Kenner Criminal History Records
Kenner criminal history records are split between city and parish systems. The Kenner Police Department handles local incident reports and arrest records, while Jefferson Parish manages felony court filings and full background checks. For most searches, you'll deal with both agencies depending on what type of record you need and how old it is.
Kenner Quick Facts
Kenner Police Department Criminal Records
The Kenner Police Department is at 500 Veterans Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062. You can reach them at (504) 712-2200 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Records Division handles requests for incident reports and arrest documents generated by KPD officers.
When you need an incident report or arrest record from a Kenner case, start here. The department keeps records of crimes that happened within city limits. You can visit in person or call to ask about the request process. Some records are available right away; others take time to process depending on whether a case is still open.
KPD does not run background checks. For a formal criminal history background check, you go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). That is the only official source for a full statewide record in Louisiana.
The Kenner Police Department website at kennerpd.com shows department contacts, division listings, and general information about services. You can also reach the non-emergency dispatch at (504) 712-2222 for questions that don't need an officer response.
The KPD website is a useful starting point for local criminal history information. It shows department contacts, press releases, and news that may include arrest notices.
Kenner Mayor's Court and Criminal History
Kenner has its own Mayor's Court, which handles misdemeanor offenses, traffic cases, and code enforcement violations. The court is at 1801 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062. The Clerk of Court can be reached at (504) 468-7277. You can also email coc@kenner.la.us for records questions.
Mayor's Court handles a set list of offenses. Traffic court runs Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM and Friday at 8:45 AM. Criminal matters are heard on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. Civil matters also run on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM. The court has a limited scope: it does not handle felony charges. Those go to the Jefferson Parish 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna.
The Kenner Clerk of Courts Office page at kenner.la.us has information on court records, fee schedules, and how to make records requests.
Mayor's Court records cover the local side of Kenner criminal history. If you need to find out about a misdemeanor charge or traffic violation handled in city court, this is the right place to look.
Mandatory court appearances in Kenner include hit and run cases, speeding more than 20 mph over the limit, all insurance violations, school zone violations, texting while driving, cases without a valid driver's license, open container violations, railroad crossing violations, all accident cases, and all misdemeanor cases. These categories generate records that the Clerk of Court keeps on file.
Online Ticket Payment and Kenner Court Records
Kenner offers online ticket payment for eligible violations. The portal is at tickets.kenner.la.us/pay. Not all cases can be paid online. Cases that require a mandatory court appearance must be resolved in person at the Mayor's Court.
The online ticket payment site at tickets.kenner.la.us lets you look up and pay eligible violations without visiting the courthouse. This can also help you confirm whether a ticket has been resolved.
If a case shows as unresolved in the payment system, it likely needs a court date. Contact the Mayor's Court at (504) 468-7240 for more information on pending cases.
Note: The online payment portal does not give you access to full court records. It only handles payment of qualifying tickets.
Jefferson Parish Criminal History for Kenner Residents
Kenner is in Jefferson Parish. Felony cases involving Kenner residents go through the Jefferson Parish 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court maintains these records. You can search them through JeffNet, the parish's online case access system at jpclerkofcourt.us.
If someone from Kenner was arrested on a felony charge, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) handled booking. The JPSO inmate search at jpso.com lets you search current inmate records. For released inmates or older cases, check the clerk of court system or contact JPSO records directly.
Public records fees in Kenner for city documents include $1.00 per page for standard black-and-white copies and $2.00 per page for color. Electronic files cost $1.00 per page up to a $25 cap. Viewing records in person at city offices is free. These fees apply to city records; Jefferson Parish has its own fee schedule.
For Jefferson Parish criminal court records, visit the JeffNet portal or go to the Jefferson Parish Courthouse at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. The clerk's office can search by name or case number and provide certified copies for a fee. See the Jefferson Parish criminal history page for full details on parish-level records and access options.
Louisiana State Background Checks for Kenner
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 handles all statewide background checks. Their number is (225) 925-6096. They are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This is the right place if you need a full criminal history check covering arrests and convictions statewide, including anything from Kenner cases.
Under La. R.S. 15:588, individuals have the right to review their own criminal history. The fee is $26 by mail or $41 in person. A technology fee of $5 was added in December 2024 per La. R.S. 15:587 D(1). The LSP background check page at lsp.org has full instructions on how to submit a request, what forms to use, and how long it takes.
The LSP background check portal at lsp.org/services/background-checks/ outlines the process for getting a Louisiana criminal history report.
This page shows the forms you need, the fees, and what records are included in the state's criminal history database. Results reflect statewide activity, not just local Kenner records.
Sex Offender Registry in Kenner
Louisiana maintains a public sex offender registry through the Louisiana State Police. The registry is at lsp.org. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find registered sex offenders in Kenner or anywhere else in Louisiana. The hotline for registry questions is 1-800-872-8111.
Sex offender registration in Louisiana is governed by La. R.S. 15:540 et seq. Offenders must register with the sheriff's office in the parish where they live. In Kenner, registration happens through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. The registry is updated regularly and shows current address information for registered offenders.
Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) at lavns.org lets victims and community members sign up for alerts when an offender is released or changes their registration status. The LAVNS hotline is 866-528-6748. This is a free service available to anyone.
Locating Incarcerated Individuals from Kenner
If someone from Kenner is in state custody, the Louisiana Department of Corrections offender locator at doc.la.gov lets you search by name or DOC number. This covers people in state prisons and work release facilities.
For local jail holds, use the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office inmate search at jpso.com. People arrested in Kenner on state charges are usually booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. The JPSO inmate search is updated regularly and shows current booking status.
Note: Local holds may not appear immediately in online databases. Call JPSO directly at their main line for the most current booking information on recent arrests.
Accessing Kenner Criminal Records Under Public Records Law
Louisiana's Public Records Law under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and La. R.S. 44:32 gives the public the right to access government records, including many criminal records. This law applies to records held by the Kenner Police Department, the Mayor's Court, and Jefferson Parish agencies.
To request records from the Kenner Police Department, you can visit in person at 500 Veterans Boulevard during business hours. Some records can be requested by phone at (504) 712-2200. For city records in general, the City Attorney's Office handles formal public records requests. Contact the city at mayor@kenner.la.us or through the city's website for information on how to submit a written request.
Not all records are public. Active criminal investigations are often exempt. Juvenile records are sealed by law. Records that identify confidential informants or ongoing undercover operations are not released. The agency holding the records must respond to your request within three business days under state law, either by providing the records or explaining why they cannot be released.
Jefferson Parish Criminal History Records
Kenner is part of Jefferson Parish, and most felony cases involving Kenner residents are processed through the parish court system. For complete coverage of the courts, clerk offices, fee schedules, and search tools that handle Jefferson Parish criminal records, visit the parish page.