Rapides Parish Criminal History Records
Rapides Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Alexandria, Louisiana. People searching for criminal records in Rapides Parish can access arrest data, court case filings, and inmate information through local offices and statewide resources. The 9th Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed in Rapides Parish, while the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information manages the state criminal history database that includes records from all 64 Louisiana parishes.
Rapides Parish Quick Facts
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records
The screenshot below is from the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office website, which covers law enforcement services, jail operations, and public information for Rapides Parish residents in the Alexandria area.
The RPSO website provides information on divisions, how to contact specific departments, and resources for people looking into arrest or booking records in Rapides Parish.
Sheriff Mark Wood leads the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office (RPSO), which is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The RPSO handles arrests, bookings, and manages three separate detention facilities in Alexandria. The main office is at 700 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71309. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1510, Alexandria, LA 71309. The main phone is (318) 473-6700. Fax is (318) 449-5466. The RPSO website is at rpso.org. When someone is booked in Rapides Parish, that booking record enters the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system under LA R.S. 15:587. Three detention centers operate under RPSO: Detention Center I at 700 Murray Street, phone (318) 473-6750; Detention Center II at 400 C. John Allison Drive, phone (318) 449-4360; and Detention Center III at 7400 Academy Drive, phone (318) 449-4381.
The RPSO handles arrests across all of Rapides Parish. City arrests in Alexandria are coordinated with local police, but bookings go through the parish jail system. If you need to find out whether a person is currently in custody at any of the three Rapides detention centers, contact the main RPSO line at (318) 473-6700 and ask which facility they need.
| Sheriff | Mark Wood |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71309 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1510, Alexandria, LA 71309 |
| Phone | (318) 473-6700 |
| Fax | (318) 449-5466 |
| Website | rpso.org |
Rapides Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Case Filings
The screenshot below is from the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides access to court case searches and information on criminal filings in the 9th Judicial District.
The clerk's website offers tools including Rapid E-Search and Clerk Connect for accessing civil and criminal case filings. These tools let you search case records online before visiting in person.
Clerk Karan A. Corley oversees the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. The mailing address is P.O. Box 952, Alexandria, LA 71309-0952. Phone is (318) 473-8153. Fax is (318) 473-4667. The clerk website is rapidesclerk.org. The clerk's office maintains all criminal case records filed in the 9th Judicial District Court. These include charging documents, pleas entered, jury verdicts, and sentencing orders. The Rapid E-Search tool and Clerk Connect system allow for electronic access to case filings and e-filing for civil and criminal matters. eClerksLA is also available for electronic recording services. If you are looking for a criminal case record in Rapides Parish, start with the online search tool on the clerk's site before going in person.
The 9th Judicial District Court itself is located at 701 Murray Street, Suite 501, Alexandria, LA 71301, phone (318) 443-6893, fax (318) 484-2704. Court Administrator Caleb Pope can be reached through the main court number. The court's website is at 9thjdc.org. The District Attorney for Rapides Parish is Phillip Terrell, Jr., reachable at (318) 473-6650. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, criminal court records are public in Louisiana, with limited exceptions for sealed cases and juvenile matters.
| Clerk | Karan A. Corley |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 952, Alexandria, LA 71309-0952 |
| Phone | (318) 473-8153 |
| Fax | (318) 473-4667 |
| Website | rapidesclerk.org |
| Online Search | Rapid E-Search, Clerk Connect |
Searching Rapides Parish Criminal History Records
Rapides Parish offers more online access to court records than many smaller Louisiana parishes. The Rapid E-Search tool on the clerk's website is a good starting point. You can search case records by name or case number without going in person first. This saves a trip if you just need to confirm whether a case exists or get a case number before requesting copies.
For in-person access, go to the Clerk of Court office in Alexandria. Bring a valid ID and the full legal name you want to search, along with an approximate year range for the case. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies of criminal case records can be ordered at the counter. If you are not sure whether to start with the clerk's office or the sheriff, the answer depends on what you need. Court case records, including charges and dispositions, come from the clerk. Booking and arrest records come from the RPSO. Both offices are on Murray Street in Alexandria, which makes visiting both in the same trip easy.
For misdemeanor or municipal cases, note that city-level offenses handled within Alexandria may go through a separate city court rather than the district court. Check with both the Rapides Parish Clerk and any Alexandria city court if you are not certain which court handled a specific case.
Note: Local Rapides Parish court records only show cases filed in the 9th Judicial District. Cases from other Louisiana parishes will not show up in a local search, even if the same person is involved.
Rapides Parish Inmate Information and LAVNS
The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) covers Rapides Parish and allows tracking of inmate status and release notifications. You can access LAVNS at lavns.org or call 866-528-6748. Victims and family members can sign up for alerts about changes in an offender's custody status, including transfers or releases from any of the three Rapides detention centers.
The RPSO runs three detention facilities in Alexandria. If you need to find out which facility is holding a specific person, call the main RPSO number at (318) 473-6700. Detention Center I at 700 Murray Street (phone 318-473-6750) is the primary booking facility. Detention Center II at 400 C. John Allison Drive (phone 318-449-4360) and Detention Center III at 7400 Academy Drive (phone 318-449-4381) hold additional inmates. Booking records from all three facilities flow into the statewide LACCH database per LA R.S. 15:587. Individuals have the right to review their own criminal history under LA R.S. 15:588.
Louisiana State Police Background Checks - Rapides Parish
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) maintains the statewide criminal history database. This covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes, including Rapides. A BCII report gives you the most complete view of a person's Louisiana criminal history, combining local Rapides Parish records with any records from other parishes.
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. Rapides 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. 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 $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15-21 business days. For fingerprinting appointments, use LAPS at uenroll.identogo.com. The online background check portal is at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. Full information is at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Note: A BCII background check pulls criminal history from all 64 Louisiana parishes, so a report will include Rapides Parish records alongside any records from elsewhere in the state.
Rapides Parish Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police manages the sex offender registry for the entire state, including Rapides Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in Alexandria or anywhere in the parish. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender, call 1-800-872-8111. Local sex offender registration in Rapides Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office.
The registry is updated as offenders register, move, or have a status change. If you believe someone in Rapides Parish is not complying with registration requirements, contact the RPSO at (318) 473-6700 or use the state hotline.
Alexandria Criminal History Records
Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish and the largest city in central Louisiana. Criminal cases from Alexandria are handled through the 9th Judicial District Court and the RPSO booking system. For city-specific criminal history details, visit the Alexandria criminal history records page.
Nearby Parishes
Rapides Parish is in the geographic center of Louisiana. If you are not sure which parish holds the records you need, check where the case originated or where the person was living at the time.