Washington Parish Criminal History Records
Washington Parish criminal history records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in Franklinton, Louisiana. Anyone looking to search criminal records in Washington Parish can get arrest data and court case files through local offices, or request a full Louisiana background check from the state police. The 22nd Judicial District Court serves both Washington and St. Tammany Parishes, and criminal case records are available to the public under Louisiana open records law.
Washington Parish Quick Facts
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office
The screenshot below is from the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office website, which serves as the public-facing resource for law enforcement information and jail operations in Franklinton.
Sheriff Jason Smith leads the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. The office handles arrests, bookings, and jail operations. All booking data enters the local system and can flow into the statewide Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system over time.
The main office is at 1002 Main St, Franklinton, LA 70438. Mailing address is P.O. Box 668, Franklinton, LA 70438. The main phone is (985) 839-3434. Fax is (985) 839-7804. Washington Parish also has a second office in Bogalusa at 302 Mississippi Ave, Bogalusa, LA 70427, reachable at (985) 661-2021. Bogalusa is the largest city in Washington Parish, so this second office handles a fair share of arrests in the eastern part of the parish. The sheriff's website is at wpso.la.gov.
| Sheriff | Jason Smith |
|---|---|
| Address | 1002 Main St, Franklinton, LA 70438 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 668, Franklinton, LA 70438 |
| Phone | (985) 839-3434 |
| Fax | (985) 839-7804 |
| Bogalusa Office | 302 Mississippi Ave, Bogalusa, LA 70427 | (985) 661-2021 |
| Website | wpso.la.gov |
Washington Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records
The screenshot below is from the Washington Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides contact information and resources for accessing criminal case records in Franklinton.
Clerk Johnny D. Crain, Jr. manages the Washington Parish Clerk of Court. This office holds all criminal case records filed in the 22nd Judicial District for Washington Parish. Records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. If you need the court-side view of a criminal history in Washington Parish, this is where to start.
The office is at 908-B Washington St, Franklinton, LA 70438. Mail goes to P.O. Box 607, Franklinton, LA 70438. Phone is (985) 839-4663. There are multiple fax lines: general at (985) 839-3116, civil at (985) 839-2925, and criminal specifically at (985) 839-7271. Use the criminal fax line for record requests related to criminal cases. Email is washparcoc@yahoo.com. The website is at washingtonparishclerk.org.
The 22nd Judicial District Court also maintains online court records at online.22ndjdc.org. This portal covers both Washington and St. Tammany Parishes. You may be able to search case information online before contacting the clerk, which can save time. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, most criminal court records are public unless a specific exemption applies.
| Clerk | Johnny D. Crain, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Address | 908-B Washington St, Franklinton, LA 70438 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 607, Franklinton, LA 70438 |
| Phone | (985) 839-4663 |
| Fax (Criminal) | (985) 839-7271 |
| washparcoc@yahoo.com | |
| Website | washingtonparishclerk.org |
| 22nd JDC Online Records | online.22ndjdc.org |
Searching Washington Parish Criminal History Records
The best starting point for searching Washington Parish criminal records is the 22nd Judicial District Court online portal at online.22ndjdc.org. This tool lets you search case data online before making a trip to the clerk's office in Franklinton. For documents and certified copies, you will still need to contact the clerk directly.
When you contact the clerk's office, staff can look up cases by name or case number. Having the full name and an approximate year of the case helps. Use the criminal fax line at (985) 839-7271 if you need to send a written request. For inmate messaging and communication with someone currently held in the Washington Parish jail, the Smart Jail Mail service is available at smartjailmail.com.
Local records cover only cases filed in the 22nd Judicial District. If the person you are looking for has criminal history in other parishes, a local search will not show those. A statewide background check through Louisiana State Police BCII is the best way to get a complete picture across all 64 parishes.
Note: Washington Parish borders Mississippi, so individuals with criminal history in both states will have separate records in Louisiana and Mississippi court systems. Only Louisiana records appear through the state BCII.
Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for Washington 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 all 64 parishes, including Washington Parish. If you need a full criminal record that goes beyond local court files, BCII is the right place to request it.
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. Washington 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, paid by money order or cashier's check. Mail to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. In-person costs $41 total. A technology fee of $5 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. Full background check information is at lsp.org/services/background-checks. The IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov handles authorized online requests.
Washington Parish Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police maintains the sex offender registry statewide, including for Washington Parish. Search by name, address, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in the Franklinton and Bogalusa areas. The registry is available at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For questions about a specific offender, call 1-800-872-8111.
Local registration for sex offenders in Washington Parish is managed through the Sheriff's Office. If you believe someone is not complying with registration requirements, contact the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 839-3434 or the Bogalusa office at (985) 661-2021. The registry is updated as offenders move, register, or change their status, so check it regularly for current information. The DOC offender locator at doc.la.gov can also help locate individuals currently serving a state sentence connected to a Washington Parish conviction.
Nearby Parishes
Washington Parish is in the Florida Parishes region of southeast Louisiana. If you are not sure which parish holds the records you need, check where the person lived or where the incident occurred.