St. Martin Parish arrest records sit across two distinct systems: the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court, which holds court filings and case dockets, and the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, which maintains booking records from the parish jail. The Clerk’s office is located at the St. Martin Parish Courthouse in St. Martinville and keeps weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Online access to Clerk records is available through the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access subscription system. The Sheriff’s Office, at 415 S Main St, St. Martinville, LA 70582, operates 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
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How to look up arrest records in St. Martin Parish
Records from the past several years are the most accessible online, but older cases often require a direct request to the Clerk or Sheriff. St. Martin Parish has no single consolidated portal — court-side records and booking records live in separate systems, and you may need both to get a complete picture.
Clerk of Court — court dockets and case filings. The St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court maintains criminal case filings for the 16th Judicial District Court, which covers St. Martin Parish. Online access is available through the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access system via subscription. For in-person requests, the Clerk’s office is inside the St. Martin Parish Courthouse, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking around the courthouse is limited and actively enforced — a large lot is available at the facility, but plan to arrive with time to spare. The Clerk accepts cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and money orders; credit card payments carry a 4% convenience fee. Call (225) 342-9500 to confirm current fees and availability before driving in.
Sheriff’s Office — booking records and arrest logs. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office at 415 S Main St, St. Martinville, LA 70582 handles booking records, arrest logs, and jail intake data. The Sheriff’s Office website is the county-first resource for public safety records. Booking records include the date, time, and location of arrest plus the charges as entered at intake. The Sheriff’s Office operates 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Louisiana DOC inmate lookup — post-conviction transfers. When a person sentenced in St. Martin Parish is transferred to a state facility, the parish jail record no longer reflects their location. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains the authoritative lookup for state-incarcerated individuals at Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. Use the DOC’s inmate information tool to locate anyone who may have been transferred out of the St. Martin Parish jail to a state prison or transitional facility.
Louisiana Clerks Remote Access — online subscription. The statewide Louisiana Clerks Remote Access system allows remote searches of Clerk of Court records by parish. St. Martin Parish participates in this system. A subscription is required for full access; the Clerk’s office can provide enrollment details. This is the most practical path for researchers or paralegals who need to pull multiple case numbers without visiting St. Martinville in person.
Are St. Martin Parish arrest records public?
Louisiana’s open-records framework makes arrest records presumptively public in nearly all circumstances. The controlling statute is La. R.S. 44:1, which defines public records broadly to include any document made or received in connection with the transaction of public business — arrest records and booking data fall squarely within that definition.
Court filings at the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court are public records under that same statute. Sealed or expunged records are the primary exception: once a court grants an expungement under La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 971, the record is removed from public view, though law enforcement agencies retain access. Juvenile records are separately protected and are not accessible through the same channels as adult arrest records. Victim-identifying information — addresses, contact details, and certain identifying data — may be redacted from records released to the public under victim-protection provisions of Louisiana law.
Booking photos (mugshots) in St. Martin Parish are generally treated as public records at the time of booking. For the current release policy on specific booking images, contact the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office directly — policies on post-expungement removal of mugshots from third-party sites are governed by separate state provisions and are worth confirming with the Sheriff’s Office or a licensed attorney.
Practical note: the Louisiana Public Records Law requires custodians to respond to a public records request within three business days. If the Clerk or Sheriff does not respond within that window, you have the right to seek relief through the district court.
What’s in a St. Martin Parish arrest record?
“Arrest record” covers two distinct document types in St. Martin Parish, and they don’t always contain the same fields. Understanding which system holds which data saves time.
Sheriff-side booking entry. When someone is booked into the St. Martin Parish jail, the Sheriff’s Office creates a booking record. That entry typically includes: full legal name and date of birth, booking date and time, arresting agency, location of arrest, charge description and statute cited, bond amount set at first appearance, and a booking photograph. The booking record reflects what was entered at intake — it does not show how the case was ultimately resolved in court.
Clerk-side docket entry. The court docket at the St. Martin Parish Courthouse is a separate document maintained by the Clerk of Court. It tracks the case from filing through disposition. Fields visible in the docket include: case number, filing date, charge(s) as formally filed by the prosecutor, all hearing dates and outcomes, plea entered, sentence imposed (if any), and — critically — the attorney of record. Defense attorney information appears in the docket, not in the booking record. If you need to identify current counsel for a pending case, pull the docket from the Clerk’s office or through the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access system; the most recent attorney entry on the docket reflects who is currently representing the defendant. If the case is still active and you need to reach counsel quickly, the Louisiana State Bar Association attorney search can confirm current contact information.
Disposition gap. A common frustration: the booking record shows an arrest, but the docket shows a dismissal or acquittal. Both are accurate — they reflect different moments in the process. For a complete picture, you need both the Sheriff-side booking entry and the Clerk-side docket. Neither system automatically updates the other.
How to expunge an arrest record in St. Martin Parish
Petitioning to seal an arrest record in St. Martin Parish is a routine legal procedure governed by La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 971, filed at the 16th Judicial District Court through the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court. The key distinction that determines your path is whether the arrest resulted in a conviction.
Non-conviction cases — no waiting period. An arrest that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or a refusal to prosecute carries no elapsed-time requirement. You can petition immediately. This is the most straightforward expungement path: the arrest happened, no conviction followed, and the statute allows sealing without delay. An arrest that was simply never prosecuted is slightly different — you must wait for the prescriptive period on the underlying charge to run before petitioning, because the state technically retains the option to prosecute until that period expires.
Post-conviction cases — waiting periods apply. A misdemeanor conviction becomes eligible five years after completion of the sentence, probation, or parole — whichever ends last. A felony conviction requires ten years from that same endpoint. A first marijuana-possession conviction has a shortened path: ninety days after completion of sentence. A DWI resolved through pretrial diversion carries a five-year wait from the date of arrest, even though no conviction resulted — that provision is specific to DWI diversion and does not apply to other non-conviction dispositions.
How to file. The petition is filed at the St. Martin Parish Courthouse with the Clerk of Court. The Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Filing fees apply; an indigency waiver is available if you cannot afford the fee — ask the Clerk for the in forma pauperis form. The petition must be served on the arresting agency and the district attorney’s office, both of which have an opportunity to object. If no objection is filed within the statutory period, the court typically grants the order without a hearing.
Self-petition vs. attorney-assisted. Louisiana law does not require an attorney to file an expungement petition. Many people file successfully on their own, particularly for straightforward non-conviction cases. For felony convictions, cases with multiple charges, or any situation where the DA’s office has indicated it may object, working with a licensed attorney reduces the risk of procedural errors that delay or defeat the petition. The Louisiana State Public Defender can help identify low-cost or no-cost legal assistance.
What sealing does and does not do. After the court grants an expungement, the record is removed from public access — background checks run by members of the public will not show it. Law enforcement agencies, however, retain access to sealed records. The record does not disappear; it becomes restricted. Certain licensing boards and government employers may also retain access depending on the nature of the position.
Quick-contacts table
| Resource | What it confirms | What it cannot confirm | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office | Booking date, charges at intake, bond amount, booking photo | Court disposition, attorney of record, expungement status | Visit 415 S Main St, St. Martinville, weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court | Case number, charges as filed, hearing dates, disposition, attorney of record | Booking photo, bond amount, pre-filing arrest details | (225) 342-9500 · St. Martin Parish Courthouse, weekdays 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Louisiana DOC Inmate Information | Current location of state-sentenced individuals; post-transfer custody status | Parish jail bookings; pre-sentencing custody; charges not resulting in state sentence | Search by name or DOC number at the DOC inmate information tool |
| Louisiana Clerks Remote Access | Online docket search for St. Martin Parish cases; case history without in-person visit | Booking records; Sheriff-side data; cases not yet entered into the system | Contact the Clerk’s office for subscription enrollment details |
| Louisiana State Bar Association attorney search | Current contact information for licensed Louisiana attorneys, including defense counsel | Case outcome; whether attorney is still active on a specific matter | Search by name to confirm current counsel listed on a docket |
| Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections | State facility locations; DOC-supervised individuals statewide | Parish jail bookings; cases not resulting in state DOC supervision | Use the facility locator or inmate information tool at doc.la.gov |
Sources used for this page, verified 2026-08-31:
- St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office — official Sheriff’s Office website; booking records and public safety information for St. Martin Parish.
- St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court — Louisiana Department of Health directory listing — Clerk of Court contact and records-access information.
- Louisiana Department of Health document search — document search tool linked from the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court directory entry.
- Louisiana Legislature — District Clerk Criminal Records document — statutory reference for district clerk criminal records procedures.
- Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections — state corrections agency; inmate lookup and facility locations for state-sentenced individuals.
- Louisiana DOC Facility Locations — directory of state correctional facilities by parish.
- Louisiana DOC Inmate Information — official inmate lookup tool for state-supervised individuals.
- Louisiana State Bar Association attorney search — find licensed Louisiana attorneys, including defense counsel listed on court dockets.
- Louisiana State Public Defender — public defender locator for low-cost legal assistance with expungement and other criminal matters.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance — Find Agents/Adjusters — licensed bail bond agent lookup for St. Martin Parish and statewide.
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Frequently asked questions about St. Martin Parish arrest records
What charges appear on a St. Martin Parish arrest record, and where do I find the current case status?
The charges on a booking record reflect what the arresting officer entered at intake — they may differ from what the district attorney formally filed in court. To see the charges as prosecuted and the current case status, pull the docket from the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court. The docket shows every hearing, plea, and disposition entered since filing. If the case is still active, the docket also lists the attorney of record; you can confirm current counsel through the Louisiana State Bar Association attorney search. The Clerk’s office is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be reached at (225) 342-9500.
How do I get a St. Martin Parish arrest record sealed or expunged?
The petition is filed at the 16th Judicial District Court through the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court under La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 971. An arrest that ended in dismissal or acquittal carries no waiting period — you can petition immediately. A misdemeanor conviction requires five years after completing the sentence, probation, or parole; a felony conviction requires ten years from that same endpoint. A first marijuana-possession conviction may be eligible after ninety days. Filing fees apply, and an indigency waiver is available. After the court grants the order, the record is removed from public access, though law enforcement retains the ability to see it. The Louisiana State Public Defender can connect you with low-cost legal help if you need assistance preparing the petition.
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