East Baton Rouge Parish Criminal History Records

East Baton Rouge Parish criminal history records come from the 19th Judicial District Court and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. This is the most populous parish in Louisiana, with roughly 455,000 residents in and around Baton Rouge. If you need to search criminal case filings, arrest records, or court dockets tied to East Baton Rouge, this page covers the key offices and how to reach them.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff Criminal Records Division

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux III, is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The sheriff's office keeps arrest records, warrant information, and criminal history data for incidents handled in East Baton Rouge. The main office sits at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive in Baton Rouge. For records-related calls, the Sheriff's Office has a dedicated Criminal and Traffic Records line.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office handles warrant lookups through an online citizen portal. You can search for active warrants by name at portal.365labs.com/citizenportal/. This tool is free to use and pulls live data. If you need to confirm a warrant or want to turn yourself in, call the Warrants Division directly before you go in person.

The sheriff's records staff can help you pull criminal and traffic records. Not all records are online. Some older files need a request by mail or in person.

19th JDC Clerk of Court: Criminal History Filings

Doug Welborn serves as Clerk of Court for East Baton Rouge Parish. The Clerk's office holds all criminal case filings processed through the 19th Judicial District Court. This includes felony and misdemeanor case records, court dockets, and judgment documents. The archives at 444 St. Louis Street have criminal and civil records going back to 1782, which is one of the longest-running court archives in the state.

East Baton Rouge has multiple clerk locations. The main office is at 222 St. Louis Street in downtown Baton Rouge. The 19th JDC Courthouse is a few blocks away at 300 North Boulevard. A branch office on Airline Highway at 9050 Airline Highway, Suite 100, serves the northern part of the parish. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Inspection of records is free during regular business hours, which run 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. Certified copies cost extra; call the office to confirm current rates.

The Clerk's e-search system is subscription-based at $50 per month or $500 per year. Walk-in searches are available at no charge during business hours.

Searching East Baton Rouge Parish Criminal Records

There are a few ways to search criminal records in East Baton Rouge Parish. The clerk's e-search portal is one option for those who need regular access to court filings. You need a paid subscription to use it. One-time searches work best in person at the main office or the 19th JDC Courthouse. Staff can pull case records by name, case number, or approximate date.

The Louisiana public records law, La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, gives people the right to inspect and copy public records. Criminal case filings at the 19th JDC are generally public under this law. Some records may be sealed by court order or limited by statute. If a case involves a juvenile, those records are not open under La. R.S. 15:587. Adult criminal history records held by the state are restricted to authorized users through the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system, also known as the LACCH. The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) at Louisiana State Police manages the LACCH.

The 19th Judicial District Court website has additional information about the court's operations and docket access. For case-level lookups at the court level, contact the clerk or visit the courthouse in person.

Note: Copy fees at the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court are $1.00 per page for both physical and electronic copies.

Louisiana State Criminal History Records for East Baton Rouge

Louisiana is a closed record state under LA R.S. 15:587. This means the full LACCH database is not open to the general public. Only authorized entities, like law enforcement, courts, and certain licensed agencies, can get a complete background check through the Identification Bureau Connector (IBC) at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Individuals can request their own record through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). This is called a Right to Review under LA R.S. 15:588. The fee is $26 by mail or $41 in person. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check only. A $5 technology fee also applies under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1) as of December 1, 2024. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 66614, Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Processing time is 15 to 21 business days for mail requests.

The Louisiana State Police background check page has forms and instructions for submitting a request. In-person appointments can be scheduled through IdentoGO. The BCII office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at 7919 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge.

The Louisiana State Police background checks page explains the process for individuals who want to review or dispute their own criminal history record.

The LSP BCII page covers both individual right-to-review requests and authorized agency access through the IBC portal.

The BCII unit page details the bureau's role in managing Louisiana criminal history records statewide, including records tied to East Baton Rouge Parish residents.

The bureau oversees fingerprint-based record matching and handles both public safety and individual record review requests across the state.

East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and Inmate Records

The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is run by the Sheriff's Office. The inmate list is posted online at ebrso.org/resources/prison-inmate-list/. This roster shows who is currently held at the parish prison. You can look up a name to see if someone is in custody at the parish level.

For booking-related calls, the central booking number is (225) 358-4009. Bonding inquiries go to (225) 358-4005. Inmate records can be reached at (225) 358-4000. The main prison switchboard is (225) 355-3311. These lines are for current custody status only. Past booking records may require a separate public records request through the Sheriff's Office.

Note: The Louisiana Department of Corrections offender locator at doc.la.gov covers state inmates, not parish-level detainees.

Sex Offender Registry for East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana maintains a public sex offender registry through the Louisiana State Police. You can search by name, address, or zip code. For East Baton Rouge Parish residents, the registry shows registered offenders living in the Baton Rouge area. The search tool is free and open to the public.

Visit lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/ to run a search. You can also call 1-800-872-8111 for registry inquiries. Louisiana requires sex offenders to register under state law, and the registry is updated on a regular basis. Notifications about offenders moving into a neighborhood may be available through the Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) at lavns.org or by calling 866-528-6748.

Cities in East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish includes Baton Rouge and several smaller communities. All criminal cases within the parish go through the 19th Judicial District Court, regardless of which city or community the incident occurred in.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border East Baton Rouge. Each has its own court and sheriff handling criminal records for their residents.