Access Concordia Parish Criminal History

Concordia Parish criminal history records are held at the courthouse in Vidalia, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River across from Natchez, Mississippi. The Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court both play roles in maintaining these records. The 7th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases filed in Concordia Parish. You can search local court records in person or request a statewide criminal background check through the Louisiana State Police.

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff David Hedrick runs the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office, located at 4001 Carter Street in Vidalia. The office is in the same building as the Clerk of Court, which makes it convenient if you need to visit both. The Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for the parish, including arrests and bookings. Every arrest creates a record that eventually goes into the state's criminal history system.

The Sheriff's Office website is at concordiasheriff.org. You can reach them by phone at (318) 336-5231. If you want to see who is currently in the Concordia Parish jail, check the inmate roster at concordia.lavine.org. That roster is part of the Louisiana Vine Network and shows current detainees at the local jail. It updates as bookings and releases happen throughout the day.

For questions about a specific arrest in Concordia Parish, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. They can tell you what records are available and whether you can get them locally or need to go through state channels.

Concordia Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records

The Clerk of Court in Vidalia holds all criminal court records from the 7th Judicial District Court. This includes felony cases, misdemeanor filings, court orders, sentencing documents, and case dispositions. Under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., these are public records. You can request access to them in person, by mail, or sometimes through an online system.

The Clerk of Court office is at 4001 Carter Street, Room 5, in Vidalia. That puts it in the same Carter Street courthouse complex as the Sheriff's Office, just in a different room. The mailing address is P.O. Box 790, Vidalia, LA 71373. Call (318) 336-4204 or email concordiaclerk20@gmail.com. You can also visit their website at concordiaclerk.org for more details on available services and any online records access.

The screenshot below is from the Concordia Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides information on how to request criminal case records and contact the clerk's office in Vidalia.

The Concordia Parish Clerk of Court in Vidalia stores criminal case files and court records for all matters handled in the 7th Judicial District, which also serves Catahoula Parish.

Note: The 7th Judicial District Court covers both Concordia and Catahoula parishes, so some court staff and resources are shared between the two locations.

How to Find Concordia Parish Criminal History

Finding criminal history records in Concordia Parish starts with knowing what you need. Local court records come from the Clerk of Court. The inmate roster shows who is currently in jail. A statewide criminal background check goes through the Louisiana State Police. These are three different sources and each has different access rules.

For local court records, go to or contact the Clerk of Court at the Carter Street courthouse in Vidalia. You can search by name or case number. Staff can locate case files and tell you what copies cost. Most criminal court records in Louisiana are public under La. R.S. 44:32, so you do not need to be a party to the case to request access. Fees apply for copies, with certified copies costing more than plain ones.

For a statewide criminal history check, Louisiana controls access under LA R.S. 15:587. The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) at the Louisiana State Police manages the state's LACCH system. Most full background check results are only available to approved agencies. Individuals can check their own records through the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588. The fee is $26 by mail or $41 in person, plus a $5 technology fee that went into effect December 1, 2024.

• Court case records: Concordia Parish Clerk of Court, (318) 336-4204
• Current jail roster: concordia.lavine.org
• Statewide background check: lsp.org/services/background-checks
• State prison offender search: doc.la.gov, (225) 383-4580
• Sex offender search: Louisiana Sex Offender Registry

Concordia Parish Jail and Inmate Search

The Concordia Parish jail holds people who are arrested locally. The Sheriff's Office operates the jail. To find out who is currently in custody, use the Louisiana Vine Network roster at concordia.lavine.org. This page lists active detainees at the Concordia Parish facility. If a person was arrested and then transferred out, they may not appear on the local roster anymore.

When people from Concordia Parish are convicted of state crimes and sent to prison, they show up in the Louisiana Department of Corrections offender system instead. The DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov lets you search for inmates in Louisiana state prisons. Call (225) 383-4580 if you need help with a DOC inquiry. The parish jail and the state prison system are separate, so you may need to check both if you are not sure where someone is held.

Louisiana Criminal History Background Check Options

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, or BCII, manages the statewide criminal history database. BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone number is (225) 925-6096 and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This office handles all background check requests, both fingerprint-based and name-based.

Louisiana does not allow open public searches of the full statewide criminal history database. Under LA R.S. 15:587, the records are restricted. Individuals who want to review their own record submit a Right to Review request under LA R.S. 15:588. The process requires a completed form and payment by money order or cashier's check. Mail goes to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Processing takes 15 to 21 business days for mail-in requests. In-person visits are handled the same day.

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police background check services page, which covers all background check types available to Concordia Parish residents and others across the state.

The Louisiana State Police background check services page covers all background check types available, including Right to Review, authorized agency requests, and fingerprint submissions through IdentoGo.

Authorized business and agency requests go through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. Fingerprint services are scheduled at uenroll.identogo.com. The full guide to all background check types is at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

Sex Offender Registry for Concordia Parish

The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is run by the Louisiana State Police and is free to search. You can look up registered sex offenders in Concordia Parish or anywhere else in Louisiana. Search the registry at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry by name, address, or ZIP code. You can also call the hotline at 1-800-872-8111 for assistance.

Each listing on the registry shows the offender's photo, current address, and the nature of their offense. Louisiana law requires offenders to register and keep their details up to date. If you want to get automatic notifications about a specific offender, sign up for the Louisiana Victim Notification System at lavns.org. You can reach LAVNS by phone at 866-528-6748.

Note: LAVNS is free to use and sends alerts by email when an offender's status or address changes.

Parishes Near Concordia

Concordia Parish sits along the Mississippi River and borders several other Louisiana parishes. If you need records from a nearby area, contact that parish's offices directly. Each parish manages its own court files and booking records.