Iberville Parish Divorce Records Lookup

Iberville Parish Clerk of Court

The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court in Plaquemine is the official keeper of all civil court records, including divorce filings, for the parish. The clerk's office indexes and stores these records permanently. Divorce records are public documents under Louisiana R.S. 44:1 and can be accessed by anyone who asks.

Iberville Parish sits on the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The 18th Judicial District Court serves Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Divorce cases filed in Iberville Parish are assigned to a judge in this district, but the records remain with the Iberville Parish Clerk in Plaquemine.

Contact the clerk's office directly by phone to confirm current hours, available records, and any procedures specific to Iberville Parish before visiting Plaquemine.

Online Search Options

For online record searches, the eClerks LA statewide portal is the primary tool available to the public. This system provides access to civil court records from participating Louisiana clerks' offices. Contact the Iberville Parish Clerk directly to confirm whether civil case records are currently searchable online or if an in-person visit is needed.

The eClerks LA statewide portal is a free resource for searching divorce and other civil records from Louisiana clerks' offices that participate in the system.

If eClerks LA does not return results for Iberville Parish, the in-person or phone request method is your next step.

The Louisiana Supreme Court and State Court System

All Louisiana district courts, including the 18th JDC, operate under the authority of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The supreme court sets rules for civil procedure, record access, and court administration across the state. Understanding this structure helps clarify why divorce records are public and who has the right to access them.

The Louisiana Supreme Court website provides information about court rules, case law, and the structure of the state judiciary.

The supreme court's site also links to the Louisiana Rules of Civil Procedure, which govern how divorce cases are filed and managed at the district level.

The 18th Judicial District Court

The 18th Judicial District Court covers three parishes: Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton Rouge. Judges rotate through cases in all three parishes. When you file for divorce in Iberville Parish, the case is assigned to the 18th JDC, and the resulting record is kept by the Iberville Parish Clerk in Plaquemine.

The multi-parish nature of the 18th JDC means that judges who hear your case may also sit in White Castle or Port Allen. But the clerk's office where you file is always the one that holds your records.

How Divorce Works in Louisiana

Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 requires a separation period after filing. The wait is 180 days if there are no minor children and 365 days if there are. Louisiana Civil Code Article 103 allows a faster process if spouses have already been living apart for the required period before they file.

At least one spouse must be domiciled in Louisiana to file here, per Civil Code Article 3941. For Iberville Parish, the filing party should have parish ties. The court will confirm this at filing.

Louisiana is a community property state. Civil Code Article 2325 requires that community property, which includes most assets and debts acquired during the marriage, be split equally. Cases involving significant property disputes may generate more records and take longer to resolve.

What the Records Include

An Iberville Parish divorce file may contain the original petition, any response from the other spouse, temporary custody or support orders, financial disclosures, community property inventories, a settlement agreement, and the final judgment of divorce. The final judgment is what most people need for legal purposes after the divorce is complete.

Most of these documents are public. If a judge sealed part of the file, the clerk will note that and explain the access restrictions. A court order is required to view sealed records.

How to Request Records

In Person

Go to the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court in Plaquemine during office hours. Bring the full names of both parties and the approximate year of filing. Staff can search the index and pull the file for you. Bring cash or a check for copy fees.

By Mail

Send a written request to the Iberville Parish Clerk in Plaquemine. Include party names, filing year if known, case number if available, and payment for copies. The office will mail back the documents you requested.

By Phone

Call the clerk's office to confirm a case number and find out how to proceed. Phone inquiries can save time before you make the trip to Plaquemine.

Copy Fees

Standard Louisiana copy fees apply. Regular copies are about $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Confirm current rates with the clerk's office before submitting a mail request. Fee waivers are available for people who qualify based on income.

Legal Aid

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to qualifying residents of Iberville Parish. Call (225) 448-0080 to find out if you qualify. Services include help with divorce filings, record requests, and family law questions.

Louisiana Law Help provides online guides, forms, and resources for people who need to navigate the divorce process on their own.

Nearby Parishes

Iberville Parish borders several parishes in south-central Louisiana. Records for cases involving people in these areas may be found at the respective clerks' offices.

• West Baton Rouge Parish (shares the 18th JDC)
• Pointe Coupee Parish (shares the 18th JDC)
• East Baton Rouge Parish
• Assumption Parish
• St. Martin Parish