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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

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  • Expungement Information

    The Louisiana State Police have information about filing an expungement and Motion to Expunge Common Problems.

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  • All criminal filings are at no cost.

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  • Fill out the Witness Subpoena Request and fax to 318-673-5856 or bring your form to Shreveport City Court.
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  • You may subpoena as many people you feel are witnesses for your case.
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  • The first 6 are at no cost. The marshal's office sets the cost for additional witnesses.
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  • The court will provide an attorney for you through the Indigent Defender's Office should you not be able to afford an attorney. The Indigent Defender's Office charges an application fee.

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  • The Office of Motor Vehicles maintains an approved list of driving schools.
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  • You can use the utility for Court Date Lookup under the Criminal and Traffic Tools Menu on this website or call the Criminal Division at (318)673-5830.

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  • If Your Ticket is Payable Online (Not Court Mandatory)

    If your ticket does not require a court appearance, you can pay the fine and court costs before your scheduled date.

    • Standard Fine and Costs: You will be assessed the standard fine amount plus court costs based on your specific violation.

    • How to Look Up the Amount: Use our Online Portal to find the exact amount:

      1. Search for your name or the Citation number.

      2. All of your eligible citations will be displayed, showing the total standard fine and cost due.

    If Your Ticket is Court Mandatory (Cannot Be Paid Online)

    If you cannot find your citation on the online portal, it is likely Court Mandatory.

    • Judge Sets the Fine: The fine amount will be determined and set by the judge during your mandatory court appearance.

    • Payment: These tickets cannot be paid online or prior to your court date.

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  • You need to turn yourself into the Shreveport City Jail. You can obtain a new court date by posting a cash bond or a surety bond with the aid of a bondsman.
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  • You need to pay your citation and take your receipt to the Office of Motor Vehicles to get your license reinstated.
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