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Calcasieu Clerk of Court

The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court is Hon. H. Lynn Jones, II. The office is at 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (mailing: PO Box 1030). The main phone number is (337) 437-3558. You can also reach the office by email at lynnjones@calclerkofcourt.com. The clerk maintains the official record of all criminal cases, including OWI filings, processed through the 14th Judicial District Court.

The clerk's two main websites are calclerkofcourt.com and 14jdc.org. Both provide information about court services, forms, and online access tools. The clerk's office handles everything from initial docket entries to final judgments and is your primary source for certified copies of DUI case records in Calcasieu Parish.

The Calcasieu Clerk of Court website covers online access, forms, and services for the 14th Judicial District.

The clerk's site gives details on how to request records, what fees apply, and what online tools are available to the public.

The 14th Judicial District Court

The Fourteenth Judicial District Court is one of Louisiana's 43 judicial districts. As the court itself states: "The Fourteenth Judicial District Court is one of Louisiana's 43 judicial districts and has original jurisdiction of all civil and criminal matters in Calcasieu Parish." That jurisdiction includes every OWI charge brought in the parish, from first-offense misdemeanors to felony repeat offenses.

The court operates with ten elected judges spread across Divisions A through J, plus a Magistrate Judge. Each division handles a portion of the criminal docket. When you search Calcasieu DUI records, the case number often indicates the division. The 14th JDC has also modernized its operations: "Join Zoom or Video Conference with any division of Court or Hearing officer" is available, making it easier to attend hearings remotely. The court also provides interpreter services and video conferencing equipment for cases that require it.

Appeals from the 14th JDC go to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal. Felony OWI convictions under La. R.S. 14:98.3 can move through the district court to the Third Circuit and potentially to the Louisiana Supreme Court if further review is sought.

The 14th Judicial District Court website provides docket information, judge rosters, and procedural guidance for Calcasieu Parish criminal cases.

Use the 14th JDC site to locate judge assignments, court schedules, and contact info for individual court divisions.

Calcasieu Parish OWI Records Online

The statewide eClerks LA portal is available for free online searches of Calcasieu Parish DUI and OWI court records. eClerks LA connects to participating Louisiana clerk offices and pulls case data including defendant name, charge, case number, filing date, and disposition. It's a good first stop before contacting the clerk directly.

Keep in mind that eClerks LA may not have every case, especially older records or records from cases that were expunged. If you need a certified copy or a complete case file, you still need to go through the Calcasieu Clerk of Court at (337) 437-3558. For arrests that did not result in a court filing, the Lake Charles Police Department and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office hold those records separately.

eClerks LA is the primary free online tool for searching Calcasieu Parish DUI court records statewide.

Search by name or case number to pull up OWI filings from the 14th Judicial District Court through the eClerks LA interface.

Louisiana OWI Law in Calcasieu Parish

Louisiana calls driving under the influence "Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated," or OWI. The main statute is La. R.S. 14:98, which defines the offense and sets the blood alcohol content threshold at 0.08 percent for most drivers. A first OWI offense is a misdemeanor under 14:98.1. A second offense carries longer jail time and higher fines under 14:98.2. By the third offense, the charge becomes a felony under 14:98.3, with mandatory prison time.

All of these cases generate court records in Calcasieu Parish when the 14th JDC is involved. The implied consent law at La. R.S. 32:661 means that drivers on Louisiana roads must submit to chemical testing when an officer has probable cause. Refusing a test triggers automatic license suspension under La. R.S. 32:667, a separate administrative action handled by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles rather than the court clerk. La. R.S. 44:1, the Public Records Law, gives the public the right to access OWI court records unless sealed by court order.

Requesting Copies of DUI Records in Calcasieu

You can request copies of Calcasieu Parish DUI court records in person at 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, by phone at (337) 437-3558, or by email at lynnjones@calclerkofcourt.com. In-person requests are handled during standard business hours. The clerk charges per-page fees for certified copies; call ahead to confirm current rates before you visit or mail a request.

If you need a driving record showing an OWI conviction and any license suspension, contact the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles through the Express Lane portal. That data is held separately from the court clerk's criminal case records. For accident reports tied to a DUI incident, the Louisiana State Police Crash Reports portal at crashreports.dps.la.gov is the correct source.

• Court records: Calcasieu Clerk of Court, (337) 437-3558
• Free online search: eClerks LA at eclerksla.com
• Court info: 14th Judicial District Court, 14jdc.org
• Driving records: Louisiana OMV Express Lane
• Crash reports: crashreports.dps.la.gov

Cities in Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles is the largest city in Calcasieu Parish and the only qualifying city with its own records page on this site.

• Lake Charles — parish seat, served by the 14th Judicial District Court

Nearby Parishes

OWI cases are filed in the parish where the offense took place. If the incident occurred in a neighboring parish, contact that parish's clerk of court.