Find Criminal History Records in Vermilion Parish

Vermilion Parish criminal history records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in Abbeville, Louisiana. Residents and researchers looking to search criminal records in Vermilion Parish can request arrest data and court case files through local offices or get a full background check from the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. The 15th Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases filed here, and most records are available to the public under Louisiana open records law.

Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Eddie Langlinais leads the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office, the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The office handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations for the entire parish area. When someone is booked into the Vermilion Parish jail, that data enters the local system and may flow into the statewide Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the state police. All criminal history at the parish level starts with the sheriff's booking process.

The main office is at 101 South State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510. Some sources also list 1101 South State as the address, so it is best to call ahead before visiting. The mailing address is P.O. Box 307, Abbeville, LA 70511. Business line is (337) 898-4409. For emergencies, use (337) 893-0871. Fax is (337) 740-4510. The sheriff's office operates websites at vpso.net and vermilionsheriff.net.

The Vermilion Parish jail is located separately at 14202 Savoy Road, Abbeville, LA 70510. The jail phone is (337) 898-4424. If you need to find out whether someone is currently held in the Vermilion Parish jail, call the jail directly. Booking data from the jail feeds into the LACCH system over time.

Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records

Clerk Diane Meaux Broussard manages the Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court. This office holds all criminal case records filed in the 15th Judicial District for Vermilion Parish. Records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final case dispositions. If you need the court-side view of a criminal history, the clerk's office is where to go.

The office is at 100 North State Street, Suite 101, Abbeville, LA 70510. Mail goes to P.O. Box 790, Abbeville, LA 70511. Phone is (337) 898-1992. There are two fax lines: (337) 898-9803 and (337) 898-4556. Email is vermilionclerk@cox-internet.com. The clerk's website is at vermilionclerk.com. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. In-person visits allow you to view documents and request copies or certified versions at the counter. Call first if you think your case is more than ten years old, as older records may need extra time to retrieve.

Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, most criminal court records in Louisiana are public. This includes charges filed, pleas entered, and sentences imposed. Some records involving juveniles or sealed cases may be restricted by court order. The clerk can tell you if a specific record falls under any exemption.

Vermilion Parish Inmate Roster and Jail Records

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office provides a prisoner search tool directly on its website. You can find current booking information at vpso.net/prisoners.aspx. This is updated regularly and shows who is currently booked into the Vermilion Parish jail. It is a quick way to check whether someone has been recently arrested in this parish without making a phone call.

The Louisiana Victim Notification System (LAVNS) also manages an inmate roster for Vermilion Parish at vermilion.lavns.org. LAVNS provides notifications for victims who want to know when an offender is released or transferred from the jail. To sign up for alerts, call 866-528-6748 or visit the main LAVNS portal at lavns.org. The system is free for victims to use and does not require creating an account in most cases.

Note: Inmate roster information shows current status only. For full criminal history data, including past arrests and court dispositions, contact the Clerk of Court or request a statewide check through the Louisiana State Police BCII.

Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Vermilion Parish

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police BCII background check page, which explains how to request a full criminal history record from the state, including fees and mailing instructions for Vermilion Parish residents.

BCII handles statewide criminal history requests covering all 64 parishes, including Vermilion Parish, under LA R.S. 15:587. This is the right source when you need a complete criminal record that goes beyond what local court files hold.

BCII is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Call (225) 925-6096. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Vermilion 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, payable by money order or cashier's check. Send to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person costs $41 total. 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 portal at uenroll.identogo.com. The IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov handles certain authorized online requests.

Vermilion Parish Sex Offender Registry

The screenshot below is from the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry page, which allows searches by name, address, or ZIP code for registered offenders in Vermilion Parish and across Louisiana.

The registry is maintained statewide by the Louisiana State Police and includes all registered offenders in Vermilion Parish. You can search by ZIP code to find offenders near a specific address in Abbeville or anywhere else in the parish.

For questions about a specific offender's status, call 1-800-872-8111. Local registration for sex offenders in Vermilion Parish is managed through the Sheriff's Office. If you believe someone is not complying with registration requirements, contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 898-4409 or use the state registry hotline. The registry is updated as offenders move, register, or change status, so check it regularly if you need current information.

Nearby Parishes

Vermilion Parish is located in south Louisiana along the Gulf Coast. If you are not sure which parish holds the records you need, check where the person lived or where the incident occurred.