Broussard Residents Directory
The Broussard residents directory connects you with public records held by Lafayette Parish offices. Broussard sits in the south part of Lafayette Parish, and all its court files, land records, and property data go through parish-level agencies. You can search for people by name, pull up deed transfers, check court case status, and look at property tax rolls. The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court and the Parish Assessor are the two main starting points for any records search tied to a Broussard resident. Most of these tools are free or low cost, and some can be used from home through online portals.
Broussard Quick Facts
Broussard Residents Directory at the Clerk of Court
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court is the main custodian of public records for Broussard. The office is at 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The phone number is (337) 291-6400. This is where you go for civil case files, criminal records, land transfers, and marriage licenses. The clerk keeps records for all of Lafayette Parish, so every filing that touches a Broussard address ends up here.
The clerk has several departments that handle different types of records. The Civil Department can be reached at (337) 291-6316. Criminal records go through (337) 291-6329. Land records and research requests are at (337) 291-6300. Birth records have their own line at (337) 291-6330. If you need a marriage license, call (337) 291-6335. Each department keeps its own set of files, so it helps to know what you need before you call or visit.
You can email the clerk for copies of records. Civil records requests go to CivilRecordsRequest@lpclerk.com. Criminal requests go to CriminalRecordsRequest@lpclerk.com. Land record copies can be sent to CopyDepartment@lpclerkc.com. This saves a trip to the courthouse for Broussard residents who just need a quick copy of a filing.
Note: Cell phones, smart watches, and all recording devices are banned inside the Lafayette Parish Courthouse.
Online Records for Broussard Residents
The Lafayette Parish Clerk runs two online databases that cover Broussard. The first is ClerkConnect, which holds court records. You can search civil suit index data from January 1, 1986 through the current date. Civil case images start from May 24, 2006. The system also has criminal, traffic, and family non-support case data. It shows offense dates, charges filed, case history, service info, minutes, and dispositions. This is a paid service.
The second database is eSearch for land records. This covers mortgage and conveyance records. Document images go back to January 1, 1935. It also includes UCC filings. This is a land records only site. Do not use it to look up court cases. The clerk makes that clear on the login page. Both ClerkConnect and eSearch need a paid subscription to use.
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court website provides access to the ClerkConnect system for court records searches tied to Broussard residents and all others in the parish.
Subscription fees are the same for both systems. There is a one-time setup fee of $100. After that, the monthly cost is $65 per user ID. Printing costs vary. Mortgage, conveyance, and UCC pages cost $1 each. Criminal, traffic, and family non-support minute entries cost $10 each. Civil record printing has no per-page fee. For Broussard residents who only need to search once, the cost may not be worth it. In that case, a trip to the courthouse is a better option.
Broussard Property Records Search
The Lafayette Parish Assessor handles property records for all of Broussard. The office is at 213 West Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The phone number is (337) 291-7080. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The current assessor is Justin A. Centanni.
The assessor has a free property search tool on their site. You can look up parcels by assessment number. If you want to search by owner name, that only works for business personal property. For homes and land in Broussard, you need to use the GIS map. The GIS system lets you search by address, subdivision, or section-range-township. It shows parcel lines, owner names, and assessed values.
The assessor's property search provides a view into the tax rolls for the Broussard area, showing assessment data and parcel details for real estate within the parish.
For the Broussard residents directory, property data from the assessor is for tax purposes only. It is not a legal record of who owns the land. If you need proof of ownership for a Broussard property, you still have to get a certified copy of the deed from the Clerk of Court. The assessor data is helpful though for finding out where someone lives, what their lot size is, and how much the property is worth on the tax rolls.
Broussard Residents Directory and City Court
The Lafayette City Court handles small civil and criminal cases for Broussard and the rest of Lafayette Parish. The court is at 105 East Convent Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The main phone is (337) 291-8720. The civil division is at (337) 291-8771. Criminal and traffic matters go through (337) 291-8774.
The court has a free online case search tool. You can look up cases by name or case number. The court handles state misdemeanor offenses, city ordinance violations, small claims up to $5,000, civil cases up to $20,000, and eviction disputes. The data on the search tool is not real-time, so it may not show the most recent filings. For current info, call the court directly.
Note: City Court data is pulled from official records but may lag behind actual filings by a few days.
Broussard Residents Directory Legal Framework
Louisiana has strong public records laws that apply to every city in the state. Under R.S. 44:1, all records kept by public bodies are open to the public unless a specific law says they are not. This covers court files, property data, and police reports in Broussard. The law is broad. It applies to parish and city offices alike.
Under R.S. 44:31, any person who has reached the age of majority can inspect, copy, or reproduce public records. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days. If they deny your request, they must give a written reason. You can challenge a denial in court under R.S. 44:32. These rules apply to all Broussard public records held by parish offices.
One thing that sets Louisiana apart from other states in terms of the residents directory is how it handles original documents. Under Civil Code 2742, documents sent to the Clerk of the District Court and Ex-Officio Recorder are not returned to the sender. They become part of the parish archives. This means the clerk in Lafayette Parish holds the original copies of every deed, mortgage, and lien filed for properties in Broussard.
Broussard Voter Registration Records
The Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters keeps voter roll data for Broussard. The office is at 1010 Lafayette Street, Suite 313, Lafayette, LA 70501. The phone is (337) 291-7140. The registrar is Charlene Meaux Menard. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
As part of the residents directory, you can look up voter records through the Louisiana Voter Portal. The portal lets you search by voter name or address. It shows registration status, polling location, and other basic voter data. This is a free tool run by the Secretary of State. It covers all voters in Broussard and the rest of the state. A mobile app is also available for on-the-go searches.
Statewide Residents Directory Tools for Broussard
Several state-run databases can help with a Broussard residents directory search. The eClerks LA portal provides free access to records from multiple parishes across Louisiana. The Louisiana Real Estate Commission also has a license search tool. The State Licensing Board for Contractors has a free lookup for contractor licenses as well.
- eClerks LA covers records from participating parishes at no cost
- The voter portal is free and shows registration data statewide
- Property searches through the assessor are free for Broussard parcels
- Court case searches at City Court are free online
- Clerk subscription services cost $65 per month after a $100 setup fee
Lafayette Parish Residents Directory
Broussard falls under Lafayette Parish for all public record purposes. For a full look at every parish office, fee schedule, and search tool, visit the Lafayette Parish residents directory page. It covers the clerk, assessor, registrar, and more from the parish-level view.
Nearby Cities
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