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Civil
1.
I am looking for a succession. Where should I
look?
A succession is normally filed in
the Clerk of Court's office in the parish where the deceased
resided. If the succession is in Livingston Parish, you may
call the Clerk of Court office and ask for Civil Records
Section. Please have the full name of the deceased.
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2. How can I get a domestic restraining
order?
Petitions for domestic abuse
protection are available at the Clerk of Court's office in the
Civil Processing Section and the Spouse Abuse
Office.
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3. How can I get a restraining
order?
An attorney normally files
restraining orders. There are NO forms available at the Clerk
of Court's office. Please contact your attorney.
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4. Do you have a small claims
court?
Depending upon the Ward in which
you reside, you may be able to file in the Denham Springs City
Court or through the Justice of the Peace in your ward of
residence. If you do not qualify for one of those methods, we
have a small claims court called a "Clerk's Docket" for claims
of $3,000 or less. You must prepare your petition and file it
with the Clerk's office. The filing fee is $154.00 plus the
Sheriff's fee for service. For more information call the Civil
Department.
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5. How can I get custody of my
children?
An attorney normally files
Petitions for Custody. There are NO forms available at the
Clerk of Court's office. Please contact your
attorney.
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6. How much are my court costs?
Court costs vary with each case.
You must call the Clerk of Court's Office and ask for the
Civil Department. Please have a docket (case) number
available.
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7. Can you tell me if a pleading has been
signed by a Judge?
Only if the following information
is given to the Civil Department ...
- the division that the case is
allotted to
- the suit caption and docket
number
- the approximate date the
pleading was filed
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8. How can I obtain a civil
transcript?
The party requesting the transcript
should contact the Livingston Judges Office of the 21st
Judicial District Court at (225) 686-7461and ask for Monta. You must provide the date
and the division of the hearing.
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9. Can you tell me if a civil law suit has
been filed?
The Civil Records Section can look
this up on the computer system if you know the names of the
parties.
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10. Can you tell me if a court date or rule
date has been set in a certain civil suit?
The Civil Records Section can look
this matter up on the computer if you have the names of the
plaintiff and defendant or the case docket number.
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11. Can you tell me what day service was
made on a defendant?
The Civil Records Section can look
this up on the computer if you furnish the name of the
plaintiff and the defendant or the civil suit docket
number.
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12. Who is responsible for providing payment
of a jury bond?
The party requesting a civil jury
trial is responsible for presenting to the court an order for
the calling of the jury. The jury will not be called until the
Clerk of Court receives a jury bond comprised of a cash
pulling fee of $336.00 and a cash deposit of a minimum of
$1,800.00. In no instance
shall the jury bond be less than $2,136.00. The Clerk must
receive 2 separate checks; one for $336.00 for a pulling fee
and $1,800.00 (or more) for the jury bond. Also, Article
1734.1 of the Code of Civil Procedure provides that the court
may require an additional amount to be deposited during the
trial if the original amount of the cash deposit is
insufficient to pay jury costs. If you have any
further questions, please contact the Minute Clerk of the
division in which the jury trial is set.
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Marriage
1a.
Where can I obtain a copy of my marriage license?
You must contact the Clerk of the parish in
which you purchased your marriage license.
1b. Can I get a copy of my marriage license from the Livingston Clerk of Court?
Yes --- but only if you purchased your license from the Livingston Clerk of Court.
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2. What do I need to get a marriage
license?
- a copy of both parties' birth
certificates
- if either party was previously
married and received a judgment of divorce within 30 days of
applying, you must have a copy of your judgment of
divorce
- $31.00 (cash only)
- See also the Marriage
License page
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3. Do both parties have to be present to
apply for and receive a Marriage License?
No, as long as all the required
documentation is presented, either one of the engaged persons
can make the application and receive the marriage
license.
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Birth
Certificates
1.
Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?
If you are from Louisiana, you may
call Vital Statistics (504) 568-8353 or toll-free (800)
454-9570. For more information,
see Birth
Certificate Information on the Marriage License
page.
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Jury Duty
1.
With whom do I need to speak to find out if I am exempt from Jury
duty?
You are required to show up on the
day you are scheduled. The judge is the only person who can
excuse you from jury duty. To be excused from court
call the Judges Chambers (225) 686-7461.
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2. How do I find out if Jury Duty has been
canceled?
You may call 1-866-686-1525 which
is toll-free or (225) 686-1525 after 4:30 pm on the day
preceding your report date and a recording will tell
you if you must show up for court on the following
day.
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3. I've already sent in a medical excuse to
the Judge. How can I check to see if I have been excused from
Jury Duty?
You must call the Judge Chambers at
(225) 686-7461 and they will inform you.
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Criminal
1. Where do I
pay a traffic ticket?
Traffic tickets are paid at the
Sheriff's Office in the Traffic Division. (225)
686-2241.
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2. How do I find out the total cost of my
traffic ticket?
The Traffic Division of the
Sheriff's Office (225) 686-2241 can provide this information.
The Clerk's office does not have a cost schedule for
fines.
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3. Can you do a criminal search for
me?
You must request a Criminal search
in writing accompanied by a fee of $10.00 per name to
be searched. Copies of pleadings pertaining to the search may
be purchased at an additional charge of $1.00 per page. An
individual may also appear in the Clerk's office to run a
search on the computer provided for public use in the Criminal
Department. There is no charge for this service. The $1.00 per
page charge applies if copies are requested.
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4. Can you give me a criminal
disposition?
You must request a Criminal
disposition in writing accompanied by a fee of $10.00
per name. Mail your request and check or money order payable
to the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court to:
Livingston Parish Clerk of
Court
ATTN: Criminal Filing Desk
Post Office Box
1150
Livingston, LA 70754
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5. How much is court cost (criminal and
civil)?
Amounts regarding criminal court
costs are furnished by the Sheriff's Office, Traffic Division
(225) 686-2241. Civil court cost information may be obtained
from the Clerk's Civil Department.
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6. When is my court date?
A criminal court date can be looked
up when a defendant's name or docket number is given. (Ask for
the Criminal Department)
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7. How can I change my court
date?
Criminal court dates are only
assigned by a representative from the District Attorney's
Office (225) 686-3070.
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8. What is Article 894?
The legal definition of Article 894
can be found in the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure (CCRP
§894). The Clerk of Court cannot interpret the law or
answer questions regarding it. Questions concerning Article
894 should be addressed to a licensed attorney.
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9. How much does it cost to file an
expungement?
The cost for filing an expungement
is $110.00 per docket number.
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10. Does your office provide a form for
expungement?
No. Expungements must be submitted
to the Clerk's office already prepared by an attorney or by
the individual requesting the expungement.
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11. Who is my Probation Officer?
If you were placed on felony
probation, the Probation and Parole office can answer this
question. They can be reached at 1-800-841-5720. If you have
been placed on misdemeanor probation, contact the
21st Judicial District Court Misdemeanor Probation
office at (985) 747-1308.
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12. Is my name on the docket?
The District Attorney's Office
(225) 686-3070 makes the docket and only a representative of
that office may answer this question.
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13. How can I obtain a criminal
transcript?
The party requesting the transcript should contact the Livingston Judges Office of the 21st
Judicial District Court at (225) 686-7461and ask for Monta.
You must provide the date and the division of the
hearing.
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Mortgage
1.
Can you tell me who owns the property at a certain
address?
No. We can only look up a piece of
property by a person's name. The Parish Assessor's Office can
look up property for you by the property's address. You can
reach them at (225) 686-7278.
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Non Support
1. Can I get
my court date continued?
If you are to appear in court
concerning court costs only, the Non Support Minute Clerk of
the Clerk's office may continue your case to another date. All
others matters must go through Support Enforcement Services.
You can reach them at (225) 686-2837.
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2. How can I get my child support
decreased?
The Clerk's office has a form that
you may fill-out to request that your child support payments
be decreased. The cost to file the form is $125.00. Ask for
the Non Support Minute Clerk.
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3. What is a civil contempt
rule?
When a defendant has fallen behind
in support payments they may be ordered back into court The
proceeding is called a "civil contempt rule.
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