Slidell Criminal Records Lookup
Slidell criminal records are filed and maintained through the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court in Covington, which serves as the official record keeper for all 22nd Judicial District cases arising from the city. The clerk office holds case files for felonies and misdemeanors arising in Slidell and the rest of St. Tammany Parish, with records available dating back to 1988 through online search tools.
Slidell Quick Facts
Slidell Police Department Criminal Records
The Slidell Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within Slidell city limits. For Slidell criminal incidents that happened inside city limits, the SPD is the agency that responded and holds the police report. For non-emergency matters including records requests, call (985) 643-3131.
Slidell police reports and arrest records held by the SPD are separate from court case files. The police report shows what happened at the time of the Slidell incident and the arrest. The court case file, held by the St. Tammany Clerk of Court, shows everything that happened after Slidell charges were filed. If you are searching for records tied to a specific Slidell incident, start with the SPD to get the police report, then move to the clerk for court records if criminal charges were filed.
Slidell is one of the larger cities in St. Tammany Parish, so the SPD handles a significant volume of Slidell records. Response times for requests can vary. Having the incident date, report number, or the names of people involved will speed up the process considerably when you call or visit in person.
The image below shows the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court site, which handles Slidell criminal records for all cases filed in the 22nd Judicial District.
Note: For Slidell criminal incidents on parish roads or areas outside Slidell city limits, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is the responding agency, not the Slidell Police. Those criminal records are held by the sheriff's office.
St. Tammany Clerk of Court for Slidell Criminal Records
All Slidell criminal cases filed in the 22nd Judicial District are maintained by the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court. The main office is at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington, LA 70433. The main clerk phone is (985) 809-8700. For Slidell criminal records directly, call (985) 809-8732.
The records division handles Slidell certified copy requests, case lookups, and in-person file review. Covington is the parish seat and about 35 miles from Slidell, so planning your trip in advance makes sense. Bring a photo ID and whatever Slidell case information you have: name, case number, or approximate filing date. Staff can pull Slidell records by any of those details.
In-person inspection of Slidell records is available to the public. Certified copies carry per-page fees, and the clerk staff can tell you the current rate. The clerk website is at sttammanyclerk.org, where you can also find information about online access options and current hours.
| Office | St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 |
| Main Phone | (985) 809-8700 |
| Criminal Records | (985) 809-8732 |
| Website | sttammanyclerk.org |
Note: The clerk office in Covington serves all of St. Tammany Parish. Slidell residents must travel to Covington for in-person Slidell record access, or use the online search tools described in the next section.
Online Criminal Records Access for Slidell
St. Tammany Parish offers two separate online systems for accessing Slidell criminal records. Knowing which one to use depends on the date range of the Slidell case you are looking for.
The Legacy program covers Slidell records from 1988 through April 25, 2019. If you are searching older Slidell cases, anything from the late 1980s through early 2019, the Legacy system is where those records live online. It provides case-level information for that date range but does not include document images for most older filings.
The Odyssey WebROA system covers Slidell records from 1988 through the present, with document images available starting from April 25, 2019. For current Slidell criminal cases or anything filed after that date, Odyssey is the better tool because it includes actual document images. Both systems draw from St. Tammany Parish court records, but Odyssey is the more modern platform and covers a wider range of document types for recent Slidell cases.
Accessing Odyssey WebROA for Slidell records requires a subscription. The current tiers are $20 for 24 hours, $40 for one month, or $480 for a full year. For a one-time Slidell search, the 24-hour option covers most needs. Attorneys and researchers who run frequent searches will find the monthly or annual plan more economical. You create an account and pay online before searching.
The image below shows the ClerkConnect multi-parish portal, which links to the online Slidell criminal records systems available for St. Tammany Parish and other Louisiana courts.
Note: Online access gives you case data and document images for recent filings, but certified copies still require contacting the clerk office at (985) 809-8732.
22nd Judicial District Court
Slidell falls under the 22nd Judicial District, which covers St. Tammany and Washington parishes. The court has 13 divisions handling the full range of Slidell criminal cases, from arraignment through trial, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings. The court sits in Covington, the parish seat for St. Tammany where Slidell criminal records are kept.
All Slidell felony cases originating in the city go to the 22nd JDC. The court's docket is managed by the St. Tammany Clerk of Court, and all Slidell case records flow through the clerk office at 701 N. Columbia Street. Even though Slidell is on the east side of the parish, court business is conducted at the Covington courthouse.
Slidell misdemeanor cases may go through a separate city or parish court depending on the nature of the charge. Traffic violations and lower-level Slidell offenses often stop at a lower court before reaching the 22nd JDC. If you are not sure which court handled a specific Slidell criminal case, calling the records line at (985) 809-8732 is the fastest way to find out.
Note: The 22nd JDC covers two parishes. Washington Parish cases also go through this court, but St. Tammany Slidell criminal cases are far more numerous and are the primary focus of the Covington courthouse.
Criminal Record Searches in Slidell
You have a few options when searching Slidell criminal records. The right choice depends on how much detail you need and how recent the Slidell case is.
Online, you can use the Odyssey WebROA system for Slidell cases with images from April 2019 forward, or the Legacy program for older cases going back to 1988. Both are accessible through the St. Tammany Clerk site or via subscription at the clerk's online portal. Subscription fees start at $20 for a day of Slidell access.
In person, go to 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington. The Slidell criminal records line at (985) 809-8732 can answer questions before you make the drive. Free inspection is available at the counter. Certified Slidell copies cost extra. Ask the clerk staff for the current rate when you call.
For Slidell police reports from local incidents, contact the Slidell Police Department non-emergency line at (985) 643-3131. Slidell police reports and court records are two different things held by two different agencies.
For statewide criminal history records not limited to St. Tammany Parish, the Louisiana State Police BCII is the official source. Their process and forms are at lsp.org.
Note: Cases filed before 1988 are not in the online systems. For older Slidell criminal records, you would need to contact the clerk office directly and request a manual search.
State Criminal Records Resources
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information holds statewide criminal history data compiled from all 64 parishes. If you need a record that covers more than just St. Tammany Parish, or an official certified Slidell criminal history for legal purposes, the BCII is the right agency. Start at lsp.org for forms and current fee information.
The image below shows the Louisiana State Police homepage, where you can find links to background check services and BCII criminal history requests.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections runs a free public offender search at doc.la.gov. This covers people who have been incarcerated in Louisiana state prisons following criminal convictions. Results show current and past incarceration status, release information, and supervision details. It is a statewide tool that covers all parishes, including St. Tammany.
Both the LSP BCII and the DOC offender database are worth checking when you need a broad look at a Slidell resident's criminal history across Louisiana. Parish-level Slidell criminal records from the clerk cover local cases. These state tools fill in everything else.
Note: Online third-party background check services pull from various sources and may not reflect the most current or complete information. Always verify with official sources when accuracy matters.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records Pages
Other qualifying cities near Slidell with criminal records pages include Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish and New Orleans in Orleans Parish.
St. Tammany Parish Criminal Records
Slidell is in St. Tammany Parish. Slidell criminal cases go through the 22nd Judicial District and the St. Tammany Clerk of Court in Covington. For the full parish-level overview including additional court details, fee schedules, and parish-wide Slidell resources, visit the St. Tammany Parish criminal records page.