St. Charles Parish Criminal History
St. Charles Parish criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in Hahnville and Luling, Louisiana. Anyone searching for criminal records in this River Parishes community west of New Orleans can access arrest data, court case filings, and conviction information through local offices or the Louisiana State Police statewide background check system. The 29th Judicial District Court handles all criminal matters filed in St. Charles Parish, and state records are tracked through the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system at the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.
St. Charles Parish Quick Facts
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records
Sheriff Greg Champagne leads the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. Main phone is (985) 783-6237. Training division phone is (985) 783-1280. Main fax is (985) 783-6497. Business fax is (985) 783-1008. Email is sheriffgc@stcharlessheriff.org. Mailing address is P.O. Box 426, Hahnville, LA 70057. The sheriff's office website is at stcharlessheriff.org. This site provides public resources including news, contacts, and general information about the department.
The St. Charles Parish Prison is also at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. The prison direct line is (985) 783-1164. When someone is arrested and booked in St. Charles Parish, the booking record enters the local system. Under LA R.S. 15:587, this data may be reported to the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the state police. The LACCH system is what a statewide background check pulls from. So a booking in St. Charles Parish can show up on a Louisiana State Police criminal history report.
Sheriff Champagne has been a well-known figure in Louisiana law enforcement for many years. The department covers all unincorporated parts of St. Charles Parish and works with city police in communities like Luling, Boutte, and Ama. If you are not sure which agency handled a particular arrest in the parish, the sheriff's office can usually tell you.
| Sheriff | Greg Champagne |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA 70070 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 426, Hahnville, LA 70057 |
| Main Phone | (985) 783-6237 |
| Prison Phone | (985) 783-1164 |
| Main Fax | (985) 783-6497 |
| sheriffgc@stcharlessheriff.org | |
| Website | stcharlessheriff.org |
St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Case Records
Clerk Lance Marino manages the St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court at 15045 River Road in Hahnville. Phone is (985) 783-6632. Fax is (985) 783-2005. Email is stcharlescoc@bellsouth.net. Mailing address is P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057. The clerk's website at scpclerkofcourt.com provides contact information and access to the eSearch portal for online record searches. The clerk holds all criminal case records filed in the 29th Judicial District, including charge documents, plea entries, motions, trial records, and final sentences. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, most criminal records are public and accessible to any person who requests them.
For online access, check the eSearch option through the clerk's website. This tool lets you search for case filings without coming to the courthouse. You can look up criminal cases by name or case number. Some documents may require in-person review or a certified copy request, but basic case information is usually accessible online. If your search is for a recent case, it may not appear in the online system immediately after filing. Call the clerk's office at (985) 783-6632 if you run into issues finding a case that you know exists.
In-person visits to the Hahnville courthouse are also an option. Staff there can assist with name searches and pull file documents. Certified copies of criminal records are available for a fee. If you need a certified copy for use in court or for another legal purpose, tell the staff upfront so they can prepare the right version. Plain copies are cheaper and work for most general reference needs.
Note: The 29th Judicial District Court handles only St. Charles Parish criminal matters. Cases from neighboring Jefferson, Lafourche, or other parishes will not appear in a St. Charles clerk search.
| Clerk | Lance Marino |
|---|---|
| Address | 15045 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 424, Hahnville, LA 70057 |
| Phone | (985) 783-6632 |
| Fax | (985) 783-2005 |
| stcharlescoc@bellsouth.net | |
| Website | scpclerkofcourt.com |
Searching St. Charles Parish Criminal History Records
The main options for searching criminal records in St. Charles Parish are the Clerk of Court eSearch portal, in-person visits to the Hahnville courthouse, and the Louisiana State Police BCII statewide background check. Start with the clerk's online system if you just need basic case information. For certified documents or older archived records, visit in person or call ahead to arrange a mail request. The clerk's office at (985) 783-6632 can walk you through the process and tell you what to bring.
For current inmate information, contact the St. Charles Parish Prison at (985) 783-1164 or check the Louisiana Victim Notification System at lavns.org. LAVNS at 866-528-6748 provides inmate status and victim notification services statewide. If you want to be told when an inmate is released or transferred, you can register for alerts through the LAVNS system. This service is especially useful for crime victims who want to stay informed without having to call the jail repeatedly.
For people sentenced to state prison rather than held in the parish facility, search the DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov. State DOC and parish jail records are separate. A person transferred to state custody will no longer appear on parish jail rosters.
Louisiana State Police BCII - St. Charles Parish Background Checks
The image below is from the Louisiana State Police background check services page, which outlines how to request a full criminal history through the BCII in Baton Rouge. The BCII covers all 64 Louisiana parishes, so a statewide report will include St. Charles Parish data along with records from other parishes.
Anyone who needs a full picture of someone's Louisiana criminal history, not just what is on file in St. Charles Parish, should use the BCII rather than the local clerk search alone.
BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Records phone is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Under the Right to Review in LA R.S. 15:588, individuals can get their own criminal history. 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. A technology fee of $5 was added in December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15 to 21 business days. Fingerprinting is booked through LAPS at uenroll.identogo.com. Some request types can be submitted through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.
St. Charles Parish Sex Offender Registry
The image below is from the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry, where you can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders anywhere in Louisiana, including St. Charles Parish.
The registry is updated as offenders register new addresses, move, or have changes in their status under Louisiana law.
Louisiana State Police manages the sex offender registry at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. The hotline is 1-800-872-8111. Local compliance for sex offenders in St. Charles Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office in Luling. If you believe someone is not registering as required, contact the sheriff at (985) 783-6237 or report it through the state hotline. Searching by ZIP code for communities like Luling, Boutte, or Destrehan is a quick way to check offender presence in a specific neighborhood.
The registry is a free public tool. No account is needed. It shows current address information for registered offenders and is one of the most commonly used components of Louisiana's public criminal history data system.
DOC Offender Locator - St. Charles Parish
The image below is from the Louisiana Department of Corrections offender information page, which covers people currently serving sentences in state prison facilities across Louisiana.
If the person you are searching for was convicted of a felony and sent to a state prison rather than the parish jail, use the DOC locator. The parish jail and DOC are different systems and do not share a unified database.
The DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov is free and does not require an account or login. You can search by name or DOC ID number. Results include the current facility, sentence length, and in some cases, projected release dates. This is a useful tool for attorneys, family members, and victims who need to locate someone within the state corrections system. For people held in the St. Charles Parish Prison specifically, use the prison's direct line at (985) 783-1164 instead.
Nearby Parishes
St. Charles Parish is part of the greater New Orleans metro area and sits along the Mississippi River between Jefferson Parish and St. James Parish. If you are not sure which parish holds the records you need, check where the case was filed or where the person lived at the time.