The Juvenile Department is responsible for the filing of all Juvenile Delinquent and Child in Need of Care Charges.
All juvenile filings are confidential records.
Therefore, anyone wishing to view any proceedings involving a juvenile must obtain a valid Court Order. The Criminal Non-Support division of the Clerk of Court's office works with the Lafayette Parish District Attorney and the State of Louisiana's Department of Social Services in setting and enforcing child support orders. After a complaint is filed with the District Attorney's office and accepted, a bill of information is filed with our office. This is one way to start the process of obtaining child support. Orders of support, including those from other states, can also be enforced in this court.