Tangipahoa Parish Criminal History Records

Tangipahoa Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Hammond and the Clerk of Court in Amite, Louisiana. Anyone searching for arrest records, court case data, or inmate information in this parish can access those records through local offices and state sources. The 21st Judicial District Court covers Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa Parishes. State-level background checks are handled by the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information in Baton Rouge.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the parish. The office is at 15475 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone is (985) 345-6150. The website is tangisheriff.com. The sheriff handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations throughout the parish. When someone is booked in Tangipahoa Parish, that data enters the local records system and may eventually flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system managed by the state under LA R.S. 15:587.

Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish. The sheriff's office serves the entire parish area, working alongside Hammond city police and other local departments. All arrest records from both local police agencies and the sheriff's office contribute to the same state LACCH database. If you need to confirm a recent arrest, the sheriff's office in Hammond is your first stop for local information.

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website, shown here from tangiclerk.org, provides access to criminal case records, online search tools, and contact information for the clerk's office in Amite.

The clerk's office is where criminal case records are officially kept after cases are filed in the 21st Judicial District, covering all court filings tied to criminal matters in Tangipahoa Parish.

The Clerk of Court office is at 110 N Bay Street, Amite, LA 70422. Phone is (985) 748-4146. The website is tangiclerk.org. The clerk keeps all criminal case records filed in the 21st Judicial District for Tangipahoa Parish. These records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, most criminal court records in Tangipahoa Parish are public unless a specific legal exemption applies.

The clerk also offers online criminal record access through ClerkConnect at ClerkConnect.com. This subscription service lets you search Tangipahoa Parish criminal records remotely. Subscription options are: 24 hours for $20, 30 days for $40, and 365 days for $300. You can also access criminal e-services directly through the clerk's site at tangiclerk.org/E-Services. The 21st Judicial District Court website is at 21stjdc.org.

Searching Tangipahoa Parish Criminal History

There are several ways to find criminal records in Tangipahoa Parish. The Clerk of Court in Amite is the best direct source for court case records. Staff there can search by name or case number. This gives access to all criminal filings in the 21st Judicial District for Tangipahoa cases. You can request plain copies or certified copies. Call (985) 748-4146 to ask about fees and current procedures before making the trip to Amite.

The online route is also solid for this parish. ClerkConnect at ClerkConnect.com lets you search remotely with a subscription. The 24-hour option at $20 works well if you only need a one-time search. The clerk's E-Services page at tangiclerk.org/E-Services is also a good starting point. Check there before buying a subscription to see what is free versus paid. The 21st JDC online portal may also have search access.

Keep in mind that local court records only show charges filed in Tangipahoa Parish. Records from other parishes, even nearby St. Tammany or Livingston, will not appear in a local Tangipahoa search. For a full statewide picture, use the Louisiana State Police BCII, which covers all 64 parishes in one report.

Note: Hammond, the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, has its own page. See the Hammond criminal history page for city-specific resources and courthouse information.

Louisiana State Criminal History - Tangipahoa Parish

The Louisiana State Police offender locator, shown here from doc.la.gov, lets you look up individuals currently incarcerated in Louisiana correctional facilities, including those from Tangipahoa Parish.

The DOC offender locator is updated regularly and shows current facility assignments for people in the Louisiana state correctional system from all 64 parishes.

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) manages the statewide criminal history database. This covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes, including Tangipahoa. BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Tangipahoa Parish residents can request their own criminal history under LA R.S. 15:588. Mail fee is $26 (money order or cashier's check only). Send to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person total is $41, including a $31 state fee and a $10 fingerprinting charge. A $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15-21 business days.

For fingerprinting appointments, use the LAPS system at uenroll.identogo.com. Full background check information is at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Employers who need a check on another person use the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Tangipahoa Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry for the full state, including Tangipahoa Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in the Hammond, Amite, and Ponchatoula areas. The registry is at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender's registration status, call 1-800-872-8111. Local registration in Tangipahoa Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office.

The registry shows current address information and is updated when offenders move, register, or have their status changed. If you think someone in Tangipahoa Parish is not registering as required, contact the Sheriff's Office at (985) 345-6150 or use the state hotline.

Nearby Parishes

Tangipahoa Parish is in southeastern Louisiana. If you need criminal records from a neighboring area, check these nearby parishes.