Cameron Parish Criminal History Records

Cameron Parish criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in the town of Cameron. This coastal parish sits along the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Louisiana. You can search local criminal records through parish offices or get a full Louisiana background check through the state. Both paths give you access to criminal case data tied to Cameron Parish.

Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the parish. Sheriff Chris Savoie leads the department. The office handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations. When someone is arrested in Cameron Parish, the Sheriff's Office creates the booking record. These records feed into the state criminal history system over time.

The Sheriff's Office also maintains the local jail. If you need to find out if someone is currently in custody, you can check the parish inmate roster online. Cameron Parish uses the Louisiana Vine Network system for inmate lookups. The roster at cameron.lavine.org shows current detainees by name. This is a fast way to check local jail status without calling the office.

The Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office website at cameronso.org has contact info and department details. You can reach them by phone or email for questions about specific arrests or local criminal case information.

The office photographed below shows where Sheriff Savoie's department operates and where you can direct in-person inquiries about Cameron Parish criminal history.

The Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for one of the most rural and remote parishes in Louisiana, covering a large coastal area with a small permanent population.

Cameron Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court keeps all criminal case files for the 38th Judicial District Court. This includes felony and misdemeanor cases filed in Cameron Parish. Court records show charges, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. These are public records under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., and most people can view or copy them.

If you need a copy of a criminal court record from Cameron Parish, contact the Clerk of Court office. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. There may be a fee for copies. In-person visits work best if you need certified copies or want to review the full case file. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Note: Cameron Parish is a small, remote parish. Call the Clerk of Court before making a trip to confirm hours and record availability.

How to Search Cameron Parish Criminal Records

There are a few ways to find criminal records tied to Cameron Parish. The right path depends on what you need. Local court records and statewide criminal history records are different things, and different offices handle each.

For local court records, start with the Clerk of Court. They have the actual case files from the 38th Judicial District Court. You can search by name or case number. Some older records may only be available in paper form. Newer cases may be in a computer system. Call ahead to ask about online access and what search tools are available. There is no statewide online search system for parish court records, so you must contact each clerk's office directly.

For a full statewide criminal history check, you go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, known as BCII. This is the state agency that manages the Louisiana Automated Criminal History System (LACCH). Under LA R.S. 15:587, most background checks are restricted. Only certain agencies and approved organizations can get a full record through BCII. Individuals who want to check their own record must use the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588.

• Local court records: Cameron Parish Clerk of Court, (337) 775-5316
• Inmate roster: cameron.lavine.org
• Statewide background check: lsp.org/services/background-checks
• Right to Review your own record: BCII, $26 by mail or $41 in person
• Sex offender check: Louisiana Sex Offender Registry

Cameron Parish Jail and Inmate Records

The Cameron Parish jail holds people who are arrested in the parish before trial or while serving short sentences. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail. You can check who is in custody right now by visiting the online inmate roster. The roster is part of the Louisiana Vine Network and updates when people are booked or released.

If you can't find someone on the local roster, they may have been moved to another facility. Louisiana often transfers inmates between parish jails and state correctional centers. The Louisiana Department of Corrections runs an offender locator at doc.la.gov. You can also call the DOC at (225) 383-4580. This tool covers people serving state sentences, not those held locally.

Note: The inmate roster shows only current detainees in Cameron Parish custody and does not include past booking history.

Louisiana State Criminal History Background Checks

Louisiana is a closed record state for criminal history. That means full background check results are not open to the general public under LA R.S. 15:587. Only approved entities, such as certain government agencies and licensed businesses, can get third-party background check results through the BCII system.

If you want to check your own criminal history record, the Right to Review process is available to you. This lets individuals see what the state has on file. The fee is $26 if you submit by mail or $41 if you go in person to BCII headquarters. You must pay with a money order or cashier's check. Cash and credit cards are not accepted. Starting December 1, 2024, there is also a $5 technology fee added under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1).

To submit by mail, send your request and payment to: P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. For in-person service, go to 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Processing takes 15 to 21 business days for mail requests.

The Louisiana State Police BCII page at lsp.org/services/background-checks has full instructions, forms, and current fee information for all types of background check requests.

Fingerprint-based background checks are also available for those who need them. You can schedule fingerprint services through IdentoGo at uenroll.identogo.com. Authorized background check requests for businesses and agencies go through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Note: All BCII background check fees must be paid by money order or cashier's check only.

Cameron Parish Sex Offender Registry

Louisiana maintains a public sex offender registry that anyone can search for free. The registry is run by the Louisiana State Police and covers the entire state, including Cameron Parish. You can search by name, ZIP code, or parish to find registered sex offenders in any area.

The registry is online at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. You can also call the sex offender hotline at 1-800-872-8111. The registry shows photos, addresses, and offense information for each registered offender. Louisiana law requires sex offenders to register and update their info regularly. This data is open to the public as part of community notification.

The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) at lavns.org lets you sign up for alerts if a specific offender moves into your area or changes their status. You can also reach LAVNS by calling 866-528-6748.

Parishes Near Cameron

Cameron Parish borders Calcasieu to the north and Vermilion to the east. If you are not sure which parish holds the record you need, check the county of the offense or residence. Each parish keeps its own criminal court records.