Pointe Coupee Parish Criminal History Records

Pointe Coupee Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in New Roads, Louisiana. People searching for criminal records in this parish can access arrest data, court case filings, and inmate information through the local offices in New Roads and through statewide resources managed by the Louisiana State Police. The 18th Judicial District Court covers criminal cases filed in Pointe Coupee Parish, and the statewide LACCH database holds criminal history from all 64 Louisiana parishes.

Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Criminal Records

Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux leads the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The sheriff's office handles all arrests and bookings in Pointe Coupee Parish. When someone is booked into the Pointe Coupee Parish Detention Center, that record enters the local system and flows into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system under LA R.S. 15:587. The sheriff's office is the first place to contact for questions about recent arrests or current inmates.

The PCPSO main office is at 215 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760. The mailing address is P.O. Box 248, New Roads, LA 70760. The main phone is (225) 638-5400. Fax is (225) 638-5403. Email is rthibodeaux@pcpso.org. The sheriff's website is at pcpso.org. The Pointe Coupee Parish Detention Center is at 10933 Cajun II Road, New Roads, LA 70760, and can be reached at (225) 638-5407. This is the facility where people arrested in the parish are held pending court. Booking records created here contribute to both local files and the statewide LACCH database.

The sheriff's office covers the full area of the parish. If you need to know whether a specific individual is currently in custody at the detention center, contact the main office or the detention center directly. Staff can confirm current inmate status over the phone in most cases.

Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Case Records

Clerk Lanell Swindler Landry oversees the Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk of Court, which maintains all criminal case records filed in the 18th Judicial District Court. These records include charges filed, pleas entered, jury verdicts, and final sentencing documents. When you need the court record side of a Pointe Coupee Parish criminal history, this office has what you need.

The clerk's office main address is 201 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760, though note the office has been temporarily located at 3422 Ewing Drive during certain periods. Before visiting in person, call to confirm the current location. The mailing address is P.O. Box 38, New Roads, LA 70760. Phone is (225) 638-9596. Fax is (225) 638-9590. Email is pcclerk@yahoo.com. Staff can search case records by name or case number. Having the full legal name and an approximate case year will speed things up. Older or archived records may take more time to pull. Call ahead if the case you need is more than ten years old.

Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, criminal court records in Louisiana are public documents unless a specific exemption applies. Most filings in Pointe Coupee Parish, from initial charges through final disposition, are accessible to the public. Sealed cases or those involving juveniles may have restricted access under court order.

Searching Pointe Coupee Parish Criminal History

There are a few ways to search criminal records in Pointe Coupee Parish. The right approach depends on whether you want court case files, booking records, or a full statewide background check.

For court case records, the Clerk of Court in New Roads is your first stop. Staff can search by name or case number. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you are searching. Knowing the approximate year of the case helps narrow the search. Certified copies of criminal case records can be ordered at the counter. Call (225) 638-9596 before going to confirm current hours and the office's current location, since it has operated from a temporary site on Ewing Drive. For booking records or current inmate status, contact the PCPSO at (225) 638-5400 or the detention center at (225) 638-5407.

For tickets or fines that may be part of a criminal record, the ncourt system at ncourt.com handles online payment for Pointe Coupee Parish court costs. This can help you look up whether an open fine is tied to a case. For inmate tracking and victim notifications, the LAVNS roster for Pointe Coupee Parish is at pointecoupee.lavine.org.

Note: Records found through the local clerk or sheriff cover only Pointe Coupee Parish cases. For a full picture of someone's Louisiana criminal history across all parishes, you need the statewide BCII report from Louisiana State Police.

Louisiana State Police Criminal History - Pointe Coupee Parish

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

The BCII processes statewide criminal history requests that cover all 64 parishes, including Pointe Coupee. This is the right option when you need more than just local court records.

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) maintains the LACCH statewide criminal history system under LA R.S. 15:587. Pointe Coupee Parish residents can request their own records 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 total $41, covering the $31 state fee plus $10 for fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Processing by mail takes 15-21 business days. The BCII office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, reachable at (225) 925-6096, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For fingerprinting appointments, use LAPS at uenroll.identogo.com. The online portal for requests is at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. Full instructions are at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

Pointe Coupee Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry for all Louisiana parishes, including Pointe Coupee. Search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in New Roads or elsewhere in the parish. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. To ask about a specific offender, call 1-800-872-8111. Local sex offender registration is handled through the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office.

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry page, which allows public searches by name, address, or ZIP code.

The registry is updated as offenders register, relocate, or have their status changed. If you think someone in Pointe Coupee Parish is failing to register, contact the PCPSO at (225) 638-5400 or the state hotline.

Nearby Parishes

Pointe Coupee Parish sits along the Mississippi River in central Louisiana. If the records you need are not in Pointe Coupee, check which parish borders the location where the case or arrest happened.