Lafourche Parish DUI Records Search
Lafourche Parish DUI records are filed in the 17th Judicial District Court in Thibodaux and are kept by the Clerk of Court. This page explains the agencies involved, online search tools, and how to request records.
Lafourche Parish Quick Facts
DUI Laws in Lafourche Parish
Louisiana's DUI statute, La. R.S. 14:98, applies to all DUI cases in Lafourche Parish. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. First-offense DUI is a misdemeanor. Penalties may include fines, possible jail time, a suspended license, and mandatory substance abuse screening. Both alcohol and drug impairment are covered by the statute. An officer does not need a BAC reading above 0.08% to make an arrest if impairment is clear.
A second DUI offense under La. R.S. 14:98.1 triggers mandatory ignition interlock requirements. Third and fourth offenses escalate to felony charges under La. R.S. 14:98.2 and La. R.S. 14:98.3, carrying substantial prison time. These cases are prosecuted in the 17th Judicial District Court, which serves Lafourche Parish.
Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court
Hon. Annette Fontana serves as Clerk of Court for Lafourche Parish. The office is at 303 W 3rd St #104, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Mailing address is PO Box 818, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Phone is (985) 447-4841. Email is info@lafourcheclerk.com. The clerk's website is www.lafourcheclerk.com.
The Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court offers a range of online services that set it apart from many smaller parishes. E-filing, e-recording, a court date finder, and online record search tools are all available through the clerk's website. You can search conveyance records, mortgage records, civil matters, and criminal records including DUI cases. The online criminal search lets you look up case information from any device without visiting the courthouse in Thibodaux. This makes Lafourche Parish one of the more accessible parish systems for remote record searching.
The Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court offers e-filing, e-recording, and online DUI criminal case searches through its website at lafourcheclerk.com.
17th Judicial District Court Records
The 17th Judicial District Court has offices at 110 North Bay Street, Amite, LA 70422. Court Administrator Sara Brumfield manages administrative functions. The main phone is (985) 748-9445. The court website is www.17thjdc.com. A self-help resource is also available at www.17thjdcselfhelp.com. All DUI criminal prosecutions for Lafourche Parish go through this court. If you are looking for case records, the clerk's office is your main point of contact.
The 17th Judicial District Court in Amite handles criminal DUI cases for Lafourche Parish and offers self-help resources online for those navigating the court system.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Craig Webre leads the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. The main address is 200 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Phone is (985) 449-2255. The sheriff's website is www.lafourchesheriff.com. When a DUI arrest is made in Lafourche Parish, the booking is processed through the sheriff's office. Arrest records, charges, and inmate status are tracked by the sheriff and can be accessed through their online tools. For recent arrests, the inmate lookup on the sheriff's site is often the fastest way to check booking details.
The sheriff covers patrol for the unincorporated areas of Lafourche Parish. Municipal police departments handle arrests within city limits, but those bookings also typically go through the parish jail system. Whether the arrest was made by the sheriff or a local department, the court case will still be filed with the Clerk of Court and handled by the 17th JDC.
eClerks Louisiana and State Online Tools
The eClerks Louisiana portal at eclerksla.com is a statewide free search tool for court records. It covers many Louisiana parishes and lets you look up DUI cases by name or case number. Case status, charges, and court dates are often visible in the system for recent filings. This is a good starting point before contacting the clerk's office directly.
eClerks Louisiana provides free public access to court records from participating parishes, including criminal DUI case data from the 17th Judicial District.
For crash reports connected to DUI incidents, the Louisiana State Police maintains a crash report portal. Driving record and license suspension data related to a DUI are held by the Office of Motor Vehicles. The implied consent law at La. R.S. 32:661 and the suspension process under La. R.S. 32:667 run through the OMV separately from the criminal process in the 17th JDC.
How to Get Lafourche Parish DUI Records
For court case records, contact the Clerk of Court at (985) 447-4841 or through info@lafourcheclerk.com. You can also use the online record search at lafourcheclerk.com to access many criminal records without calling. For certified copies, visit the office at 303 W 3rd St #104, Thibodaux, or mail a request to PO Box 818. State the subject's name, approximate case date, and what documents you need.
For arrest and booking records, contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 449-2255. Crash reports go through the Louisiana State Police. Driving history and license records are maintained by the OMV. Each agency keeps separate records, so your search may need to cover more than one office depending on what information you are looking for. The Lafourche Clerk of Court's online tools make court-side records particularly easy to access without a trip to Thibodaux.
Cities in Lafourche Parish
Thibodaux is the parish seat of Lafourche Parish. No cities in Lafourche Parish currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Parishes
Lafourche Parish extends along Bayou Lafourche in southeast Louisiana and borders several other parishes with their own court systems.