Vermilion Parish, LA Public Records

15th District Court-Abbeville
100 N State St, #101
Abbeville, LA 70510 http://www.vermilionparishclerkofcour
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 337-898-1992
F: 337-740-8803
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Eviction, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
Abbeville City Court
PO Box 251
Abbeville, LA 70511
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM CST
P: 337-893-1513
F: 337-893-4731
Couriers: 208 S State St
Abbeville, LA 70510
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil to $35,000, Eviction, Traffic
The civil limit fee was raised from $25,000 to $35,000 effective August 1, 2012.
Kaplan City Court
PO Box 121
Kaplan, LA 70548
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 337-643-6611
F: 337-643-8116
Couriers: 907 N Guidry Ave
Kaplan, LA 70548
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil to $35,000, Eviction, Traffic, Juvenile
Effective August 1, 2012, the civil limit was raised from $25,000 to $35,000.
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 1 -Erath
PO Box 362
Erath, LA 70533
P: 337-523-9737
Couriers: 213 N Gin Street
Erath, LA 70533
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 2 -Erath
16008 La. Hwy 685
Erath, LA 70533
P: 337-937-6767
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 4 -Maurice
311 Village Park Dr
Maurice, LA 70555
P: 337-852-8800
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 5 -Maurice
4850 Leroy Rd.
Maurice, LA 70555-3517
P: 337-893-6370
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 6 -Abbeville
16505 Lionel Rd
Abbeville, LA 70510-0253
P: 337-643-6090
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 7 -Abbeville
18626 Theall Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
P: 337-740-4144
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Vermilion Parish JP Court - Ward 8 -Gueydan
314 McMurtry St
Gueydan, LA 70542-4020
P: 337-536-9853
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000

Vermilion Parish, LA Vital Records

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Vermilion Parish
Clerk of Court
100 N State St, #101
Abbeville, LA 70510 http://www.vermilionparishclerkofcour
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 337-898-1992
Fax: 337-898-9803
Recorded Documents

Vermilion Parish Vital Certificates

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Vermilion Parish Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,173.78 sq mi
Population (2009): 56,141
  • Females: 51.2%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Black/African American: 14.6%
  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 79.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,148
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 27.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.67
Housing Units (2000): 22,461
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.1%
Migration Flow to Vermilion Parish, LA from (2007-2008):

Vermilion Parish Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $703,955
  • Construction: $64,123
  • Retail Trade: $61,260
  • Professional and Technical Services: $22,370
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $20,851
  • Retail Trade: $61,260
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $14,637
  • Manufacturing: $70,370
  • Farms: $2,013
  • Government: $135,809
Employed (2000): 21,103
Unemployed (2000): 1,594
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,222
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,598
Local Government Revenue (2007): $130,036 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $29,959 (thou. dol.)

Vermilion Parish Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 873
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.7
Deaths (2007): 556
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Infant Deaths (2007): 8
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.2

Vermilion Parish Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 299
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 12
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 280
Property Crimes (2008): 351
  • Burglary: 61
  • Larceny-Theft: 289
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1

Vermilion Parish Genealogy Records