Each year, Louisiana records approximately 99,206 arrests, with Jefferson Parish accounting for over 21,761 during the same period. Under the Louisiana Open Records Act, the public can request access to these records, typically for a fee ranging from $25 to $30 per page. However, access to certain records is restricted, including those related to minors, adoptions, child welfare cases, domestic violence incidents, and active investigations. These confidential records are generally available only to the individuals involved, their legal representatives, authorized government agencies, and the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office.
Residents of Jefferson Parish can obtain arrest records from any of the authorized government agencies responsible for maintaining these records. These agencies include the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Parish Police Departments, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, and Louisiana Department of Criminal Justice.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining most arrest records in the parish. These records include details about the arrest, such as the date, time, and location of the incident. It may also include details about the agency involved, the arresting officer, and any bail or bond information.
Individuals seeking arrest records from the sheriff's office may request them in person or by mail through the Central Records & Warrants Division at:
Central Records & Warrants Division Commander
1233 Westbank Expressway, Building A
Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: (504) 363-5591
For convenience, the Sheriff's Office provides an Online Inmate Search tool that allows users to look up the arrest records of current inmates.
For general inquiries or administrative assistance, contact the Sheriff's Office at (504) 363-5500.
Police departments in Jefferson Parish provide residents with access to arrest records. To request any record of interest, contact the department responsible for the municipality where the arrest occurred. When submitting a request, individuals must provide adequate and accurate information about the case to process the record request. Such information may include the arrestee's full name, the offense committed, and the date and location of the arrest.
Some police departments in Jefferson Parish also offer online access to these records. Major police departments in the parish include:
The Louisiana State Bureau of Investigation (LSBI) maintains criminal history records and arrest reports from law enforcement agencies and courts across the state. To obtain Jefferson Parish arrest records, individuals may submit a request by mail or in person at:
Louisiana State Police
7919 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Arrest records requests made through this method incur a $26 processing fee. For more information, contact the LSBI at (405) 848-6724.
When an arrest leads to formal charges in Jefferson Parish, the Clerk of the District Court maintains the official records. To request records of such arrests in person, visit:
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
200 Derbigny Street
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 364-2900
Reputable third-party services like InfoTracer may also provide faster and potentially more cost-effective arrest record searches.
In Jefferson Parish, about 5,161 arrests are made per 100,000 residents. Below are further details on the parish's arrest statistics:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 45 |
| Robbery | 264 |
| Rape | 99 |
| Aggravated Assault | 832 |
| Arson | 45 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 525 |
| Larceny | 8,014 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 1,240 |
| Total Crimes Against Property | 9,618 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 21,761 |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation