Copy & File Room FAQ's
1. Are there wills filed without a succession?
No. A succession must be opened for a will to be filed.

2. I am looking for a succession.  Where should I look?
The succession is normally filed in the Clerk of Court's office in the parish where the deceased resided.

Marriage, Elections, Jury Duty FAQ's
1. If I was married in a parish other than Tangipahoa could I still get a copy of my marriage license through the Tangipahoa Clerk of Court?
No. To receive a copy of your marriage license you must contact the clerk's office in the parish in which you were married.

2. What do I need to get a marriage license?

• A certified copy of both parties' birth certificates
• Documentation that includes the Social Security Numbers of the bride and groom
• If either party was previously married, you must have judgment of divorce or death certificate.
• Call the Clerk of Court office to find out the current fee for a marriage license(985) 748-4146

7. I've already sent in a medical excuse to the Judge.  How can I check to see if I have been excused from Jury Duty?
You must call the Judges Chambers (985) 748-9445 and they will inform you.

Criminal Department FAQ's
1. Where do I pay a traffic ticket?
Traffic tickets are paid at the Sheriff's Office in the Traffic Division.

2. How much is the traffic ticket?
Traffic Division of the Sheriff's Office will provide this information.   The Clerk's Office does not have a cost schedule for fines.

3. Can you do a criminal search for me?
Criminal searches are done by written request and a fee of $10.00 per name.  Copies of pleadings pertaining to the search are at an additional charge of $1.00 per page.   An individual can also appear in the Clerk's Office to run a search on the computer provided for public use in the Criminal Department.   There is no charge for this service.  There is a charge if copies are requested.

4. Can you give me a criminal disposition?
Criminal dispositions are given by written requests and a $10.00 fee per name.

5. How much is court cost (criminal and civil)?
Amounts regarding criminal court costs are given by the Sheriff's Office, Traffic Division.   Civil court cost information is given by the Civil Department in the Clerk's Office.

6. When is my court date?
A criminal court date can be looked up when a defendant's name or docket number is given.   Also, non-support court dates can be looked up in the same manner.   A civil court date should be obtained from the plaintiff's or defendant's attorney or by providing the name of the suit and division of court to the minute clerk.   This information can also be provided by the Clerk's File Room.

7. How can I get another court date? 
Criminal court dates can only be given by a representative from the Judge's Office or District Attorney's Office. New court dates in civil matters will be assigned upon a written motion and order of continuance by counsel.

8. What is Article 894? 
The legal definition of Article 894 can be found in the Louisiana Edition of West's Statutory Criminal Law and Procedure.   Because we cannot interpret the law, questions regarding Article 894 should be answered by an attorney or some other legal entity.

9. How much is it to file an expungement?
The cost for filing an expungement is $100.00 per docket number, checks payable to the Clerk of Court.
PLUS, a $125.00 Money Order made payable to Department of Public Safety.

10. Does your office provide a form for expungement?
No. Expungements are submitted to this office already prepared by an attorney or by the individual requesting the expungement.   The expungement order should contain a list of all agencies and addresses of the agencies to serve with the expungement.   Service information is not provided by this office.

11. Can you tell me if a pleading has been signed by the Judge?
Only if the following information is given: The division of court to which the case has been allotted; the suit caption and docket number; the approximate date the pleading was filed.

12. Why have I been subpoenaed for a criminal case?
This office can only provide information as to what offense a defendant has been charged with.  The question as to why a subpoena was issued will have to be referred to the District Attorney's Office or the defense attorney requesting the subpoena.

13. How can I obtain a copy of a criminal transcript?
A written order signed by the Judge will have to be filed in order to obtain a copy of a transcript in a criminal matter.

14. How can I obtain a copy of a civil transcript?
The party requesting the transcript should contact Sara Brumfield, Judicial Administrator.   Ms. Easley's telephone number is (985) 748-9445.   The date and division of the hearing requested must be provided to Ms. Easley.

Mortgage & Conveyance FAQ's
1. Can you tell me who owns the property at a certain street address?
The Mortgage and Conveyance Department can only look up a piece of property by name.   The Clerk of Court's Mapping Department and the Parish Assessor's Office can look up property for you by address.  Contact the Assessor's office at (985) 549-1606 in Hammond or (985) 748-7181 in Amite.

2. Can you tell me who owns the land next to me?
Yes, as long as you have a street address or name we can look up the surrounding properties.

3. Where do I pay my property taxes?
Parish taxes are paid at the Sheriff's Office - at the Courthouse in Amite or at the substation in Hammond. City or Town taxes must be paid at the City Hall or Town Hall of the taxing authority.

Civil Department FAQ's
1. How can I get a restraining order?
Petitions for domestic Abuse Protection are available at the Clerk of Court's Office and the Spouse Abuse Office.   For assistance you may call Spouse Abuse at (800) 256-1143 or (985) 542-8384.

2. How can I file for divorce?
An attorney normally files Petitions for Divorce.   There are NO forms available at the Clerk of Court's Office.

3. Do you have a small claims court?
Yes. Depending upon the Ward in which you reside, you may be able to file in Hammond City Court or through the Justice of the Peace in your ward of residence.  If you do not qualify for one of those methods, we have a small claims court called a "Clerk's Docket."  Petitions are available at the Clerk of Court's Office for claims of $3,000 or less.

4. How can I get custody of my children?
An attorney normally files Petitions for Custody.   There are NO forms available at the Clerk of Court's Office.

5. How much is my court cost?
Court costs may vary with each case.  You must call the Clerk of Court's Office to check court costs.   (Please have a docket number available).