Terrebonne Parish Criminal History Records

Terrebonne Parish criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Gray and the Clerk of Court in Houma, 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 32nd Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed in Terrebonne Parish. State-level background checks are available through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information in Baton Rouge.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Timothy Soignet leads the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO), the main law enforcement agency for the parish. The office is at 3441 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA 70359. Mailing goes to P.O. Box 1990, Gray, LA 70359. Main phone is (985) 876-2500. Fax is (985) 857-0274. Email contacts are tsoignet@tpso.net and dlandry@tpso.net. The website is tpso.net. The sheriff handles all arrests, bookings, and jail operations for Terrebonne Parish. When someone is booked, that data enters the local records system and can flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system managed by the state under LA R.S. 15:587.

The jail operated by TPSO is the Jerry J. Larpenter Criminal Justice Complex, located at 3211 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363. The jail phone is (985) 857-0361. The TPSO also posts current incarcerations and outstanding warrants through their online services at tpso.net/online-services. This is one of the more useful online tools available for Terrebonne Parish criminal history searches, as it gives real-time access to current booking and warrant data without requiring an in-person visit.

Houma is the largest city in Terrebonne Parish, and much of the criminal activity in the parish runs through the TPSO booking system. See the Houma criminal history page for city-specific information and resources tied to Houma-area incidents.

Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website, shown here from terrebonneclerk.org, provides access to criminal case records, contact information for all clerk offices in Houma, and online search tools for the 32nd Judicial District.

The clerk's office in Houma is where all criminal case records filed in the 32nd Judicial District are kept, including charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and sentences for Terrebonne Parish cases.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court is the Honorable Jodie Burton. The main office is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. Mailing is P.O. Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361-1569. Main phone is (985) 868-5660. The criminal department line is (985) 868-6802. Main fax is (985) 868-5143. Criminal fax is (985) 868-0239. The website is terrebonneclerk.org. There is also a Goode Street Annex at 415 Goode Street, Houma, reachable at (985) 868-6802, and a Church Street Annex at 310 Church Street, Houma, at (985) 873-8376.

Criminal records searches at the clerk's office cost $20.00. Certified copies run $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Regular copies are $1.00 per page. Civil record searches are $15.00. Court records are public under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, unless a specific exemption applies. The Louisiana Clerks Portal at eclerks.louisianaclerks.org is another option for searching Terrebonne Parish court records online.

The 32nd Judicial District Court coordinator is Jennie Callahan, reachable at P.O. Box 461, Houma, LA 70361, phone (985) 873-6589, fax (985) 580-7202, email jrcallahan@tpcg.org.

Searching Terrebonne Parish Criminal History Records

There are several good options for finding criminal records in Terrebonne Parish. The Clerk of Court in Houma is the primary source for court case records. Staff can find cases by name or case number. A criminal records search costs $20.00 at the clerk's office. If you need a certified copy, the base fee is $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Call the criminal department at (985) 868-6802 to confirm hours and what you need to bring before making the trip.

For online access, the Louisiana Clerks Portal at eclerks.louisianaclerks.org covers Terrebonne Parish and other Louisiana parishes. This is worth checking before going to the courthouse. The TPSO also posts current incarcerations and warrants at tpso.net/online-services. This is a fast way to check if someone is currently booked into the Terrebonne Parish jail or has an active warrant on file.

If you need a complete criminal history that goes beyond Terrebonne Parish, the Louisiana State Police BCII is the right tool. The BCII report pulls from all 64 parishes, so Terrebonne records show up alongside any from other parishes in the same document.

Note: The Goode Street Annex at (985) 868-6802 handles criminal department requests and may be a useful secondary contact if the main office on Main Street is busy.

Louisiana State Criminal History - Terrebonne Parish

The Louisiana State Police background check portal, shown here from lsp.org/services/background-checks, is where Terrebonne Parish residents can request their own criminal history from the state LACCH database.

The BCII system covers all 64 parishes and is the most comprehensive way to get a full criminal history that includes any records from across Louisiana, not just Terrebonne.

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) manages the statewide criminal history database. 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. Terrebonne Parish residents can request their own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. 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. 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). Processing by mail takes 15-21 business days. Use LAPS for fingerprinting appointments at uenroll.identogo.com. Full background check details are at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Employers use the IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Terrebonne Parish Sex Offender Registry

The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry for the entire state, including Terrebonne Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in the Houma area and across the parish. 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 Terrebonne Parish goes through the Sheriff's Office in Gray.

The registry updates when offenders move, register, or have their status changed. If you believe someone in Terrebonne Parish is not registering as required, contact the TPSO at (985) 876-2500 or use the state hotline. Victim notification services are available through LAVNS at lavns.org or by calling 866-528-6748.

Nearby Parishes

Terrebonne Parish is in south-central coastal Louisiana. If you need criminal records from a neighboring area, check these nearby parishes.