Checking for a Warrant in Franklinton
Franklinton's town court and the district court sit a short walk apart, but they keep separate files. Check the issuing line on your notice before you call either one.
- Call the Franklinton mayor's court at 985-839-3569 when the notice names the town, a Town Code section, or town police.
- Call the Washington Parish Clerk of Court at 985-839-4663 when the caption names the 22nd Judicial District Court.
- Call WPSO Records at 985-839-3434 when the paper names a deputy or a sheriff's case.
- Ask whether the file shows a missed date, an unpaid obligation, or active process.
- Ask what the court requires next, and ask for confirmation in writing.
The Franklinton Mayor's Court Second Monday
Mayor's court in Franklinton convenes the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m., in the Town Hall chambers at 301 11th Avenue. Commissioner Dan Foil is the listed magistrate. The docket covers misdemeanor traffic summonses, misdemeanor arrests and summonses, and Town Code violations written by Franklinton Police. A district charge does not land here. The town publishes the session details at Franklinton Mayor's Court.
Confirm the date before you drive over, and ask which court name is printed on your notice. A monthly session is a court date, not a warrant counter. Call 985-839-3569 first and ask whether your matter needs a new setting or a judge's order.
Franklinton Police and Municipal Court
Franklinton Police write the citations, and the mayor's court hears them. The district court and the sheriff handle the parish-level matters that share the same zip code.
Franklinton Mayor's Court
Town Hall, 301 11th Avenue
Franklinton, LA 70438
985-839-3569
Franklinton Police Department
409 11th Avenue
Franklinton, LA 70438
985-839-4474
The police page carries the agency address and contact block: Franklinton Police Department.
Use that block for a report or an officer's name. Franklinton's court, not the police, will answer the warrant question.
Three Record Routes in the Parish Seat
Franklinton is the parish seat, and three separate record routes run through it. Knowing which one holds your file saves a second trip.
| Office | What It Holds | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Parish Clerk of Court, 908-B Washington Street | District court filings, the case index, and custodian requests | 985-839-4663 |
| Court Administrator at the 22nd JDC | Court administration records and referral to the right division | 985-809-5300 |
| WPSO main office, 1002 Main Street | Sheriff-held paperwork, reports, and custody information | 985-839-3434 |
| Franklinton mayor's court at Town Hall | Town Code, town traffic, and listed misdemeanor matters | 985-839-3569 |
Franklinton Warrant Types
The label on a Franklinton warrant paper tells you which court to call and which question to ask first.
| Warrant Type | How It Arises | Who Issues It |
|---|---|---|
| Town Code warrant | An unresolved municipal ordinance violation | The mayor's court magistrate |
| Traffic summons warrant | A missed town traffic date or unpaid town citation | The mayor's court |
| Failure-to-appear warrant | A missed setting in a town matter | The mayor's court |
| Arrest warrant | A charge filed after an investigation | A magistrate or district judge |
| Bench warrant | A missed district court appearance under Article 333 | The district court |
When a Town Code Summons Arrives
A Franklinton Police summons is a court document, and its court date matters. Skip it and a summons becomes a warrant question fast. Call Town Hall at 985-839-3569, read the ordinance or charge on the paper, and ask whether the file shows open process. Then ask whether the court wants a payment, a new appearance, or both. Hold off on any payment link until you know what the court requires. Money that skips the appearance can leave the process open anyway.
Inside a Franklinton Warrant Record
Franklinton files are brief, while district files run longer. Both start from the same fields, and no public format exists for a warrant number.
| Case or Citation Number | The number on the summons, the ticket, or the court's index entry. |
|---|---|
| Court | The mayor's court at Town Hall or the 22nd Judicial District Court. |
| Charge or Ordinance | The Town Code section, traffic charge, or district offense. |
| Missed Date | The appearance or payment date the court records as unmet. |
| Amount or Bond | The fine and costs, or a bond condition set by the judge. |
| Status | Open, served, paid, recalled, or closed, in the court's own words. |
Two Franklinton Police Numbers
Franklinton does not list one police number everywhere. The police page posts 985-839-4474. A general departments page shows 985-839-2977. Start with the police page, then confirm the number out loud before you share personal details or a case number. That small step keeps you from the wrong desk.
How Franklinton Warrants Fit the County System
A Franklinton town warrant stays with the mayor's court, and a district warrant stays with the Clerk and its assigned division. When either court asks, the sheriff serves the process.
Warrant flow: Franklinton mayor's court or 22nd JDC › Washington Parish Sheriff's Office › no statewide warrant system
If a Franklinton notice turns out to be a district matter, the Washington Parish warrant records overview maps the county-wide picture.
Magistrate Powers Under State Law
A Louisiana mayor's court hears municipal ordinance breaches, and its magistrate holds limited judicial powers. La. R.S. 33:441 sets out that authority. The Legislative Auditor explains the court's limits, including contempt and failure-to-appear boundaries, in its mayor's court FAQ. Treat those sources as the framework. The Franklinton court still decides what any particular file requires.
Franklinton Warrant Records and Public Access
The state public records law covers Franklinton town court files. Juvenile and pending matters keep their same protections.
Key Rules:
La. R.S. 44:31 gives adults the right to inspect and copy public records, and the custodian must justify any exemption.
La. R.S. 44:3 keeps some law enforcement material out of public view during a pending case.
La. Children's Code art. 412 keeps juvenile records confidential.
Under the notice effective May 1, 2025, the parish Clerk charges $1.00 per page for copies. Ask for an estimate on a long file.
Franklinton's Session Is Not a Walk-In Fix
The second-Monday schedule says when the Franklinton court sits. It does not promise a warrant gets resolved at the counter that morning. Call first. Ask which document the judge needs, and whether counsel should appear with you. Bring identification and the paper, and expect the court, not the calendar, to set the timeline.