Criminal History Records in St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Covington, Louisiana. People searching for arrest records, court case data, or inmate information in this parish can access those records through local offices and state resources. The 22nd Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed in St. Tammany Parish, covering both St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. State-level background checks go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Randy Smith leads the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office (STPSO), the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The office handles arrests, bookings, jail operations, and criminal records requests. When someone is booked into the St. Tammany Parish jail, that data enters the local system and can eventually flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the state. Criminal history records at the parish level start with the booking process at the STPSO.

The main Covington office is at 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433. There is also a Slidell office at 300 Brownswitch Road, Slidell, LA 70458. Mailing goes to P.O. Box 1120, Covington, LA 70434. Main business phone is (985) 809-8200. The criminal records line is (985) 809-8242. The jail can be reached at (985) 276-1028. The STPSO website is at stpso.com. The parish jail is at 1200 Champagne Street in Covington.

The STPSO also runs a public records request portal at foia-stpso.govqa.us. This is the right place to submit formal public records requests for incident reports, booking records, and other sheriff's office documents that fall under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification operates the statewide background check system, shown here from lsp.org/services/background-checks, which includes criminal history data from St. Tammany Parish.

This portal is where St. Tammany Parish residents can request their own criminal history or find out more about statewide background check procedures.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court is Jessica Jenkins Brewster. The office is at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433. Mailing goes to P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434. Main phone is (985) 809-8700. The criminal department line is (985) 809-8732. The civil department is (985) 809-8733. Archives can be reached at (985) 809-8745. There is also a Slidell Annex at (985) 643-6969. Email contacts are civil@sttammanyclerk.org and Archives@sttammanyclerk.org. The website is sttammanyclerk.org.

The clerk's office keeps all criminal case records filed in the 22nd Judicial District. These records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. Court records in St. Tammany Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, unless a specific exemption applies. You can also search some records online through the eClerksLA portal.

The 22nd Judicial District Court has its own online access portal at online.22ndjdc.org. This covers both St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. Bond court can be reached at (985) 809-5399.

St. Tammany Parish Criminal History Search

Looking up criminal records in St. Tammany Parish can be done in a few ways. The Clerk of Court in Covington is the direct source for court case records. Staff can find cases by name or case number. This gives you access to all criminal filings tied to a specific case. You can request plain copies or certified copies. Call the criminal department at (985) 809-8732 to ask about current search procedures and fees.

The 22nd Judicial District Court also offers online access at online.22ndjdc.org. This may let you search for case information without going to the courthouse. The eClerksLA portal at eclerksla.com is another online option for accessing court records across multiple Louisiana parishes, including St. Tammany. Check both tools before making an in-person trip to Covington.

For older cases or archived documents, call the archives line at (985) 809-8745. Some records going back many years may require more lead time to retrieve. If you are searching for records that may span multiple parishes, you need the Louisiana State Police BCII, which covers all 64 parishes in one report. Local clerk records only reflect what was filed in St. Tammany Parish.

Note: Even though Slidell is a large city in St. Tammany Parish, its criminal case records are still filed in the 22nd Judicial District and kept by the Covington-based Clerk of Court. The Slidell Annex at (985) 643-6969 can help with local access needs.

Louisiana State Criminal History for St. Tammany Parish

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) runs the statewide criminal history database. This system covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes, including St. Tammany. BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Their records line is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

St. Tammany Parish residents can request their own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. The mail fee is $26 (money order or cashier's check only). Mail to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. If you go in person, the total is $41, including a $31 state fee and a $10 fingerprinting charge. 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. For fingerprinting appointments, use the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. Full background check details are at lsp.org/services/background-checks.

Employers who need a criminal history on another person must use the Internet Background Check (IBC) portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. This is separate from the individual Right to Review process and requires proper authorization.

St. Tammany Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry portal, shown here from lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry, lets you search for registered offenders in Covington, Slidell, and other St. Tammany Parish communities.

The registry can be searched by name, address, or ZIP code and is updated as offenders move, register, or change status across the parish.

For questions about a specific offender's status, call 1-800-872-8111. Local registration for sex offenders in St. Tammany Parish goes through the Sheriff's Office. If you believe someone is not complying with registration requirements, contact the STPSO at (985) 809-8200 or report through the state hotline.

Nearby Parishes

St. Tammany Parish is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. If you need criminal records from a neighboring area, check these nearby parishes.