Find Criminal Records in Shreveport
Shreveport criminal records are spread across several agencies in Caddo Parish, including the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, Shreveport City Court, the Shreveport Police Department, and the 1st Judicial District Court. Each agency handles a different type of case or record, so knowing which office to contact first saves time.
Shreveport Quick Facts
Shreveport Police Department Records
The Shreveport Police Department maintains arrest reports and incident records for Shreveport criminal cases handled by city officers. For non-emergency matters and general inquiries about Shreveport criminal records, call the SPD non-emergency line at (318) 673-7300. Identifying the right contact, whether phone, walk-in, or online, is the first step.
SPD records cover Shreveport arrests made within city limits. Incident reports, arrest records, and related Shreveport criminal documents are available through the public records request process under Louisiana's Public Records Law. These police records are distinct from court case files. SPD records cover what happened at the time of the Shreveport incident and arrest, while court files cover what happened after the case was accepted by the district attorney and filed with the court.
If you need a Shreveport SPD record, contact the department directly to ask about their current request process. Call (318) 673-7300 to confirm the current procedure.
Note: Shreveport Police records cover Shreveport city incidents only. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office handles incidents in unincorporated areas of Caddo Parish. Those records are maintained separately.
Shreveport City Court Criminal Records
Shreveport City Court handles low-level criminal matters within Shreveport. The court is at 1244 Texas Avenue, Shreveport. For criminal and traffic matters, call (318) 673-5830. Shreveport City Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance cases, not felonies.
City Court jurisdiction covers Shreveport cases where the maximum possible sentence is six months in jail or less and fines up to a certain threshold. Traffic citations, minor drug offenses, simple assault, and code violations often end up here rather than in the 1st Judicial District Court. This is an important distinction when searching Shreveport criminal records: if someone was cited for a Shreveport traffic offense or a minor misdemeanor, the record may be at City Court rather than the parish-level Caddo Clerk of Court.
Shreveport City Court records are maintained by the City Court clerk. To search or request records, contact the court directly at (318) 673-5830. In-person visits to 1244 Texas Avenue during business hours are the most reliable way to find them. Not all Shreveport City Court records are available online.
Note: City Court records are separate from 1st JDC records. A felony charge that began as a Shreveport City Court hearing may eventually transfer to the 1st JDC. You may need to search both to get the full picture for a Shreveport case.
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Criminal Records
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of Shreveport criminal case records for cases heard in the 1st Judicial District Court. The clerk office is at 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101. The main phone number is (318) 226-6780. The clerk website is at caddoclerk.com.
The clerk keeps all court case files for Shreveport criminal matters filed with the 1st JDC in Caddo Parish. Shreveport case files include charging documents, motions, minute entries, plea records, sentencing orders, and post-conviction filings. You can search Shreveport records at the clerk office during business hours. Staff can look up cases by defendant name or case number and provide copies on request.
The image below shows the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website, where you can find information about accessing Shreveport criminal court records and case files.
ClerkConnect is available for Caddo Parish, allowing online case searches through the multi-parish portal at clerkconnect.com. Registration is required but free. Once logged in, you can search Shreveport criminal records by defendant name or case number and view basic case information. For certified copies, you still need to contact the clerk office directly.
Note: ClerkConnect shows 1st JDC cases. Shreveport City Court records are not in ClerkConnect. Contact City Court separately for those records.
1st Judicial District Court in Caddo Parish
The 1st Judicial District Court (1st JDC) covers Caddo Parish, which includes Shreveport. This is the court that handles Shreveport felony cases and other serious criminal matters in the parish. The 1st JDC operates with five judge sections, each presided over by a separately elected judge.
Each section handles Shreveport cases assigned to it by the court. The section number or letter appears in the case number on all court documents. When a Shreveport felony case is filed, it goes to the 1st JDC. The Caddo Parish Clerk at 501 Texas Street maintains all case files for 1st JDC Shreveport matters.
The 1st JDC has authority over felony charges, which are crimes carrying more than one year in state prison. Drug distribution, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and similar offenses all fall under its authority. Traffic and minor misdemeanor cases usually stay in City Court unless they are bundled with felony charges.
For case lookup, scheduling information, or general questions about the 1st JDC, the Caddo Clerk at (318) 226-6780 is the best starting point. The clerk can direct you to the right section for your specific Shreveport case.
Note: The 1st JDC is a state court. Federal criminal cases involving Shreveport defendants are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Those federal records are not held by the Caddo Clerk.
Criminal Record Searches in Shreveport
Searching Shreveport criminal records means knowing which court or agency has what you need. The type of offense and where it was adjudicated determines where the Shreveport record lives.
For Shreveport felony cases: start with the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court at 501 Texas Street. In-person searches are free during business hours. You pay only for copies. Online searches via ClerkConnect require a subscription but let you search from anywhere. The clerk staff can help you find a Shreveport case if you have the defendant's name and an approximate year of filing. A case number speeds things up significantly.
For Shreveport misdemeanors and traffic cases: contact Shreveport City Court at 1244 Texas Avenue or call (318) 673-5830. Shreveport City Court records may not be available online. An in-person visit or phone inquiry is often needed.
For Shreveport arrest records without a court case: go to the Shreveport Police Department for arrests made by city officers, or the Caddo Sheriff for arrests made in unincorporated areas. If charges were never filed or were declined by the DA, there may be a Shreveport police record but no criminal court record.
Note: Louisiana's Public Records Law gives you the right to access Shreveport criminal court records. There is no need to explain why you want them. Just ask the clerk for what you need.
State Resources for Shreveport Criminal Records
Two state agencies maintain Louisiana-wide criminal records that extend beyond what Caddo Parish holds.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) is the central repository for fingerprint-based criminal history records in Louisiana. The BCII collects data from law enforcement agencies statewide, including Shreveport PD and the Caddo Sheriff. If you need a full Louisiana criminal history, not just Caddo Parish records, the BCII is the source. Visit lsp.org for forms and fee information.
The image below shows the Louisiana State Police website where you can access information about statewide criminal history record requests through the BCII.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections at doc.la.gov maintains records on individuals sentenced to state prison following a Shreveport criminal conviction. The DOC offender search lets you find incarceration records for people who went through the state prison system after a conviction in a Louisiana court, including the 1st JDC in Caddo Parish.
The image below shows the ClerkConnect multi-parish portal, which provides online access to Shreveport criminal court records for Caddo Parish and other Louisiana parishes.
Note: The LSP BCII provides the most comprehensive statewide criminal history. Parish clerk records cover only what was filed in that specific court system.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records Pages
The closest qualifying city to Shreveport with a criminal records page is Bossier City, located just across the Red River in Bossier Parish.
Caddo Parish Criminal Records
Shreveport serves as the parish seat of Caddo Parish. Shreveport criminal cases go through the 1st Judicial District Court and are recorded by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court. For the full parish-level overview including fee details, additional court contacts, and parish-wide resources, visit the Caddo Parish criminal records page.