Alexandria Criminal History Records

Alexandria criminal history records come from several sources across the city and Rapides Parish. The Alexandria Police Department Records Division handles local arrest and incident reports. The Alexandria City Court processes misdemeanor and traffic cases. For full background checks, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information is the primary state source for all Alexandria residents and employers who need verified criminal history data.

Alexandria Police Department Criminal Records

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is the main local law enforcement agency in the city. The Records Division processes requests for incident reports, arrest records, and fingerprint cards. You need a valid government-issued ID to pick up records in person. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Alexandria Police Department is located at 1000 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301. The Records Division phone number is (318) 441-6412. The Warrants Division is at (318) 441-6468. You can email APD records directly at apd-records@cityofalex.com. Fees for fingerprint cards are $10.00 per card, and certified copies run $20.00 per card. These fees cover standard processing by the Records Division staff.

The screenshot below shows the APD website, which lists all department contacts and services.

The APD website at alexandrialapolice.org has department contact pages, news releases, and service request forms for Alexandria residents.

For public records requests beyond standard police reports, the City of Alexandria routes those through the City Attorney's Office. Mail requests to P.O. Box 71, Alexandria, LA 71309, or email prr@cityofalex.com. The city follows Louisiana's Public Records Law under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., which gives the public a right to access government records.

Alexandria City Court Criminal History

The Alexandria City Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic offenses, and city ordinance violations. The court covers Wards 1, 2, and 8 in Rapides Parish. Cases in this court involve penalties up to a $1,000 fine and/or 6 months in jail. Traffic violations of all kinds are handled here as well.

The Alexandria City Court website at alexandriacitycourt.com has court schedules, case information, and contact details for each division.

Court records from Alexandria City Court are part of the public record under Louisiana law. You can search for case information online through the court's website or by calling the Clerk of Court. In-person visits allow you to view case files and get copies. Call the clerk line before you visit to confirm hours and what you need to bring.

Note: The Alexandria City Court also handles juvenile matters and pretrial intervention programs through separate divisions.

Alexandria Criminal History Background Checks

State-level criminal history background checks for Alexandria residents go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). The BCII maintains the statewide criminal history database and processes both name-based and fingerprint-based checks. This is the most complete source of criminal history for anyone who has been arrested or convicted in Louisiana.

The BCII office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone number is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. You can visit in person or submit a mail request. The Right to Review your own criminal record costs $26 by mail or $41 in person. This is governed by La. R.S. 15:588. A technology fee of $5 was added in December 2024 per La. R.S. 15:587 D(1). Full background check information is available at lsp.org/services/background-checks/.

The Louisiana State Police background checks page shows the full process for requesting criminal history records, including fees and submission requirements for Alexandria residents.

Rapides Parish Criminal Records for Alexandria

Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish. The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court holds felony case records from the 9th Judicial District Court. These records go back many decades. The Rapides Clerk offers online case searching through their Rapid E-Search system at rapidesclerk.org. This is a good first stop when looking for district court filings tied to Alexandria addresses.

Rapides Parish also participates in the Louisiana Victim Notification System. You can check LAVNS for Alexandria-area cases at rapides.lavns.org. LAVNS notifies victims when offenders are released or transferred. The statewide LAVNS site is also available at lavns.org, and the main hotline is 866-528-6748.

For sex offender information tied to Alexandria addresses, the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/ lets you search by name, address, or zip code. The registry hotline is 1-800-872-8111. Sex offender registration in Louisiana is governed by state law and applies to anyone convicted of a qualifying offense who lives or works in Alexandria.

For information about people currently in state custody, the Louisiana Department of Corrections offender locator is at doc.la.gov. This tool covers state prison inmates, not local jail holds.

Visit the Rapides Parish Criminal History page for full details on parish court resources, the Rapides Clerk of Court, and the 9th Judicial District Court.

Nearby Cities with Criminal History Pages

Other Louisiana cities with criminal history information pages include:

• Baton Rouge - East Baton Rouge Parish
• Monroe - Ouachita Parish
• Shreveport - Caddo Parish