Find DUI Records in West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish DUI records are maintained by the 20th Judicial District Court Clerk in St. Francisville and include criminal case filings, court judgments, docket entries, and sentencing records for DWI and DUI charges filed in the parish. West Feliciana shares the 20th JDC with East Feliciana Parish, but each parish keeps its own records at its local clerk's office. This page explains how to search those records and how to get related documents from the Sheriff and state agencies.
West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court
The West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court is located at the corner of Prosperity and Ferdinand Streets in St. Francisville, LA 70775. The office phone is (225) 635-3794. The clerk handles all civil and criminal filings for the 20th JDC in West Feliciana Parish. DUI and DWI case records are part of the criminal division and are available to the public unless sealed by court order.
The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's office is located at 4785 US Highway 61 in St. Francisville and can be reached at (225) 635-6245. The Sheriff's office handles arrests and maintains arrest logs, which are different from the court case files kept by the clerk. If you need an arrest report for a DUI incident rather than the court case file, contact the Sheriff. If you need the criminal case docket, charges, or court outcome, contact the clerk.
West Feliciana Parish is part of the 20th Judicial District along with East Feliciana Parish. Both parishes share the same judges, but each has its own separate court records. A DUI case filed in West Feliciana will be in the West Feliciana clerk's system, not in East Feliciana.
The eClerks LA portal provides online access to West Feliciana Parish DUI records and other court filings for the 20th JDC in St. Francisville. This image shows the search interface for finding DUI cases by name or case number.
Use the portal to find DUI filings, view docket entries, and check case status for West Feliciana Parish criminal matters without visiting the courthouse.
West Feliciana Parish DUI Charges Under Louisiana Law
Louisiana's main DUI statute is La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98, which defines the crime of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. It applies to all DUI arrests in West Feliciana Parish. A first offense is generally a misdemeanor and can result in fines up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, and a mandatory license suspension from the Office of Motor Vehicles.
Second-offense DUI charges in West Feliciana Parish are governed by La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.1, which requires mandatory minimum jail time and higher fines. A third DUI is classified as a felony under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.2. Fourth and aggravated offenses are covered by La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.4. Aggravated DUI can be charged when a minor is in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
The implied consent law in Louisiana applies to all drivers in West Feliciana Parish. Under La. Rev. Stat. § 32:661, any person who drives in Louisiana has consented to chemical testing if lawfully stopped on suspicion of DUI. Refusing the test triggers a license suspension under La. Rev. Stat. § 32:667. These are administrative actions handled through OMV, separate from any criminal court proceedings.
How to Get West Feliciana DUI Records
The eClerks LA portal is the primary online tool for searching West Feliciana Parish court records. You can search by party name or case number and view docket entries, hearing dates, charges, and case outcomes for criminal matters handled by the 20th JDC. No courthouse visit is needed for a basic search.
For certified copies or records not available through the portal, contact the clerk's office at (225) 635-3794 or visit the courthouse at Prosperity and Ferdinand Streets in St. Francisville. Written mail-in requests are typically accepted. Include the defendant's full name, the approximate year of the case, and the type of charge when making a request.
The Clerk Connect platform also provides access to many Louisiana parish court records and may be useful if you are searching across West and East Feliciana at the same time.
Note: West Feliciana is a small parish. Call the clerk ahead of any visit to confirm hours and document availability, particularly for records that may not yet be digitized.
Crash Reports and Driving History
Crash reports from DUI incidents in West Feliciana Parish are handled by Louisiana State Police. You can order an official crash report through the LSP crash report portal for $11.50. These reports detail the crash scene, vehicle information, officer observations, and any notes about driver impairment. They are not part of the court file and must be requested separately.
A driver's complete record, including license suspensions and DUI-related restrictions, is held by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. The OMV ExpressLane portal lets you order a three-year driving record for $20. This covers statewide activity, not just West Feliciana Parish. It is distinct from the court case file and the crash report.
For a complete view of a DUI case in West Feliciana Parish, you may need records from the clerk, the Sheriff, State Police, and OMV. Each office holds a different part of the record.
Public Records Access in West Feliciana Parish
Under Louisiana's Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, most criminal court records are open to the public. West Feliciana Parish DUI case files are generally accessible without a court order unless a record has been expunged or sealed. Any person can contact the West Feliciana Clerk of Court to request access to a criminal case file or ask for copies of documents.
For a statewide criminal history search, the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information offers BCII background checks for $26 online. This covers all Louisiana parishes and will return any DUI convictions from West Feliciana as well as other courts statewide. It is a broader search than a single-parish request from the clerk's office.