Find Criminal History in St. James Parish

St. James Parish criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Convent, Louisiana. People looking to search criminal records in this parish can access arrest data, case dispositions, and detention center information through local offices and state sources. The 23rd Judicial District Court handles criminal cases for St. James Parish, while the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information provides full statewide background checks that include this parish.

St. James Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Claude Louis Jr. leads the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The office handles all arrests, bookings, and detention center operations in Convent. Every time someone gets booked into the St. James Parish Detention Center, that booking record enters the local criminal history system and may flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) database maintained statewide under LA R.S. 15:587. Local criminal history records begin here at the booking stage.

The office is at 5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA 70723. Mailing address is P.O. Box 83, Convent, LA 70723. The main admin line is (225) 562-2378. Dispatch is at (225) 562-2200. Main fax is (225) 331-8238. For questions specific to the detention center, fax is (225) 562-2225 and the detention phone is (225) 562-2504. Email is sheriff@stjamessheriff.com. The Sheriff's Office website at stjamessheriff.com has news, public notices, and ways to reach staff.

St. James Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records

The Louisiana State Police background check portal, shown here via lsp.org/services/background-checks, is the main state tool for requesting a full criminal history report covering St. James Parish and all other Louisiana parishes.

State-level background checks pull records from all 64 parishes into one report, which is more comprehensive than a single parish clerk search.

Clerk Shane LeBlanc runs the St. James Parish Clerk of Court, which holds all criminal case records filed in the 23rd Judicial District for St. James Parish. The clerk's office has separate phone lines depending on what type of record you need. For criminal record questions, call (225) 562-2389. For civil matters, call (225) 562-2270. For marriage or birth certificate questions, call (225) 562-2275. The clerk's fax is (225) 562-2383. The clerk's office website is at stjamesclerk.com.

Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, criminal court records in Louisiana are public unless a specific exemption applies. The clerk keeps charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions for every criminal case. If you need certified copies of court records, the clerk's office can provide them for a fee. In-person visits allow you to search by name or case number at the counter. The clerk's office is at 5800 LA Highway 44, 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723. Mailing address is P.O. Box 63, Convent, LA 70723.

23rd Judicial District Court - St. James Parish

The 23rd Judicial District Court handles criminal cases for St. James Parish. All felony charges, misdemeanor trials, and post-conviction proceedings in this parish go through this court. The court's website at 23rdjdc.org provides court schedules, docket information, and contact details for judges and court staff. If you are tracking an active criminal case in St. James Parish, the court's docket is a useful public resource.

The 23rd Judicial District also covers Ascension and Assumption Parishes. So if you are trying to figure out which court handled a case, knowing the parish where the crime occurred helps narrow it down quickly. St. James Parish criminal cases are filed separately from the other two parishes even though they share the same judicial district structure.

How to Search St. James Parish Criminal History

To find criminal records in St. James Parish, start with the Clerk of Court in Convent. Staff can search by name or case number. Bring the full legal name and a rough time range for the case. A case number makes the search faster. You can ask for plain copies or certified copies of any criminal case documents. Certified copies cost more and take longer to process.

For a broader search that covers all of Louisiana, use the Louisiana State Police BCII. Local clerk searches only pull records from St. James Parish. If the person you are looking up has cases in multiple parishes, the BCII background check is the only way to get the full picture. The BCII system is called LACCH and is the official statewide criminal history repository under LA R.S. 15:587.

Note: Cases filed in other parishes will not appear in a St. James Parish clerk search even if the same person is involved.

Louisiana State Police Criminal History - St. James Parish

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) maintains the statewide LACCH database. It covers arrests and court dispositions from all 64 parishes, including St. James. If you need more than what local records show, BCII is the right source.

BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The records line is (225) 925-6096. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. To request your own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588, you can submit by mail or in person. Mail fee is $26 by money order or cashier's check. Send to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Processing by mail takes 15-21 business days. In-person total is $41, which includes the state fee and fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Fingerprinting appointments use the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. Full details and forms are at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

St. James Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry, shown from lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry, covers all parishes including St. James and lets you search by name, address, or ZIP code.

The registry is updated as offenders register, move, or have status changes. If you think someone in St. James Parish is not complying with registration, call 1-800-872-8111 or contact the Sheriff's Office.

Sex offender registration for St. James Parish is handled locally through the Sheriff's Office in Convent. Offenders must register according to Louisiana law, and the registry reflects those records statewide. You can search by Convent or any St. James Parish address or ZIP code to see registered individuals near a specific location. This is a public resource that anyone can use without registration or fee.

Nearby Parishes

St. James Parish sits along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. If you need records from a neighboring area, check the parish where the case occurred.