Find Criminal History Records in Livingston Parish

Livingston Parish criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Livingston, Louisiana. You can search criminal records through local offices or through Louisiana State Police if you need a full statewide report. The 21st Judicial District Court covers Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa Parishes and maintains all criminal case files for matters filed within the parish. State background checks go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information in Baton Rouge.

Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Criminal Records

Sheriff Jason Ard leads the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO), which is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The sheriff's office handles arrests, bookings, and the detention center. When someone is booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center, that record enters the local system and can flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) database maintained under LA R.S. 15:587. Criminal history data in Livingston Parish starts with the booking process at the sheriff's office.

The LPSO main office is at 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754. Mailing address is P.O. Box 850, Livingston, LA 70754. You can reach the main line at (225) 686-2241. The Detention Center is at a separate location: 28445 Charlie Watts Rd., Livingston, LA 70754, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 1000 and a direct line at (225) 435-1541 for the warden. The sheriff's website at lpso.org has contact information for all divisions.

The screenshot below comes from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office website, which lists the full range of services and contact information for criminal history inquiries in the parish.

The LPSO site is a good starting point if you want to find current inmate information, confirm a booking, or contact one of the specialized divisions that handles criminal investigations across Livingston Parish.

21st Judicial District Court - Livingston Parish Criminal Cases

The 21st Judicial District Court is the court that handles all criminal cases filed in Livingston Parish. It also covers St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes. If you need to look up a specific criminal case, the court clerk's office at this address is where those records are kept. The court and the Clerk of Court share the same physical address at 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754. Phone for the clerk is (225) 686-7461.

The screenshot below is from the 21st Judicial District Court website, which gives access to court procedures, clerk contact details, and general filing information for criminal cases in Livingston Parish.

The court website outlines procedures for accessing case records, what documents are publicly available, and how to reach the clerk's office for record requests in Livingston Parish.

Criminal court records in Livingston Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, with limited exceptions for sealed cases or juvenile matters. Charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing information are part of the public court file. If you need certified copies of criminal case records, the clerk's office at the 21st JDC can provide them for a fee. Have the case number or the full name of the person ready before you call or visit.

Searching Livingston Parish Criminal History Records

You have a few options when you want to search criminal records in Livingston Parish. Going directly to the Clerk of Court at 20300 Government Blvd. in Livingston is the most straightforward path for local case files. Staff there can look up cases by name or case number. You can get plain copies or certified copies of criminal records depending on what you need. It helps to have a full name, approximate date of the case, and a case number if you have one.

The LPSO website may also have information about current jail inmates or recent bookings. Check lpso.org for the latest. That site can give you a quick idea of who is currently in custody without having to call the jail directly. Keep in mind that the inmate list reflects current detainees only, not a full criminal history.

For a complete criminal background check that pulls records from all of Louisiana, you need to request one through the Louisiana State Police BCII. A local search only shows cases that were filed in the 21st Judicial District Court for Livingston Parish. Any arrests or convictions from other parishes would not appear in a local-only search.

Note: Livingston Parish has grown quickly and the clerk's office handles a high volume of cases. Calling ahead before an in-person visit can save time.

Louisiana State Police Criminal History for Livingston Parish

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) runs the statewide criminal history database, which includes records from Livingston Parish and every other parish in Louisiana. This is the place to go for a complete background check rather than a parish-specific records search. The system is called the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) and is governed by LA R.S. 15:587.

BCII is located at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Their records line is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Livingston Parish residents can request their own record under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. By mail, the fee is $26, payable by money order or cashier's check only. Send requests to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person requests cost $41, which includes a $31 state fee plus $10 for fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail turnaround is roughly 15 to 21 business days.

Fingerprinting for background checks can be scheduled at uenroll.identogo.com. Full details and forms are at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Employers can submit requests through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Livingston Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry for the entire state, and that includes Livingston Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in any part of the parish. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific person's registration status, call 1-800-872-8111. Local sex offender registration in Livingston Parish is processed through the Sheriff's Office.

If an offender is currently in a state correctional facility, you can find their location using the DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov. The LAVNS victim notification system also tracks offender movements and can send alerts to registered victims when status changes occur. Sign up by calling 866-528-6748 or through lavns.org.

Nearby Parishes

Livingston Parish sits east of Baton Rouge and is surrounded by several other parishes. If you are not sure which parish handled a specific criminal case, check where the incident happened or where the person resided at the time.