Bossier Parish Criminal Records

Bossier Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Clerk of Court and the Sheriff's Office in Benton. The 26th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases for the parish, and Clerk Jill M. Sessions keeps the case files. Whether you need to search court case records, check inmate status, or request a certified background check through the state, this page covers the steps and sources for Bossier Parish. The qualifying city of Bossier City is also served by these same parish offices.

Bossier Parish Sheriff Criminal Records Division

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Julian C. Whittington, is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The office is at 204 Burt Boulevard in Benton, which also serves as the courthouse complex. The main phone is (318) 965-2203. For records-specific requests, you can reach the Records Division at (318) 965-3418. The Sheriff maintains local arrest records and books detainees into the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility.

Arrests by the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies in Bossier Parish are reported to the LACCH (Louisiana Computerized Criminal History) system. That is the statewide criminal history database run by the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). Local records at the Sheriff cover Bossier Parish arrests. State records through BCII cover the full history across Louisiana. You may need both sources depending on what you are looking for.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office in Benton serves the parish and maintains the Records Division for criminal history requests at the local level.

Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Case Records

Clerk Jill M. Sessions runs the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court, which stores all criminal case files for the 26th Judicial District. This court covers Bossier Parish. When a criminal case is filed, the Clerk holds all the documents, orders, and judgments tied to it. The office is on the 3rd floor of the courthouse at 204 Burt Boulevard in Benton. You can reach the clerk by phone at (318) 965-2336 or by email at clerk@bossierclerk.com.

The 26th Judicial District Court also has its own website at 26jdc.com, where you can find general court information and contact details. For case filings, dockets, and records requests, work directly with the Clerk's office. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies of documents cost $5.00 plus copy fees. Background check requests through the local court are not the same as a statewide background check from the BCII. Court records cover only the cases filed in this judicial district.

The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court in Benton maintains criminal case records for the 26th Judicial District and provides access to filings, orders, and certified copies.

How to Access Bossier Parish Criminal Records

You can inspect court records at the Clerk of Court during regular business hours at no charge under La. R.S. 44:32. This is available to any member of the public. Bring the name of the person or the case number. Staff can help you locate the file and make copies. Fees apply for copies and certified documents.

Online access to Bossier Parish court records may be available through Clerk Connect or similar systems. Check the clerk's website at bossierclerk.com for the current online search option. If an online tool is available, you can search by name or case number from your browser. This is useful for checking case status or finding a case number before an in-person visit.

Bossier Parish Inmate Roster and Jail Information

The Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility is the local jail, located at 2985 Old Plain Dealing Road in Plain Dealing, LA 71064. The jail phone number is (318) 326-4405. This facility holds people arrested in Bossier Parish who are awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences. Inmates here may also be subject to transfer to state facilities if they receive longer sentences.

Bossier Parish has two ways to check inmate status online. The first is through the LAVNS-based Bossier Parish inmate roster at bossier.lavns.org. The second is through the Police-to-Citizen inmate catalog at bossierparishsola.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog. These tools give current information on who is in local custody. The roster is updated regularly.

The Bossier Parish inmate roster at bossier.lavns.org shows current detainees in local custody and is linked to the Louisiana Victim Notification System.

For people who have moved to a Louisiana state prison, use the Department of Corrections Offender Locator at doc.la.gov. The DOC main line is (225) 383-4580. The statewide LAVNS notification system is also at lavns.org and can be reached at 866-528-6748.

Louisiana State Criminal History Records for Bossier Parish

Louisiana keeps full criminal history records in the LACCH system through the BCII. Under LA R.S. 15:587, these records are closed to the general public. You cannot get a report on someone else through the state system unless you are an authorized entity. However, individuals have the right to review their own criminal history record under LA R.S. 15:588.

The Right to Review process costs $26 by mail and $41 in person at the BCII office in Baton Rouge. Payment must be a money order or cashier's check made out to Louisiana State Police. Starting December 1, 2024, a $5 technology fee applies per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15 to 21 business days. BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The criminal records phone is (225) 925-6096. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The mailing address is P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. For forms, visit lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/.

For authorized background checks, the IBC system is used by state-approved entities. LAPS at uenroll.identogo.com handles fingerprint-based checks for specific licensed purposes. The background check page at lsp.org/services/background-checks/ explains all available options.

Sex Offender Registry for Bossier Parish

The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is public and available statewide, including for Bossier Parish. You can search by name, zip code, or address at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/. This covers registered sex offenders living, working, or going to school in Benton, Bossier City, Plain Dealing, and all other parts of the parish.

The registry hotline at 1-800-872-8111 can answer questions and take tips about offenders who may not be in compliance. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office handles local enforcement of sex offender registration requirements. Offenders must register with the Sheriff of the parish where they reside. Failure to register is a separate criminal charge under state law.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Bossier Parish. Each has its own clerk of court and sheriff handling criminal records for their jurisdiction.