Louisiana Criminal Background Check: 35-Parish Statewide Search
Search Louisiana criminal records in 35 parish district courts with one order. Our real-time search covers more than 85% of the state’s population.
Next, expert researchers verify every potential record. As a result, you receive one consolidated, FCRA-compliant report within 24 to 48 hours.
Why Louisiana Criminal Records Need a Multi-Parish Search
Louisiana does not offer employers an open statewide criminal database. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) keeps the state repository closed. Under La. R.S. 15:587, BCII releases records only to authorized users.
Instead, criminal cases live in each parish’s district court. Louisiana has 64 parishes, and each clerk keeps its own records. Consequently, a single-parish search can easily miss an applicant’s history.
National databases do not solve the gap either. Many Louisiana parishes report limited data to commercial databases. Therefore, a court-level search remains the most reliable way to check Louisiana criminal records.
Our Louisiana statewide criminal background check closes that gap. It searches 35 parish district courts at the same time. Moreover, those parishes hold more than 85% of Louisiana residents.
How the Louisiana Statewide Criminal Search Works
The search pairs automation with human review. First, technology searches every covered parish at once. Then, researchers confirm each possible match before you see it.
Parallel parish searches
We search district courts in all 35 covered parishes simultaneously. You place one order instead of 35.
Automation plus expert review
Automated retrieval finds possible cases. Next, researchers verify identifiers, accuracy, and reportability for every hit.
Court-level confirmation
Confirmed records show case number, court, charge level, dates, disposition, sentencing, and full identifiers.
Search Scope, Turnaround, and Pricing
Every Louisiana criminal background check follows a clear, consistent scope. As a result, you always know what the report covers.
Felony and misdemeanor convictions within ten years.
Non-conviction records within seven years, by file date.
Typical delivery time, including researcher verification.
$20 search fee plus a $49 court access fees.
- Direct court-level data, not aggregated private databases.
- One consolidated report with no separate parish follow-up orders.
- Case number, court, charge level, and statute citations.
- File date, disposition date, final disposition, and sentencing.
- Additional parishes available for added fees.
- Delivered in your secure online account.
35 Louisiana Parishes Searched
The statewide search covers the parishes below. Together, they include Louisiana’s largest population centers, from New Orleans to Shreveport.
- Ascension Parish
- Assumption Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Claiborne Parish
- DeSoto Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Lincoln Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Orleans Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- Rapides Parish
- Sabine Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- St. Martin Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- Union Parish
- Washington Parish
- Webster Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
Need a parish outside this list? We can add other parishes for an additional fee. Alternatively, order a county and parish criminal court search.
Sample Louisiana Statewide Criminal Report
Below is a sample report for a fictitious applicant. It shows exactly how a verified Louisiana court record appears in your account.
35 Parishes Searched · Record found in Jefferson Parish · 34 parishes clear
View results by parish
- AscensionClear
- AssumptionClear
- BeauregardClear
- BossierClear
- CaddoClear
- CalcasieuClear
- ClaiborneClear
- DeSotoClear
- East Baton RougeClear
- East FelicianaClear
- IberiaClear
- IbervilleClear
- JeffersonRecord Found
- LafayetteClear
- LafourcheClear
- LincolnClear
- LivingstonClear
- NatchitochesClear
- OrleansClear
- OuachitaClear
- PlaqueminesClear
- RapidesClear
- SabineClear
- St. BernardClear
- St. CharlesClear
- St. LandryClear
- St. MartinClear
- St. TammanyClear
- TangipahoaClear
- TerrebonneClear
- UnionClear
- WashingtonClear
- WebsterClear
- West Baton RougeClear
- West FelicianaClear
Jefferson Parish · 24th Judicial District Court
Charges
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOVABLE UNDER
Disposition and Sentencing
Pleaded guilty under La. C.Cr.P. Article 894 to the amended misdemeanor charge. Imposition of sentence deferred.
- Parish Prison3 months (deferred)
- Commitment3M (Other); 3M (Sentenced)
- Probation3 months inactive
- Fine$150.00
- Restitution$92.48
- Court CostsPaid · filed 02/23/2026
- CompletionCertificate filed 02/23/2026
Court Record Detail
Full docket history (47 entries)
- 06/08/2025STATUS HEARING: RELEASED FROM JAIL
- 07/21/2025MOTION TO WAIVE DEFENDANT PRESENCE AT ARRAIGNMENT
- 07/21/2025STATUS HEARING: CONTINUED FROM 07/21/2025 N/D W/N TO ATTY, WAIVER IN FILE
- 07/21/2025WRITTEN NOTICE SUBPOENA
- 07/25/2025CNT 1 ITEM F8014627 RS 14:68.4
- 07/25/2025CASE ACTIVE: COMMISSIONER COURT IMAGES
- 07/25/2025DOCKET MINUTE: BILL FILED – CASE ALLOTTED – CLASS III DIVISION B (AMENDED BILL)
- 07/25/2025DOCKET MINUTE: DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CASE ARE AVAILABLE IN DIGITAL AND MICROPHOTOGRAPHIC FORMAT ONLY.
- 07/26/2025ARRAIGNMENT: W/N GIVEN 08/04/2025
- 07/28/2025CASE ACTIVE: PAYMENT REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE SUBPOENA SENT TO ACCT DEPT
- 08/04/2025DOCKET MINUTE: CONTINUANCE: REQUESTED BY THE COURT. REASON: DIVISION B TO ARRAIGN DEFENDANT.
- 08/04/2025DOCKET MINUTE: WRITTEN NOTICE GIVEN TO THE DEFENDANT
- 08/09/2025MOTIONS: MOTION FILED (SIGNED) (ISSUED: 08/16/2025 14:58:44) – STATE'S MOTION FOR DISCOVERY, DEMAND FOR NOTICE OF ALIBI AND/OR MENTAL CONDITION DEFENSES
- 08/10/2025MOTIONS: MOTIONS FILED – STATE'S WITNESS LIST
- 08/28/2025DOCKET MINUTE: ARRAIGNMENT
- 08/28/2025DOCKET MINUTE: ORAL NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT.
- 08/28/2025DOCKET MINUTE: READING OF THE BILL OF INFORMATION WAS WAIVED.
- 08/28/2025MOTION HEARING: O/N GIVEN TO DEF. ATTY FOR THE DEFT.
- 08/28/2025PLEA: PLEA NOT GUILTY
- 09/06/2025CASE ACTIVE: PAYMENT REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE SUBPOENA
- 10/11/2025DOCKET MINUTE: A GENERAL HEARING
- 10/11/2025DOCKET MINUTE: A TRIAL DATE WAS SELECTED AND SET FOR DECEMBER 14, 2025.
- 10/11/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY WAIVED ANY AND ALL MOTIONS AND REQUESTED A TRIAL DATE.
- 10/11/2025DOCKET MINUTE: WRITTEN NOTICE GIVEN TO THE DEFENDANT
- 10/11/2025TRIAL: W/N GIVEN TO DEF. ATTY 10/11/2025 FOR DEFT. OUT OF STATE SERVICE
- 10/12/2025CASE ACTIVE: DISCOVERY RECEIPT AND STIPULATION FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
- 10/13/2025CASE ACTIVE: REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FOR ISSUANCE OF OUT OF STATE SUBPOENA SENT TO ACCOUNTING
- 12/14/2025COURT STATUS HEARING: DEFENDANT'S PRESENCE IS WAIVED
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: A STATUS HEARING DATE WAS SELECTED AND SET FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: COMMITMENT DEFERRED SENTENCE (SIGNED)
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: DEFENDANT IS PLACED ON INACTIVE PROBATION FOR A TERM OF 3 MONTHS.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: DEFENDANT PLEADED GUILTY UNDER ARTICLE 894 ON DECEMBER 14, 2025.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE IS DEFERRED.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: PLEA WAS ACCEPTABLE TO THE STATE.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE COURT ORDERED THE DEFENDANT TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE COURT ORDERED THE DEFENDANT TO PAY RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $92.48.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE COURT SENTENCED THE DEFENDANT TO IMPRISONMENT IN THE PARISH PRISON FOR A TERM OF 3 MONTHS., SENTENCE: 3 MONTHS, INACTIVE PROBATION: 3 MONTHS – SENTENCE DEFERRED
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE COURT SENTENCED THE DEFENDANT TO IMPRISONMENT IN THE PARISH PRISON FOR A TERM OF 3 MONTHS.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE DEFENDANT'S PRESENCE WILL BE WAIVED.
- 12/14/2025DOCKET MINUTE: THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY TENDERED A PLEA OF GUILTY ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT ON COUNT 1) AMENDED CHARGE 14:68 M IV UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOVABLE.
- 12/14/2025PLEA: COUNT 1 R.S. 14:68.4 AMEND 14:68 TENDERED PLEA OF GUILTY : 3 MONTHS
- 12/28/2025CASE ACTIVE: AMENDED BILL
- 12/28/2025CASE ACTIVE: OUT OF STATE SUBPOENA PAYMENT RETURN (SENT CHECK #1348217 FOR $70.00 BACK TO ACCT)
- 02/23/2026CASE ACTIVE: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FILED
- 02/23/2026CASE ACTIVE: DEFENDANT COURT COSTS AND FINES
- 02/23/2026CASE ACTIVE: PAYMENT RECEIPT FROM PROBATION COLLECTIONS FILED
- 02/23/2026DOCKET MINUTE: A GENERAL HEARING
Sample data only. Wesley Barrow is a fictitious person. All identifiers, case numbers, and dates are only for illustration purposes.
Compare Louisiana Criminal Background Check Options
Each Louisiana criminal records source has limits. The table shows how our statewide search compares.
| Feature | 35-Parish Statewide Search | State Police (BCII) Check | National Database Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who can order | Any employer with FCRA permissible purpose | Employers authorized by state law | Any employer |
| Data source | Parish district courts | State repository, fingerprint-based | Aggregated private data |
| Coverage | 35 parishes, 85%+ of population | Statewide arrests reported to BCII | Limited Louisiana parish data |
| Human verification | Yes, on every hit | Fingerprint match | Only if you add a court check |
| Fingerprints required | No | Yes | No |
Louisiana Criminal Background Check Compliance
Louisiana adds its own rules on top of the federal FCRA. First, La. R.S. 23:291.2 bars using arrests that did not lead to a conviction. Second, you must assess each conviction against the job’s duties.
The FCRA also applies to every report. Before ordering, give a standalone disclosure and get written authorization. Then follow the pre-adverse and adverse action steps in the FTC employer guide.
Also, watch for Article 894 pleas like the sample above. A court may later set aside the conviction and allow expungement. Once expunged, Louisiana records leave public view under C.Cr.P. Article 973.
For a full breakdown, read our guide to Louisiana background check laws for employers.
Louisiana Statewide Criminal Background Check FAQs
Does Louisiana have a public statewide criminal records database?
No. Louisiana State Police BCII keeps the state repository closed under La. R.S. 15:587. It releases records only to users that law authorizes. Therefore, most employers search parish district courts instead. Our statewide search covers 35 of those courts in one order.
Which Louisiana parishes does the statewide search cover?
The search covers 35 parishes, including Orleans, Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, Caddo, Calcasieu, Lafayette, and St. Tammany. Together, they hold more than 85% of Louisiana’s population. You can add other parishes for an additional fee.
How much does a Louisiana statewide criminal background check cost?
The search costs $20 per name plus $49 court access fees. That single price covers all 35 parishes. You never place separate parish follow-up orders.
How long does a Louisiana statewide criminal search take?
Most searches finish within 24 to 48 hours. Automated retrieval runs across every parish at once. Then researchers verify each potential record before we release the report.
How far back does the Louisiana criminal search go?
The search covers felony and misdemeanor convictions within 10 years. It also covers non-conviction records within 7 years, by file date. However, La. R.S. 23:291.2 bars employers from considering arrests that did not lead to convictions.
What information appears on a Louisiana criminal record report?
Each confirmed record shows the case number, court, and full identifiers. It also lists charges, statutes, charge level, file date, disposition date, final disposition, and sentencing. Our report uses direct court data, never private databases.
Is the Louisiana statewide criminal search FCRA compliant?
Yes. Researchers verify identity, accuracy, and reportability for every hit. You still must provide an FCRA disclosure, get authorization, and follow adverse action steps. The CFPB and FTC administer the FCRA.
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