Jefferson Davis Parish Criminal Records Search
Jefferson Davis Parish criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office, the 31st Judicial District Court Clerk in Jennings, and the Louisiana State Police. Searching criminal records in Jefferson Davis Parish starts with those local offices or with a statewide background check request through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information in Baton Rouge.
Jefferson Davis Parish Quick Facts
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Kyle Miers leads the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office (JDPSO). The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency covering Jefferson Davis Parish and handles arrests throughout the parish. When someone is arrested by JDPSO, a booking record is created that captures the name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. These records enter the parish records system and are submitted to the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) database maintained by the Louisiana State Police under LA R.S. 15:587.
The Jefferson Davis Correctional Center at 321 East Plaquemine in Jennings is the parish jail. This facility holds people who are booked after an arrest in the parish. The correctional center can be reached at (337) 821-2104. The sheriff's main administrative office is at 1530 Highway 90 West in Jennings and can be reached at (337) 824-3850. The mailing address is P.O. Box 863, Jennings, LA 70546. The JDPSO also maintains a Warrants Division, which tracks active warrants issued in Jefferson Davis Parish. Information about warrants may be found through the JDPSO website.
The JDPSO website at jdpso.org offers agency information, department listings, and contact details. The Warrants Division page at jdpso.org/warrants provides additional information on outstanding warrants in Jefferson Davis Parish.
| Sheriff | Kyle Miers |
|---|---|
| Main Office |
1530 Highway 90 West Jennings, LA 70546 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 863, Jennings, LA 70546 |
| Phone | (337) 824-3850 |
| Sheriff@jdpso.org | |
| Website | jdpso.org |
| Warrants Division | jdpso.org/warrants |
| Correctional Center |
Jefferson Davis Correctional Center 321 East Plaquemine Jennings, LA 70546 |
| Correctional Center Phone | (337) 821-2104 |
Note: The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office warrants page is a useful tool when checking whether an active warrant has been issued in the parish for a specific individual.
Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records
The Clerk of Court in Jennings keeps all official court records for the 31st Judicial District Court. This includes felony cases, misdemeanors, and other criminal matters filed in Jefferson Davis Parish. Once charges are entered with the court, they become part of the permanent record. The clerk's office at 300 State Street in Jennings is the place to go for case documents, certified copies, and records searches by name or docket number.
Criminal case records in Louisiana are generally public under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32. Anyone can request access to most court files. Exceptions include juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged records. If a record has been expunged by court order, the clerk cannot confirm or provide it through a standard search. Certified copies carry the court's official stamp and cost more than plain photocopies. Fees vary, so call ahead to confirm current rates before visiting.
The 31st Judicial District Court's website at 31stjdc.org provides information about the court and its services. The Clerk of Court can be reached at (337) 824-1160 or by email at jdclerk@hotmail.com.
The Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court website at jeffdavisclerk.org has contact details and basic information for those seeking court records.
The site helps visitors understand what services are available and how to reach the office before making the trip.
| Office Address |
300 State Street, Room 105 Jennings, LA 70546 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 799, Jennings, LA 70546 |
| Phone | (337) 824-1160 |
| jdclerk@hotmail.com | |
| Website | jeffdavisclerk.org |
| 31st JDC Website | 31stjdc.org |
How to Search Jefferson Davis Parish Criminal History
For Jefferson Davis Parish court records, start with the Clerk of Court in Jennings. The clerk can search by name and date of birth across the 31st Judicial District Court's records. This gives you local results covering criminal cases filed and resolved in Jefferson Davis Parish. It is the most direct way to find out if charges were filed, what the case outcome was, and what documents exist in the file.
For a statewide check, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) handles official criminal history record requests. BCII runs the LACCH database under LA R.S. 15:587, which draws on arrest and court data submitted from all parishes in Louisiana. Individuals have the right under LA R.S. 15:588 to request their own criminal history record. Mail requests cost $26, and in-person visits cost $41. Both require a $5 technology fee added under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1) effective December 1, 2024. Payment is by money order or cashier's check only. Mail your request to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. For in-person visits, go to 7919 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Mail requests take 15 to 21 business days to process.
Louisiana is a closed record state under LA R.S. 15:587. The LACCH is not a public lookup tool for background checks on other people. Authorized businesses and agencies use the Institutional Background Check (IBC) portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. Fingerprint-based checks are scheduled through IdentoGO at uenroll.identogo.com. Full details on requesting background checks are at lsp.org/services/background-checks/.
Note: Jefferson Davis Parish is a smaller rural parish. Online records search tools through the clerk may be limited. Contacting the office by phone at (337) 824-1160 before visiting can save time.
Jefferson Davis Parish Jail and Inmate Records
The Jefferson Davis Correctional Center on East Plaquemine Street in Jennings is where people booked in the parish are held. Booking records show the name, arrest date, charges, and bond status. To check on someone booked at the facility, call (337) 821-2104. Online inmate search tools are not always available for smaller parishes, and calling directly is often the fastest way to get current booking information.
People convicted in Jefferson Davis Parish who receive longer sentences are typically transferred to a Louisiana Department of Corrections facility. The DOC offender search tool at doc.la.gov lets you find someone in state custody by name or DOC number. The DOC main line is (225) 383-4580. If a person has left the local correctional center and entered the state prison system, the DOC tool is the right place to check.
Victims and others who want to track an offender's status can use the Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS). Register online at lavns.org or call 866-528-6748. LAVNS operates under La. R.S. 44:1 and 44:32 and sends free alerts when an offender's custody status changes.
State Background Check Resources
The Louisiana State Police background check page at lsp.org/services/background-checks/ explains the full process for requesting a criminal history record in Louisiana.
The page covers mail and in-person options and lists what documents and payments are required.
The BCII division of Louisiana State Police handles all official criminal history requests from individuals and authorized entities. More about the division is at lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/. Jefferson Davis Parish law enforcement agencies submit their arrest and case data to BCII, so a statewide check will often capture local records. If you think your state record has an error, the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588 gives you the right to review and dispute it through BCII.
Jefferson Davis Parish Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police maintain the statewide sex offender and child predator registry. Jefferson Davis Parish offenders who are required to register do so with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office. That information is then included in the public registry at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in Jennings and other parts of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Louisiana requires all covered sex offenders to keep their registration current. They must update the registering agency when they change home address, work location, or school enrollment. The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office handles local enforcement of these rules. Failure to register or update is a separate criminal offense. If you have concerns about a specific registered offender or want to report a suspected violation, call the Louisiana State Police tip line at 1-800-872-8111.
Note: The public registry reflects current active registrations. People whose registration requirements have ended under state law may no longer appear in the database even if they were previously listed.
Nearby Parishes
Jefferson Davis Parish sits in southwest Louisiana. The parishes around it each handle their own criminal records through local sheriffs and clerk offices.