Orleans Parish Criminal History Records

Orleans Parish criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Criminal District Court Clerk in New Orleans, Louisiana. Anyone who needs to search criminal records in this parish can access arrest data, court case filings, and inmate information through local offices and state-level resources. The Criminal District Court handles felony and serious misdemeanor cases, while the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information maintains the statewide criminal history database that covers all 64 parishes, including Orleans.

Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

Sheriff Susan A. Hutson leads the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), which oversees jail operations and law enforcement in the parish. The sheriff's office books individuals arrested in New Orleans into the parish jail system. Each booking creates a record that feeds into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system under LA R.S. 15:587. If you want to confirm whether someone is currently held in the parish jail, the OPSO website has a detainee search tool.

The main OPSO address is 2800 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. The main phone is (504) 822-8000. For business matters, call (504) 202-9445. The Records Division handles criminal record requests and can be reached at (504) 202-9339. Records Division hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Email contact goes through contactus@opso.us. The civil division operates separately from the main office at 421 Loyola Avenue, Room 403, Civil Courts Building, reachable at (504) 249-4272.

The OPSO website at opso.gov offers a detainee search at opso.gov/246/Detainee-Search. This tool lets you look up who is currently booked into the parish jail. It is a fast way to confirm a recent arrest before going through the full court records process.

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Clerk

The screenshot below is from the Orleans Civil Clerk website, which provides access to civil court records and online record search tools for Orleans Parish.

The civil clerk's online portal gives access to civil filings and land records. For criminal cases, the Criminal District Court Clerk handles filings separately at 2700 Tulane Avenue.

Clerk Darren P. Lombard oversees the Criminal District Court Clerk's office, located at 2700 Tulane Avenue, Suite 114 (1st floor) and Suite 210 (2nd floor), New Orleans, LA 70119. Phone is (504) 658-9000. Fax is (504) 658-9183. Email is clerkofcdcclosedrecords@nola.gov. The Criminal District Court Clerk maintains all case filings for felony and serious criminal matters in New Orleans. This includes charging documents, pleas entered, verdicts, and final dispositions. If you need a copy of a criminal court record in Orleans Parish, this office is the primary source. Certified copies cost $2.00 per page. Uncertified copies run $1.50 per page. Disposition copies can be obtained the same day for $20.00, or the next business day for $10.00.

The Criminal District Court Clerk's website is orleanscriminalcourtclerk.com. Clerk Connect may be available for online criminal record access. Check the website for current online search options. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, criminal court records are public documents unless a specific exemption applies. Most filed documents, from initial charges through final sentencing, are open to the public.

Searching Orleans Parish Criminal History

There are several ways to search for criminal records in Orleans Parish. Each route gives you access to a different piece of the criminal history picture. Start by deciding whether you need a full background check or just a specific court record from a single case.

For court case records, go to the Criminal District Court Clerk at 2700 Tulane Avenue. Staff can search by name or case number. Call (504) 658-9000 before visiting to confirm current hours and what you need to bring. Having the full name of the person and an approximate year of the case speeds up the search. Staff can pull records on cases that go back many years. Some older records may be archived, so call ahead if the case is more than a decade old. In-person visits let you view records at the counter and request copies on the spot.

Online access varies. The Criminal District Court Clerk website and Clerk Connect may offer some online search tools. Check the site for what is currently available. For civil court records, the Civil District Court Clerk at 421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402, handles those separately. Their online portal is at orleanscivilclerk.com/onlinerecords.html.

Note: Local court records in Orleans Parish cover only cases filed in this parish. If a person has criminal records in other Louisiana parishes, you will need to search those parishes separately or go through the statewide BCII background check.

Orleans Parish Inmate Lookup and LAVNS

The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) covers Orleans Parish and lets you track inmate status and get alerts about offender releases or transfers. Visit lavns.org or call 866-528-6748 to register for notifications. The LAVNS system is especially useful for victims or family members who need to know when someone is moved or released from custody.

The OPSO detainee search at opso.gov/246/Detainee-Search shows current jail population data for Orleans Parish. This is the quickest way to check whether a specific person is in custody right now. It shows booking details for active detainees. For people who have already been released, you would need to contact the Records Division directly at (504) 202-9339 or check court case records through the Criminal District Court Clerk.

The Orleans Parish jail is operated by OPSO. Every booking creates a record in the local system. Under LA R.S. 15:587, these arrest and booking records flow into the statewide LACCH database. That state record is what shows up in a full criminal history background check run through the Louisiana State Police.

Louisiana State Police Criminal History - Orleans Parish

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police background check page, which outlines how to request a statewide criminal history record through the BCII office in Baton Rouge.

The BCII office processes criminal history requests that cover all parishes, including Orleans. This is the right route when you need a full statewide criminal background check, not just local court filings.

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) maintains the statewide criminal history system under the Louisiana Automated Criminal History system (LACCH) per LA R.S. 15:587. For Orleans Parish residents who want to review their own criminal history, the Right to Review process under LA R.S. 15:588 applies. Mail requests cost $26 by money order or cashier's check only. Send to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person requests cost $41 total, which covers the $31 state fee plus $10 for fingerprinting. A technology fee of $5 was added in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15-21 business days. The BCII office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, phone (225) 925-6096, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

For fingerprinting appointments needed for in-person or employer background checks, use the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. The online background check request portal is at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. Full details on background check procedures are at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

Note: A BCII background check pulls criminal history from across all 64 Louisiana parishes, so Orleans Parish records will appear alongside any records from other parishes in the same report.

Orleans Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police manages the sex offender registry for the entire state, including Orleans Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in New Orleans. The registry is online at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender, call 1-800-872-8111. Local sex offender registration in Orleans Parish is handled through the OPSO.

The registry is updated as offenders move, register, or have a status change. If you believe someone in Orleans Parish is not complying with registration requirements, contact the OPSO at (504) 822-8000 or use the state registry hotline.

New Orleans Criminal History Records

New Orleans is the parish seat and the only incorporated city in Orleans Parish. Criminal cases arising in the city are handled through the same Criminal District Court and OPSO system described above. For city-specific criminal history information, see the New Orleans criminal history records page.

Nearby Parishes

Orleans Parish is surrounded by several parishes in southeast Louisiana. If you are unsure which parish holds the criminal records you need, check where the person lived or where the incident happened.