Louisiana Criminal Records Search: Cases & Public Records
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Louisiana Criminal Records Search: Find Court Cases, Convictions, Arrests & Public Records
To perform a Louisiana criminal records search, start with the official eClerks LA website or the Clerk of Court in the parish where the criminal case was filed. For New Orleans, use the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court’s linked criminal case search. If you need a certified copy of your own statewide criminal history, use the Louisiana State Police Right to Review fingerprint procedure.
Louisiana has 64 parishes rather than counties. Criminal court cases, arrest reports, jail bookings and statewide criminal-history records are maintained by different government offices. Not all are freely searchable online, and Louisiana State Police criminal-history records are restricted from general public access.
CriminalCourtRecord.org is an independent educational website. It is not affiliated with Louisiana’s courts, Clerks of Court, Louisiana State Police or Department of Public Safety and Corrections. It does not conduct background checks or issue official records.
Where to Search Louisiana Criminal Records: Official Websites
Choose the source based on whether you need a criminal court case, a statewide criminal-history transcript, a booking record or a certified disposition.
eClerks LA
Operated by the Louisiana Clerks’ Remote Access Authority (LCRAA). Offers statewide index services, a criminal search option, parish search tools and document access through participating offices.
Clerks of Court Directory
Find the correct Clerk of Court for any Louisiana parish and request official case information or certified copies.
Louisiana State Police BCII
Obtain your personal fingerprint-based criminal-history report through the Right to Review procedure.
Orleans Criminal District Court
Access the official Orleans criminal court’s linked case-status service and document-request information.
Louisiana DOC / LA VINE
Look up available information about people in state correctional custody and certain people under probation or parole supervision.
PACER
Search federal criminal court records filed in the United States District Courts for Louisiana’s Eastern, Middle and Western Districts.
How to Search Louisiana Criminal Court Records by Name or Case Number
Louisiana has an unusually important distinction between the multi-parish search tools and the records kept by an individual parish Clerk. Use the multi-parish service for initial discovery, then verify the actual court file with the parish that maintains it.
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Open eClerks LA
Visit eClerksLA.com, the official remote-access service operated through the Louisiana Clerks’ Remote Access Authority.
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Choose Criminal Search
Look for the separate Criminal Search tile on the eClerks LA homepage. Do not confuse it with the general Statewide Portal, whose principal free index categories are land records, marriage records and civil suits.
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Follow the search’s registration or access instructions
Use the available name, parish, date or case-number fields. Follow any account, subscription or access requirements shown by the current service.
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Review the results carefully
Compare the defendant’s name, filing parish, criminal case number and available case information. A matching name is not enough to prove a record belongs to a particular individual.
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Identify the filing parish
If a record appears, note the parish and court. Louisiana cases are generally administered through the parish’s relevant district court or another court with jurisdiction over the offense.
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Open the parish-specific search
Use Parish Search in eClerks LA, or open the relevant Clerk’s own website. More detailed criminal minutes and filed documents may require a separate subscription or records request.
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Read the entire available case history
Look for the criminal charges, hearings, plea, trial outcome, dismissal, conviction and sentence. Different charges within one proceeding can have different dispositions.
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Get the official record when necessary
For a certified judgment, dismissal order, sentencing document or criminal disposition, contact the Clerk of Court responsible for the original case.
Free eClerks LA Case Alerts
The eClerks Alert feature provides free monitoring for certain court and recorded-document activity. Its criminal monitoring feature allows users to track up to five case-number and parish combinations, according to LCRAA’s published alert guidance.
This can be useful for tracking an existing case, but it is not a substitute for an official court notice or scheduled hearing confirmation.
Louisiana Criminal Records Search by Parish: Major Court Portals
Louisiana’s parish courts use different records systems. Some provide free basic criminal case lookup, while others require paid subscriptions for detailed records or images.
Orleans Parish — New Orleans
Official court: Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
New Orleans maintains a separate criminal district court system. The court’s website provides a criminal case-status link and directs users to its Clerk for certified dispositions and other case records.
East Baton Rouge Parish — Baton Rouge
Official court: 19th Judicial District Court.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court uses ClerkConnect for civil, family, probate, criminal, traffic and property research.
Its published online fees include a $20 24-hour pass, a $65 30-day pass, a $0.60-per-page printing charge and $5 for an electronically certified document.
Criminal Records Department: (225) 389-3964, 19th Judicial District Courthouse, Room 2501, 300 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge.
Public inspection at the Clerk’s office and paid remote access are different services. Ask the Clerk about in-person inspection if you only need to review a public record.
Jefferson Parish — Gretna and Metairie
Official court system: 24th Judicial District Court and applicable parish courts.
Jefferson Parish’s Clerk operates JeffNet, an online subscription service for certain criminal, civil and other parish records.
The Clerk’s published 24-hour access agreement lists a $5 setup charge, applicable credit-card transaction fees and $0.75 per printed criminal document image.
JeffNet’s 24-hour account is intended for records research and specified civil filing services. It does not grant ordinary users criminal e-filing privileges.
Caddo Parish — Shreveport
Official court: First Judicial District Court.
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court maintains the criminal court filings, court minutes, indictments and other criminal case information.
Caddo’s published historical database coverage is particularly useful:
| Record category | Published coverage |
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| Criminal name index | January 1, 1980 onward |
| Criminal court minutes | January 1, 1984 onward |
| Traffic ticket records | January 1, 1989 onward |
| Criminal document images | September 4, 2002 onward |
The Clerk lists $20 for a county criminal records/background search, $1 per copied page and $5 for certification of a copy. Its online subscription options include $20 for daily access and $50 for monthly access.
Criminal Department: (318) 226-6786
Email: criminal@caddoclerk.com
Lafayette Parish — Lafayette
Official court: 15th Judicial District Court.
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court uses ClerkConnect for criminal and traffic records, including available charge information, offense dates, case histories, court minutes and dispositions.
The Clerk publishes these subscription options:
- One day of civil, criminal, traffic and family court access: $10.
- Thirty days of access: $25.
- One-year access: $300.
- Document printing and court-minute charges apply separately.
For an actual criminal document, the Clerk permits requests that identify the docket number, case caption, document title, quantity and whether certification is needed.
Criminal Department: (337) 291-6329
Email: CriminalRecordsRequest@lpclerk.com
St. Tammany Parish — Covington and Slidell
Official court: 22nd Judicial District Court.
The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court directs users to re:SearchLA for civil and criminal court records.
The re:SearchLA platform permits supported searches of case information, filings, hearing details and available documents after sign-in or registration.
St. Tammany also offers Cott Record Hub for land and other recorded documents, but that is a separate product from the court’s re:SearchLA criminal-case access.
Calcasieu Parish — Lake Charles
Official court: 14th Judicial District Court.
The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court provides online records, court dockets and criminal background-check resources.
Its records services include an eSearch system and ClerkConnect options, with account or subscription requirements depending on the record category.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Main phone: (337) 437-3550
How to Search Orleans Parish Criminal Records in New Orleans
New Orleans deserves separate instructions because Orleans Parish Criminal District Court has its own criminal-case administration and court access system.
The court is located at 2700 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans. It handles criminal matters within its jurisdiction, while other city and municipal courts can handle separate categories of offenses.
Docket Master and ClerkConnect: Current Search Route
The City of New Orleans reports that the former Docket Master service is transitioning to ClerkConnect. The City identifies the Clerk-managed ClerkConnect service as a free way to look up Orleans Parish criminal court case information.
Start from an official source rather than an unrelated website using the words “New Orleans court records.”
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Open the Criminal District Court website
Visit criminalcourt.org and choose its Criminal Court Case Status link.
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Follow the ClerkConnect case-search link
The Criminal District Court’s Clerk of Court page provides access to criminal docket information through ClerkConnect.
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Search with the available identifiers
Use the case number or defendant information supported by the system. The exact search and account fields are controlled by the Clerk’s current interface.
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Check the court events and disposition
Read the available docket information and determine whether the case is pending, dismissed, concluded by a plea or otherwise resolved.
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Contact the Clerk for certified records
Request certified dispositions, court documents or other official information from the Clerk of Criminal District Court.
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
2700 Tulane AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70119
Court: (504) 658-9100
Criminal Clerk: (504) 658-9000
Published building hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.
The Clerk’s In-Court Division handles public record requests, expungement paperwork and documents concerning pending and closed criminal cases.
Louisiana State Police Criminal History Background Checks
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) maintains the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system, known as LACCH.
LACCH contains fingerprint-supported criminal-history information, including reported arrests, dispositions, probation/parole bookings and incarceration information. It does not automatically include arrests or convictions from other states.
Can Anyone Search Louisiana State Police Criminal Records?
No. Louisiana is a closed-record state for its BCII criminal-history repository. Louisiana State Police explicitly explains that LACCH criminal-history records are not available for unrestricted release to the general public.
Access is governed by Louisiana Revised Statute 15:587 and related provisions. Authorized criminal justice agencies, qualifying employers, licensing entities and other statutorily permitted recipients may obtain the information applicable to their authorization.
Public Court Case Search
Use the relevant Clerk of Court, eClerks LA or another public court-access system to locate publicly available case information.
This is not the LACCH repository.
Employment or Licensing Check
A qualifying employer or licensing agency follows its statutory criminal-history screening process and must provide the correct fingerprint-service codes where necessary.
Right to Review
Individuals may obtain their own Louisiana criminal-history record through fingerprint identification under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:588.
Challenge and Correction
Individuals can use the authorized process to challenge inaccurate information and seek correction of their personal criminal-history records.
Louisiana State Police — Official BCII System and Access Rules →
How to Get a Copy of Your Own Louisiana Criminal Record
Louisiana law recognizes an individual’s right to access and review their own criminal-history record. This process is commonly called Right to Review.
The State Police now uses the Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS) and the IdentoGO fingerprint network to accept many applications.
Right to Review: Step-by-Step
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Open Louisiana State Police fingerprint instructions
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Choose the personal Right to Review procedure
Use the process intended for an individual requesting their own criminal history, rather than an employer’s restricted applicant screening program.
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Schedule a fingerprint appointment
Follow the LAPS/IdentoGO instructions to locate an authorized fingerprinting site and make an appointment.
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Bring identification and complete fingerprinting
Provide the required identification, submit digital fingerprints and pay the charges displayed for your selected service.
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Choose the correct report format
The State Police offers a mailed certified copy and an electronic Right to Review option. Select the format that meets your purpose.
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Review the report
Examine the arrest entries, dispositions and other listed information. If a case does not show a final disposition, obtain that information from the original parish court or prosecuting office.
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Challenge inaccurate entries
Follow BCII’s administrative process, supplying the necessary certified court order or other supporting documentation.
Choose Mailed or Electronic Right to Review
| Format | What Louisiana State Police provides | Best use |
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| Mailed certified copy | A physical report stamped “True Copy,” signed by an authorized employee and bearing a raised state seal. | Official applications or agencies requiring a sealed paper document. |
| Electronic Right to Review | A secure email link with password protection and a digitally signed report; access expires after 30 days. | Personal review when a raised physical seal is not required. |
What If You Cannot Visit a Fingerprint Site?
Louisiana State Police provides a mail-in process for eligible individuals who are physically unable to appear at a fingerprinting location. It requires fingerprint cards, the Right to Review authorization and disclosure forms, and applicable fees.
Where a qualified authorized representative or attorney acts for a person, additional official authorization documentation may be required.
Louisiana State Police — BCII
7919 Independence BoulevardBaton Rouge, LA 70806
Mailing address:
BCII-LCJIS
P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Official Right to Review Forms, Service Links and Contact Details →
Routine walk-in fingerprint appointments are no longer accepted at State Police headquarters. Use the statewide IdentoGO/LAPS scheduling procedure.
How Much Does a Louisiana Criminal Records Search Cost?
Louisiana has no single price for every criminal record search. A public court index, parish court subscription, certified court document and State Police personal-history report are separate products.
| Service | Published pricing or rule | What to know |
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| eClerks LA | Free general statewide index tools; separate criminal search and parish access options | Review current access terms and parish coverage before purchasing detailed records. |
| Orleans Parish ClerkConnect | City describes public criminal case lookup as free | Certified records and additional services may have separate charges. |
| East Baton Rouge ClerkConnect | $20 for 24 hours or $65 for 30 days | Printing $0.60 per page; electronic certification $5 per document. |
| Caddo Parish detailed online access | $20 daily or $50 monthly | The Clerk separately lists a $20 name-based county criminal records search. |
| Lafayette Parish court records subscription | $10 daily or $25 monthly | Printing and court-minute charges are separate. |
| Jefferson Parish JeffNet | Subscription required; $5 setup for the 24-hour access option | Additional access and printing fees apply. |
| Certified criminal court documents | Varies by parish, page count and certification | Ask the Clerk that maintains the actual criminal case file. |
| Louisiana State Police Right to Review | Fee displayed during the approved fingerprint application process | Service, fingerprint-provider and processing charges may apply. |
Louisiana State Police Fee Changes
BCII’s current published notice states that a $5 technology fee has applied to background-check requests since December 1, 2024.
It also states that effective October 1, 2026, federal background-check fees increased by $3 following an FBI fee change, while the state portion remained unchanged.
These charges do not automatically mean every public parish court case search costs the same amount. Use the fee schedule for the specific service you request.
How to Obtain Certified Louisiana Criminal Court Records
If you need a criminal disposition for employment licensing, professional registration, immigration, a court proceeding or another official purpose, request it from the Clerk of Court that maintains the original criminal case.
Common Documents You Can Request
Final Criminal Disposition
Shows the recorded result of the case or specific charge, including dismissal, guilty plea, conviction or another court outcome.
Judgment and Sentencing Order
Provides the court’s formal judgment or sentencing information, subject to availability and public-access restrictions.
Criminal Court Minutes
Summarize recorded court proceedings, pleas, hearings and relevant judicial action.
Dismissal or Expungement Order
May establish a particular court decision. Expunged documents are not necessarily available to unrestricted public requesters.
Certified Copy Request Steps
- Find the criminal case number, filing parish and defendant’s name.
- Open the Clerk’s official criminal records or copy-request page.
- Identify the document you need, rather than asking for an unspecified “background check.”
- State whether you require a certified document or an ordinary copy.
- Ask the Clerk about page charges, certification, delivery and payment.
- Follow any identification or access requirements.
- Keep the official copy in a safe place for future use.
I am requesting information about obtaining a certified copy of a public criminal court record. The case was filed in [Parish] under docket number [Case Number], involving [Defendant Name]. I need [Final Disposition / Judgment / Sentencing Order / Court Minutes]. Please advise the current fee, certification procedure and available delivery methods.
Louisiana Arrest Records, Parish Jail Bookings and Inmate Search
An arrest record or jail booking may be available through the local sheriff or police department. Louisiana State Police’s closed criminal-history repository is different from the local public information a sheriff may release.
How to Search Parish Arrest Records
- Identify the parish or municipality where the arrest occurred.
- Find the official sheriff’s office or arresting police department.
- Check for an inmate, jail booking or records-request page.
- Use the name, booking number or other available identifiers.
- Confirm whether the person remains in custody or has been released.
- For the outcome of any prosecution, check the actual criminal court docket.
The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement explicitly states that it does not maintain individual police reports, arrest records, warrants or criminal court cases. It directs requesters to the originating law-enforcement agency or court.
Find Someone in Louisiana State Correctional Custody
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directs families and other users to LA VINE for information about eligible incarcerated individuals and people under certain community-supervision arrangements.
LA VINE information is updated approximately every 24 hours and can be searched with the available name, location or case identifier.
Louisiana DOC — Official Inmate Information and LA VINE →
Louisiana Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police operates the State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry. It publishes registrant information under applicable law, including location-related information provided by responsible agencies.
A registry search is not a comprehensive background check or a complete database of Louisiana criminal convictions.
Louisiana Criminal Court Jurisdiction: District, City and Federal Courts
One reason Louisiana criminal records searches can be confusing is that different courts hear different types of criminal matters.
| Court | Typical matters | Search route |
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| Judicial District Court | Felonies and other criminal proceedings within district court jurisdiction. | Parish Clerk of Court or the district court’s linked search. |
| Orleans Parish Criminal District Court | Criminal cases within its specialized New Orleans jurisdiction. | Orleans ClerkConnect / Criminal District Court. |
| City or municipal court | Certain misdemeanors, traffic matters and municipal offenses where authorized by law. | The particular city or municipal Clerk. |
| Louisiana Court of Appeal | Appeals and writ proceedings from lower courts. | The appropriate Louisiana appellate court. |
| Louisiana Supreme Court | Supreme court proceedings and published court actions. | Louisiana Supreme Court official website. |
| United States District Court | Federal criminal prosecutions. | PACER. |
What If Your Case Is in a City Court?
For example, Lafayette’s Clerk explains that some misdemeanor charges occurring within municipal boundaries are handled by municipal courts, while other misdemeanor prosecutions are received by the district court Clerk.
If a misdemeanor does not appear in the parish district court records, verify whether a city or municipal court handled it.
Louisiana Criminal Appeals
Louisiana has five regional Courts of Appeal and a Supreme Court. An appealed criminal conviction may generate a separate appellate case, but the original conviction and judgment are still connected to the trial court record.
Louisiana Supreme Court — Court Actions and Judicial Resources →
Can Louisiana Criminal Records Be Expunged in 2026?
Louisiana law allows certain arrest and conviction records to be expunged under the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure. The applicable rules depend on the offense, disposition, waiting period and other statutory requirements.
Importantly, Louisiana defines expungement as removing qualifying records from public access, not necessarily physically destroying the records. Authorized law-enforcement and criminal justice entities can retain access for specified purposes.
Some Louisiana Expungement Categories
| Record type | General eligibility framework |
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| Arrest without conviction | May qualify under Article 976, subject to its specific conditions, exclusions and applicable time periods. |
| Qualifying misdemeanor conviction | Article 977 generally provides a five-year framework after sentence completion, with specified conditions and exclusions. |
| Qualifying felony conviction | Article 978 generally provides a ten-year framework for specified cases, plus other eligibility requirements. |
| Certain first-offense marijuana misdemeanors | Article 977 includes a special provision permitting a qualifying first-offense marijuana conviction expungement request after 90 days. |
| Automatic or expedited procedures | Louisiana law contains additional procedures, but implementation, appropriations and statutory conditions must be checked. |
How to Begin an Expungement Request
- Obtain the original criminal case number and disposition.
- Review the applicable Louisiana statute and offense exclusions.
- Determine whether relief is available for an arrest, dismissal, misdemeanor conviction or felony conviction.
- Gather any required district attorney certifications, court records and supporting documents.
- Prepare the appropriate motion or order using the current court procedure.
- File in the court that handled the case, subject to the relevant statutory provisions.
- Follow service, objection, hearing, payment and processing requirements.
- Keep the signed expungement order and verify its implementation through the proper agencies.
Relevant statutes include Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 971, 972, 976, 977, 978, 983 and related provisions. For a decision involving immigration, professional licensing or multiple convictions, seek advice from a qualified Louisiana attorney.
Why Louisiana Criminal Records May Not Appear Online
A missing public search result does not prove a person has no criminal history. Louisiana’s records are divided among parish courts, municipal courts, sheriffs, Louisiana State Police and federal agencies.
| Problem | Possible explanation | Best next step |
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| No case in eClerks LA | Coverage, access restrictions, indexing differences or case filed in another court. | Contact the parish Clerk or use its dedicated criminal search. |
| Statewide portal shows only land or civil results | The general free statewide portal and the separate Criminal Search are different services. | Choose the Criminal Search option or Parish Search. |
| Website asks for payment | Detailed criminal records or images may require a parish-specific subscription. | Compare the subscription price with requesting a particular court document directly. |
| New Orleans Docket Master does not work | Orleans criminal court case lookup is transitioning to ClerkConnect. | Follow the current ClerkConnect link on the official Orleans Criminal District Court site. |
| No misdemeanor record in district court | The prosecution may have occurred in a city or municipal court. | Check the court named in the citation or original summons. |
| Arrest appears without final disposition | The criminal-history reporting system may not yet contain the court’s completed disposition. | Get the certified result from the Clerk of Court, district attorney or city prosecutor. |
| Your record contains another person’s details | Mistaken identity, indexing or reporting error. | Use the State Police Right to Review and administrative challenge procedures. |
| Old or confidential case not visible | Archived file, juvenile confidentiality, sealing, expungement or another restriction. | Ask the court custodian about lawful access options. |
| Federal case missing | Louisiana state portals do not search federal court dockets. | Use PACER. |
How to Correct a Missing Criminal Disposition
Louisiana State Police advises that when a criminal-history entry lacks its final court outcome, disposition information should be obtained from the Clerk of Court, district attorney or city prosecutor in the parish of conviction.
Gather certified supporting documentation, then follow the BCII correction or challenge procedure applicable to your personal record.
State Police BCII — Criminal History and Record Corrections →
How to Use Louisiana Criminal Court Records Responsibly
Louisiana criminal court information can help verify a case’s existence and outcome. It cannot be assumed to establish guilt merely because a person’s name appears in a criminal docket.
- A law-enforcement arrest is not proof of conviction.
- A charge or indictment is an accusation until resolved.
- Different counts may have different final outcomes.
- A parish court search does not cover every state or federal criminal record.
- A name match alone does not conclusively establish identity.
- Expunged, confidential and juvenile information may be restricted.
- Official background checks may require authorization or fingerprints.
For regulated employment, housing, insurance or other eligibility decisions, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Louisiana law may impose additional requirements.
Louisiana Criminal Records Search FAQs
1. How do I search Louisiana criminal records online?
Use the official eClerks LA Criminal Search or the Clerk of Court for the parish where the case was filed. Search using the available defendant name or case number, then verify the disposition and request official documents from the relevant Clerk.
2. Is there a free statewide Louisiana criminal records search?
eClerks LA provides free general statewide index tools and separately advertises criminal search across Louisiana parishes. However, detailed criminal searches, case images and parish subscriptions can have different access requirements. There is no unrestricted free public search of the Louisiana State Police criminal-history repository.
3. Can anyone search Louisiana State Police criminal-history records?
No. Louisiana State Police describes Louisiana as a closed-record state. Access to its computerized criminal-history repository is restricted under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:587 to authorized recipients. Individuals may request their own record through Right to Review.
4. How do I get a copy of my own Louisiana criminal record?
Use Louisiana State Police’s Right to Review procedure under Revised Statute 15:588. Schedule fingerprints through the approved LAPS/IdentoGO system and request the appropriate mailed or electronic report.
5. How can I search New Orleans criminal court records?
Open the official Orleans Parish Criminal District Court website and follow its criminal case-status or ClerkConnect link. The Clerk’s office can assist with certified criminal dispositions and documents at (504) 658-9000.
6. How much does a Louisiana criminal background check cost?
Fees vary by service. Parish court searches and subscriptions have different rates, while Louisiana State Police fingerprint checks follow separate processing and provider charges. BCII also publishes a $5 technology fee and an October 2026 increase to the federal background-check portion.
7. Where do I request a certified Louisiana criminal court disposition?
Contact the Clerk of Court in the parish and court where the case was filed. Provide the defendant’s name, docket number and exact record needed, and ask about the current certification and delivery procedure.
8. How do I search Louisiana inmate and prison records?
Use the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections’ inmate information page and its LA VINE service. The imprisoned-person locator can also be reached at (225) 383-4580.
9. Can Louisiana criminal records be expunged?
Yes. Louisiana law provides expungement procedures for qualifying arrests and convictions under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Expungement generally removes eligible information from public access but does not necessarily destroy records or restrict every authorized government use.
10. Why can’t I find a Louisiana criminal case online?
The case may belong to a different parish, municipal court or federal court, be absent from the available online index, or be restricted because of confidentiality, expungement or another access rule. Contact the appropriate Clerk and verify the full case number.
Official Louisiana Criminal Records Sources and Government Links
Use these primary government and court sources for criminal case research, certified records, statewide criminal-history access and current procedures.
Statewide Court and Clerk Resources
- eClerks LA — Statewide and Criminal Search
- Louisiana Clerks of Court Association — All Parish Contacts
- Louisiana Clerks’ Remote Access Authority — Portal Information
- Louisiana Secretary of State — Parish Clerks Directory
- Louisiana Supreme Court — Official Judicial Resources
Major Parish Criminal Court Services
- Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
- Orleans Clerk of Criminal Court — Document Requests
- New Orleans — Docket Master and ClerkConnect Transition
- East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk — Online Criminal Access
- Caddo Parish Clerk — Criminal Department
- Caddo Parish — Historical Index and Document Coverage
- Lafayette Parish Clerk — Online Criminal Court Records
- Lafayette Parish — Criminal Records Request Instructions
- St. Tammany Parish Clerk — re:SearchLA Access
- Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court
- Jefferson Parish Clerk — JeffNet Access
Louisiana State Police and Corrections
- Louisiana State Police — Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information
- Louisiana Right to Review and Fingerprint Instructions
- Louisiana DOC — Imprisoned Person Locator
- Louisiana State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry
- Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement — Records Custodian Guidance
Louisiana Criminal Records and Expungement Law
- Louisiana Revised Statute 15:588 — Right of Individual Access
- Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 971 — Expungement Policy
- Article 972 — Expungement Definitions
- Article 977 — Misdemeanor Expungement
- Article 978 — Felony Expungement
- Article 983 — Expungement Fees and Provisions
- PACER — Federal Criminal Court Records