Every state has its own trial court system. In Louisiana the
district courts have general jurisdiction on all civil and criminal
cases. They usually handle cases that are beyond the jurisdiction
of the other courts. The family courts, juvenile courts, parish
courts, city courts, municipal courts, traffic courts, justice
of peace courts and Mayor’s courts and magistrate courts
have limited jurisdiction. If you are looking for Louisiana court
records then instead of searching for them at the courthouses
you can simply request for them at www.courtrecords.org.
District courts have exclusive jurisdiction on felony crimes,
probate cases and political and social rights. Some district courts
have divisions such as for civil, criminal and domestic relations
cases. Louisiana family courts handle domestic relations cases
such as divorce and child custody. The juvenile courts hear cases
that deal with minors, juvenile delinquency and cases related
to termination of parental rights. Parish courts handle civil
and criminal cases that don’t amount to more than $1,000
in claims or six months imprisonment. City courts have limited
jurisdiction and hear civil and criminal cases that do not require
a jury trial.
Municipal courts handle ordinance violations while traffic courts
deal with traffic violations. Louisiana justice of peace courts
handle some civil as well as criminal cases. Usually preliminary
hearings for criminal cases are heard in these courts. Mayor’s
courts and magistrate courts attend to traffic and ordinance violations.
To request court records, visit www.courtrecords.org.