Justice of the Peace Court (rural) / City Court or Parish Civil District Court (urban) and may vary by county or court location. Many courts also charge a flat certification fee on top of the per-page copy fee. Online access to basic case information (party names, filing date, disposition) is typically free through the court's public portal where available.

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Court portal information sourced from the Louisiana court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Louisiana statutes (see citations above). Last updated April 30, 2026. For informational purposes only — not legal advice.