Lafayette Criminal History Database
Lafayette criminal history records come from several sources: the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette City Court, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. The city and parish share boundaries in some areas, so where you look depends on the type of case. Local misdemeanors go through city court, while felony cases go through the 15th Judicial District Court at the parish level.
Lafayette Quick Facts
Lafayette Police Department Records
The Lafayette Police Department is at 900 East University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70502. The main number is (337) 291-8600. If you need to reach the Records Section specifically, call (337) 291-8621. Records office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a lunch break from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. On Fridays, the office closes at noon.
The Lafayette PD provides incident reports and offense reports to authorized parties. Getting an incident or offense report costs $10.00. Crash reports are $8.00 in person or $14.00 online. A Lafayette PD background check, separate from a state criminal history, costs $5.00. For complete records tied to a subpoena or legal proceeding, contact the department directly for pricing.
The Lafayette Police Department website at lafayettela.gov/lpd/ has contact information for each division, news releases, and public information requests.
The LPD website is the starting point for local incident report requests. Chief Paul Trouard leads the department, and the Public Information Office handles media and public inquiries. Email is PIOLPD@lafayettela.gov.
Lafayette City Court Criminal Cases
Lafayette City Court at 105 East Convent Street handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, OWI charges at the city level, and civil disputes. The main court number is (337) 291-8720. The civil division has its own line at (337) 291-8771. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Mail for traffic matters goes to P.O. Box 2086, Lafayette, LA 70502-2086.
City Court keeps records of misdemeanor criminal cases filed within city limits. These are separate from felony cases, which go to the 15th Judicial District Court. If you need to search Lafayette criminal history at the city level, the City Court case search is the place to start. The case search tool is at citycourtlafayettela.org/CaseSearch.aspx.
The Lafayette City Court website at citycourtlafayettela.org explains court procedures, schedules, and how to access case records.
The City Court covers cases involving city ordinances and state misdemeanor charges that happen within Lafayette city limits. The City Marshal's Office at 811 Lee Avenue handles warrants and civil process for the court. Marshal Reggie Thomas leads that office; the marshal's number is (337) 291-8725.
Lafayette City Court Case Search
The Lafayette City Court case search tool lets you look up cases by defendant name or case number. It shows case status, charges, court dates, and disposition information for cases processed through the city court system. This is one of the more direct ways to find Lafayette criminal history at the local level without visiting the courthouse in person.
The case search system at citycourtlafayettela.org/CaseSearch.aspx is available online and does not require a login for basic searches.
The search covers cases filed in Lafayette City Court. Felony cases filed in the 15th Judicial District Court are not included here. For those, contact the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court. You can also reach the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office records unit by email at recordsrequest@lafayettesheriff.com for records tied to parish-level arrests.
Note: Case search results show court activity but do not constitute a full background check or official criminal history report.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff and Criminal History
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office handles arrests outside city limits and books people charged with felonies in the parish. Their inmate portal is at community.365labs.com and shows current inmate booking information. For records requests related to parish-level arrests, email recordsrequest@lafayettesheriff.com.
Felony charges involving Lafayette residents go through the 15th Judicial District Court. That court covers Lafayette, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes. The Clerk of Court for Lafayette Parish maintains court records including criminal case filings, judgments, and related documents. These are accessible through the clerk's office or through online search tools the parish provides.
For full information on how Lafayette Parish handles criminal records at the parish level, see the Lafayette Parish criminal history page. That page covers the clerk of court, the 15th JDC, fee schedules, and how to get certified copies of criminal court records.
Louisiana State Background Checks in Lafayette
Louisiana State Police BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 handles all official statewide background checks. Call (225) 925-6096 or visit the background check page at lsp.org/services/background-checks/. The office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Under La. R.S. 15:588, you have the right to review your own criminal history record. The cost is $26 by mail or $41 in person. A $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 under La. R.S. 15:587 D(1). This check pulls records from across Louisiana, including any Lafayette cases filed with the state system.
The state background check is the most complete source for a Louisiana criminal history. It covers arrests and dispositions from parish and city courts across the state. Local police department checks like the one offered by the Lafayette PD for $5.00 only cover activity run through that department's records system, not statewide activity.
Sex Offender Registry for Lafayette
The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry at lsp.org lets you search for registered offenders in Lafayette by name, address, or zip code. The registry hotline is 1-800-872-8111. Offenders in Lafayette register through the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office as required under La. R.S. 15:540 et seq.
LAVNS, the Louisiana Victim Notification System at lavns.org, offers free alerts when an offender is released, changes registration, or moves. Call 866-528-6748 to reach the LAVNS hotline. This service is used by victims, families, and community members who want to stay informed about specific offenders.
Public Records Law and Lafayette Criminal History
Louisiana's Public Records Law under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and La. R.S. 44:32 gives citizens the right to access government records. This includes records held by the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette City Court, and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. Any person can make a request; you don't need to give a reason.
To request records from Lafayette PD, contact the Records Section at (337) 291-8621 or visit in person at 900 East University Avenue during business hours. Agencies must respond within three business days under state law. They can either provide the records or explain why they cannot be released. Some exceptions apply: open investigations, juvenile records, and records that could identify informants are generally not released.
Lafayette Parish Criminal History Records
Lafayette city sits within Lafayette Parish. Felony cases, parish-level arrests, and 15th JDC court records are all managed at the parish level. Visit the parish page for court addresses, clerk information, and search tools that cover the full range of Lafayette Parish criminal history.