19th Judicial District Court
The 19th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for East Baton Rouge Parish. The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court files and keeps its records.
Court and clerk details last reviewed: October 2026.
Where 19th Judicial District Court records are kept
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge | J. Douglas "Doug" Welborn | 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | 225-389-3950 |
Court website: 19thjdc.org
Appeals from the 19th Judicial District Court go to the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal, then to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
City courts in these parishes
City courts handle smaller civil cases, traffic, and misdemeanors within their limits. They keep their own records.
- Baton Rouge City Court (East Baton Rouge Parish)
- Baker City Court (East Baton Rouge Parish)
- Zachary City Court (East Baton Rouge Parish)
Clerk details: Louisiana Clerks of Court Association directory. Parishes by circuit: La. R.S. 13:312. Parishes by district: La. R.S. 13:477.