Caddo Parish Criminal History Records

Caddo Parish criminal history records are held by the Clerk of Court and the Sheriff's Office in Shreveport, the parish seat. The 1st Judicial District Court is the court of record for criminal cases filed in Caddo Parish. This page covers how to search criminal records in Caddo Parish, how to look up inmate status and warrants, and how to request a background check through Louisiana State Police. Shreveport, the largest city in the parish, is served by the same parish-level offices for criminal court matters.

Caddo Parish Sheriff Criminal Records

Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. leads the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, located at 501 Texas Street, Room 101, in Shreveport. The main phone is (318) 675-2170. The Sheriff handles law enforcement for Caddo Parish outside of city limits and works alongside Shreveport Police within city limits. Arrests by the Sheriff's Office are booked locally and reported to the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system managed by the BCII.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's website at caddosheriff.org has contact details and links to online tools. You can email the office at welcome@caddosheriff.org. The Sheriff maintains an online inmate roster and an active warrants list, both useful for finding recent arrest and detention information in Caddo Parish without making a phone call.

The screenshot below is from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office website, which lists services including inmate lookup, warrant information, and general law enforcement contacts for the Shreveport area.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office in Shreveport handles arrests, warrants, and local detention, with online tools available for inmate and warrant lookups.

Note: Warrant information on the Sheriff's site shows active warrants only. Cleared or recalled warrants will not appear there.

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Records

Clerk Mike Spence runs the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, located at 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101. This office keeps all criminal case filings, orders, and judgments for the 1st Judicial District Court. It is one floor up from the Sheriff's office in the same building. The main phone is (318) 226-6780. The fax is (318) 227-9080. You can email the clerk at webmaster@caddoclerk.com.

The Caddo Parish Clerk offers online web access accounts for searching court records. Pricing for web access is $20 per day, $50 per month, or $500 per year. Per-page fees are $0.60. This is useful if you need to search many records or need ongoing access. For occasional searches, calling or visiting the office may be more practical. Court records for the 1st Judicial District are the scope of what the clerk holds. City court or municipal court records are kept by those separate courts.

The screenshot below is from the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides access to online web accounts, contact information, and court filing details for the 1st Judicial District in Shreveport.

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court in Shreveport provides access to criminal case records, web access subscriptions, and certified copy services for 1st Judicial District Court filings.

How to Search Caddo Parish Criminal Case Records

There are two main ways to look up criminal case records in Caddo Parish. The first is the online web access account through the Clerk of Court. Set up an account at the Clerk's website to search by name or case number. Per-page and subscription fees apply. The second way is to go in person to Room 103 at 501 Texas Street in Shreveport. Bring the full name of the person or their case number. Staff can search the index and pull case files.

Louisiana public records law, found in La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and La. R.S. 44:32, gives the public the right to inspect court records at no charge. Copies cost money. Certified copies cost more. Call or check the Clerk's website for current copy and certification fees. Not every criminal case document is public. Some records are sealed by a court order. If you are told a file is not accessible, ask the staff to explain what is withheld and why.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's inmate roster at caddosheriff.org/inmates/ is a separate tool for current jail status. The warrants list at caddosheriff.org/warrants shows active warrants. These are useful starting points, but they do not replace a full criminal history from the BCII or a full case file from the Clerk.

The screenshot below is from the Caddo Parish inmate roster page, which shows people currently in local custody in Shreveport and the surrounding area.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's inmate roster at caddosheriff.org provides real-time information on people currently in local custody in Shreveport and the surrounding parish.

Caddo Parish Jail and Inmate Information

The Caddo Correctional Center is the main local detention facility run by the Caddo Parish Sheriff. It holds people arrested in Caddo Parish who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. For current inmate status, use the online roster at caddosheriff.org/inmates/ or call the Sheriff's Office at (318) 675-2170. The roster is the fastest free way to check who is in local custody.

For people serving state prison sentences, use the Louisiana Department of Corrections Offender Locator at doc.la.gov. That covers all state facilities. The DOC can be reached at (225) 383-4580. The statewide victim notification system, LAVNS, is at lavns.org and can notify registered users of offender status changes. Reach LAVNS by phone at 866-528-6748.

Louisiana Background Check Resources for Caddo Parish

Statewide criminal history in Louisiana is handled by the BCII at Louisiana State Police. Under LA R.S. 15:587, criminal history records are not public and cannot be obtained for another person through the general state system. Individuals can request their own record through the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588.

Mail requests cost $26. In-person requests at the BCII cost $41. Both require a money order or cashier's check payable to Louisiana State Police. The technology fee of $5 applies per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1) as of December 1, 2024. The BCII office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Criminal records phone: (225) 925-6096. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Mail goes to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Mail processing takes 15 to 21 business days. General info is at lsp.org/services/background-checks/.

Fingerprint-based checks for authorized purposes go through the LAPS portal at uenroll.identogo.com.

Note: Caddo Parish residents can use the BCII process from Shreveport by mailing a completed request form and money order to the Baton Rouge address listed above.

Caddo Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is publicly available for all parishes, including Caddo. You can search by name, address, zip code, or map at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/. This shows all registered sex offenders in Shreveport and throughout Caddo Parish. The registry hotline is 1-800-872-8111.

Sex offender registration in Louisiana is governed by state law. Offenders must register with the sheriff of the parish where they live, work, or attend school. In Caddo Parish, registration goes through the Sheriff's Office. The registry is updated regularly. If you believe someone who should be registered is not, call the hotline. Non-compliance is a criminal offense under Louisiana law.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Caddo Parish. Each has its own criminal court records system through the local clerk and sheriff.