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Bossier Parish, LA Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Bossier Parish Arrest Records?

Out of the over 73,000 arrests in Louisiana annually, Bossier Parish accounts for about 5,500. Per the Louisiana Sunshine Act, anyone may view or obtain copies of arrest records in the county for a fee ranging from $0.25 to $25.

Although the Sunshine Act classifies arrest records as public records, some arrest records are restricted from the public by law or court orders. Restricted records include medical and mental health records, non-conviction arrest records, records of ongoing investigations, and juvenile records. The Bossier Parish District Attorney's Office, judicial officers, law enforcement agents, and individuals named on the record may access these records.

How To Look Up Bossier Parish Arrest Records?

Individuals can look up Bossier Parish arrest records from several government agencies, including the sheriff's office, courts, police departments, and the Louisiana State Police.

Sheriff Arrest Records

Record seekers may contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO) to access the county's arrest records. They may request them by mail or in person visit at:

Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office

204 Burt Boulevard

Benton, LA 71006

Phone: (318) 965-2203

Record seekers can also use the Jail Information Database to search for arrest details of the county's current inmates.

Police Arrest Records

Police Departments in Bossier Parish can also provide arrest records. To submit the request, the requestor must first identify the Police Department that made the arrest and then contact their Records Division. Usually, they must provide the name of the person who was arrested and the date of the arrest. Additionally, some parish Police Departments' websites allow users to search arrest records online. Copies of arrest records may incur fees.

Additionally, some police departments post their arrest and incident logs online for public access. Some Police Departments in Bossier Parish include the following:

Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police's Bureau of Criminal Identification compiles, analyzes, and maintains criminal records, including arrest records, from law enforcement organizations across the state. Criminal records are restricted in Louisiana, which is a closed record state. Criminal records in the state are only accessible to authorized parties, such as criminal justice departments and non-criminal justice departments.

Additionally, the Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS) allows anyone listed on the records to check their criminal history. Anyone who wants to see their criminal records can do so by mail or in person (by appointment only). The completed Right to Review Authorization Form must be submitted to the LSP at:

Louisiana State Police

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information

P.O. Box 66614

7919 Independence Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Bossier Parish contain information about arrests that resulted in prosecution. To access Bossier County's criminal court records, one can contact the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court. They can examine or obtain the county's criminal court records by visiting the Clerk of Court's Office at:

Bossier Parish Clerk's Office

204 Burt Blvd.

Benton, LA 71006

Members of the public can also access the county's criminal court documents remotely through the Clerk Connect Portal. Alternatively, you can look up arrest records for Bossier Parish on trustworthy third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Bossier Parish has an index arrest rate of 43 per 1,000 residents. Below are the arrest statistics for adults and juveniles in Bossier Parish within the period.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter6
Negligent Manslaughter0
Rape60
Kidnapping32
Aggravated Assault659
Simple Assault2,272
Robbery48
Burglary421
Motor Vehicle Theft325
Arson7
Total Number of Arrests5,638

Source: Louisiana Uniform Crime Report

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