Access Hammond Bench Warrants
Bench warrants in Hammond are issued through the Hammond City Court and the 21st Judicial District Court in Tangipahoa Parish. The Hammond Police Department assists with bench warrant enforcement within city limits, while the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office handles parish-wide enforcement. Hammond City Court has multiple divisions covering criminal, civil, juvenile, and collections matters. Residents can check for active bench warrants by calling the court, the police department, or the sheriff's office. Under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 349.1, judges can issue bench warrants for failure to appear, and these warrants stay active until served or recalled.
Hammond Quick Facts
Hammond Police Department
The Hammond Police Department is at 303 East Thomas Street in Hammond. The phone number for complaints, crimes, detectives, jail, juvenile matters, and records is (985) 277-5700. For emergencies call 911. The department handles local law enforcement and assists with bench warrant arrests within the city.
The Hammond PD page shown above provides department contact information. Officers can confirm bench warrant status and make arrests on active warrants. For records requests, call (985) 277-5700.
Hammond City Court
Hammond City Court operates from multiple locations on East Thomas Street. The Criminal Division is at 303 East Thomas Street, phone (985) 542-3460. The Civil Division and Small Claims Division are at 206 East Thomas Street. The Clerk of Court is at (985) 542-3455. The Collections Department handles fine-related matters at (985) 542-8494.
The City of Hammond contacts page provides a full list of department phone numbers and addresses.
The contacts page shown above lists every department in the city government including the court divisions. The Marshal's Office at (985) 542-3445 executes warrants for the city court. The Probation Office is at (985) 542-3459. The FINS Coordinator handles juvenile matters at (985) 543-3290.
City of Hammond Resources
The City of Hammond website provides access to applications, permits, and public records request forms. The public records request form can be used to formally request bench warrant information or other court documents.
The main city website shown above is a starting point for finding government services in Hammond. La. R.S. 44:1 makes court records public in Louisiana. La. R.S. 44:31 gives adults the right to inspect them. La. R.S. 44:32 governs fees for copies. La. R.S. 44:3 lists exemptions for sealed and juvenile records.
Parish Court System
Tangipahoa Parish handles all bench warrant cases through the 21st JDC for felony matters. The sheriff's office at (985) 748-4146 handles parish-wide warrant enforcement. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 202 covers arrest warrants. Art. 349.1 covers bench warrants. Art. 203 lists warrant requirements. Art. 205 confirms warrants do not expire. Art. 162 deals with search warrants. Art. 336 governs bail conditions. Art. 211.1 allows summons in lieu of arrest for minor offenses.
When a bench warrant is issued, it enters the statewide database. Hammond police, Tangipahoa deputies, state police, and officers in other cities can all serve it. The warrant remains active until the judge recalls it or a deputy arrests the person. The best approach is to deal with the warrant through the court before getting picked up.
Resolving Bench Warrants in Hammond
To clear a bench warrant in Hammond, contact the court that issued it. For city court warrants, call (985) 542-3455. For 21st JDC warrants, go through the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. An attorney can file a motion to recall the warrant. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 336 lets the judge modify bail. Voluntary surrender at the police department or parish jail is usually better than getting arrested during a routine stop.
If your bench warrant is tied to unpaid fines, contact the collections department at (985) 542-8494. Paying what you owe may help, but you will likely still need to appear before the judge. The Louisiana State Bar Association has a referral service for finding attorneys. Bond amounts vary based on the original charge and how long the warrant has been outstanding. Bring a valid ID and any court papers you have when you surrender or appear in court.
La. R.S. 44:31 gives every adult in Louisiana the right to inspect public records, including bench warrants. La. R.S. 44:32 covers fees for copies. La. R.S. 44:3 lists exceptions for sealed and juvenile records. The clerk of court in Hammond can provide official copies of bench warrants and other court documents for a fee. If you need to verify that a warrant has been recalled, the clerk's office can confirm that as well.
Nearby Cities
Hammond is in Tangipahoa Parish in southeast Louisiana. Bench warrants from the 21st JDC or city court can be served statewide. The nearest city with a page on this site: