A letter recently released by Webster Parish Clerk of Court Holli Vining shows changes in civil and criminal filings, thanks to the 2025 Louisiana Legislature.

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, all pleadings, documents and exhibits filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court must be submitted in person (in paper form) or electronically through a system established by the Louisiana Clerks’ Remote Access Authority.

“You may file your documents electronically by creating an e-services account with us at search.websterclerk.org,” Vining wrote. “There is no cost to set up this account unless you choose a subscription for online search access.”

Vining wrote the filer is responsible for ensuring that any private or confidential information is not included in the filing.

“Please review all submissions carefully to ensure compliance with the confidentiality provisions set forth in Act 352,” she added.

See below to read the Act with exemptions, requirements and obligations.