The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court in Alexandria, LA is an elected position responsible for recording mortgages, serving as the clerk of the district court, and overseeing elections in the parish. They provide electronic recording services, electronic filing services, and a rapid online records search resource. The office is self-supporting and operates on fees collected for services rendered. The Clerk's office keeps records dating back to 1865, with records prior to that date destroyed in a courthouse fire during the Civil War. The office utilizes microfilm and optical imaging to address the issue of space and availability of records. All filings must be docketed, numbered, and recorded, and the office is linked by computer with the Rapides Parish Sheriff and District Attorney for efficient collaboration. The Clerk's office is committed to providing accessible records to the public while maintaining the necessary confidentiality for certain cases.Generated from the website

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