Louisiana Arrest Records Search | Criminal Records

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Louisiana · Parish bookings, criminal courts, State Police histories and prison custody

Trace a Louisiana Arrest From Parish Booking to Final Disposition

Louisiana does not provide one public statewide arrest database. Start with the parish sheriff or arresting police agency, verify the court case through the parish clerk and use State Police only for your own fingerprint-based criminal history.

This guide also covers warrants, bail, report requests, jail visits, public defenders, victim notifications, Louisiana prison services, missing dispositions and expungement.

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PARISH ARREST SEARCH 64 PARISHES
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An arrest is not a conviction. Jail charges describe allegations received during booking. The district attorney may decline, reduce, amend or dismiss charges, and a defendant remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Statewide public search

No single complete name-search system exists.

Local booking

Search the sheriff in the parish of custody.

Court disposition

Request it from the parish clerk or prosecutor.

State rap sheet

Louisiana State Police records are closed to public searching.

Personal review

Use fingerprint-based LSP Right to Review.

Choose the correct record

Which Louisiana record answers your question?

PARISH JAIL Was the person booked?

Search the parish sheriff roster for booking date, charges, bond, housing and release information.

Best for recent local custody.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative, property receipt or releasable supplements.

Use the agency that created the record.
CLERK OF COURT What charges were filed?

Search the criminal docket and obtain the bill of information, indictment, minute entries, judgment or disposition.

Best for the official case outcome.
LOUISIANA DOC Where is the person now?

Use VINE or the automated locator for state prison location, projected release and supervision-office information.

Not a complete arrest history.
STATE POLICE What is on my state rap sheet?

Use Right to Review for a fingerprint-supported copy of your Louisiana Computerized Criminal History record.

Not available as a public search for another person.

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Parish finder

Start in the correct Louisiana parish

Louisiana uses parishes rather than counties. Jail bookings, sheriff warrants, district court cases, police reports and expungement filings are generally organized by parish.
Southeast Louisiana

Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, Lafourche and Terrebonne.

Baton Rouge and River Parishes

East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, St. Helena, St. James and Livingston.

Acadiana and Southwest

Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion, Allen and Beauregard.

Central Louisiana

Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, Winn and Tensas.

Northwest Louisiana

Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Lincoln, Red River, Union and Webster.

Northeast Louisiana

Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, West Carroll and nearby northern jurisdictions.

Choose a parish sheriff Choose a parish clerk Find a jail or DOC facility
Parish booking lookup

Search a Louisiana parish jail roster correctly

Open the sheriff’s official website Use the statewide Sheriff Directory to avoid unofficial booking websites.
Select the corrections or jail section Look for Inmate Search, Jail Roster, Bookings, Detention Center or Corrections.
Search the surname first Add the first name or date only when too many results appear.
Open every possible match Common names can belong to unrelated people.
Confirm the booking date An older booking does not prove current custody.
Match the date of birth or age Do not use the name or mugshot alone.
Save the booking number It may be needed for visits, bond, mail, telephone accounts and public-record requests.
Record the arresting agency The report request belongs with that agency—not automatically with the jail operator.
Read every charge and hold A person can remain in custody because of another parish, probation, parole, immigration or court hold.
Check VINE Use VINE for available custody information and notifications. Search Louisiana VINE
Continue to the parish court Use the court case—not the jail page—to determine the filed charge and final result.
Some parish systems show only current inmates. A person who bonded out, received a summons, was released after processing or transferred elsewhere may not remain visible.
Booking decoder

What Louisiana jail fields mean

Booking information, limitations and next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Booking number A specific intake event at the parish jail. The final charge or case outcome. Save it for jail and records questions.
Arrest date When custody or booking was recorded. When the alleged offense occurred. Compare it with the incident and filing dates.
Arresting agency The department responsible for the arrest. The sheriff created the police report. Request reports from the named agency.
Booking charge An allegation entered during intake. What the prosecutor later filed. Read the bill of information or indictment.
Bond amount A displayed release amount for a charge or case. Payment clears every charge or hold. Call the jail or court before paying.
Hold or detainer Another agency or proceeding may affect release. The hold remains current forever. Identify the agency and confirm status.
Housing location The assigned facility or jail unit when updated. The person will remain there. Recheck before mailing or visiting.
Release date The listed jail stay ended. Dismissal or acquittal. Search the court docket.
Mugshot A photograph associated with booking. Identity alone, prosecution or guilt. Match official numbers and birth information.
Identity safeguards

Verify the person before using an arrest result

First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or ATN number matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Custody status is current
Use at least two independent identifiers. Do not send money, publish an allegation or make an employment or housing decision from a matching name or photograph alone.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Louisiana arrest may be missing

The booking is too recent Fingerprinting, medical screening, arraignment and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released quickly A current-inmate roster may remove the record after release.
The person received a summons A citation or summons can create a court case without a parish-jail booking.
The arrest occurred in another parish Search the parish where the person was physically booked.
City police made the arrest The sheriff may house the person, but the city police department maintains the report.
The name is recorded differently Try maiden names, aliases, alternate spellings, hyphens and suffixes.
The person entered state custody Use Louisiana VINE or the DPS&C automated locator.
The record was expunged or restricted Expunged, juvenile and legally confidential records may be unavailable publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [parish]. Can you confirm whether the person was booked, released, transferred or recorded under another spelling or booking number?
Criminal court lookup

Find the filed charges and final Louisiana court outcome

A sheriff roster is not the official criminal court record. The parish clerk maintains the filed pleadings, minute entries, warrants, judgments and dispositions.
Identify the parish of prosecution It is usually the parish where the alleged offense occurred, but transfers and specialized courts can change the route.
Find the parish clerk Select the parish in the statewide Clerk Directory. Open the Clerk of Court directory
Open the clerk’s criminal-record search Look for Criminal Records, Criminal Docket, Clerk Connect, Online Records or Remote Access.
Check eClerks LA The statewide portal can help locate or monitor participating parish criminal records, but available detail and document access vary. Open eClerks LA
Search the case number first Use a name search only when the case number is unknown.
Match the arrest date and agency Confirm that the court matter follows the same booking event.
Find the formal charging document Look for the bill of information, indictment, affidavit or municipal charging document.
Check amended charges The filed charge can differ from the original jail allegation.
Review every minute entry Read arraignment, bond, warrant, plea, trial, dismissal and sentencing events in date order.
Find the final outcome for each count One count can be dismissed while another results in a plea or conviction.
Request a certified disposition Obtain official proof when the record is needed for employment, licensing, immigration, correction or expungement.
Criminal-record portals and copy charges vary by parish. Contact the clerk before ordering a large file or certified document.
Official case proof

Request a complete Louisiana disposition

Louisiana State Police defines a disposition as the final outcome of the criminal charges. When the state rap sheet lacks an outcome, obtain it from the clerk of court, district attorney or city prosecutor in the parish of prosecution.
Identify every arrest charge Use the jail record or Right to Review report.
Identify every court case One arrest can produce multiple case numbers or municipal and district proceedings.
Ask for a certified disposition Request the final outcome for every original and amended charge.
Confirm the arrest date The date should match the State Police record within one day of the booking entry.
Include the original booking charges Do not list only the reduced or amended court charge.
Include the final result Examples include guilty, no contest, dismissed, refused, acquitted or otherwise resolved.
Include sentence information When applicable, provide jail, prison, probation, fine or other sentencing information.
Keep the original certified copy intact Louisiana State Police requires original, unaltered certified documentation for a disposition update.
Disposition request wording
Please provide a certified disposition for every charge arising from the arrest of [full legal name], date of birth [date], on or about [arrest date]. Known case, docket, booking or ATN numbers are [numbers]. The document should identify each original charge, any amended charge, the final outcome and sentence information.
Public-record request

Request a Louisiana arrest or incident report

Send the request to the agency that created the record
Record needed Correct custodian Useful identifiers Common mistake
Parish jail booking Parish sheriff or detention center Name, birth date, booking number and booking date. Requesting it from the clerk of court.
Sheriff arrest report The arresting parish sheriff Agency item number, date, location and involved person. Requesting it from State Police.
City police report The municipal police department Police report number, arrest date and location. Assuming the jail owns the police report.
State Police report Louisiana State Police Troop, incident number, date, location and subject. Using the Right to Review process for an incident report.
Court complaint or judgment Parish clerk of court Case number, defendant and filing date. Submitting a public-record request to the arresting agency.
Prosecution disposition Clerk, district attorney or city prosecutor Original charges, case number and arrest date. Requesting only the current jail charge.
Identify the exact agency Use the arresting-agency field rather than assuming the jail operator created every record.
Name the specific records Request the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative, property receipt or identified supplement.
Provide a narrow date range Include the arrest date, incident date and location.
Add all identifying numbers Include the report number, booking number, ATN, agency item number and court case number.
Request electronic records Ask for existing electronic files to reduce paper-copy costs.
Set a cost limit Ask for approval before charges exceed a stated amount.
Ask for the legal basis for redactions Request a written explanation when information is withheld.
Submit through the agency’s official method Use its web form, records email, mailing address or in-person process.
Copy-ready Louisiana public-record request
Under the Louisiana Public Records Law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative, property receipt and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the arrest or incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number], ATN [number] and court case number [number]. Please notify me before costs exceed $[amount] and identify the legal basis for information withheld or redacted.
State-agency paper copies are generally charged at the approved state rate, commonly $0.25 per page. Local agencies can establish their own reasonable copy fees. Inspection of available public records is generally separate from paying for copies.
Request Louisiana State Police records Find the local Sheriff Records Unit
Warrant verification

Search a possible Louisiana warrant safely

There is no complete public statewide Louisiana warrant-search portal. Warrant information is maintained by issuing courts and law-enforcement agencies.
Identify the likely parish Use the missed court date, arrest location, prior case, citation or known investigating agency.
Check the parish sheriff website Look for Warrants, Most Wanted, Fugitive or Criminal Warrants.
Search the parish court case Review the newest minute entries for warrant issued, attachment, served, recalled or recalled-and-quashed language.
Check municipal court when applicable City and municipal ordinance cases can have separate warrant systems.
Confirm current status directly Contact the issuing court, sheriff warrant division or defense lawyer before acting.
Arrange legal guidance when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, bond, arraignment and recall procedures.
Warrant scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes, wire transfer or a payment link sent by text. Independently contact the court or sheriff.
Louisiana bail and bond

Confirm every charge before posting bond

Louisiana law recognizes commercial surety, secured personal surety, unsecured personal surety, release without surety and cash-deposit bail. The court order controls which type is permitted.
Confirm the exact person Have the full legal name, birth date and booking number.
List every charge Louisiana bail documents state a separate amount for each charge.
Identify every hold Another parish, probation, parole or other detainer can prevent release.
Confirm the court’s permitted bond type Ask whether the order permits cash, commercial surety, secured property, unsecured surety or release without surety.
Confirm the full amount Secured bail must generally be posted in the full amount fixed by the court.
Ask about fees before paying Separate court, sheriff, electronic-payment or commercial-surety costs may apply.
Use an authorized payment route Pay only through the court, sheriff, jail or properly licensed surety identified for that case.
Get a receipt and appearance information Keep the bond document, court date, payment confirmation and refund instructions.
Recheck release conditions The defendant may have reporting, travel, monitoring, no-contact or substance-related conditions.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the bond amount and permitted bond type for each charge, all outside holds, accepted payment methods, required fees and any release condition that must be completed before discharge.
A commercial bond premium is normally not the same as a refundable cash deposit. Ask in writing what is refundable, what is a nonrefundable fee and what happens if the defendant misses court.
Arrest-to-court timeline

What happens after a Louisiana arrest?

Police or sheriff investigation The arresting agency creates incident, arrest, evidence and property records.
Booking and fingerprint submission The jail records identity, charges, property, bond and holds. Fingerprints can create or update the state criminal-history record.
First court appearance The judge addresses the accusation, counsel, bail and release conditions.
District attorney review The prosecutor can accept, refuse, reduce, amend or add charges.
Bill of information or indictment Formal felony or misdemeanor charges are filed in the correct court.
Arraignment The defendant receives the formal charge and enters a plea.
Motions, plea or trial The case can include evidence disputes, plea negotiations, dismissal, acquittal or conviction.
Judgment and sentence The court records the result, sentence, probation, jail or prison term and financial obligations.
DOC custody or community supervision A qualifying sentence can result in DPS&C custody, probation, parole or placement in a parish facility.
Correction or expungement Missing dispositions can be added to the state history, and eligible records can later be removed from public access.
Louisiana procedural deadlines contain exceptions, suspensions and “just cause” provisions. A detained defendant should ask counsel about filing and speedy-trial deadlines rather than relying on a general online summary.
Defense representation

Apply for a Louisiana public defender

Louisiana’s Office of the State Public Defender oversees district offices serving all 64 parishes. The statewide office regulates the system but does not directly represent individual defendants.
Use the parish where the court case is pending It may differ from the parish where the defendant lives.
Open the district-office locator Search by parish or city. Locate the correct public defender
Call the district office Ask how to apply and which financial documents are required.
Request counsel at the next court appearance Tell the judge that the defendant cannot afford private counsel.
Provide the case information Have the court, case number, charges, booking number and next court date.
Confirm the assigned lawyer Do not assume the attorney who appeared at an initial hearing remains assigned.
Use confidential legal communication Ordinary jail calls, messages and social visits may be monitored or recorded.
Louisiana Office of the State Public Defender
301 Main Street, Suite 700
Baton Rouge, LA 70825
Phone: 225-219-9305
Public defenders handle qualifying criminal defense and related appointed matters. The statewide office states that public defenders do not ordinarily handle civil matters such as expungement applications.
Victim assistance

Register for Louisiana custody and release notifications

Search Louisiana VINE Find available current custody information. Open Louisiana VINE
Use the 24-hour LAVNS telephone line Call 866-528-6748 for available automated information.
Register with Louisiana Victim Outreach Local VINE registration is not the same as registering for all DPS&C notices.
Request the available notifications Notices can include housing, projected release, sentence changes, parole or pardon hearings, escape, work-program assignment and release.
Keep contact information current Update telephone, email and mailing information when it changes.
Contact the district attorney’s victim advocate Use the prosecuting parish for court-stage notices, restitution and hearing support.
Louisiana Victim Outreach Program
Phone: 225-342-1056
Toll-free: 888-342-6110
Email: gail.guerin@la.gov
Register with Louisiana Victim Outreach
Parish jail visitation

Schedule a local Louisiana jail visit

Parish jails establish their own schedules, visitor applications, identification rules, clothing standards, video providers and approval procedures.
Confirm current custody Recheck the parish roster or VINE immediately before scheduling.
Record the jail and housing location A person serving a state sentence may still be housed in a parish facility.
Open the sheriff’s visitation page Use the corrections or detention section of the official parish website.
Determine whether approval is required Some jails require advance registration, background screening or an approved visitor list.
Schedule onsite or remote visitation Follow the provider and appointment instructions listed by that facility.
Bring accepted photo identification The name and birth information should match the visitor registration.
Check minor-child rules The jail may require a parent, legal guardian, birth certificate or notarized authorization.
Review the dress code Avoid revealing, transparent, gang-related or security-sensitive clothing.
Leave prohibited property outside Phones, cameras, weapons, tobacco, drugs, food and bags are commonly restricted.
Arrive early Late arrival, lockdown, transfer or operational needs can cancel the appointment.
Louisiana state-prison visitation

Apply to visit a DPS&C state facility

An imprisoned person in a state-operated facility may request up to 10 approved visitors. The imprisoned person begins the process of adding a visitor.
Confirm the assigned facility Use VINE, the automated locator or the DOC Facility Directory.
Wait for the imprisoned person to initiate the request The facility provides the process for adding or changing the visitor list.
Complete every application field Missing or inaccurate answers can delay or prevent approval.
Mail the application to the facility DPS&C states that faxed visitor applications are not accepted.
Complete minor applications A parent or legal guardian must apply and sign for a child under 18.
Wait for criminal-history screening Prospective visitors are screened before approval and periodically afterward.
Bring photo identification Visitors age 18 or older must present picture identification.
Bring only permitted money State facilities generally allow only enough cash for vending machines or concessions in the visiting area.
Expect searches Visitors, vehicles and possessions can be searched to prevent weapons, phones, drugs and other contraband.
Call before traveling Visits can be terminated or canceled because of security, rule violations or facility operations.
Visitors with pending charges or convictions can be found ineligible. Approval at one institution does not guarantee approval for another person or facility.
Review state visitation rules Open the DOC Facility Directory
Mail and package rules

Send Louisiana prison mail to the correct facility

Confirm the current facility A person serving a Louisiana sentence may be in a state, parish or private facility.
Use the exact committed name Add the DPS&C number to the envelope.
Use the facility’s current mailing address Obtain it from the DOC Facility Directory.
Send ordinary correspondence only Do not place cash or stamps inside the letter.
Avoid hard-backed photographs DPS&C states that hard-backed photographs will be rejected.
Do not mail personal packages directly Use only the current package vendor linked by DPS&C.
Use legal-mail procedures for counsel Confidential attorney communication must follow the facility’s legal-mail rules.
Recheck after a transfer Mail sent to a prior facility can be delayed or returned.
DPS&C package vendors can change. Use the current package link on the official Corrections homepage rather than an old search result or saved payment page.
Open current DOC package information
Money and commissary

Send Louisiana state-prison funds safely

Parish jail deposit systems differ from Louisiana state-prison accounts. Confirm the person’s facility before choosing a provider.
Published Louisiana DPS&C deposit methods
Method Micro steps Important check
JPay online Create an account, select Louisiana, enter the exact DPS&C identity and choose the amount. Confirm the correct person before payment.
JPay telephone Call 800-574-5729 and provide the required account information. Ask about the transaction fee before submitting.
JPay kiosk Use an available approved kiosk at the facility. Save the printed receipt.
MoneyGram Use an approved walk-up location and the correct Louisiana correctional payment information. Do not guess the account or facility code.
Mail to JPay Follow the current JPay money-order instructions and use its published payment address. Do not mail money to the prison correspondence address.
JPay telephone deposits
Phone: 800-574-5729
DPS&C restricts deposits from other imprisoned people, their families, former imprisoned people, their families and correctional employees unless prior approval is obtained where applicable.
Open JPay
Telephone communication

Set up Louisiana state-prison calls

State prisoners may have up to 20 approved telephone numbers
The list includes family, personal and legal contacts
List changes are generally handled quarterly
The facility—not the telephone provider—approves numbers
Local parish facilities use their own telephone systems
Personal calls may be monitored or recorded
Cellphones are prohibited inside correctional facilities
Use attorney procedures for privileged communication
Louisiana prison telephone account assistance
Securus Technologies: 800-844-6591
The provider cannot approve a person for the imprisoned individual’s contact list.
Do not discuss evidence, witnesses, passwords, defenses or alleged conduct on ordinary jail or prison calls.
Louisiana state custody

Locate a person serving a Louisiana state sentence

Louisiana houses many state-sentenced people in parish and private facilities because state-operated prison capacity does not hold every person committed to DPS&C custody.
Search Louisiana VINE Use the person’s legal name and verify identifying information. Locate a Louisiana imprisoned person
Call the automated locator when needed Use 225-383-4580.
Provide the required identifiers Have the legal name plus the date of birth or DPS&C number.
Record the current facility Use it for visits, mail, calls, deposits and medical-routing questions.
Check the projected release date A date may be unavailable until Corrections receives and processes official sentencing paperwork.
Find the probation or parole office The automated system can provide the assigned district office when applicable.
Use the facility directory Confirm the address and telephone number before traveling or mailing. Open the Louisiana facility directory
Release date, facility and supervision locator: 225-383-4580
Time-computation automated information: 225-342-0799
Personal criminal-history review

Obtain your Louisiana State Police Right to Review

Louisiana is a closed-record state. The public cannot run a complete Louisiana Computerized Criminal History name search on another person.

Mailed certified copy

  • Printed by Louisiana State Police.
  • Marked “True Copy.”
  • Signed by an employee.
  • Embossed with a raised state seal.
  • Recommended for official and expungement-related use.

Electronic copy

  • Delivered through a secure email link.
  • Intended for personal inquiry.
  • One-time access.
  • Must be printed from a computer.
  • Link expires after 30 days.
Open the Louisiana State Police background-check page Read the current Right to Review options. Open Right to Review instructions
Choose mailed or electronic delivery Use the mailed raised-seal version when an agency or expungement filing requires an official paper copy.
Schedule through LAPS Routine walk-in fingerprint appointments are no longer accepted at State Police headquarters.
Select a fingerprint location Use the Louisiana Applicant Processing System and IdentoGO network. Find a Louisiana fingerprint site
Bring valid identification Use the identity documents required by the scheduling system.
Pay the displayed total The published state processing amount is $26 plus the $5 technology fee. IdentoGO or fingerprint-service charges can be additional.
Save the appointment confirmation Keep the service information, payment receipt and tracking details.
Review every arrest event Compare names, arrest dates, original charges, dispositions and sentences.
Collect missing dispositions Obtain certified documents from the parish clerk, district attorney or city prosecutor.
Louisiana State Police BCII-LCJIS
Physical address: 7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Mailing address: P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Criminal Records: 225-925-6095
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; subject to early closure
Criminal-history correction

Add a missing disposition to the Louisiana rap sheet

Obtain the Right to Review Mark each arrest event with a missing, incomplete or incorrect disposition.
Find the correct parish court Use the arrest date, agency and original charge to locate the court case.
Request an original certified disposition Louisiana State Police requires an original, unaltered certified document from the court or prosecutor.
Verify the demographic information The name and date of birth must identify the correct person.
Match the arrest date The certified record should match within one day of the booking date on the state history.
List the original booking charges Include the charge as booked, even when it was amended or reduced.
Provide an outcome for every count A multi-count arrest remains incomplete when one count has no disposition.
Include sentence information Add the type and length of jail, prison, probation or other sentence when applicable.
Submit the correction to BCII-LCJIS Keep copies of everything submitted.
Order another Right to Review Confirm that the corrected information appears after processing.
Correct the originating court or arresting-agency record first when the source document itself is wrong. State Police cannot replace an inaccurate court judgment with an unofficial explanation.
Louisiana expungement

Remove an eligible arrest or conviction from public access

Louisiana expungement does not destroy the record. It makes qualifying records confidential and removes them from ordinary public access while preserving access for law enforcement and other authorized purposes.
No conviction

An arrest can qualify when prosecution was declined, the case was dismissed or quashed, the person was acquitted or another qualifying favorable result occurred.

Misdemeanor conviction

Some misdemeanors qualify after Article 894 relief or after five years from completion of sentence, probation or parole, subject to exclusions and pending-charge rules.

Felony conviction

Some felonies qualify after Article 893 relief or after the applicable ten-year period, subject to offense exclusions and criminal-history requirements.

First marijuana possession

A first qualifying misdemeanor possession conviction can be eligible after 90 days from conviction.

Interim expungement

Can remove the original felony arrest entry when the felony arrest resulted in a misdemeanor conviction.

Age-17 expedited relief

A qualifying person arrested at age 17 can receive no-cost expedited expungement when all statutory requirements are satisfied.

Current maximum expungement fees

Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 983
Recipient Maximum or authorized processing fee Important rule
Louisiana State Police $250 Nonrefundable processing charge when applicable.
Sheriff $50 For processing the court-ordered expungement.
District attorney $50 For processing and required review.
Clerk of court Up to $200 Collected with the other processing fees when the motion is filed.
Maximum total $550 Some applicants and case outcomes qualify for statutory fee exemptions.
Processing fees are generally nonrefundable even when the motion is denied. Verify eligibility and required documents before filing.

Expungement filing workflow

Obtain a mailed Right to Review Use the raised-seal copy to identify the exact state arrest date, original charges and all counts.
Collect certified dispositions Obtain the final outcome for every arrest and charge involved.
Confirm eligibility Check the disposition, offense exclusions, waiting period, prior convictions and pending charges.
Use the mandatory Louisiana forms Louisiana law requires the prescribed statewide expungement forms. Open Louisiana expungement laws and forms
Enter the State Police arrest date Use the date when fingerprints were collected, not an estimated incident date.
List the original charge Include it even when the prosecutor later reduced, amended or refused the charge.
List every count Omitting one count can leave the arrest event publicly visible or unprocessed.
Obtain required prosecutor certifications Waiting-period cases and fee exemptions can require district attorney certification.
File with the correct parish clerk File in the court connected to the parish of arrest or conviction.
Pay the applicable fees or submit a valid exemption The clerk collects the required processing charges when the motion is filed.
Serve every required agency Follow the form instructions for the district attorney, State Police, sheriff and arresting agency.
Attend a hearing when required Bring the Right to Review, dispositions, certifications and supporting documents.
Obtain certified copies of the signed order Keep copies for State Police, the arresting agency, clerk and future disputes.
Verify every system after processing Order another Right to Review and recheck the parish court and jail search.
Common rejection problems include the wrong arrest date, listing only the reduced charge, omitting counts, putting a felony in the misdemeanor section, missing certified dispositions or failing to include the correct fee-waiver certification.
Open State Police expungement instructions Find the filing clerk
Contact board

Louisiana arrest, court, defense and custody contacts

Louisiana State Police Criminal Records
7919 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

225-925-6095

Louisiana DPS&C Locator

225-383-4580

Use a name plus birth date or DPS&C number.

Louisiana VINE/LAVNS

866-528-6748

24-hour automated custody information.

Victim Outreach Program

888-342-6110

225-342-1056

State Public Defender
301 Main Street, Suite 700
Baton Rouge, LA 70825

225-219-9305

Clerks of Court Association
10202 Jefferson Highway, Building A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

800-256-6660

State-prison telephone support

800-844-6591

Securus account and call-receiving assistance.

JPay deposits

800-574-5729

Confirm facility and DPS&C identity first.

Louisiana State Police BCII map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck office hours, appointment requirements, accepted identification, payment method, custody location and whether the requested record is maintained at that office.
Important facts included here

What users can solve without opening multiple unexplained links

Statewide record routing

Parish jail, arresting agency, court clerk, DOC custody and State Police history are clearly separated.

Search troubleshooting

Recent bookings, releases, summonses, transfers, aliases, sealed records and wrong-parish problems.

Court verification

Filed charges, amended charges, minute entries, dispositions and certified-document preparation.

Jail and prison help

Visitation approval, minor rules, mail, calls, deposits, facility lookup and release-date information.

Legal and victim support

Public defender routing, victim registration, custody alerts and parish prosecutor assistance.

Record correction and relief

Right to Review, missing-disposition requirements, expungement fees, forms and common filing errors.

Title-related questions

Louisiana arrest-record questions answered

Is there one Louisiana arrest-record search?

No. Search the parish sheriff for bookings, the parish clerk for court cases and Louisiana State Police for your own fingerprint-based criminal history.

How do I find a recent Louisiana booking?

Choose the parish in the Sheriff Directory, open its official jail roster and verify the name, birth date, booking number, date and arresting agency.

Can I search another person’s Louisiana State Police rap sheet?

No. Louisiana is a closed-record state. LACCH criminal histories are not available as a public name search.

How do I search Louisiana criminal court records?

Use the parish clerk’s criminal-record system or eClerks LA when available. Contact the clerk for complete files and certified documents.

How do I find a Louisiana state prisoner?

Search Louisiana VINE or call 225-383-4580 with the person’s name and birth date or DPS&C number.

How do I check a Louisiana warrant?

Check the likely parish sheriff and court docket, then confirm current status with the issuing court, agency or defense lawyer.

Where do I request an arrest report?

Request it from the agency that made the arrest. A sheriff-run jail does not automatically maintain a city police or State Police report.

How do I get my Louisiana criminal history?

Schedule a fingerprint-based Right to Review through Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Applicant Processing System.

How do I correct a missing court outcome?

Obtain an original certified disposition showing the original charge, amendments, outcome and sentence for every count, then submit it to State Police.

How much can a Louisiana expungement cost?

The statutory maximum is generally $550: $250 for State Police, $50 for the sheriff, $50 for the district attorney and up to $200 for the clerk. Some applicants qualify for exemptions.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not Louisiana State Police, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, a parish sheriff, clerk of court, district attorney, public defender or law firm.

Arrest, custody, warrant, bond, facility and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Louisiana State Police, DPS&C, Clerk of Court, Public Defender and statutory procedures reviewed August 2, 2026.

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