Broussard White Pages
Broussard white pages let you search for people, phone numbers, and public records tied to this growing city in Lafayette Parish. The city sits just south of Lafayette and falls under the same parish clerk, assessor, and sheriff systems for record keeping. If you need to find a person in Broussard or pull up a public document, the white pages tools on this page point you to the right office or online portal. Lafayette Parish runs several free and paid search tools that cover Broussard residents, and the city clerk keeps local records at 310 E. Main Street. From court filings to property rolls, there are multiple ways to run a Broussard people search using official sources.
Broussard Quick Facts
Broussard White Pages at the Parish Clerk
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court handles most public records that cover Broussard. This office holds more than 16 million records going back to 1823. That includes civil case files, land transfers, mortgage records, and judgment rolls. For a Broussard white pages search tied to court cases or property, this is the main place to look. The clerk serves all of Lafayette Parish, so every filing that involves a Broussard address runs through this office.
You can search these records online. The clerk runs a free index through the eClerks Louisiana system. The free search lets you look up names, case numbers, and document types without paying a fee. If you need to view the full document or get a certified copy, there are charges. Most people start with the free index to see what exists before they pay for copies. This is one of the best white pages tools for Broussard because it covers so many record types in one place.
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court website provides access to its full document index, and the search covers Broussard records along with every other city in the parish.
In person, the clerk's office is in downtown Lafayette. You can call or visit to ask about specific Broussard records. Staff can pull files by name or case number. Bring a valid ID when you go. Under La. R.S. 44:32, the office must respond to your records request within three business days. If they need more time, they have to tell you why.
Broussard People Search Through the Sheriff
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office runs a system called JADES that lets you search for people who have been booked into the parish jail. JADES stands for Jail Automated Data Entry System. You can access it online at jades.lafayettesheriff.com. The system shows booking photos, charges, and bond info. It is free to use and does not need an account.
For a Broussard white pages search, JADES can help if you need to check whether someone has recent arrest records in Lafayette Parish. The system updates regularly and shows current inmates as well as past bookings. This is not a full background check tool, but it gives you a quick look at public booking data tied to Broussard and the rest of the parish.
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's website also lists contact info and services that cover Broussard residents.
Beyond JADES, the sheriff's office handles civil process, warrants, and sex offender registration for the parish. If you need a police report from within Broussard city limits, that goes through the Broussard Police Department at (337) 837-6259. The city police and the parish sheriff keep separate records. Check both if you want a complete picture.
Note: JADES booking data is public under Louisiana law, but it only covers arrests processed through the parish jail.
Broussard City Records
The Broussard City Clerk keeps records at 310 E. Main Street, Broussard, LA 70518. This office holds city permits, ordinances, meeting minutes, and other local government documents. If you need a record that the city itself created, this is where to start. La. R.S. 44:1 defines public records broadly, and that definition covers most documents held by the city clerk.
City records are different from parish records. The parish clerk handles court filings and land records. The city clerk handles local government business. For a full Broussard white pages search, you may need to check both offices depending on what you are looking for. The city clerk can tell you if a specific document is on file and how to get a copy. Most requests can be handled in person or by phone.
Broussard is one of the fastest growing cities in Lafayette Parish. That growth means more building permits, more utility records, and more city filings each year. The city clerk's office is a good place to search for records tied to new construction and local business permits.
White Pages Property Search for Broussard
The Lafayette Parish Assessor keeps property records for every parcel in the parish, including all of Broussard. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel number on the assessor's website. This is a useful white pages tool when you need to find out who owns a house or a lot in Broussard. The site shows assessed values, tax data, and property details at no cost.
Property records in Louisiana are public. La. R.S. 44:31 says any person who is at least 18 years old can inspect a public record. You do not need to live in Broussard or in Louisiana to use these tools. The assessor's site is free and open to anyone. If you find a record online and need a certified copy, you can contact the assessor's office for the current fee.
How to Get Broussard White Pages Records
Louisiana law gives you broad access to public records. La. R.S. 44:31 lets any adult inspect records held by government offices. You do not have to say why you want them. The burden falls on the office to explain why a record should stay closed. Most records tied to a Broussard white pages search are open. That includes court files, property data, voter rolls, and booking records.
To run a Broussard people search through official channels, you have several options:
- Search the Lafayette Parish Clerk's free online index at lpclerk.com
- Check JADES for booking records at jades.lafayettesheriff.com
- Look up property owners at lafayetteassessor.com
- Call the Broussard Police at (337) 837-6259 for incident reports
- Visit the Broussard City Clerk at 310 E. Main Street
Fees vary by office and record type. The parish clerk charges for certified copies. The assessor's online search is free. Police reports have their own fee schedule. Cash, checks, and money orders work at most offices. Ask about payment methods before you go so you come ready.
Broussard White Pages and Louisiana Law
Every Broussard white pages search rests on the Louisiana Public Records Act. La. R.S. 44:1 defines a public record as any writing, account, letter, map, or other thing used in official business. That broad scope means most documents held by Broussard city offices and Lafayette Parish offices are open to the public. Sealed court cases, active investigations, and certain personnel files are exceptions. But the default is access, not secrecy.
La. R.S. 44:32 sets the timeline for responses. A custodian has three business days to reply after getting your request. If they deny it, they must cite the specific law that applies. You can take a denial to court. If the judge rules the record should have been released, the office may have to pay your legal costs. These rules protect your right to search for public records in Broussard and across the state.
Lafayette Parish White Pages
Broussard sits inside Lafayette Parish. All parish-level offices serve Broussard residents. For a full list of parish records, search tools, and contact info, visit the Lafayette Parish white pages page. It covers the clerk, assessor, sheriff, and other parish offices in more detail.
Nearby Cities White Pages
Several cities near Broussard also have white pages resources. Lafayette is the largest city in the parish and has its own set of search tools. If the person you are looking for lives in the greater Lafayette area but outside Broussard city limits, try the page below.