Ascension Parish Criminal History

Ascension Parish criminal history records come from two main local sources: the Sheriff's Office in Gonzales and the Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville. The 23rd Judicial District handles all criminal cases filed here. Ascension Parish is one of the faster-growing parishes in Louisiana, with a population over 130,000. This page walks through how to access criminal records at the local and state level for anyone with ties to Ascension Parish.

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

The screenshot below is from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office website, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the parish and the starting point for criminal booking records.

Sheriff Bobby Webre leads the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office out of Gonzales. The main office is at 828 S Irma Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737. When arrests are made in Ascension Parish, the booking process creates the initial criminal record. That data eventually feeds into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system, managed by the state under LA R.S. 15:587. The LACCH holds arrest data, dispositions, probation and parole bookings, and incarceration information from across Louisiana, including Ascension Parish.

The sheriff's office handles a wide range of criminal matters across both the Gonzales area and the rest of the parish. You can reach the office at (225) 621-8300 or fax (225) 621-8397. More information is available at ascensionsheriff.com. Staff can direct you to the right resource depending on what type of criminal record you need.

Ascension Parish Clerk of Court

The screenshot below shows the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court website, which maintains criminal court records filed in the 23rd Judicial District.

The Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville keeps all court records for criminal cases in Ascension Parish. This includes charging documents, plea agreements, verdicts, and final dispositions. While the sheriff's office handles the arrest and booking side, the clerk's office holds the court side of the criminal record. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, these records are public unless a specific legal exemption applies.

The Ascension Parish Clerk is located at 300 Houmas St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346. Mail goes to P.O. Box 192, Donaldsonville, LA 70346. Phone is (225) 473-9866. The website is ascensionclerk.com. In-person visits allow you to search records, view files, and request copies. Certified copies are available for a fee. Call ahead to confirm hours and current copy rates.

Accessing Criminal Records in Ascension Parish

There are a few paths to get criminal records in Ascension Parish. The Clerk of Court is the main local source for court-side documents. You can search by name or case number at the clerk's counter in Donaldsonville. Bring a photo ID and any information you have about the case, such as the year it was filed or the case number. Staff will search and print records or make copies for a fee.

For arrest records before they reach the court, the Sheriff's Office has that information. You can call the office at (225) 621-8300 and ask about a specific booking or arrest. Ascension Parish has grown a lot in recent years, so the volume of records has grown too. This means record searches may take some time if the case is older or if you do not have a case number to start with.

Online searching is another option. Check the clerk's website at ascensionclerk.com to see what case search tools are currently available. For a complete statewide criminal history, the Louisiana State Police BCII is the right path. Local records only show what was filed or booked in Ascension Parish, not in other parishes.

Note: Ascension Parish records cover incidents and cases in this parish only. Anyone with records in East Baton Rouge or nearby parishes would need to contact those offices separately.

Ascension Parish Inmate Roster

The screenshot below is from the Ascension Parish LAVNS inmate roster page, which shows current booking information for individuals in the parish jail.

The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) provides the online inmate roster for Ascension Parish. Current booking data is viewable at ascension.lavns.org. The roster lists who is currently held in the parish jail along with basic booking details. This is helpful if you want to confirm a recent arrest in Ascension Parish.

LAVNS also runs a victim notification service. If you have a stake in knowing when a specific offender is released or moved, you can sign up for alerts by calling 866-528-6748 or visiting lavns.org. Notifications are free and can be set for individual offenders. The statewide DOC Offender Locator at doc.la.gov shows inmates housed in Louisiana state prisons, which may include some who were first booked in Ascension Parish.

Louisiana State Criminal History for Ascension Parish Residents

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) runs the LACCH system, which covers all 64 parishes including Ascension. If you need a full background check that goes beyond local court records, this is the state-level source. BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone is (225) 925-6096. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Ascension Parish residents are served by the same state office as the rest of Louisiana since the BCII is centralized in Baton Rouge.

Under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588, individuals can request a copy of their own criminal history from BCII. By mail, the fee is $26, payable by money order or cashier's check only. Send to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person requests cost $41 total. That includes $31 to the state and $10 for fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee took effect in December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail requests take 15-21 business days. For in-person fingerprinting, schedule an appointment at uenroll.identogo.com. All BCII forms are available at lsp.org.

Sex Offender Registry in Ascension Parish

Louisiana State Police maintain the sex offender registry for all parishes, including Ascension. You can search the registry by name, address, or ZIP code to view registered offenders in Gonzales, Donaldsonville, or other parts of the parish. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. Questions about the registry can be directed to the state hotline at 1-800-872-8111. Sex offenders in Ascension Parish must register locally through the Sheriff's Office as required by state law.

Nearby Parishes

Ascension Parish sits between several major south Louisiana parishes. If you are not sure which parish has the criminal records you need, look at where the incident or arrest took place.