Morehouse Parish Criminal History Records

Morehouse Parish criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Bastrop, Louisiana. If you want to search criminal records in Morehouse Parish, you can get arrest data, court case files, and inmate information from local offices or through the Louisiana State Police statewide system. The 4th Judicial District Court covers Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes and keeps all criminal case records filed in the parish. For full-history background checks, the Louisiana State Police BCII covers all 64 parishes.

Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office and Criminal History

Sheriff Mike Tubbs leads the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office, the main law enforcement agency for the parish. The sheriff's office handles arrests, bookings, and the day-to-day operation of the parish jail in Bastrop. Every time someone is booked into custody, that data enters the local jail system and can feed into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) database under LA R.S. 15:587. Morehouse Parish criminal history records begin at the sheriff's booking desk.

The screenshot below is from the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office website, which provides contact information, public resources, and general information about how criminal history inquiries are handled in Bastrop and across the parish.

The sheriff's site is a good first stop if you want to learn about current jail conditions, confirm a recent booking in Morehouse Parish, or get phone and address details before you make contact.

The sheriff's office is at 351 South Franklin Street, Bastrop, LA 71220. Phone is (318) 281-4141 and fax is (318) 283-1773. Email is sheriff@mpso.net. The jail has its own line at (318) 874-7855 for direct contact about detainees. Visit mpso.net for more information about the office and its services.

4th Judicial District Court and Morehouse Parish Criminal Records

The 4th Judicial District Court covers both Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. All criminal cases filed in Morehouse Parish go through this court. The Clerk of Court keeps all of those records, including charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing information. Tifani Stuckey Thomas is the current Clerk of Court for Morehouse Parish.

The screenshot below comes from the 4th Judicial District Court website, which provides information about court procedures, criminal case access, and contact details for the Morehouse Parish clerk's office in Bastrop.

The court site outlines how to access case information, what records are publicly available, and how to reach the clerk's office to request Morehouse Parish criminal records in person or by mail.

The clerk's address is 100 E. Madison Street, Bastrop, LA 71220. Mailing is P.O. Box 1543, Bastrop, LA 71221-1543. Phone is (318) 281-3343 and fax is (318) 281-3775. Email is morehouseclerk@gmail.com. More information is available through the 4th JDC website at 4jdc.com. Criminal case records in Morehouse Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, unless sealed or subject to a specific exemption.

Searching Morehouse Parish Criminal History Records

If you need to find a criminal case from Morehouse Parish, start with the Clerk of Court at 100 E. Madison Street in Bastrop. Staff can search by name or case number and retrieve records filed in the 4th Judicial District. You can view documents at the counter, get plain copies, or request certified copies for official purposes. Certified copies carry a fee that varies by the number of pages. Having the full name of the subject and a rough year of the case makes the search faster.

The LA VINE inmate roster at morehouse.lavine.org shows who is currently held at the Morehouse Parish jail. This is a convenient option if you want a quick check on whether someone is in custody without calling the sheriff's office directly. The roster is updated often and reflects current detainees.

Keep in mind that a local court search only turns up cases filed in the 4th Judicial District for Morehouse Parish. If you need a full picture that includes records from Ouachita or other parishes, a state-level background check through BCII is the right tool. Local records and state records serve different purposes, and it is worth knowing the difference before you decide where to look.

Note: For cases older than 10 years, call the clerk's office ahead of your visit to confirm whether the file is still on-site or needs to be pulled from storage.

Morehouse Parish Inmate Roster - LA VINE

The Louisiana Victim and Information Notification Everyday (LA VINE) system provides the inmate roster for Morehouse Parish online at morehouse.lavine.org. The roster shows who is currently booked into the Morehouse Parish jail and is updated regularly. It gives basic booking details including name and booking date. This is a fast way to confirm a recent arrest without having to call the jail directly.

LA VINE also runs a free victim notification program. If you are a victim or another interested party and you want to know when an offender is released, transferred, or changes custody status, you can register through lavns.org or by calling 866-528-6748. Notifications go out by phone, text, or email depending on your preference. The service covers the Morehouse Parish jail as well as state correctional facilities where inmates may be transferred.

Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Morehouse Parish

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) manages the statewide criminal history system for all 64 parishes, including Morehouse Parish. If you need a complete background check rather than just a local court record search, BCII is the source. The database is called the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) and is governed by LA R.S. 15:587.

BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone is (225) 925-6096 and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Morehouse Parish residents can request their own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. The fee by mail is $26, payable by money order or cashier's check only. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person requests cost $41, which breaks down as $31 for the state record plus $10 for fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee took effect in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15 to 21 business days.

For fingerprinting appointments, use the LAPS portal at uenroll.identogo.com. Full instructions and forms are at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Authorized employers can submit requests through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Morehouse Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police operates the sex offender registry for the state, which includes Morehouse Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in Bastrop and surrounding areas. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender, call 1-800-872-8111. Sex offender registration in Morehouse Parish is handled locally through the Sheriff's Office.

If an offender is in state custody, check the DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov. The registry is updated when offenders move, register changes of address, or have their classification changed. Report any suspected non-compliance to the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office at (318) 281-4141.

Nearby Parishes

Morehouse Parish is in northeastern Louisiana and borders several neighboring parishes. Check where the incident occurred or where the person lived if you are not sure which parish holds the records you need.