Find Criminal History in Plaquemines Parish

Plaquemines Parish criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Anyone looking to search criminal records in this parish can access arrest data, court case filings, and inmate information through local offices and Louisiana State Police resources. The 25th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases for Plaquemines Parish, and the statewide LACCH system maintained by the Louisiana State Police holds criminal history records from all 64 parishes.

Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. leads the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO), which is the main law enforcement agency for the parish. The sheriff's office handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations in this long, narrow parish that runs along the Mississippi River south of New Orleans. When someone is booked into the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center, that booking data enters the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system per LA R.S. 15:587.

The PPSO is located at 8022 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The main phone is (504) 934-6776. Non-emergency calls go to (504) 564-2525. Fax is (504) 433-2656. Email is SheriffTurlich@ppso.net. The PPSO website is at ppso.net. The Plaquemines Parish Detention Center, where booked individuals are held, is at 110 Prison Road, Braithwaite, LA 70040. The detention center phone is (504) 934-7602. If you want to confirm whether someone has been arrested recently in Plaquemines Parish, contact the sheriff's office directly and ask about current inmates.

The parish's geography, stretching far down the river delta, means the sheriff's office covers a large area. Arrest and booking records from different parts of the parish all flow into the same local system and then into the statewide database. The PPSO is the starting point for any inquiry about local arrests or jail records.

Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records

The screenshot below is from the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court website, which handles 25th Judicial District Court filings and provides access to criminal case records in Belle Chasse.

The clerk's website provides contact information and details on how to access court records, including criminal case filings from the 25th Judicial District.

Clerk Kim Turlich-Vaughan oversees the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 301 Main Street, Suite 108, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The mailing address is P.O. Box 40, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. Phone numbers are (504) 934-6610 and (504) 297-5180. Fax is (504) 934-6629. The clerk's website is at clerk25th.com. The clerk's office maintains all criminal case records filed in the 25th Judicial District Court. These include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and dispositions. If you need the court record side of a criminal history in Plaquemines Parish, this is where to start. Staff can search by name or case number. In-person visits let you view records and request copies at the counter.

Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, court records in Louisiana are public documents unless a specific exemption applies. Most criminal case filings in Plaquemines Parish, from initial charges through final disposition, are available to the public. Sealed records or those involving juveniles may be restricted.

Searching Plaquemines Parish Criminal History Records

To search criminal records in Plaquemines Parish, you have two main local options: the Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking records, and the Clerk of Court for court case filings. Each gives you a different view of the same criminal history.

For court records, visit or contact the Clerk of Court at 301 Main Street in Belle Chasse. Call ahead at (504) 934-6610 to confirm hours and what identification you need to bring. Having the full legal name of the person and an approximate year for the case will make the search faster. Staff can usually find cases going back many years, though very old or archived records may take longer to locate. In-person visits let you view documents at the counter and order certified or plain copies.

For inmate or detainee information, contact the PPSO at (504) 934-6776. The LAVNS system at plaquemines.lavine.org provides an online inmate roster for Plaquemines Parish. This shows who is currently booked into the detention center. It is the fastest way to confirm a recent arrest. For a full background check covering all of Louisiana, you need to go through the Louisiana State Police BCII, as local records only cover Plaquemines Parish cases.

Note: Criminal records in Plaquemines Parish cover only cases filed in the 25th Judicial District. Incidents or cases from neighboring parishes like Jefferson or Orleans will not appear in a local search here.

Louisiana State Criminal History Resources - Plaquemines Parish

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police background checks page, which outlines the process for requesting a statewide criminal history report through the BCII office.

The BCII handles criminal history requests that cover the entire state, including Plaquemines Parish. This is the right route when a full statewide background check is needed, not just local court records.

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) manages the statewide LACCH system per LA R.S. 15:587. Plaquemines Parish residents can request their own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. 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, covering the $31 state fee plus $10 for fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee applies as of December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15-21 business days. BCII 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, use LAPS at uenroll.identogo.com. The online background check portal is at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Note: A BCII report will include Plaquemines Parish criminal records along with any records from other Louisiana parishes, making it the most complete option for a full background check.

Plaquemines Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police manages the statewide sex offender registry, which includes all registered offenders in Plaquemines Parish. Search by name, address, or ZIP code at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender's registration status, call 1-800-872-8111. Local sex offender registration in Plaquemines Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office.

The registry is updated regularly as offenders register, move, or have their status change. If you believe someone in Plaquemines Parish is not complying with registration rules, contact the PPSO at (504) 934-6776 or use the state hotline at 1-800-872-8111.

Nearby Parishes

Plaquemines Parish sits at the southern tip of Louisiana below New Orleans. If the records you need are not in Plaquemines, check the parishes to the north.