Claiborne Parish Criminal Records

Claiborne Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Homer, Louisiana. The 2nd Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed in Claiborne Parish. If you need to search criminal records here, you can start with local court filings at the Clerk of Court or check the inmate roster through the parish jail system. A statewide criminal background check goes through the Louisiana State Police BCII office in Baton Rouge.

Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

Sheriff Sam Dowies heads the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office. The office is at 300 Hwy 146 in Homer. When an arrest is made in Claiborne Parish, the booking record begins here. The office maintains the local jail and processes people taken into custody. Booking records, mugshots, and arrest data flow from local law enforcement into the Louisiana Automated Criminal History System run by the state.

The Sheriff's Office website at claibornesheriff.org offers contact details and department information. The office has separate phone lines for the main office at (318) 927-2011 and the Civil and Tax division at (318) 927-4807. If you have a question about a specific arrest or want to know if someone is in custody, start by calling the main line or checking the online roster.

To see who is currently held in the Claiborne Parish jail, visit the inmate roster at claiborne.lavine.org. This is part of the Louisiana Vine Network and updates as people are booked or released.

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office in Homer serves as the primary law enforcement and booking agency for all arrests made within the parish.

Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Filings

The Clerk of Court in Homer stores all criminal court records for the 2nd Judicial District. These files include felony indictments, misdemeanor charges, plea documents, trial records, and sentencing orders. Court records are public under the Louisiana Public Records Law at La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., and you can request access to them.

The Clerk of Court office is at 512 E. Main St. in Homer. You can call (318) 927-9601 or reach them by email at claiborneclerk@bellsouth.net. Their website at claiborneclerk.org has additional details. For online case searches, Claiborne Parish also uses the ClerkConnect system. You can search Claiborne case records at clerkconnect.com. This tool lets you look up cases by name or case number without making a trip to the courthouse.

The Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court office in Homer handles criminal case filings and stores court records for the 2nd Judicial District, which also covers Bienville Parish.

Note: ClerkConnect gives you online access to Claiborne Parish court case records; check that site first before contacting the clerk's office for basic case lookups.

How to Access Claiborne Parish Criminal History

Getting criminal records in Claiborne Parish depends on the type of record you need. The main options are local court files, the parish jail roster, and the state background check system. Each handles a different set of data, and you may need more than one source to get the full picture.

For court case records, the ClerkConnect system at clerkconnect.com is the fastest option. You can search by name or case number without leaving home. For copies or certified documents, you go to or mail the Clerk of Court. Copy fees apply per page. Certified copies cost more than plain ones and are often needed for legal matters.

For a full statewide criminal history check, the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information at the Louisiana State Police handles those requests. Under LA R.S. 15:587, access to full records is limited. Individuals who want to see their own criminal history use the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588. That costs $26 by mail or $41 in person, plus a $5 technology fee starting December 1, 2024. Send mail requests to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Go in person to 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge. The office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Claiborne Parish Jail Inmate Roster

The Claiborne Parish jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office in Homer. You can view who is currently in custody using the online inmate roster at claiborne.lavine.org. This roster is part of the Louisiana Vine Network and shows names and booking status for people held at the parish jail. The list updates as new arrests are processed.

If the person you are looking for is not on the local roster, they may have been moved. The Louisiana Department of Corrections offender locator at doc.la.gov covers people in state prison facilities. You can call the DOC at (225) 383-4580. State prison time and local jail time are recorded separately, so both sources may be needed.

Louisiana State Police Background Check System

The BCII division of the Louisiana State Police manages the Louisiana Automated Criminal History System. This is a closed system under LA R.S. 15:587. Access is limited to government agencies, authorized employers in specific fields, and licensed businesses with a legal basis for requesting records. General members of the public cannot get third-party background check results through this system.

If you want to see your own criminal history on file with the state, the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588 is your option. Send your request to BCII at the Baton Rouge address with payment by money order or cashier's check. Mail requests take 15 to 21 business days. In-person visits are also accepted at the Baton Rouge office during business hours. The BCII phone number is (225) 925-6096.

For authorized business or agency background checks, the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov handles those requests. Fingerprint-based check submissions go through IdentoGo at uenroll.identogo.com. Full details on the background check process are at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

Claiborne Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry covers the whole state, including Claiborne Parish. The registry is free to search and open to everyone. Visit lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry to search by name, ZIP code, or parish. You can also call the statewide hotline at 1-800-872-8111. Each listing includes the offender's photo, current address, and offense type.

Louisiana law requires registered sex offenders to keep their information current. If you want to receive automatic alerts when an offender near you changes address or status, enroll in the Louisiana Victim Notification System at lavns.org or call 866-528-6748. This is a free service and does not require you to give personal information about yourself.

Note: LAVNS notifications cover offender status changes statewide, not just those in Claiborne Parish.

Parishes Near Claiborne

Claiborne Parish shares borders with Union, Lincoln, Bienville, and Webster parishes. If the criminal record you need is from a nearby area, contact that parish's clerk of court. Each parish maintains its own criminal case files separately.