St. John the Baptist Parish Criminal History Records
St. John the Baptist Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court, with offices in LaPlace and Edgard, Louisiana. Anyone searching criminal records in this parish can access arrest data, court case files, and jail information through local and state sources. The 40th Judicial District Court covers criminal cases filed in St. John the Baptist Parish, and the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information handles full statewide background checks that include all records from this parish.
St. John the Baptist Parish Quick Facts
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Mike Tregre leads the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the main law enforcement agency for the parish. The office handles arrests, bookings, and all jail operations. When someone gets booked into the St. John the Baptist Parish Prison, that record enters the local criminal history system. From there, it may flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) database maintained statewide by the Louisiana State Police under LA R.S. 15:587. Criminal history for this parish begins at the booking stage with the Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office main location is at 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1600, LaPlace, LA 70069. Main phone is (985) 652-9513. Fax is (985) 359-7002. Email is sheriff@stjohnsheriff.org. For questions about the jail or a specific prisoner, call the prison line at (985) 359-8625. Prison fax is (985) 653-7418. The Sheriff's website at stjohnsheriff.org has public-facing information about the office, staff, and parish services.
| Sheriff | Mike Tregre |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1600, LaPlace, LA 70069 |
| Phone | (985) 652-9513 |
| Fax | (985) 359-7002 |
| Prison Phone | (985) 359-8625 |
| sheriff@stjohnsheriff.org | |
| Website | stjohnsheriff.org |
St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court Records
The Louisiana State Police background check portal at lsp.org/services/background-checks is the primary state tool for requesting a full criminal history report. The image below shows how that portal looks when accessed online.
A state-level report covers all 64 parishes in Louisiana. It is more thorough than a single parish clerk search and is the right choice when you need a complete record.
Clerk Felicia C. Feist runs the St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court. This office keeps all criminal case records filed in the 40th Judicial District for St. John the Baptist Parish. The clerk has two physical locations to serve both sides of the river. The Westbank office is at 2393 Highway 18, Edgard, LA 70049, phone (985) 497-3331. Criminal fax for the Westbank office is (985) 497-6941. The Eastbank office is at 1811 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068, phone (985) 652-8041. Civil fax is (985) 497-3972. Mailing address for both is P.O. Box 280, Edgard, LA 70049. Email is info@sjbparishclerk.gov. The clerk's website is at sjbparishclerk.gov.
Criminal records at the clerk's office include charges filed, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, most of these records are open to the public. You can request plain copies or certified copies depending on what you need. Call the Eastbank office at (985) 652-8041 or the Westbank office at (985) 497-3331 to ask what documents are available and what the current copy fees are before you visit or send a mail request.
| Clerk | Felicia C. Feist |
|---|---|
| Westbank (Edgard) | 2393 Highway 18, Edgard, LA 70049 | (985) 497-3331 |
| Eastbank (LaPlace) | 1811 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068 | (985) 652-8041 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 280, Edgard, LA 70049 |
| info@sjbparishclerk.gov | |
| Website | sjbparishclerk.gov |
St. John the Baptist Parish Inmate Roster
The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) provides an online inmate roster for St. John the Baptist Parish. You can view current inmates at stjohn.lavns.org. The roster is updated on a regular basis and shows who is currently held at the parish prison along with basic booking details. This is one of the fastest ways to confirm whether someone was recently arrested and booked in this parish.
LAVNS also provides automated victim notifications. If you are a crime victim and want to know when the offender is released or transferred, you can sign up for those alerts through the LAVNS portal at lavns.org or by calling 866-528-6748. This service is free and covers all Louisiana correctional facilities, not just the St. John the Baptist Parish Prison.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Prison is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Booking records created at the prison feed into the LACCH system under LA R.S. 15:587. If you need to know whether someone is currently held in custody, checking the LAVNS roster is faster than calling the jail directly. For complex questions about booking, bond, or release, call the prison directly at (985) 359-8625.
Note: The online inmate roster reflects current custody only. It does not show criminal history or past bookings. For historical arrest and conviction records, contact the Clerk of Court or use the BCII background check system.
Louisiana State Police Criminal History for St. John the Baptist
The Louisiana Department of Corrections offender locator, shown from doc.la.gov, lets you find people currently held in Louisiana state prisons, including anyone from St. John the Baptist Parish sentenced to state custody.
The DOC tool is separate from the local jail roster. Use the jail roster for current parish inmates and the DOC locator for those in state prison after sentencing.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) manages the statewide LACCH system. It covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes, including St. John the Baptist. BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone 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, the 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. Mail processing takes 15-21 business days. In-person requests cost $41 total, including state fee and fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee was added December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). For fingerprinting appointments, use the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. Full information is at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Online background check requests can be submitted through the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.
St. John the Baptist Parish Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry for all 64 parishes, including St. John the Baptist. You can 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 registration for sex offenders is handled through the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office in LaPlace.
The registry is updated as offenders register, move, or have changes in their status. It is a public resource that anyone can search without charge. If you believe someone is not complying with registration requirements, contact the Sheriff's Office at (985) 652-9513 or use the state registry hotline.
Nearby Parishes
St. John the Baptist Parish sits between Jefferson and St. James on the River Road corridor. If you need records from a neighboring parish, check where the case took place first.