Grant Parish Criminal Records
Grant Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Colfax, Louisiana. The 35th Judicial District Court handles all criminal case filings for Grant Parish. If you need to search arrest records, check on a court case, or look up inmate status tied to Grant Parish, this page covers the offices, contact details, and state resources available to you.
Grant Parish Quick Facts
Grant Parish Sheriff Criminal Records Office
Sheriff Steven McCain leads the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office in Colfax. The main office is at 205 Cypress Street, with a mailing address at P.O. Box 187, Colfax, LA 71417. You can reach the sheriff's office at (318) 627-3261 or (318) 627-2035. Fax is (318) 627-4114. The sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency for Grant Parish and is the first stop for arrest records, warrant checks, and law enforcement reports. When someone is booked here, that record flows into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) database managed by the state.
For most questions about arrest records and active warrants, a phone call to the sheriff's office works fine. For older records or requests that need documentation, staff may ask you to submit a written public records request. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, law enforcement records that are not protected by an exemption are open to public inspection and copying. The Grant Parish Sheriff's Office website has contact details and general information about office services in Colfax.
| Sheriff | Steven McCain |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 Cypress Street, Colfax, LA 71417 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 187, Colfax, LA 71417 |
| Phone | (318) 627-3261 / (318) 627-2035 |
| Fax | (318) 627-4114 |
| Website | grantso.org |
Grant Parish Jail and Inmate Records
The Grant Parish Jail is at 485 Richardson Drive in Colfax, operated by the Sheriff's Office and separate from the main administrative building on Cypress Street. The jail phone is (318) 627-3724. Call that number for booking status and custody questions during business hours. Warden Chance Durand and Assistant Warden MiChelle Pittman oversee jail operations. Booking records created at the jail are part of the local criminal history record and contribute to the state LACCH database.
When Grant Parish inmates are convicted and sentenced to longer terms, they are often transferred to a Louisiana Department of Corrections facility. Once transferred, they will no longer appear in local jail records. Use the DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/offender-information/ to track people in state custody. The DOC main phone is (225) 383-4580. Victim notification services are available through the Louisiana Victim Notification System at lavns.org or by calling 866-528-6748.
Grant Parish Clerk of Court Criminal History Filings
The Grant Parish Clerk of Court website has information about how to request court records and access filing services at the 35th Judicial District Court in Colfax. The screenshot below is from that site.
The Colfax clerk's office handles all criminal case dockets and judgment records for the 35th Judicial District in Grant Parish.
The Grant Parish Clerk of Court is at 200 Main Street in Colfax. The mailing address is P.O. Box 263, Colfax, LA 71417. The phone number is (318) 627-3246. Criminal case files at this office include charging papers, pleas, verdicts, sentences, and all other documents filed through the court. These records are generally public under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32. Anyone can inspect and request copies unless a court order has sealed the record or a legal exemption applies. Juvenile records are not open to the public under state law.
Call ahead before visiting to confirm what records are available, especially for older cases that may be in storage. If you have a case number, searches go faster. Staff can also search by name and approximate year of the case.
| Office Address | 200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 263, Colfax, LA 71417 |
| Phone | (318) 627-3246 |
| Website | grantparishclerkofcourt.com |
How to Search Grant Parish Criminal Records
Grant Parish does not have a large online public case search tool. Most searches happen by phone or in person in Colfax. For active warrants and recent arrests, call the Sheriff's Office at (318) 627-3261. For court case dockets and copies of judgments, contact the Clerk of Court at (318) 627-3246. Both offices are in Colfax, and a single visit can often cover both needs.
For a statewide criminal history check, individuals can request their own Louisiana criminal record from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) at the Louisiana State Police. This right-to-review process is established in LA R.S. 15:588. The mail fee is $26. In-person is $41. A $5 technology fee applies under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1) as of December 1, 2024. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check. Send to P.O. Box 66614, Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Processing takes 15 to 21 business days for mailed requests. The BCII office at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, is open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Reach them at (225) 925-6096. In-person fingerprint appointments go through uenroll.identogo.com. Full details are at lsp.org/services/background-checks/.
Louisiana is a closed record state under LA R.S. 15:587. The LACCH database is not accessible to the general public. Only authorized entities can use the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov for institutional checks.
Note: Parish-level court records at the Clerk of Court are a separate system from the state LACCH and have different access rules. Both may be worth checking depending on what you need.
Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Grant Parish
The Louisiana State Police manages the LACCH database for statewide criminal history. For Grant Parish residents, BCII is the state-level resource for both individual right-to-review requests and authorized agency queries. The BCII office in Baton Rouge handles fingerprint-based record matching for all 64 Louisiana parishes and receives data from every local law enforcement agency and court system in the state.
The LSP background checks page covers how to request a personal criminal history record, what forms are needed, and where to send payment for individuals seeking their own record.
Grant Parish residents can use this page at lsp.org/services/background-checks/ to start a Right to Review request for their own Louisiana criminal history under LA R.S. 15:588.
Sex Offender Registry in Grant Parish
The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry covers registered offenders statewide, including those in Colfax and across Grant Parish. The registry search is free to use at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/. Search by name, address, or zip code. Results show current registered locations and photos where available. Local registration for sex offenders in Grant Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office.
For neighborhood alerts about registered offenders, sign up through LAVNS at lavns.org. You can call 866-528-6748 for enrollment help. For registry questions or to report a potential violation, call 1-800-872-8111.
Nearby Parishes
Grant Parish sits in central Louisiana with several neighboring parishes, each with its own court and sheriff handling local criminal records.