Access Calcasieu Parish Criminal History Records

Calcasieu Parish criminal history records are held by the Clerk of Court and the Sheriff's Office in Lake Charles. The 14th Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed in the parish, with Clerk Hon. Lynn Jones maintaining the official case files. This page covers how to search Calcasieu Parish criminal records, use the online eSearch portal, look up jail inmates, and request a background check through Louisiana State Police. Lake Charles, the parish seat, is served by the same parish-level court system.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

Sheriff Tony Mancuso runs the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 5300 Broad Street in Lake Charles. The main line is (337) 491-3700. For civil division matters, call (337) 491-3733. The Sheriff is the main law enforcement authority for unincorporated Calcasieu Parish and operates the local jail. Arrests by the Sheriff's Office are booked locally and reported to the state LACCH criminal history database through the BCII.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's site at cpso.com provides information on services, jail roster access, and contact details. If you want to check whether someone is currently in custody in Calcasieu Parish, the online inmate roster is the fastest way. Calling the main line works too. The Sheriff does not issue statewide certified background check reports. Those come from the BCII at Louisiana State Police.

The screenshot below is from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office website, which is the official source for local law enforcement contact and inmate roster access in the Lake Charles area.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office serves Lake Charles and the surrounding parish, maintaining an online inmate roster and handling local criminal case intake.

Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Case Records

Clerk Hon. Lynn Jones oversees the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court at 1000 Ryan Street in Lake Charles. The main phone is (337) 437-3550. For criminal records specifically, call (337) 437-3558. Mail goes to PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA 70602. The Clerk holds all criminal case filings, orders, judgments, and related documents for the 14th Judicial District Court. This is the first stop for getting court-level criminal records in Calcasieu Parish.

When requesting criminal records in person, you need the defendant's full name, date of birth, the charge, and the year of the charge. Wait times are 5 to 10 minutes if the records are on the premises. If the file is in offsite storage, the wait goes up to 3 days. Plan ahead if you think the records may be older or archived. The 14th Judicial District covers Calcasieu Parish only. Records from Lake Charles City Court or Sulphur City Court are NOT held by the Clerk of Court. Those courts keep their own files separately.

Online records are available through the eSearch portal at calcasieuclerk.gov/online-search-services. Starting July 1, 2025, the online fee is $1 per page for all account types. Court dockets are also viewable at calcasieuclerk.gov/court-dockets. The 14th JDC address is 1001 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601, with a phone of (337) 437-3400.

The screenshot below is from the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court website, which is the official source for case search, dockets, and records request information for the Lake Charles courthouse.

The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court in Lake Charles provides access to 14th Judicial District criminal case records, online eSearch, and certified copy services.

Note: Lake Charles City Court and Sulphur City Court records are held by those courts, not the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court.

How to Search Calcasieu Parish Criminal Records

The eSearch portal at the Clerk's website is the best starting point for online searches. You can look up cases by name or case number. Per-page fees apply at $1.00 starting July 1, 2025. For in-person visits, go to 1000 Ryan Street in Lake Charles and bring the defendant's name, date of birth, charges, and year. Staff will pull the file.

Louisiana public records law under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and La. R.S. 44:32 gives the public access to court records at no charge for inspection. Copies cost money. The Calcasieu Parish Clerk can also give you court dockets for upcoming hearings through the dockets page at calcasieuclerk.gov/court-dockets. Not every case in Calcasieu Parish is held here. City court cases for Lake Charles or Sulphur go through separate courts.

Calcasieu Parish Jail and Inmate Roster

The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center is the main local jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office. It holds people arrested in the parish who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Use the online inmate roster at cpso.com/inmateRoster to check who is currently in custody. The roster is updated regularly and is the fastest free tool for this.

The screenshot below is from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's inmate roster page, which lists people currently held in local custody in Lake Charles and the surrounding area.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's inmate roster shows current detainees and is a helpful first step for checking local custody status before contacting the jail directly.

For inmates serving sentences in Louisiana state prisons, use the Department of Corrections Offender Locator at doc.la.gov. The DOC main phone is (225) 383-4580. For victim notifications about offender status changes, register with LAVNS at lavns.org or call 866-528-6748.

Louisiana Criminal History Resources for Calcasieu Parish

Statewide criminal history in Louisiana runs through the LACCH system managed by the BCII at Louisiana State Police. Under LA R.S. 15:587, this is a closed record system. The public cannot get a full criminal history on another person through the state. But individuals can review their own record under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588.

Mail requests for a Right to Review cost $26. Going in person to the BCII office costs $41. Both require a money order or cashier's check made payable to Louisiana State Police. A $5 technology fee applies per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1) starting December 1, 2024. Mail requests take 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. General info is at lsp.org/services/background-checks/.

For authorized fingerprint-based checks, use the LAPS portal at uenroll.identogo.com. Authorized entities only can use the IBC system at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Note: Calcasieu Parish residents in Lake Charles or surrounding areas follow the same BCII process as the rest of Louisiana. There is no separate local system for statewide background checks.

Calcasieu Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry covers all parishes, including Calcasieu. You can search the registry by name, address, or zip code at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/. This shows all registered offenders living, working, or attending school in Lake Charles and throughout Calcasieu Parish. The registry hotline is 1-800-872-8111.

Sex offenders in Calcasieu Parish must register with the Sheriff's Office. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff enforces local compliance with state sex offender registration laws. Offenders who move into the parish must register within a set time frame. Non-compliance is a separate criminal charge. If you believe someone is not in compliance, call the hotline or the Sheriff's Office at (337) 491-3700.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Calcasieu Parish. Each has its own clerk of court and sheriff maintaining criminal records for their area.