Schriever, Louisiana Public Records

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, same address, phone (985) 868-5660, website www.terrebonneclerk.com, maintains all court records and serves as the filing office for lawsuits and legal documents. Houma City Court, 611 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360, phone (985) 868-5950, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and civil matters up to $50,000 for incidents occurring within Houma city limits, though Schriever residents who commit violations in Houma may appear here. For matters occurring in unincorporated Schriever, criminal misdemeanors are typically handled in District Court. Louisiana provides limited online court record access through individual clerk of court websites. The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court offers an online case search at www.terrebonneclerk.com where users can search civil and criminal cases by party name, case number, or attorney name. The search shows case numbers, filing dates, parties involved, and disposition status, though detailed pleadings and documents typically require in-person or mail requests. Filing fees as of 2024 include: certified copies of court documents $6.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page, civil suit filing fees ranging from $225-$450 depending on case type and amount in controversy, and succession (probate) filings starting at $225. Criminal court records for cases resulting in conviction are generally public, while juvenile and certain sealed records are restricted. Researchers can visit the Clerk of Court's office Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, to inspect original court files.

Search results display current assessed values (land and building separately), homestead exemption status, property characteristics (square footage, year built, lot size), sales history, and tax assessment history. The online database is updated regularly and provides access to property record cards showing building sketches and detailed improvement information. The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, phone (985) 868-5660, website www.terrebonneclerk.com, serves as the Recorder of Conveyances and maintains all recorded land documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, liens, lis pendens, easements, mineral rights transfers, and other instruments affecting real property titles. The Clerk's office offers online document searching through their website, where users can search the conveyance index by name (grantor/grantee), instrument type, or document number dating back to the early 1800s. Actual document images can be viewed and printed for a per-page fee, or users can obtain certified copies in person for $6.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page. The parish also provides a GIS mapping system accessible through the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government website at www.tpcg.org, offering interactive parcel maps that display property boundaries, ownership information, zoning classifications, flood zone designations, and infrastructure locations. This GIS viewer integrates data from both the Assessor and Planning Department, allowing users to identify properties visually and access associated records. For title searches and comprehensive property histories, researchers typically examine both Assessor records (for tax and valuation history) and Clerk of Court conveyance records (for ownership chain and encumbrances).

These companies collectively employ thousands of workers in fabrication, marine transportation, and logistics support for Gulf of Mexico operations. Education is a significant employer with Fletcher Technical Community College maintaining facilities near Schriever, providing vocational training in welding, industrial maintenance, petroleum technology, and maritime skills. The Terrebonne Parish School District also employs substantial numbers of area residents. Healthcare services centered in nearby Houma, including Terrebonne General Medical Center, provide additional employment. Agriculture remains economically important, with sugarcane cultivation and processing continuing in the surrounding rural areas. Several large sugarcane farms operate in and around Schriever, with harvested cane processed at regional mills. Commercial fishing and seafood processing, particularly shrimp, oysters, and finfish, contribute significantly to the regional economy, though processing facilities are concentrated closer to the bayous and Houma. According to U.S. Census estimates, median household income in the broader Schriever area (Census Designated Place) approximates $52,000-$58,000, slightly below Louisiana's statewide median but reflective of the blue-collar, energy-dependent economy. Economic development in recent years has focused on adapting to fluctuations in oil prices, coastal restoration projects funded by federal and BP settlement dollars, and diversification into renewable energy and marine construction. The community's economy remains vulnerable to hurricane impacts, oil price volatility, and ongoing coastal land loss, which affects both residential areas and commercial fishing grounds.

Schriever is an unincorporated area without its own municipal police department, so law enforcement services are provided exclusively by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO), located at 2295 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360, phone (985) 876-2500, website www.tpso.net. The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Terrebonne Parish including Schriever, handling patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response. To request police reports or incident records from TPSO, residents must submit written requests to the Records Division either in person at the main office, by mail, or through the department's online portal available at www.tpso.net. There is typically a fee for copies of reports, and requesters may need to provide case numbers, dates, and locations of incidents.

Arrest and jail booking records for Schriever residents are maintained by TPSO at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. The parish provides an online inmate search tool at www.tpso.net/inmates where the public can search current detainees by name, booking date, or booking number. The roster displays mugshots, charges filed, bond amounts, booking dates and times, physical descriptions, and expected release dates. Historical arrest records can be requested through the Sheriff's Office Records Division.

All public records requests in Louisiana are governed by the Louisiana Public Records Law, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 44 §1-41, which establishes that all books, records, writings, accounts, and other documentary materials maintained by public bodies are presumptively open to public inspection. Law enforcement agencies must respond to records requests within three business days, either providing the records, denying the request with written justification citing specific statutory exemptions, or requesting additional time if the request is voluminous. Certain law enforcement records may be exempt from disclosure if they would interfere with ongoing investigations, endanger confidential informants, or violate privacy rights of victims.

Vital Records accepts online orders through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees, or walk-in requests at their New Orleans office and regional offices. Processing time is typically 10-15 business days for mail requests and 2-3 days for online orders with expedited shipping. Birth records less than 100 years old and death records less than 50 years old are restricted to immediate family members, legal representatives, or persons with documented legal interest, requiring valid government-issued photo ID. Birth certificates are available from July 1914 forward statewide, though Orleans Parish records begin in 1892. Death certificates are available from July 1914 forward. Some delayed birth certificates filed later are also on record. Louisiana began comprehensive statewide registration in 1918, so pre-1918 records may be incomplete for some parishes. Marriage licenses for Schriever residents are issued by the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, phone (985) 868-5660. Marriage license fees are $27.50 for couples who complete a premarital counseling course or $35.00 without counseling. There is no waiting period or blood test required. Marriage records (certificates) dating back to the 1800s are maintained by the Clerk of Court and are public records accessible for genealogical and legal research. Divorce records are also maintained by the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court as part of the district court records system. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $6.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page. Divorce records include the final judgment, property settlements, and custody arrangements when applicable. Louisiana requires specific grounds for divorce, and records are generally public unless sealed by court order.

The parish also requires businesses to register their physical locations and comply with zoning regulations. Fictitious name statements (doing business as or DBA filings) in Louisiana are filed with the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, phone (985) 868-5660, website www.terrebonneclerk.com. The filing fee is approximately $25.00, and businesses must publish notice of the trade name in the official parish journal. These records are public and searchable through the Clerk's office. Louisiana corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and other formal business entities must register with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, phone 225-925-4704, website www.sos.la.gov. The Secretary of State maintains a free online database called GeauxBiz at www.sos.la.gov/businessservices where users can search existing business entities by name, charter number, or registered agent. Search results display entity status (active, inactive, dissolved), formation date, registered agent name and address, business address, and officers or managers. Annual reports and amendments are also filed with the Secretary of State. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements and lien searches are also filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State's UCC Division. These records document secured interests in personal property and business assets and are searchable online through the GeauxBiz portal. For commercial property tax assessments in Schriever, business owners can search the Terrebonne Parish Assessor's website at www.tpassessor.com using the property address or owner name. Commercial properties are assessed based on fair market value, and assessment data includes building size, land area, improvements, and annual assessed values used to calculate property taxes.

Schriever voters are served by the Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters Office, located at 8026 Main Street, Suite 203, Houma, LA 70360, phone (985) 868-5950, website www.terrebonneparish.com/registrar. This office handles all voter registration, precinct assignments, absentee voting, early voting administration, and election results for residents of Schriever and all of Terrebonne Parish. Louisiana residents can register to vote online through the Louisiana Secretary of State's GeauxVote portal at www.GeauxVote.com, which allows new registrations, address updates, and party affiliation changes. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old (may vote at 18), Louisiana residents, and not under an order of imprisonment for felony conviction. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election (20 days for online registration). Acceptable identification includes Louisiana driver's license or a Louisiana Special ID card issued by the Office of Motor Vehicles.

Because Schriever is unincorporated without its own municipal government, residents do not vote in city council or mayoral elections specific to Schriever. Instead, Schriever voters participate in Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government elections for Parish President and Parish Council representatives. The Terrebonne Parish President serves a four-year term, with the next election scheduled for 2027. Parish Council members also serve four-year terms, representing single-member districts; Schriever falls within District 8 or 9 depending on exact location. The next Parish Council elections are also in 2027.

Schriever residents can find their assigned polling place by using the GeauxVote online polling place locator at www.GeauxVote.com or by contacting the Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters at (985) 868-5950. Early voting is available at designated locations typically 14-7 days before election day (except Sundays), including the Terrebonne Parish Government Tower at 8026 Main Street, Houma.

Under Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1-41 and La. R.S. 18:154), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though protected from commercial use. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees are public and searchable through the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program at www.ethics.la.gov. Candidate qualifying information, precinct-level election results, and voter turnout statistics are all publicly available through the Secretary of State's website and the parish Registrar.

In the November 5, 2024 presidential election, Terrebonne Parish reported approximately 40,000 registered voters with turnout of roughly 60-65%, consistent with typical Louisiana presidential election participation. Terrebonne voters favored Republican candidates by substantial margins, reflecting the parish's conservative political lean.

The November 3, 2026 election will be a critical midterm election for Louisiana voters. Schriever and Terrebonne Parish voters will decide several key races: one U.S. Senate seat (Louisiana's Class 3 seat currently held by John Kennedy, up for election in 2026), all six Louisiana U.S. House seats (Terrebonne Parish falls in District 1), state constitutional amendments and propositions if any are placed on the ballot, and potentially state legislative races for the Louisiana House District 54 and Senate District 20 depending on district boundaries. No statewide offices (Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, etc.) are on the ballot in 2026 as these were last elected in 2023 for four-year terms. Local races may include Terrebonne Parish Sheriff (four-year term, last elected 2023, next 2027), Clerk of Court, Assessor, and school board positions depending on term schedules.

Louisiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who will be absent from the parish on election day, are hospitalized, are disabled, are age 65 or older, are incarcerated awaiting trial, or are active military/overseas. Applications for mail-in absentee ballots must be submitted to the Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters and are available at www.GeauxVote.com or by calling (985) 868-5950. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is typically the fourth day before the election. Completed ballots must be received by the Registrar by election day to be counted.