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The Clerk of Court in Louisiana keeps records of the court and serves as ex-officio notary public and parish recorder of conveyances, mortgages and other acts. Writs and orders involved in the judicial process are issued by the clerk’s office. The clerk serves ex-officio as parish custodian of voting machines, and performs supervises all phases of parish elections. The clerk is also a member of the parish jury commission which impanel persons for jury duty.
There are numerous other records maintained in the Clerk's office such as Bond records, Corporate Charters, Partnerships, Certificates of Trade names, Marriage Licenses, Discharge Papers and other miscellaneous instruments. Each recorded instrument is indexed and cross-indexed for easy reference.
All salaries and operating expenses are paid out of the fees as fixed by statute, collected for recordings, certified copies, and services rendered in connection with civil, probate, and criminal proceedings. NO TAX MONEY is provided for the operation of the office. Any surplus remaining in the Clerk's salary fund after payment of salaries and operating expenses must be remitted to the Police Jury every four years, but the office is permitted to retain a percentage of the last year's revenue as a revolving fund for contingencies.
We are very proud to be able to serve the people of this parish in the Clerk’s Office. If we can assist you in any way, please feel free to
contact us.
| Staff: |
| Jim Martin
- Clerk of Court |
| Debbie
Greene - Chief Deputy |
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Paula Bell |
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Eloise Bradford |
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William Choate |
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Sandy Mauthe |
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Kathleen Newell |
| Amy
Talley |
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Johnnie
Brown - Ringgold Office
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