Search Beauregard Parish Criminal Records

Beauregard Parish criminal records are kept by the Clerk of Court in DeRidder and are searchable online through the Beauregard Parish records portal. This page covers how to search Beauregard Parish criminal cases going back to 2009, what subscription options exist for accessing Beauregard Parish criminal records online, and where courts in Beauregard Parish are located.

Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court

The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of all criminal court records in Beauregard Parish. The office is at 200 West Second Street, DeRidder, LA 70634. The mailing address is P.O. Box 100, DeRidder, LA 70634. The main phone is (337) 463-8595. If you need to fax something to the Beauregard Parish clerk's office, the general fax is (337) 462-3916. For Beauregard Parish criminal records specifically, there is a separate criminal records fax line: (337) 202-7834. Use that number if you are faxing a request related to Beauregard Parish criminal case documents.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In-person visits during those hours allow you to inspect Beauregard Parish criminal records at no cost. Copies carry a fee. The Beauregard Parish clerk's office handles all filings from the 36th Judicial District Court, which is the only district court serving Beauregard Parish. Beauregard Parish criminal cases include felony charges, misdemeanor cases heard in district court, and the associated paperwork that builds up over the life of each criminal case.

The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court website at beauregardclerk.org provides access to the online Beauregard Parish criminal records search portal, subscription information, and contact details for the office.

The website also shows the full list of Beauregard Parish criminal record types available through the online search and the date ranges covered for each type.

Beauregard Parish Online Records Search Portal

The Beauregard Parish clerk's office provides an online criminal records search tool through its website. This portal covers several Beauregard Parish record types, each with its own date range. For Beauregard Parish criminal records, the portal includes criminal suits from January 1, 2009 to the present, with document images available from January 1, 2009 forward. This is solid coverage for recent Beauregard Parish criminal cases. If you need to research a Beauregard Parish criminal case from before 2009, you will need to contact the Beauregard Parish clerk's office directly or visit in person.

Other Beauregard Parish record types available through the same portal include conveyance records from January 1, 1913 to the present; succession and probate records from January 1, 1913; marriage records from January 1, 1913; mortgage records from January 1, 1978, with document images starting March 10, 1980; and civil suits from January 1, 1983, with images from January 1, 2000. The parish was created by legislation in 1912 and officially began in January 1913, so the 1913 start date for most record types reflects that origin.

The Beauregard Parish online records search page at beauregardclerk.org is where subscribers log in to access Beauregard Parish criminal records and other case types.

The Beauregard Parish search portal requires a subscription. Non-subscribers cannot access criminal case document images or case details through the online system.

Subscription Plans for Online Records Access

Beauregard Parish offers two subscription tiers for online criminal records access. A daily subscription costs $20.00 and gives you one full day of access to the Beauregard Parish criminal records portal. A monthly subscription costs $100.00 and gives you 30 days of access to Beauregard Parish criminal records online. There is no annual subscription option listed. Choose based on how often you need to search Beauregard Parish criminal cases. If you only need Beauregard Parish criminal records occasionally, the daily rate may be more cost-effective than a monthly plan.

These subscription fees are paid through the Beauregard Parish clerk's online portal. Per-page fees may apply on top of the subscription cost when printing or downloading Beauregard Parish criminal case document images. Contact the Beauregard Parish clerk's office at (337) 463-8595 to confirm current pricing before subscribing.

For users who do not want an ongoing subscription to access Beauregard Parish criminal records, the alternative is to visit the Beauregard Parish clerk's office in person during business hours and review criminal records at no cost. Copies of Beauregard Parish criminal case documents can be purchased at the office counter at the clerk's standard per-page rate.

Note: Free public inspection of Beauregard Parish criminal court records is available in person at 200 West Second Street during normal office hours, even without an online subscription.

Courts in Beauregard Parish

Beauregard Parish has three courts that handle criminal matters. The 36th Judicial District Court is the main court for felony and serious criminal cases in Beauregard Parish. It operates out of the Beauregard Parish Courthouse at 200 West Second Street in DeRidder. This is the same building as the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court. The courthouse is the central location for most Beauregard Parish criminal proceedings, including felony trials, guilty pleas, sentencing hearings, and criminal defendant arraignments.

DeRidder also has a Mayor's Court. That court is at 200 South Jefferson Street in DeRidder. The phone number is (337) 462-8900. Mayor's courts handle ordinance violations and lower-level criminal matters within city limits. Records from the DeRidder Mayor's Court are separate from those at the Beauregard Parish clerk of court. If you are looking for a municipal criminal violation rather than a state criminal charge, DeRidder Mayor's Court is where to check.

Merryville also has a Mayor's Court. That court is located at 580 Hennigan Street in Merryville. The phone number is (337) 825-8740. Merryville is in the western part of Beauregard Parish. Like DeRidder's Mayor's Court, it handles local criminal ordinance matters. Records from Merryville's Mayor's Court are not held by the Beauregard Parish clerk. Contact that court directly for Merryville criminal matters.

36th Judicial District Court

The 36th Judicial District serves only Beauregard Parish. It is a single-parish district, which means all felony criminal cases filed within Beauregard Parish go through one district court. The court shares the courthouse building at 200 West Second Street, DeRidder with the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court. All Beauregard Parish criminal case filings are maintained by the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court.

The 36th JDC falls under the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. If a Beauregard Parish criminal conviction is appealed, the appeal goes to the 3rd Circuit in Lake Charles. The 3rd Circuit covers a wide area of southwest and central Louisiana. Its decisions on Beauregard Parish criminal cases can be further appealed to the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans.

Expungements in Beauregard Parish

Louisiana law allows eligible individuals to petition for expungement of certain Beauregard Parish criminal records under La. R.S. 44:9. In Beauregard Parish, the total cost for a standard criminal record expungement is around $550.00. This covers the filing fee paid to the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court and the fee paid to Louisiana State Police. All expungement fees are non-refundable.

Not all Beauregard Parish criminal records can be expunged. Crimes of violence are excluded. Sex offenses are excluded. Some other Beauregard Parish criminal offense categories are also barred from expungement. Waiting periods vary by offense type and case outcome. A Beauregard Parish criminal case dismissed after a deferred sentence may qualify under different rules than an outright conviction. The statute is specific about timelines and eligibility categories.

If you want to file for an expungement of a Beauregard Parish criminal record, the Beauregard Parish clerk's office at (337) 463-8595 can tell you what forms to use and how to submit them. For advice on whether your specific Beauregard Parish criminal record qualifies, consult an attorney. The clerk cannot give legal opinions on eligibility.

Note: Louisiana State Police expungement fees must be paid by USPS money order. Confirm all payment requirements with the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court before submitting your expungement petition.

Louisiana State Criminal Records Resources

The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court handles criminal records for Beauregard Parish only. For a criminal history check that covers the entire state beyond Beauregard Parish, Louisiana State Police is the right agency to contact. The LSP Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information processes statewide background checks using the state's full criminal history database, including Beauregard Parish criminal convictions and arrests.

The Louisiana State Police website at lsp.org has information on the services available through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, including how to submit a background check request and what fees apply.

LSP is the best option when you need a criminal history that goes beyond what the Beauregard Parish clerk can provide for a single parish.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are close to Beauregard Parish. Each has its own clerk of court and court system for criminal records.