Union Parish Criminal History Records

Union Parish criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in Farmerville, Louisiana. If you need to search criminal records in Union Parish, you can reach out to local offices for arrest data and court case files, or go through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information for a statewide background check. The 3rd Judicial District Court handles criminal cases filed in Union Parish, and records from that court are public under Louisiana law.

Union Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The screenshot below is from the Union Parish Sheriff's Office website, which provides public-facing information about law enforcement services and jail operations in Farmerville.

Sheriff Dusty Gates leads the Union Parish Sheriff's Office. The office handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations for the parish. When someone is booked into the Union Parish jail, that booking data enters the local system and can eventually flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the state police.

The office is located at 710 Holder Road, Farmerville, LA 71241. You can also send mail to P.O. Box 749, Farmerville, LA 71241. The main phone number is (318) 368-3124. For fax, use (318) 368-7817. Email is dustygates@unionsheriff.com. The Union Parish Detention Center has a separate line at (318) 368-9827. This is the number to call if you need information about someone currently held in the jail.

The sheriff's office website at unionsheriff.com is a good first stop when you need general information about jail operations or how to contact staff. Not all booking data will appear there, but it gives you contact details and points you toward the right resources for Union Parish criminal records.

Union Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal History Files

The screenshot below is from the Union Parish Clerk of Court website, showing the official portal for accessing court filing information and criminal case records in Farmerville.

The Clerk of Court holds all criminal case records after they are filed in the 3rd Judicial District. Clerk Dodi Dodd Eubanks manages the office. Records here include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. If you want the court-side view of a criminal history in Union Parish, the clerk's office is where to look.

The office is located at 100 E. Bayou Street, Suite 105, Farmerville, LA 71241. Mailing address is 207 E. Bayou St, Farmerville, LA 71241. Phone is (318) 368-3055. There are two fax lines: (318) 368-3861 for civil matters and (318) 982-8012 for criminal records. Criminal record requests are handled through the criminal fax line. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. In-person visits let you view documents and ask for certified copies at the counter.

Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, court records in Louisiana are public unless a specific exemption applies. Most criminal court documents, including charges, pleas, and sentences, are open to the public. Some records involving juveniles or sealed cases may be restricted.

How to Search Union Parish Criminal History Records

The most direct way to find criminal records in Union Parish is to contact the Clerk of Court in Farmerville. Staff can search by name or case number. You can ask for plain copies or certified copies. Fees depend on what you need. It helps to have the full name of the person and an approximate year of the case. Older records may take more time to pull, so call ahead if you think the case is more than ten years old.

For online ticket payments tied to criminal matters, Union Parish uses the ncourt system at ncourt.com. This is useful if you need to pay a fine tied to a criminal citation without going in person. It does not replace a full record search, but it is a quick resource for payment needs.

Union Parish's LAVNS inmate roster has been offline at times, so if you need current booking information, contact the Detention Center at (318) 368-9827 directly. VINELink at vinelink.com can still provide victim notification services in the meantime. Local records only show what happened in Union Parish. A full Louisiana criminal history check requires going through the state BCII system.

Note: Union Parish criminal records cover the 3rd Judicial District only. If the person you are searching has cases in other parishes, you will need to contact those clerks or request a statewide background check through the Louisiana State Police.

Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Union Parish

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) maintains the statewide criminal history database under LA R.S. 15:587. This covers arrests and dispositions from all 64 parishes, including Union Parish. If you need a full criminal history that goes beyond local court files, BCII is the right source. Local clerk searches only show what was filed in that parish.

BCII is located at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone number is (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Union Parish residents can request their own criminal history under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. By mail, the fee is $26 (money order or cashier's check only). Send mail requests to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person visits cost $41 total, which includes the state fee plus fingerprinting. A technology fee of $5 was added in December 2024 per LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15-21 business days.

For fingerprinting appointments needed for in-person or employer-sponsored checks, schedule through the LAPS portal at uenroll.identogo.com. You can also start an online background check or find all relevant forms at lsp.org/services/background-checks. The IBC online portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov is available for certain authorized background check requests.

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police BCII background check page, which outlines the process for requesting a criminal history record from the state.

This page is the main resource for understanding how to request a criminal history background check at the state level, including fee information and mailing instructions relevant to Union Parish residents.

Note: The BCII background check pulls data from across Louisiana, so it will show Union Parish records along with any records from other parishes in a single report.

Union Parish DOC Offender and Sex Offender Information

The Louisiana Department of Corrections tracks inmates currently in state custody. If you need to locate someone serving a state sentence tied to a Union Parish case, the DOC offender locator tool is the right resource. You can search by name at doc.la.gov. The DOC also tracks releases and transfers, so this tool is useful even for cases where someone may have been released from a state facility.

The Louisiana State Police also maintains the sex offender registry for all 64 parishes, including Union Parish. Search by name, ZIP code, or address 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 in Union Parish is handled through the Sheriff's Office. If you believe someone is failing to register, contact the sheriff's office at (318) 368-3124 or use the state registry hotline.

Nearby Parishes

Union Parish sits in north Louisiana and borders several other parishes. If you are not sure which parish holds the records you need, check where the person lived or where the event took place.