St. Martin Parish Background Check Records

St. Martin Parish background check records are held by the 16th Judicial District Clerk of Court in St. Martinville, and if you need to find criminal case history, civil court filings, or other public records for someone connected to this south-central Louisiana parish, this page outlines every available source and how to use each one effectively.

St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court Records

The St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court manages all court records for the 16th Judicial District, which covers St. Martin Parish and also shares jurisdiction with Iberia and St. Mary parishes. The clerk's main office is in St. Martinville, the parish seat. This office holds records of all criminal and civil cases filed in district court, including criminal charges and their outcomes, civil suits and judgments, protective orders, mortgages, liens, and succession filings.

The clerk's website is at smpcoc2.com. You can find office contact details, hours, and information about available services there. For a background check, the clerk can run a name-based search of court records and identify any cases that appear under the name you provide. Case types, filing dates, and basic disposition information are generally available for public records.

For in-person visits, bring a valid photo ID and any identifying information you have about the subject, such as a date of birth or last known address in the parish. This helps narrow the search, especially for common names. Mail-in requests require a written explanation of what you need, the subject's full name, and payment by money order or cashier's check for applicable fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive copies by mail.

The screenshot below shows the Louisiana State Police background check page, which provides the statewide complement to local clerk records from St. Martin Parish and the 16th Judicial District.

Source: Louisiana State Police Background Checks

The 16th Judicial District includes three parishes, so if a person has connections to St. Martin, Iberia, or St. Mary, filings may appear under any of those parishes depending on where the case was initiated. The clerk in St. Martinville handles only St. Martin Parish filings. Contact the Iberia or St. Mary clerks separately if you need to check those parishes as well.

St. Martin Parish Sheriff Background Check Records

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the parish. The sheriff maintains records of arrests, bookings, incidents, and warrants. These records are a separate system from the court clerk's files. For a full picture of local criminal history in St. Martin Parish, both the sheriff and the clerk are relevant sources.

You can find the sheriff's contact information at stmartinsheriff.org. The records division handles public records requests. Provide the subject's full name, approximate date of the incident, and any other identifying details you have. The sheriff's office will tell you what is available and whether a fee applies for copies or search time. Most non-exempt arrest records are accessible to the public under Louisiana's public records law.

Warrant checks are also available through the sheriff. If you need to know whether someone has an active warrant in St. Martin Parish, contact the records division. Some warrant information is publicly accessible, though warrants tied to active investigations may be withheld. The sheriff's deputies can also help clarify which records are held at the parish level versus what flows through the state system.

Statewide Background Check for St. Martin Parish

The Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information handles statewide criminal history requests. Louisiana is a closed record state under RS 15:587, meaning full criminal history reports are restricted to authorized purposes. You cannot pull a complete record on another person without their consent or a specific legal basis. The Bureau's online portal is at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

The fee for a standard background check is $31 plus a $5 technology fee. Individuals reviewing their own record pay $41 in person at the Bureau's office or $31 by mail. Mail requests take 15 to 21 business days to process. No cash or personal checks are accepted. For answers to common questions, the Bureau maintains a FAQ page at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov/faq.aspx.

For fingerprint-based background checks, IdentoGO handles scheduling in Louisiana. Book an appointment at uenroll.identogo.com. Fingerprint checks return results from both the Louisiana State Police database and, where applicable, the FBI national records. They are more thorough than name-based checks and are required for many regulated professions including health care, social work, and education.

The screenshot below shows the eClerksLA portal, which provides online access to court records across Louisiana parishes including St. Martin, and can serve as a first step in searching for court-based background check information.

Source: eClerksLA Public Records Portal

Online Court Record Search in St. Martin Parish

For online access to St. Martin Parish court records, two main portals are available. The eClerksLA system at evaultla.com covers court filings across many Louisiana parishes. A name search can return case numbers, case types, and basic disposition information if the clerk has integrated the parish into the system. This is a useful first step before contacting the clerk directly.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com is another platform used by some Louisiana clerks. Depending on whether St. Martin Parish participates, you may be able to search civil and criminal filings online. Not all record types are available through these portals, and some older records may only exist in paper form at the courthouse in St. Martinville.

Online results should be treated as a starting point. They are generally accurate but may lag a few days behind actual filings and may not include sealed or restricted records. For anything time-sensitive or legally important, call or visit the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court directly to confirm what the records show.

Civil and Property Records in St. Martin Parish

The St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court holds civil records beyond just criminal cases. Civil judgments, mortgage filings, and property liens are all maintained at the clerk's office. These records are public and can be searched by name. A civil judgment against someone may indicate unresolved debts or legal disputes. Mortgage records show loans tied to real property in the parish. Contractor liens and other encumbrances filed with the clerk are also searchable.

Succession records, or probate filings, are held by the clerk and are generally public once filed. These records document estates when someone dies and may include lists of property, debts, and heirs. Divorce records filed in the 16th Judicial District are also public, showing the parties, filing date, and outcome. Financial details within divorce records may be more restricted, but the basic case information is accessible.

Property assessment records are held by the St. Martin Parish Assessor, a separate office from the clerk. If you need to verify whether someone owns property in St. Martin Parish, the assessor's records are the right source. These may be searchable online through the assessor's portal or through statewide property record databases.

Nearby Parishes

St. Martin Parish is bordered by several south-central and southwest Louisiana parishes. Each has its own clerk and court system for background check records.