St. George Family Court Records
St. George family court records are kept by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. The city of St. George was incorporated in 2019 and sits in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It does not have its own court system. All family court cases for St. George residents go through the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge. You can search for divorce, custody, child support, and other family case records through the parish clerk's office or its online tools.
St. George Quick Facts
Where St. George Family Cases Are Filed
St. George does not have a city court that handles family matters. Family law in Louisiana is handled at the parish level. That means all divorce, custody, adoption, and child support cases for St. George go to the East Baton Rouge Parish courthouse in Baton Rouge. The 19th Judicial District Court has a family court division that hears these cases.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court is the office that keeps all family court records. The clerk files new cases, stores documents, and gives out copies. The main office is at 300 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge. You can call them at (225) 389-4914 for questions about your case or to ask about copy fees. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours, and walk-ins are welcome for records requests.
| Court | 19th Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk Office | East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court |
| Address | 300 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70801 |
| Phone | (225) 389-4914 |
| Website | ebrclerk.com |
Note: St. George residents must travel to the Baton Rouge courthouse for all in-person family court matters.
Search St. George Family Court Records Online
You can look up family court records for St. George cases online. The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court has a case search tool on its website. You can search by the name of a party or by case number. The system shows basic case info like the filing date, case type, and parties involved. Some documents may also be available to view.
The EBR Clerk's website shows the case search portal for the 19th Judicial District Court. This is the main way to find family court records from St. George without going to the courthouse. Keep in mind that some family records have limits on public access. Adoption files are sealed under Louisiana law. Juvenile cases are also kept private. Divorce and custody records are generally open to the public, but some filings within those cases may be redacted if they contain sensitive details about children.
Visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website to start your search for family court records.
The clerk's site lets you pull up case information quickly. You can also check on case status and see if new filings have been added. The tool is free to use for basic searches, though getting certified copies has a fee.
Family Court Records at the 19th JDC
The 19th Judicial District Court serves all of East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes St. George. The court has a family division that handles divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and protective orders. Judges in this division hear family cases each week. The court also deals with paternity cases and spousal support disputes.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 102, a spouse can file for divorce and then wait 180 days before getting a final judgment. If children are part of the case, the wait is 365 days. Under Article 103, spouses who have already lived apart for the required time can get an immediate divorce. Both types of divorce create family court records that St. George residents can access through the parish clerk. Louisiana Civil Code Article 131 governs custody, and the court must decide based on the best interest of the child. Child support follows the guidelines in Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:315, which use both parents' income to set the amount.
The 19th Judicial District Court website has information on court schedules and forms used in family cases.
This site also lists the judges who handle family court matters. You can check the docket to see when your case is set for a hearing.
St. George Family Court Process
St. George is one of the newest cities in Louisiana. Voters approved its incorporation in 2019. The city sits in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Even though St. George is its own city, it does not have a separate court system. Louisiana law gives family court jurisdiction to district courts at the parish level. City courts in Louisiana handle small civil claims, traffic tickets, and misdemeanors. They do not hear family law cases.
This means St. George residents follow the same process as other East Baton Rouge Parish residents when it comes to family court. You file your case at the parish clerk's office. The 19th JDC assigns a judge. Hearings take place at the Baton Rouge courthouse. All records are stored with the EBR clerk. There is no separate St. George family court or clerk office for these matters.
If you need to file a protective order, you also go through the 19th JDC. Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:2131 through 46:2143 cover the Domestic Abuse Assistance Act. The court can issue temporary restraining orders and set hearings for permanent protective orders. These filings become part of the family court record.
Getting Copies of Family Court Records
St. George residents can get copies of family court records from the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. You can go in person or use online tools. Certified copies are needed for legal purposes like proving a divorce or showing a custody order. Plain copies work fine if you just need them for your own records.
The ClerkConnect system is another way to look up records from the parish. This statewide tool connects to many Louisiana clerk offices. You can also check the eClerks Louisiana portal, which offers access to records from multiple parishes. Both tools can help you find family court case files without driving to the courthouse.
Fees for copies vary. Call the clerk's office at (225) 389-4914 to get current rates. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. You may need to pay by check or money order for mail requests. In-person requests can often be paid with cash or card.
Legal Help for St. George Residents
Several resources are open to St. George residents who need help with family court cases. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services provides free legal aid to people who qualify based on income. They handle divorce, custody, and protective order cases. The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a family law attorney in the Baton Rouge area.
Louisiana Law Help at louisianalawhelp.org has guides and forms for people who want to handle their own family court case. The site covers divorce, custody, child support, and more. You can also find information about pro se filing, which means representing yourself in court without a lawyer. The 19th JDC allows pro se filings, but you must follow all court rules and deadlines.
East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Records
St. George is in East Baton Rouge Parish, and all family court filings go through the parish clerk and the 19th Judicial District Court. For more on the parish court system, fees, and related records, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish family court records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near St. George where residents also access family court records through their parish courts: