Shreveport Criminal History
Shreveport criminal history records are managed by the Shreveport Police Department, Shreveport City Court, and Caddo Parish agencies. City court handles misdemeanors and traffic violations within city limits. Felony cases go through the 1st Judicial District Court at the Caddo Parish level. The city also maintains public records access through its NextRequest portal, and the state provides full statewide background checks through Louisiana State Police BCII.
Shreveport Quick Facts
Shreveport Police Department Criminal Records
The Shreveport Police Department is at 1234 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101. The main number is (318) 673-7300. To report a crime, call (318) 673-7300 and press 3. The fax number is (318) 673-6914. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency calls always go to 911.
The SPD handles all law enforcement within Shreveport city limits. Incident reports and arrest records for city cases are kept by the department. The Warrants and Intelligence Division is at (318) 673-6800. Investigation is at (318) 673-6955. Internal Affairs is at (318) 673-6920. The HR Division can be reached at (318) 673-7150.
For fingerprint-based background checks, the SPD ABO Office in Room 64 at the north corner of the police building handles in-person fingerprinting. The fee is $20. This is separate from a full statewide criminal history check. For a complete Louisiana background check, go to BCII through Louisiana State Police.
The city's public records request portal at cityofshreveportla.nextrequest.com lets you submit formal records requests online. This portal tracks your request and provides updates on status. Use it for records that are not available in person or for requests that need documentation.
The Shreveport Police Department page at shreveportla.gov provides division listings, contacts, and information about department programs and services.
The SPD page is a useful resource for contact information, news releases, and department contacts across divisions. Start here for local Shreveport incident reports and police records.
Shreveport City Court Criminal History
Shreveport City Court is at 1244 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101, right next to the police department. The main court number is (318) 673-5830. Civil fax is (318) 673-5813 and criminal fax is (318) 673-5857. The court website is at shreveportla.gov/223/City-Courts. Clerk Bill Whiteside heads the clerk's office.
City Court has four divisions. Division A is Judge Emily S. Merckle. Division B is Judge Brian H. Barber, Sr. Division C is Judge Brittany Arvie. Division D is Chief Judge Sheva M. Sims, who heads the court. The Probation Division handles probation for city court cases and can be reached at (318) 673-5849 with a fax at (318) 673-5848. The Civil Division number is the same as the main court line.
Criminal records through Shreveport City Court cover misdemeanor offenses handled within the court's jurisdiction. These records are kept indefinitely. Traffic records are kept for three years. Criminal filings have no cost to file, which differs from many other jurisdictions. If you need a copy of a city court record, contact the clerk's office to ask about fees and the request process.
The Shreveport City Courts page at shreveportla.gov has court schedules, division listings, and clerk contact information.
The city court page shows current judges, divisions, and how to reach the court. Shreveport City Marshal James Jefferson at (318) 673-6800 handles warrants and civil process for the court from 1244 Texas Avenue.
Shreveport City Court Online Payment Portal
Shreveport City Court uses an online payment portal at shreveportcitycourtla.municipalonlinepayments.com for eligible traffic and court fines. This system lets you look up and pay qualifying violations without visiting the courthouse. It can help you confirm whether a fine has been paid or whether a case still has an outstanding balance.
The Shreveport City Court online payment portal at shreveportcitycourtla.municipalonlinepayments.com provides case lookup and payment options for eligible matters.
The portal shows basic case status and payment information for qualifying violations. Cases requiring a court appearance or involving active criminal matters are not resolved through the online system. Contact the city court clerk at (318) 673-5830 for details on those cases.
Note: The online portal covers city court cases only. Caddo Parish 1st JDC criminal court records are separate and held by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court.
Caddo Parish Criminal History for Shreveport Residents
Shreveport is the parish seat of Caddo Parish. Felony cases involving Shreveport residents go through the 1st Judicial District Court. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office handles parish-level arrests and jail operations. The Caddo inmate lookup at inmates.caddosheriff.org shows current inmate booking information. The Caddo Sheriff's warrant search is at caddosheriff.org/warrants.
Bossier City sits directly across the Red River from Shreveport. The two cities are closely connected, but Bossier City is in Bossier Parish and has its own court system. People arrested in Shreveport are handled through Caddo Parish; people arrested in Bossier City go through Bossier Parish. If a case you're researching could involve either city, you may need to search both parish systems. See the Bossier City criminal history page for information on records in that city.
For Caddo Parish 1st JDC records, contact the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk maintains criminal case filings, judgments, and related court documents. The Caddo Parish criminal history page has clerk contact information, courthouse address, and guidance on how to access parish-level criminal records.
Louisiana State Background Checks for Shreveport
Louisiana State Police BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 runs all official statewide background checks. Their number is (225) 925-6096. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Full details are at lsp.org/services/background-checks/. A state background check covers all Louisiana criminal activity, including cases from Shreveport, Caddo Parish, and every other jurisdiction in the state.
Under La. R.S. 15:588, you have the right to review your own criminal history. The fee 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 is separate from the SPD fingerprint service, which costs $20 and is limited to what the department can provide locally.
The statewide check is what most licensing boards, courts, and employers use. If you need a complete Louisiana criminal history for Shreveport activity, BCII is the right source. Local department checks and city court records are useful for specific cases, but they don't replace the full state background check.
Sex Offender Registry in Shreveport
The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/ is searchable by name, address, and zip code. Enter a Shreveport zip code or address to find registered offenders in the city. The hotline is 1-800-872-8111. Sex offenders in Shreveport register through the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office under La. R.S. 15:540 et seq.
LAVNS at lavns.org provides free community and victim notifications when registered offenders are released, move, or change their registration status. The LAVNS hotline is 866-528-6748. Anyone can sign up for alerts. This service is widely used by families, employers, and community groups in Shreveport and across Louisiana.
Shreveport Criminal Records and Public Records Law
Louisiana's Public Records Law under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and La. R.S. 44:32 applies to records held by the Shreveport Police Department, Shreveport City Court, and Caddo Parish agencies. Any person can request public records. Agencies must respond within three business days, either providing records or giving a written explanation for any denial.
To request records from the Shreveport Police Department, use the city's online portal at cityofshreveportla.nextrequest.com or visit in person at 1234 Texas Avenue during business hours. For city court records, contact the clerk's office at (318) 673-5830. For Caddo Parish records, contact the Caddo Clerk of Court or the Caddo Sheriff's Office directly.
Exemptions under state law include open investigations, juvenile records, and confidential informant information. Improper denials can be challenged. If a request is refused, the agency must cite the specific statutory basis. Knowing which office holds the records you need is often the first step to getting them quickly.
Caddo Parish Criminal History Records
Shreveport is the seat of Caddo Parish. Felony cases and 1st JDC records are managed at the parish level. Visit the Caddo Parish criminal history page for courthouse locations, clerk contacts, sheriff information, and full search tools covering parish criminal records.