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Lafourche Parish, LA Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Lafourche Parish Arrest Records?

In Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, there are approximately 3,704 arrests each year, out of a total of 99,206 arrests in the state. Under the state's Public Records Act, members of the public may access government records, including arrest records. They may view them for free, but must pay between $0.10 and $25 to get copies.

Certain records, including juvenile records, medical records, and sealed records, are exempt from public disclosure due to privacy concerns or ongoing investigations. Entities such as the Lafourche Parish District Attorney's Office, the sheriff's office, and police departments may access the records.

How To Look Up Lafourche Parish Arrest Records?

Individuals may approach various agencies, like local police departments, courts, and the Louisiana State Police, to access arrest records in Lafourche Parish.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) allows individuals to complete the Public Records Request Form and submit it by mail or in person to the custodian of records. Alternatively, they may visit the office in person with their Identification Card at:

200 Canal Boulevard

P.O. Box 5608

Thibodaux, LA 70302

Phone: (985) 448-2111

The LPSO provides criminal history reports, including arrest records, at $5 each for parish residents or $10 for non-parish residents.

Police Arrest Records

Individuals may visit the local police department overseeing the city or town where an arrest was made to access Lafourche Parish arrest records. They must provide details such as the offender's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. Central police departments in the parish include:

Louisiana State Police

The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information under the Louisiana State Police (LSP) maintains criminal records, which include the arrest records for all parishes in the state. Individuals may seek a Right to Review to access a copy that's certified to contain accurate records of criminal history. This process is available through the Louisiana Applicant Processing System.

Record seekers may download and complete the Rap Disclosure and Right to Review Authorization Form to initiate a Right to Review. A processing fee of $26 must be paid with a money order, certified, or business check made out to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. Additionally, individuals must provide the offender's fingerprints and submit them along with the completed forms and fee by mail or in person to:

Louisiana State Police

BCII-LCJIS

P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6

7919 Independence Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

They may also schedule an appointment to receive fingerprinting online, show up for the appointment, and provide payment to receive the service. After these steps are finalized, the individual will get a criminal history report through the mail. The LSP also provides an Online Portal where individuals can check criminal history records online.

Criminal Court Records

The 17th Judicial District Court and Thibodaux City Court deal with criminal cases in the parish. Individuals may contact the appropriate Clerk of Courts' office where the criminal case was filed. The Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court offers a Clerkconnect Portal where requesters may find criminal records. They must pay for copies of the criminal records. Additionally, individuals may access Lafourche Parish public records, including arrest records, through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Lafourche Parish has an arrest rate of 3,868 per 100,000 residents. The table below presents statistics of adults and juveniles arrested in the parish.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Simple Assault1,087
Murder7
Rape15
Burglary228
Larceny/Theft1,132
Motor Vehicle Theft121
Aggravated Assault206
Robbery10
Arson1
All Other Offenses897
Total Number of Arrests3,704

Source: Louisiana Uniform Crime Reporting Program

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