How to Search Louisiana Public Records
Louisiana's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 64 parishes listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Louisiana Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (each of 64 parishes), Parish & City Courts. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Louisiana Department of Health (Vital Records Registry) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the parish level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
4,597,740
Households
1,779,100
Median Income
$57,852
Median Home Value
$198,100
Criminal Records Databases
23 official Louisiana criminal records sources.
Criminal Records
COURT OF APPEAL, FOURTH CIRCUIT STATE OF LOUISIANA PRO SE MANUAL
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The Court’s regular business hours for accepting filings are · Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have a question · about your appeal, you should direct your letter or telephone calls to the ... Louisiana Cases. ... The record will include the transcript if available and ...
Caddo Correctional Center Inmates
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Physical Address: 1101 Forum Drive Shreveport, LA 71137 · Inmate Mailing Address: Inmate Name:_____ SO#____ PO Box 16120 Jonesboro, AR 72401
CRIMINAL RECORDS | Calcasieu Clerk
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14th Judicial District Court of Louisiana · · LIST of FEES / COSTS · REQUEST RECORD · EXPUNGEMENTS · PASSPORT INFO · Calcasieu Sheriff Sex Offender Registry · · National Sex Offender Registry · · City of Lake Charles Police Department Reports · · Calcasieu District ...
BCII - Louisiana State Police
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The Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system is maintained by the Louisiana State Police, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information – Louisiana Criminal Justice Information Services (BCII-LCJIS), which is the repository for criminal history for the state of Louisiana.
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Home - Louisiana State Police
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Information on convicted Sex Offenders or Child Predators in the state of Louisiana.
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Orleans Parish Sheriff Office, LA | Official Website
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Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (@orleansparishso) • Instagram photos and videos
Court Records - City Archives & Special Collections
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Orleans Parish Civil and Criminal Court Records The City Archives holds all records of the Orleans Parish civil courts (1804-1926) and records of the Orleans Parish criminal courts (1830-1931). Indexing for most of the Orleans Parish civil courts is available either in published volumes or ...
Detainees | Orleans Parish Sheriff Office, LA
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The mission of the Orleans Parish Sheriff Chaplain's Office is to prepare for the needs and challenges of the future of those incarcerated in this facility.
Archive Center • Drug Arrests
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Drug Arrests All Archives · April 29, 2026-Drug Arrests April 24, 2026-Drug Arrests April 17, 2026-Drug Arrests April 13, 2026-Drug Arrests April 8, 2026-Drug Arrests April 1, 2026-Drug Arrests March 30, 2026-Drug Arrests March 24, 2026-Drug Arrests March 19, 2026-Drug Arrests March 16, 2026-Drug ...
Re-certification Class Signup
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Sheriff's Sales | VPSO
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Property is believed to be addressed as: 212 Margaret Lucia Drive Maurice, Louisiana 70555 ... Attorney: DENNIS F. WIGGINS, ATTY ... That certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, advantages and appurtenances thereto belonging and appertaining, being situated in the First Ward of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and being known and designated as LOTS 13 and 14 of BLOCK 4 of the DEROUEN ADDITION to the town of Erath, as per plat recorded in Volume 154 in Conveyances, Page 296, records of Vermilion Parish,…
Ouachita Correctional Center — Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
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The Ouachita Correctional Center (OCC) has served the residents of Ouachita Parish since 1963, when it first opened with a capacity of 180 inmates . Over the decades, the facility has expanded to meet the evolving needs of the parish and now ...
Lafourche County, Louisiana Inmate Search | LafourcheParishRecords.us
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Inmate records in Lafourche County are official government documents maintained by local correctional facilities and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office that document individuals in custody within the parish's correctional system. These records constitute a comprehensive repository of information ...
Jail Information | Bossier Parish LA
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The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Bossier Parish by being Courteous, Professional, and Responsive. Our commitment extends to fostering a safe community through proactive policing, community engagement, and responsive public service.
Public Records and Legal Affairs | St. Charles Sheriff, LA - Official Website
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Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has sufficient opportunity to respond as required by law, a request will not be deemed received if transmitted by any other methods than listed above. Requests from inmates for copies of their medical records that this HIPAA form with the inmate’s original ...
Lincoln Parish - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
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Lincoln Parish Detention Center Phone: (318) 225-4440 Fax: (318) 255-2862 P.O. Box 2028 170 Camp Road Ruston, LA 71273 · Stephen Williams, Sheriff Phone: (318) 251-5111 Fax: (318) 251-5118 P.O. Box 2070 Ruston, LA 71270
Parole Dockets - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
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All parole, pardon, and revocation hearings are open to the public. View the schedules, agendas and rulings.
Prison Inmate List Disclaimer – EBRSO.org
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Inmate’s 10-Digit ID Number. Full Name of the Correctional Facility. Abbreviations are not acceptable. Any envelope without complete or missing information as specified above, either for the sender or the offender will be rejected and discarded · UNOPENED without exception. All regular mail should be sent to the below address in the below format. Offender Full Name (First and Last) Offender Number (DOB or Jacket#) East Baton Rouge Parish Prison P.O.
Media Relations\Press Releases / Sulphur, Louisiana
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Media Relations primary responsibilities are assisting members of the media in completing the task of gathering information and reporting on news events which may impact residents and visitors in the City of Sulphur. Also, maintaining communication between the Department, City Officials and responding to inquiries from the public. Media Relations responds to most serious crime, death, and critical accident scenes as well as to all police matters where the media is present. In addition, the PIO and Media Relations are responsible for Daily News Releases of Arrest and Department New Releases.
Corrections Services | Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
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Inmates are allowed to maintain a commissary account while incarcerated. This money may be used for purchasing snacks, toiletries, personal hygiene items, etc. This feature provides public information on persons currently incarcerated at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, persons arrested within the past 48 hours and booked into the LPCC, and a complete listing of active warrants ...
Criminal Records — EBR Clerk of Court
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The Criminal Records Department of the Clerk of Court's office, located in room 2501 of the 19th Judicial District Courthouse at 300 North Boulevard , assists the Criminal Judges in the preparation and processing of criminal cases.
Louisiana Western District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Users only have to enroll in MFA when they are prompted. Need help enrolling in MFA? Check out our MFA Tips and Resources page to get you started. Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Louisiana Counties
All 64 Louisiana counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Louisiana?▼
Louisiana's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Parish-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Louisiana court cases?▼
Louisiana's court system is headed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (each of 64 parishes), Parish & City Courts. Many Louisiana courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Louisiana business entities?▼
The Louisiana Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Louisiana?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some parish offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific parish page for details.
How do I obtain a Louisiana birth or death certificate?▼
Louisiana vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Louisiana Department of Health (Vital Records Registry) and, in many cases, by local parish clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Louisiana property records free to search?▼
Most parish-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Louisiana sex offender?▼
The Louisiana sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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