| Clerk of Court | St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court — Civil & Criminal Records (re:SearchLA) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 (main office); 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor, Slidell, LA 70458 (Slidell annex) |
| Phone | (985) 809-8700 (Covington); (985) 643-6969 (Slidell annex) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Slidell annex closed 1:00–2:00 p.m. daily) |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page (statutory maximum for district-court clerks under R.S. 13:841; a clerk may charge less) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 certification fee per copy under R.S. 13:841, on top of the $1.00 per-page copy charge; several parish clerks (for example Livingston and Tangipahoa) post $10.00, so check the parish schedule |
St. Tammany Parish, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, keeps its 22nd Judicial District Court records with the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, based in Covington with a second office in Slidell. Civil and criminal case documents are searched through re:SearchLA, the state's e-filing-based portal, rather than a parish-specific system; a separate subscription platform, Cott Record Hub, covers archives, land records, and marriage licenses.
The parish has two city courts that run independently of the clerk of court: Covington City Court and the City Court of Slidell (recently legislated to be renamed "City Court of East St. Tammany" to reflect that its jurisdiction covers Wards 8 and 9, essentially all of the parish east of Slidell's city limits, not just the city itself). Both handle smaller civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets within their own territory and keep separate dockets from the district court.
re:SearchLA does not show sealed cases or documents; if a case is missing that you believe should exist, contact the clerk's office directly rather than assuming the record does not exist.
Search St. Tammany Parish court records online
Clerk of Court
St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court — Civil & Criminal Records (re:SearchLA)
- Cost
- Free to search re:SearchLA; Cott Record Hub subscriptions run $25/day, $50/30 days, or $600/year for archives, land records, and marriage licenses
- Coverage
- Civil, family, probate, and criminal case records for the 22nd Judicial District Court, searchable through re:SearchLA after registration
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Sealed cases and documents are not shown in re:SearchLA; call the clerk's office at (985) 809-8700 if you believe a case may be sealed.
Other courts
City Court of Slidell (East St. Tammany)
- Coverage
- Civil claims up to $50,000, small claims up to $5,000, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and preliminary felony matters within Wards 8 and 9 of St. Tammany Parish
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
No online case-search feature is listed on the court's website; online ticket payment is available. Contact the court directly to check on a case.
What is available online
re:SearchLA covers civil, family, probate, and criminal case information filed with the 22nd Judicial District Court, including party names, docket entries, and, for many cases, document images. Sealed cases and documents are excluded from the public search. Land records, archived documents, and marriage licenses are handled through a separate Cott Record Hub subscription, not re:SearchLA. City Court of Slidell and Covington City Court keep entirely separate dockets not covered by either system.
Which clerk has your record
In Louisiana, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Louisiana page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other domestic matters; Civil suits above the district court's minimum amount in dispute | Clerk of Court of the parish (in Orleans Parish, the Clerk of Civil District Court for civil/family/probate and the Clerk of Criminal District Court for criminal cases) |
| Family and Juvenile Courts | Divorce, custody, and child support (where a standalone family court exists); Juvenile delinquency and child-in-need-of-care cases | Clerk of the Family or Juvenile Court, or the parish clerk of court where no separate court exists |
| City Courts and Parish Courts | Civil suits up to the court's jurisdictional limit (commonly $35,000–$50,000); Misdemeanors and municipal ordinance violations within city limits; Small claims and traffic tickets | Clerk of the individual city or parish court |
| Justice of the Peace and Mayor's Courts | Small claims and minor civil disputes outside city limits; Municipal ordinance violations in towns without a city court | Justice of the peace or mayor's-court clerk for that ward or municipality |
Request records in person or by mail
St. Tammany Parish clerk offices
St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 (main office); 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor, Slidell, LA 70458 (Slidell annex)
Phone: (985) 809-8700 (Covington); (985) 643-6969 (Slidell annex)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Slidell annex closed 1:00–2:00 p.m. daily)
District-court records (22nd JDC). Register for a free re:SearchLA account to search civil, family, probate, and criminal cases online, or visit the clerk's office at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington (or the Slidell annex at 520 Old Spanish Trail) to use a public terminal. Mail requests should include the case number or party names and year, the documents needed, whether certified copies are required, and payment or a request for a fee quote; call (985) 809-8700 or the Civil Filing & Costs line at (985) 809-8776 to confirm the current fee.
Land records, archives, and marriage licenses. These require a separate Cott Record Hub subscription rather than re:SearchLA.
City court records. Contact Covington City Court or the City Court of Slidell directly; their dockets are not part of re:SearchLA.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page (statutory maximum for district-court clerks under R.S. 13:841; a clerk may charge less) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 certification fee per copy under R.S. 13:841, on top of the $1.00 per-page copy charge; several parish clerks (for example Livingston and Tangipahoa) post $10.00, so check the parish schedule |
R.S. 13:841 sets the ceiling for district-court clerk fees in civil matters — copies $1.00 per page, certification of a copy $5.00, conformed copies $3.00 — and says each clerk's fee "may be less than, but shall not exceed" those amounts. In practice most parish clerks charge the full $1.00 per page; the certification fee varies from $5.00 to $10.00 by parish, and criminal-side copy fees are set separately. Many clerks also charge for a ClerkConnect or eSearch subscription to view records remotely. Confirm the current fee with the specific parish clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Louisiana's Public Records Law (Revised Statutes Title 44) presumes public records — including most court filings — are open, and R.S. 44:31 gives any adult the right to inspect, copy, or reproduce a public record unless a specific law says otherwise. Several categories are removed from public view:
The Louisiana guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search a St. Tammany Parish court case online?
Register for a free re:SearchLA account through the clerk of court's website. It covers civil, family, probate, and criminal cases for the 22nd Judicial District Court, though sealed cases and documents are not shown.
Is there a fee to use re:SearchLA?
No, re:SearchLA itself is free to search after registration. Land records, archives, and marriage licenses require a separate paid Cott Record Hub subscription.
What is the City Court of Slidell, and is it the same as the district court?
No. It is a separate, limited-jurisdiction court covering Wards 8 and 9 of St. Tammany Parish (recently being renamed City Court of East St. Tammany). It handles smaller civil, misdemeanor, and traffic matters and keeps its own docket, separate from the 22nd Judicial District Court.
Where do I get a certified copy of a St. Tammany court record?
Contact the clerk of court's Covington office in person or by mail; call (985) 809-8700 or the Civil Filing & Costs line at (985) 809-8776 first to confirm the current certification fee.
Sources
- St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court — https://www.sttammanyclerk.org/
- St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court — Civil Department — https://www.sttammanyclerk.org/departments/civil/
- St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court — Contact Us — https://www.sttammanyclerk.org/contact-us/
- re:SearchLA — https://researchla.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch/Home
- City Court of Slidell — https://www.citycourtest.com/
- Louisiana Supreme Court — Judicial Branch overview — https://www.lasc.org/
- Louisiana Supreme Court Case Search — https://www.lasc.org/Search
- Louisiana State Police — Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information — https://lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/fingerprints-and-background-checks/
- eClerks LA — Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority — https://www.eclerksla.com/about/statewideportal
- Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 971 — Expungement, legislative findings — https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=919662
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 44:31 — Right to examine records — https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=99688
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:841 — Enumeration of fees in civil matters — https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=78097
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana — https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Louisiana counties.