Find Lafourche Parish Criminal History Records
Lafourche Parish criminal history records are held by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Searching criminal records in Lafourche Parish means going through those local offices or submitting a statewide background check request through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, which manages criminal history data for all 64 Louisiana parishes in the LACCH system.
Lafourche Parish Quick Facts
Lafourche Parish Criminal History - Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Craig Webre leads the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO). The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish and handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations in Thibodaux and throughout Lafourche Parish. When a person is arrested by LPSO, a booking record is created. That file includes the person's name, date of birth, the charges, arresting officer, and bond status. Booking records flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system under LA R.S. 15:587.
The LPSO main office is at 1300 Lynn Avenue, Thibodaux, LA 70301. The main phone is (985) 449-2255. For civil division matters, call (985) 449-4414. The Records Section can be reached directly at (985) 449-4428. The Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex (LPCC) is at 2381 Highway 3185 in Thibodaux. This is the main detention facility where people booked in the parish are held while awaiting hearings or serving shorter sentences.
The screenshot below is from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office website, which provides public-facing resources, contact information, and details about LPSO services including the jail and records section.
The LPSO site is a useful first stop when you want to find contact details, ask about a recent booking, or submit a records request to the Records Section.
| Sheriff | Craig Webre |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 Lynn Avenue, Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
| Main Phone | (985) 449-2255 |
| Civil Division | (985) 449-4414 |
| Records Section | (985) 449-4428 |
| Correctional Complex | 2381 Highway 3185, Thibodaux, LA |
| Website | lpso.net |
Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records
The Clerk of Court in Thibodaux maintains all court records for the 17th Judicial District Court, which handles criminal cases filed in Lafourche Parish. These records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final case dispositions. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, criminal court records are public unless a specific legal exemption applies. Records covered by exemptions include juvenile cases, sealed records, and those expunged by court order.
The clerk's office is at 308 W 4th Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301. The main phone is (985) 447-4841. The clerk's website is at lafourcheclerk.com. Staff can search by name or case number. In person, you can view documents and request certified or plain copies. Call ahead to confirm current fees and hours before visiting, as they can change. If you need the full history for a person across multiple parishes, a local clerk search will only show what is in the Lafourche Parish court system.
| Address | 308 W 4th Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (985) 447-4841 |
| Website | lafourcheclerk.com |
Note: Online case search tools through the Lafourche Clerk may be limited. Calling the office before a visit helps confirm what search options are currently available.
Searching Lafourche Parish Criminal History Records
The Clerk of Court in Thibodaux is the first stop for court-filed criminal records in Lafourche Parish. Bring the full name and, if possible, a date of birth or case number. Staff can search across 17th Judicial District Court records and pull case files for felonies and misdemeanors filed here. The local clerk search covers only Lafourche Parish. Records from other parishes do not appear in this system.
For a broader statewide criminal history, go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). BCII manages the LACCH system under LA R.S. 15:587 and covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes. Individuals can request their own record through the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. The mail fee is $26, and in-person costs $41. A $5 technology fee added in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1) applies to both options. Send payment by money order or cashier's check. No cash and no personal checks. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. The in-person office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Processing for mail requests takes 15 to 21 business days.
Authorized entities access the LACCH through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. Fingerprinting for background checks uses the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. More about the full background check process is at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Lafourche Parish Jail and Inmate Records
The screenshot below is from the Louisiana Department of Corrections offender information page, which lets you search for people currently held in state custody, including those transferred from Lafourche Parish facilities.
People held at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex who are convicted and receive longer state sentences are transferred into the Louisiana Department of Corrections system. The DOC offender search tool covers inmates at state facilities and lets you find someone by name or DOC number.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office website at lpso.net may provide inmate search access. Check the site for current availability of an online booking or roster tool. The LPSO Records Section at (985) 449-4428 can also help confirm whether someone has been booked at the parish facility. The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) at lavns.org or 866-528-6748 lets victims sign up for alerts when an offender is released, moved, or has a status change in the system.
Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Lafourche Parish
The BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge is the central state agency for criminal history. Their phone is (225) 925-6096. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Lafourche Parish law enforcement agencies submit arrest and case data to BCII, so a statewide LACCH check will often include Lafourche records. If you believe your own record has an error, the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588 allows you to request your record and dispute mistakes through BCII.
The sex offender registry for Lafourche Parish is managed by the Louisiana State Police. Registered offenders in the parish register through the Sheriff's Office, and their data feeds into the public database at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. Search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in Thibodaux and other parts of Lafourche Parish. Questions about a specific offender can be directed to the state tip line at 1-800-872-8111.
Nearby Parishes
Lafourche Parish extends along the bayou south of New Orleans. The parishes around it each maintain their own criminal records through local sheriff and clerk offices.