Alexandria Louisiana Criminal Records
Alexandria criminal records are managed by the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, which runs the RAPID E-Search portal for online criminal case lookups and provides in-person access to criminal case files at the courthouse on Murray Street. The 9th Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases filed in Alexandria, and Alexandria criminal records in the clerk's index go back to 1984. The Alexandria Police Department holds arrest records and incident reports for crimes that occurred inside the city, while the clerk office holds the court case files for charges brought before the district court.
Alexandria Quick Facts
Alexandria Police Department Criminal Records
The Alexandria Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Alexandria criminal arrests made by city officers are logged in APD records. For non-emergency matters and Alexandria criminal records requests, call (318) 449-5099. Police records from Alexandria include incident reports, arrest reports, and related documents produced when officers respond to calls or make arrests in Alexandria.
Alexandria criminal records held by the police department cover the arrest side of a case. To get a copy of an Alexandria police incident report or arrest record, contact the APD records division. Alexandria criminal reports generally become public once a case is no longer under active investigation. You will need to submit a written public records request for Alexandria records. Louisiana law gives agencies time to respond, so allow several business days for Alexandria police records. There may be a fee for copies. The Alexandria records division can tell you the current fee and turnaround time when you call. For Alexandria residents, knowing this process saves time when you need a report quickly.
Alexandria police records show initial incident details and arrest information for crimes in Alexandria. They do not show court outcomes for Alexandria cases. For case dispositions, convictions, and sentencing records from Alexandria criminal cases, you need to contact the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. An arrest recorded by the Alexandria Police Department may later produce a court case file at the clerk's office. The two offices keep Alexandria criminal records separately, but both records are often needed for a full picture of a case.
Note: Active investigation files and juvenile records are not available to the public under Louisiana law.
Rapides Parish Clerk of Court for Alexandria
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court is the main source for Alexandria criminal records filed in the 9th Judicial District. The office is at 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301. The phone number is (318) 473-8153. This is where all Alexandria criminal case filings are kept, including felony cases, bills of information, motions, minute entries, and judgments from the 9th Judicial District Court.
The clerk's office maintains Alexandria criminal records going back to January 1984 in the index. Document images for Alexandria cases are available from May 2003 forward. Alexandria criminal cases older than that may be indexed in the system but may not have digital images. To get documents from older Alexandria cases, you may need to request paper copies at the counter. The clerk can pull older Alexandria case files but may need advance notice for archived materials. Anyone searching Alexandria criminal records should plan for this when looking at older cases.
| Address | 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (318) 473-8153 |
| Website | rapidesclerk.org |
| RAPID E-Search | rapidesclerk.org/rapidesearch.htm |
The clerk's website at rapidesclerk.org is the best place to check current hours for Alexandria criminal records access and any changes to policies. Hours can shift, and it helps to confirm before making the trip downtown to search Alexandria records. The office is generally open on business days.
The screenshot below shows the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, which handles Alexandria criminal record searches and case access for all of Rapides Parish.
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court maintains the RAPID E-Search portal and in-person Alexandria criminal records access for the 9th Judicial District.
RAPID E-Search for Alexandria Criminal Records
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court offers the RAPID E-Search tool for online Alexandria criminal case lookups. You can reach it at rapidesclerk.org/rapidesearch.htm. The Criminal Inquiry function lets you search by name for Alexandria criminal cases and all other criminal cases filed in Rapides Parish.
The RAPID E-Search criminal index for Alexandria records starts in January 1984. That means you can find Alexandria criminal case index entries going back more than 40 years. The actual document images for Alexandria cases are only available from May 2003 forward. If you find an Alexandria criminal case from before May 2003, you can see the index entry but may need to go in person to view the actual paper file. Alexandria criminal records from older cases require a trip to the Murray Street office for document review.
To use RAPID E-Search for an Alexandria criminal inquiry, you typically need the person's name. A date of birth or case number helps narrow Alexandria criminal results. Common names may pull up multiple Alexandria entries, so having additional identifying information is useful. The system shows case numbers, filing dates, charges, and case status for Alexandria cases. For full document review of Alexandria criminal records, in-person access at the clerk's office is needed.
RAPID E-Search is a free public tool for Alexandria criminal records lookups. You do not need an account to do a basic name search for Alexandria cases. This makes it one of the more accessible online criminal record search tools in Louisiana. Check the clerk's website for any updates to the system or access changes that affect Alexandria searches.
Note: RAPID E-Search covers Rapides Parish cases only. Alexandria criminal cases filed in other parishes will not appear here.
New Filing Options for Rapides Parish Criminal Records
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court adopted ClerkConnect for electronic filing of civil and criminal documents, including Alexandria criminal case filings. ClerkConnect is available at clerkconnect.com. Attorneys and registered users can file Alexandria criminal case documents through the portal without coming in to the courthouse. This reduces delays for Alexandria criminal cases and allows after-hours filing in some situations.
Fax filing in Rapides Parish ended on January 1, 2026. This change was made under Act 352 and affects Alexandria criminal case filings. If you or your attorney previously used fax to file documents for Alexandria criminal cases, that option is no longer available. All remote filings for Alexandria records must now go through ClerkConnect or be submitted in person at the Murray Street office. Anyone who relied on fax for Alexandria criminal case filings needs to update their process before the next court deadline.
ClerkConnect offers access to civil and criminal case filings for Alexandria and all of Rapides Parish. Public access and attorney access have different levels. If you are looking to view Alexandria criminal case documents rather than file new ones, check the portal to see what is open without a paid subscription. Some Alexandria criminal records may be viewable through RAPID E-Search even if ClerkConnect requires registration for document access.
Note: The end of fax filing under Act 352 took effect January 1, 2026. Any fax submissions for Alexandria criminal cases attempted after that date will not be accepted.
Criminal Record Search Fees in Alexandria
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court charges set fees for Alexandria criminal record searches and copies. Knowing the fees before you visit helps you plan your Alexandria records request. Bring cash or ask about payment methods when you call ahead about Alexandria criminal records.
Current fees at the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court for Alexandria criminal record services are as follows. A name record search costs $5. Standard copies of Alexandria criminal documents cost $1 per page. Certified copies of Alexandria criminal records cost $5 each. These fees are set by the court and may be subject to change. Always confirm the current fee schedule by calling (318) 473-8153 before your visit, as courts periodically update their fees for Alexandria criminal record requests.
| Name Record Search | $5 per name |
|---|---|
| Standard Copies | $1 per page |
| Certified Copies | $5 per document |
If you need certified copies of Alexandria criminal records for legal purposes such as court filings in another state or agency submissions, budget for both the per-page cost and the certification fee. A 10-page certified Alexandria criminal document would cost $5 for the certification plus $10 for the pages, for $15 total. For a plain uncertified copy of the same Alexandria record, you would pay just $10. The difference matters if you are ordering multiple Alexandria criminal case documents.
The RAPID E-Search online tool is free to use for basic Alexandria criminal index searches. Fees only apply when you request printed or certified copies of Alexandria criminal records from the clerk's office.
State Criminal Records Resources for Alexandria
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) provides statewide criminal history records that cover Alexandria criminal cases along with convictions and arrests from parishes across Louisiana. If you need a full state background check rather than just an Alexandria criminal records search, the LSP is the right place to go. Their website at lsp.org explains the process and lists the forms and fees required for a criminal history request that goes beyond Alexandria and Rapides Parish.
The BCII forms page at lsp.org/services/background-checks/bcii-forms/ has the forms you need to submit a background check request that covers Alexandria criminal cases and all other Louisiana parishes. The process involves submitting a completed form along with a fee and, in some cases, fingerprint cards. Processing times vary depending on request volume. The LSP statewide check is more thorough than an Alexandria criminal records search alone because it draws from all reporting agencies in Louisiana.
The screenshot below shows the LSP homepage, which connects users to BCII services and background check request options covering Alexandria and all of Louisiana.
The Louisiana State Police provides statewide background check services through the BCII, covering all 64 Louisiana parishes including Rapides, where Alexandria criminal cases are filed.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections also maintains an offender search database. This lets you check if someone connected to an Alexandria criminal case is currently in state custody or under supervised release. It is a free public tool and does not require a formal request. Visit the DOC website for access to the offender lookup covering Alexandria criminal defendants and all state inmates.
Note: State police background checks and local Alexandria criminal clerk searches are separate processes with different fees and timelines.
Rapides Parish Criminal Records
Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish and the location of the 9th Judicial District Court. All district court criminal cases from Alexandria go through the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. For full parish-level information on fees, office hours, related Alexandria criminal records, and additional resources, visit the Rapides Parish criminal records page.