COMMISSIONER-IN-CHARGE CERTIFICATION/RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES TO BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 IN FRANKLIN AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 IN MORGAN CITY. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLIC
Effective July 16, 2026 – Civil and Criminal E-Filing will be done through CottFile. A link to CottFile is provided under the E-Filing section of
ALL JURORS SUMMONED TO APPEAR FOR THE GRAND JURY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 WITH JUDGE ANTHONY J. SALEME, JR., WILL HAVE TO APPEAR AT
Greg Aucoin, Clerk of Court
St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court
Clerk of Court Greg Aucoin and staff provide efficient, accessible court and public record services to all citizens of St. Mary Parish. Explore our site for forms, e-filing, jury information, and more.
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- Pursuant to the amendments to La. C.Cr.P. art. 14.1 and La. C.C.P. art. 253 by Acts 2025, No. 352 §§ 1-2: Effective January 1, 2026, the 16th Judicial District Court will no longer accept filings submitted by attorneys via U.S. mail or commercial shipping service, such as FedEx and UPS. Attorneys must file either electronically or in person.
- Pursuant to LA RS 13:850, fax filings will no longer be accepted after January 1, 2026.
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News & Alerts
PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMISSIONER-IN-CHARGE CERTIFICATION/RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES TO BE HELD
October 1, 2026
COMMISSIONER-IN-CHARGE CERTIFICATION/RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES TO BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 IN FRANKLIN AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 IN MORGAN CITY. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE.
...EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2026 – CIVIL AND CRIMINAL E-FILING WILL BE DONE THROUGH COTTFILE
July 13, 2026
Effective July 16, 2026 – Civil and Criminal E-Filing will be done through CottFile. A link to CottFile is provided under the E-Filing section of our home page.
...NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE
June 26, 2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 1:55 E, AS AMENDED, THIS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ON FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
...NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE – JUNE 19, 2026
June 17, 2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LSA R.S. 1:55 E, AS AMENDED, THIS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH.
...NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE APRIL 24, 2026
April 8, 2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 1:55 E, AS AMENDED, THIS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 FOR THE BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL
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