Acadia Parish Criminal History Records
Acadia Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in Crowley, Louisiana. Anyone looking to search criminal records in this parish can access arrest data, court dispositions, and inmate information through several local and state sources. The 15th Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed in Acadia Parish, with state-level background check services available through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.
Acadia Parish Quick Facts
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff K.P. Gibson leads the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The sheriff's office handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations. When someone is booked into the Acadia Parish jail, that data enters the local system and may eventually flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the state. Criminal history records at the parish level start with the sheriff's booking process.
The office is located at 1037 Capitol Avenue in Crowley. You can reach them by phone at (337) 788-8700. Email contact is available at info@apso.org. The sheriff's office serves the full area of Acadia Parish and works with local police departments to handle arrests within city limits as well.
The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office website at apso.org provides public-facing resources. This is a good first stop when you want general information about the jail, current inmates, or how to contact staff about a specific booking.
| Sheriff | K.P. Gibson |
|---|---|
| Address | 1037 Capitol Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526 |
| Phone | (337) 788-8700 |
| Fax | (337) 788-8787 |
| info@apso.org | |
| Website | apso.org |
Acadia Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records
The screenshot below is from the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides access to court filing information and contact details for criminal case records in Crowley.
The Clerk of Court keeps all criminal case records after they are filed in the 15th Judicial District. These records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. If you need the court record side of a criminal history, this is where to go.
The clerk's office is at 500 N Parkerson Avenue in Crowley. Mail can be sent to P.O. Box 922, Crowley, LA 70527. Phone is (337) 788-8881. Email is info@acadiaparishclerk.com. The clerk staff can help you find case records by name or case number. In-person searches let you view documents and request certified copies at the counter.
Criminal case records in Acadia Parish are governed by state law. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, court records are public unless a specific exemption applies. Most criminal court documents, including charges filed, pleas entered, and sentences imposed, are open to the public.
| Address | 500 N Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 922, Crowley, LA 70527 |
| Phone | (337) 788-8881 |
| info@acadiaparishclerk.com | |
| Website | acadiaparishclerk.com |
Searching Acadia Parish Criminal History Records
There are a few ways to search for criminal records in Acadia Parish. The most direct route is going through the Clerk of Court in Crowley. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. This gives you access to all court filings tied to a specific criminal case. You can ask for plain copies or certified copies of criminal records. Fees vary depending on what you need.
To search criminal records at the clerk's office, it helps to have the full name of the person you are looking for and an approximate year of the case. A case number speeds things up. Staff can often find records going back many years. Some older records may be archived and take more time to pull. Call ahead if you think the case is more than a decade old, so staff can prepare.
Online access through the clerk's website may be limited or unavailable for older cases. It is worth checking the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court website first to see what their current search options are. For full criminal history background checks that include records from across Louisiana, you need to go through the Louisiana State Police BCII, not just the local clerk.
Note: Local court records reflect charges filed in Acadia Parish only. Records from other parishes will not appear in a local search even if the same person has a history elsewhere.
Acadia Parish Inmate Roster and Jail Records
The screenshot below comes from the Acadia Parish inmate roster on the LAVNS system, showing current booking information for individuals held at the parish jail.
The roster is updated regularly and shows who is currently booked into the parish jail. This can be useful if you are trying to confirm whether someone has been arrested recently in Acadia Parish.
The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) manages the online inmate roster for Acadia Parish. The roster shows current inmates and their booking details. You can view it at acadia.lavns.org. LAVNS also offers notifications for victims who want to know when an offender is released or transferred. You can sign up for those alerts by calling 866-528-6748 or visiting the LAVNS portal at lavns.org.
The Acadia Parish jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Booking records created here become part of the criminal history system. Under LA R.S. 15:587, these records can be accessed through the state LACCH system by authorized agencies. Individuals have the right to review their own criminal history under LA R.S. 15:588.
Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Acadia Parish
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) manages the statewide criminal history database. This system covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes, including Acadia Parish. If you need a full criminal history that goes beyond what is in local court files, BCII is the source.
BCII is located at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Their criminal records line is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Acadia Parish residents can request their own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. By mail, the fee is $26 (money order or cashier's check only, no cash or personal checks). Send to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. If you go in person, the total is $41, which includes a $31 state fee plus a $10 fingerprinting charge. A technology fee of $5 was added in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Processing by mail takes 15-21 business days.
For fingerprinting appointments required for in-person or employer-sponsored background checks, use the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. Full background check information and forms are available at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Note: The BCII background check pulls criminal history data from across Louisiana, so it will show Acadia Parish records along with any records from other parishes in the same report.
Acadia Parish Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry for the entire state, including Acadia Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in the Crowley area. The registry is available at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender's registration status, call 1-800-872-8111. Local registration for sex offenders in Acadia Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office.
The registry shows current address information for registered offenders. It is updated as offenders move, register, or have their status changed. If you believe someone is failing to register, contact the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 788-8700 or report it through the state registry hotline.
Nearby Parishes
Acadia Parish borders several other south-central Louisiana parishes. If you are not sure which parish holds the criminal records you need, check where the person lived or where the incident occurred.