West Feliciana Parish Criminal History Records
West Feliciana Parish criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and Clerk of Court in St. Francisville, Louisiana. People searching for criminal records in this parish can find arrest data, court case documents, and detention center information through local offices and the Louisiana State Police. The 20th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases filed in West Feliciana Parish, and the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information provides statewide criminal history searches for anyone who needs records from multiple parishes in a single report.
West Feliciana Parish Quick Facts
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Brian Spillman leads the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office in St. Francisville. This office is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish. It handles all arrests, jail bookings, and jail operations. Every booking generates a record that enters the local system and may flow into the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History (LACCH) system maintained by the state. West Feliciana Parish criminal history begins with the booking process at this office.
The screenshot below comes from the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office website, which lists contact information and general resources for law enforcement in St. Francisville, including links to the detention center page.
The sheriff's site at wfpso.org covers office contacts and links to the detention center, where you can find information about current inmates held in the West Feliciana Parish facility.
The main office is at 4789 Prosperity St, St. Francisville, LA 70775. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1844, St. Francisville, LA 70775. The main number is (225) 635-3241. For records specifically, call (225) 784-3136. Fax is (225) 635-6947. The West Feliciana Parish Detention Center can be reached at (225) 784-3148. The detention center page at wfpso.org/detention has more details on the jail facility and current status.
| Sheriff | Brian Spillman |
|---|---|
| Address | 4789 Prosperity St, St. Francisville, LA 70775 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1844, St. Francisville, LA 70775 |
| Main Phone | (225) 635-3241 |
| Records Phone | (225) 784-3136 |
| Detention Center | (225) 784-3148 |
| Fax | (225) 635-6947 |
| Website | wfpso.org |
| Detention Center | wfpso.org/detention |
West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court - Criminal Records
The Clerk of Court in St. Francisville maintains all criminal case records filed in the 20th Judicial District for West Feliciana Parish. These records include charging documents, pleas, verdicts, and final dispositions. This is the right office to contact when you need the court record portion of a West Feliciana Parish criminal history.
The screenshot below is from the West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court website, which provides details on accessing court records and filing information for cases handled in St. Francisville.
The clerk's website at westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org covers how to request records and provides contact information for the courthouse in St. Francisville.
Clerk Stewart Hughes oversees the office at 4785 Prosperity St, St. Francisville, LA 70775. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1843, St. Francisville, LA 70775. Phone is (225) 635-3794. Fax is (225) 635-3770. Email contact options are westfelcoc@gmail.com and wfelicianaclerk@bellsouth.net. Staff can search cases by name or case number. Certified copies and plain copies are available at different costs. Under La. R.S. 44:1 and La. R.S. 44:32, criminal court records are public unless a specific exemption under Louisiana law applies. Most charges filed, pleas entered, and sentences imposed in West Feliciana Parish are open to any member of the public who requests them.
| Clerk | Stewart Hughes |
|---|---|
| Address | 4785 Prosperity St, St. Francisville, LA 70775 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1843, St. Francisville, LA 70775 |
| Phone | (225) 635-3794 |
| Fax | (225) 635-3770 |
| westfelcoc@gmail.com | |
| Website | westfelicianaclerkofcourt.org |
How to Search West Feliciana Parish Criminal History Records
There are two main paths when you need criminal records in West Feliciana Parish. If you want court filings and dispositions, go to the Clerk of Court in St. Francisville. Staff will look up cases by name or case number and let you see what documents are on file. If you just need to check whether someone is currently in custody, the Sheriff's Office is the right starting point. Call (225) 784-3148 for the Detention Center or check the sheriff's website for current status.
For a full criminal history background check that covers more than just West Feliciana Parish, the Louisiana State Police BCII is the source. Local records only reflect charges filed here. A person who has a record in East Feliciana or Pointe Coupee Parish will not appear in a West Feliciana search. The BCII pulls data from across the state and gives a complete picture in one report.
Note: When requesting records from the clerk's office, bring the full name of the person and an approximate year for the case. A case number is helpful but not required. Older records may take extra time to retrieve if they are stored in a paper archive.
Louisiana State Criminal History Resources for West Feliciana Parish
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) runs the statewide criminal history database. The system covers all 64 parishes, including West Feliciana. If you need a criminal history that goes beyond what is locally on file in St. Francisville, BCII is the source. It is also the right tool for employer-related background checks that require statewide coverage.
BCII is located at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone number is (225) 925-6096. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. West Feliciana Parish residents can request their own records under the Right to Review provision in LA R.S. 15:588. The mail fee is $26 (money order or cashier's check only). Send requests to P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. The in-person fee is $41, which covers the $31 state fee plus $10 for fingerprinting. A $5 technology fee was added in December 2024 under LA R.S. 15:587 D(1). Mail processing takes 15-21 business days on average. Details and forms are at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Schedule fingerprinting through the LAPS portal at uenroll.identogo.com.
The IBC electronic portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov is available for authorized organizations submitting background checks through that channel. Results from the IBC system pull from the same LACCH database used by BCII.
Note: The BCII report will include any West Feliciana Parish records alongside records from all other Louisiana parishes in a single background check.
West Feliciana Parish Sex Offender Registry
The Louisiana State Police manages the sex offender registry for the full state, including West Feliciana Parish. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry. For specific questions about an offender's registration status in the St. Francisville area, call 1-800-872-8111. Local registration for sex offenders in West Feliciana Parish is processed through the Sheriff's Office.
The registry updates as offenders move or change status. If you believe someone in the parish is not registered as required by law, contact the Sheriff's Office at (225) 635-3241. Failure to register as a sex offender is a separate criminal charge under Louisiana law.
Nearby Parishes
West Feliciana Parish borders several other parishes in central Louisiana. If you are not sure which parish holds the records you need, look at where the person lived or where the case was filed.