Expungement in Baton Rouge

If your arrest or conviction happened in East Baton Rouge Parish, you file your expungement in Baton Rouge. Here is where to go, what to bring, what it costs and how to get free help. Not sure you qualify? Read Am I Eligible for Expungement first.

 

Where to File

• District Court cases. Felonies and most state misdemeanors go to the Clerk of Court, Criminal Records, 19th Judicial District Courthouse, 300 North Boulevard, Room 2501 (2nd floor), Baton Rouge, LA 70801. Phone: (225) 389-3964.

• Baton Rouge City Court cases. Many misdemeanors and traffic charges inside city limits are handled by Baton Rouge City Court, 233 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge. Call the City Court Records Division at (225) 389-8388 before you go.

Not sure which court handled your case? Check your court minutes or call the clerk with your name and date of birth.

 

What to Bring

• Bill of information and court minutes. Get these from the clerk of court.

• Your criminal history (rap sheet). The East Baton Rouge DA asks for a copy from Louisiana State Police dated within 60 days of filing.

• The 4 required forms. Motion for Expungement, Judicial Order, Affidavit of Response and Order of Expungement.

• Payment. Bring a money order unless you have a fee waiver.

 

What It Costs

At the 19th JDC, filing usually costs $550, or $600 for a DWI. At Baton Rouge City Court, it costs $350, or $400 for a DWI. If your charges were never prosecuted, or were dismissed without a diversion program, you may qualify to have the fee waived. Low income? See Expungement Cost and Fee Waivers.

 

East Baton Rouge District Attorney

222 St. Louis Street, Suite 550, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Phone: (225) 389-3400. The DA gets a copy of your filing and has 60 days to respond. If no one objects, the judge can sign your order without a hearing.

 

Step-by-Step Guides

• How to Expunge a Misdemeanor in Louisiana

• How to Expunge a Felony in Louisiana

 

Get Help

• Check your eligibility for free with the Expungement App.

• Come to a free JAC expungement clinic.

• Learn more about the JAC Expungement Program.

 

This page is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about your case.