Where Is the Livingston Parish Court, and Who Should You Call?
The Livingston Parish Courthouse is at 20300 Government Boulevard, Livingston, LA 70754. The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court answers records and filing questions at 225-686-2216. The Livingston office of the 21st Judicial District Attorney can be reached at 225-686-3070. Your court notice or attorney is the best source for the date, division, and purpose of a specific hearing.
TLDR:
- Livingston Parish is part of Louisiana’s 21st Judicial District, along with Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes.
- The courthouse and main Clerk of Court office are at 20300 Government Boulevard in Livingston.
- Call the Clerk of Court at 225-686-2216 for court records, filings, criminal dispositions, and jury-duty questions.
- Call the District Attorney’s Livingston office at 225-686-3070 for matters handled by that office.
- Public defender assignments and applications are handled through the District 21 public defender office and the court.
- QRF Bail Bonds handles the bond process, not legal advice, at 225-276-9688.
Families often leave the jail with paperwork, a court date, and several phone numbers that seem to lead to different offices. This guide explains what each Livingston Parish office does, where to start, and which questions belong with an attorney instead of a court clerk or bail bondsman.
Still working through the release process?
QRF Bail Bonds is available 24/7 to explain the bond paperwork and next steps. Call 225-276-9688 for help.
Livingston Parish Courthouse and Legal Office Contacts
Multiple offices work from or near the courthouse, but they have different jobs. Start with the office responsible for the information you need.
| Office | Contact | What the office handles |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston Parish Courthouse | 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754 | District court hearings and courthouse services |
| Livingston Parish Clerk of Court | 225-686-2216 | Court filings, records, criminal dispositions, transcripts, jury questions |
| 21st Judicial District Attorney, Livingston Office | 225-686-3070 | Criminal prosecution and programs administered by the DA’s office |
| 21st JDC Collections | 225-435-7002 | Traffic tickets, court fines, misdemeanor probation payments, and restitution |
| District 21 Public Defender, Livingston Office | 28446 Charlie Watts Road, Livingston, LA 70754 | Information about applying for or contacting appointed defense counsel |
The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court lists the courthouse address and main number. The 21st Judicial District Attorney confirms that its Livingston office is inside the same courthouse and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hours and courtroom assignments can change. Confirm your specific hearing information before traveling to court.
What Does the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court Do?
The Clerk of Court keeps the official court record. The clerk’s staff can help you locate filings, request a criminal disposition or transcript, answer jury-duty questions, and direct you to the right division.
The clerk cannot give legal advice or tell someone how to argue a case. Questions about pleas, defenses, bond reductions, or what a judge may decide belong with a licensed attorney.
According to the Clerk’s official criminal-records guidance, a criminal disposition must be requested in writing. A transcript request needs the hearing date, defendant’s name, court division, and the requester’s contact information.
If you call 225-686-2216, have the defendant’s full legal name and any docket or case number ready. That helps the staff identify the correct record.
What Does the District Attorney’s Office Handle?
The District Attorney represents the State of Louisiana in criminal prosecutions. The office is separate from the Clerk of Court, the judge, the public defender, and a private defense attorney.
The 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office serves Livingston, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes. Its Livingston office is at the courthouse and can be reached at 225-686-3070.
The DA’s office cannot act as the defendant’s lawyer. A person facing charges should direct legal-strategy questions to their own attorney or assigned public defender.
A court date does not replace the bond paperwork.
If you have questions about the bond, indemnitor obligations, or the information needed to begin a release, call QRF at 225-276-9688.
How Do You Request a Public Defender in Livingston Parish?
A public defender represents qualifying people who cannot afford private criminal-defense counsel. The judge appoints counsel, while the local District 21 office provides representation and assignment information.
The Louisiana Office of the State Public Defender says a person who has not been assigned counsel may contact the district office for application information or ask the judge for a public defender at the next court date. The official District 21 directory lists the Livingston office at 28446 Charlie Watts Road, Livingston, LA 70754.
The state office also explains that public defenders handle criminal matters for people found unable to afford counsel. Eligibility and appointment decisions are not made by QRF Bail Bonds.
What Should You Expect at a Livingston Parish Criminal Court Date?
The purpose of a court date depends on the case. It may involve an initial appearance, arraignment, motion, status conference, trial setting, or another proceeding. The court notice and defense attorney should identify what is scheduled.
Before the date, confirm the courthouse, courtroom or division, start time, and any instructions from counsel. Bring the court notice and identification. Allow time for parking and courthouse security, and follow every instruction given by the judge or attorney.
Do not rely on a social-media post, an old docket screenshot, or another person’s case for your schedule. Contact the Clerk of Court or your lawyer if the paperwork is unclear.
Release on bond does not end the criminal case. Our guide to how bail works in Livingston Parish explains the difference between release conditions and the court process.
How Do You Find Court Records, Dockets, and Ticket Information?
The correct source depends on the record. The Clerk of Court maintains filings and dispositions, while the 21st JDC Collections Department handles specified payments.
For a criminal disposition or transcript, use the Clerk’s instructions or call 225-686-2216. For traffic-ticket totals, the Clerk directs people to 21st JDC Collections at 225-435-7002.
The official Livingston Parish Collections page lists payment options and office hours. Check that page or call before paying because methods, fees, and hours can be updated.
Never send money based only on an unsolicited call or message. Confirm the office and payment method through an official court website.
How Court Fits Into the Bail Process
The jail, court, Clerk, DA, defense attorney, and bail bondsman each have separate roles. The jail handles custody, the court sets and enforces legal requirements, and the bondsman helps complete an authorized surety bond.
If the person is still in custody, start with the Livingston Parish inmate lookup and jail contacts. Once you know the bond amount, review how to bail someone out in Livingston Parish and the guide to Louisiana bail bond costs.
QRF can explain bond documents and payment requirements. QRF cannot interpret charges, recommend a plea, or replace advice from a criminal-defense lawyer.
Common Questions About Livingston Parish Court
These answers cover the practical questions families ask after an arrest. For advice about a specific case, speak with the person’s attorney.
Where is the Livingston Parish Courthouse?
The courthouse is at 20300 Government Boulevard, Livingston, LA 70754. The main Livingston Parish Clerk of Court office and the Livingston office of the 21st Judicial District Attorney are located there. Confirm the courtroom, division, and start time shown on the court notice before leaving home.
What is the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court phone number?
Call the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court at 225-686-2216. The office handles court records, filings, criminal dispositions, transcripts, jury questions, and routing to court divisions. Clerk staff can explain procedures and record requests, but they cannot give legal advice.
How do I find my Livingston Parish court date?
Start with the written release or court paperwork. If the date or division is unclear, call the Clerk of Court at 225-686-2216 with the defendant’s full legal name and case number. The person’s attorney is also an appropriate source for scheduling information.
What is the Livingston Parish District Attorney’s phone number?
The Livingston office of the 21st Judicial District Attorney can be reached at 225-686-3070. The office is at 20300 Government Boulevard inside the Livingston Parish Courthouse. It represents the state and does not serve as defense counsel for the accused.
How do I ask for a public defender?
Contact the District 21 public defender office for application information, or tell the judge at the next court appearance that you cannot afford an attorney and want to request appointed counsel. The judge and public defender system determine appointment and eligibility.
Where do I pay a Livingston Parish traffic ticket or court fine?
The 21st JDC Collections Department handles traffic tickets, court fines, misdemeanor probation payments, and certain restitution payments. Call 225-435-7002 or use the official Collections page to confirm the amount and accepted payment method.
Can QRF Bail Bonds give me legal advice about the case?
No. QRF can explain the bail bond process, bond paperwork, and practical release steps. Questions about charges, pleas, hearings, evidence, or defense strategy must go to a licensed attorney or appointed public defender.
Need help with the bond process?
QRF Bail Bonds is based in Walker and available 24/7. We explain what information is needed, what the bond paperwork means, and what happens next without adding pressure.
Call 225-276-9688 for immediate help.
