Beauregard Parish Criminal History Records
Beauregard Parish criminal history records are kept by the Clerk of Court and the Sheriff's Office in DeRidder. If you need to search criminal records tied to the 36th Judicial District Court, you can do so online or in person. This page covers how to find, request, and obtain criminal history records for Beauregard Parish, including court case filings, arrest records, and background check options through the state system.
Beauregard Parish Quick Facts
Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Mark Herford, is the main law enforcement agency for the parish. The Sheriff keeps arrest records and may maintain a local jail roster. For criminal records that start at the arrest stage, this is one of the first places to check. The office is at 412 Bolivar Bishop Dr in DeRidder and can be reached by phone at (337) 463-3281.
The Sheriff handles patrol, arrest, and detention in Beauregard Parish. Arrests made by the Sheriff's Office feed into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). That is the database that holds statewide criminal history records. The Sheriff's local records cover Beauregard Parish arrests only, not the full state history.
| Sheriff | Mark Herford |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 Bolivar Bishop Dr DeRidder, LA 70634 |
| Phone | (337) 463-3281 |
| Fax | (337) 463-2115 |
| Website | Louisiana Sheriffs' Association - Beauregard Parish |
Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records
The Clerk of Court in DeRidder keeps all criminal case files for the 36th Judicial District Court. When someone is charged with a crime in Beauregard Parish, the case goes through this court. The Clerk's office holds the filings, orders, and judgments from those cases. You can search these records online or come in person.
The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court has an online records search tool. Visit the clerk's website to look up cases by name or case number. This is useful for finding court-level records without making the drive to DeRidder. The online portal may show case status, charges filed, and court dates. For full case documents or certified copies, you will need to contact the office or visit in person.
The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court website at beauregardclerk.org lists contact details and links to their records search. The online records search is at beauregardclerk.org/online-records-search.
The screenshot above shows the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court site, which offers online access to criminal case records for the parish. Use the search tool to look up cases filed in the 36th Judicial District Court.
| Office Address | 201 W 1st St DeRidder, LA 70634 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 100 DeRidder, LA 70634 |
| Phone | (337) 463-8595 |
| Fax | (337) 463-6722 |
| Website | beauregardclerk.org |
| Online Search | Online Records Search |
How to Search Beauregard Parish Criminal Records
There are two main ways to search criminal records in Beauregard Parish. You can use the Clerk of Court's online search tool, or you can go to the courthouse in DeRidder. Online searches are faster for basic case lookups. In-person visits give you access to the full file.
For the online search, go to the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court website and use their online records search. You will typically need the full name of the person and a general idea of when the case was filed. A case number also works. The portal shows 36th Judicial District Court criminal cases. Records from other courts, like city courts or justice of the peace courts, may not appear there.
If you visit in person, bring a photo ID. Staff can help you find cases by name or case number. You can request plain copies or certified copies of documents. Certified copies cost more and are often needed for legal or official use. Call ahead to ask about current copy fees and hours before your visit.
Note: Court records at the Clerk of Court only cover cases in the 36th Judicial District Court. City or municipal court cases are held by those separate courts.Beauregard Parish Jail and Inmate Information
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office operates the local jail in DeRidder. If you need to know if someone is currently in custody in Beauregard Parish, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (337) 463-3281. Jail rosters can change often, so calling is the most reliable way to get current information.
For inmates who have been transferred to a Louisiana Department of Corrections facility, use the DOC Offender Locator at doc.la.gov. That tool covers state prisons and is free to use. The DOC can also be reached at (225) 383-4580. Inmates held locally by the Beauregard Parish Sheriff are not always listed in the state DOC system, so check both sources if you are not sure where someone is held.
Louisiana also has a statewide victim notification system. The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) at lavns.org can send alerts when an offender's status changes. You can reach LAVNS by phone at 866-528-6748. This is free for victims and interested parties to use.
Louisiana Criminal History Background Checks for Beauregard Parish
Louisiana is a closed record state under LA R.S. 15:587. This means the public cannot get a full criminal history report on someone else through the state system. However, individuals can request their own records through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). This is called a Right to Review request under LA R.S. 15:588.
To request your own criminal history from BCII, you can do so by mail or in person. The mail fee is $26, and the in-person fee is $41. Both require a money order or cashier's check made out to Louisiana State Police. A technology fee of $5 applies per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1), effective December 1, 2024. Processing by mail takes 15-21 business days. BCII hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. You can call the criminal records line at (225) 925-6096.
Mail requests go to: P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. The BCII forms page at lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/ has the forms you need. General background check info is at lsp.org/services/background-checks/.
The Louisiana Applicant Processing Services (LAPS) portal at uenroll.identogo.com handles fingerprint-based background checks for certain authorized purposes.
The screenshot above shows the Louisiana State Police background checks page, which is the official source for statewide criminal history records. Beauregard Parish residents can use this system to request their own criminal history record through the BCII.
Note: The IBC system at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov is restricted to authorized agencies only and is not open to the general public.Sex Offender Registry for Beauregard Parish
The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is managed by the Louisiana State Police. It is open to the public and lists registered sex offenders by location. You can search by name, address, or parish to find registered offenders in Beauregard Parish. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/.
If you have questions about the registry or need to report someone who may not be registered, call the Sex Offender Registry line at 1-800-872-8111. Registration requirements for sex offenders in Louisiana come from state law. Failure to register is a separate criminal offense. The registry is updated regularly, but always verify information through official channels if you need it for a legal matter.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Beauregard Parish or are close by. Each has its own clerk of court and sheriff handling criminal records for that jurisdiction.