Search Plaquemines Parish Criminal Records

Plaquemines Parish criminal records are filed with the Clerk of Court in Belle Chasse and handled by the 25th Judicial District Court, covering criminal cases from arrests and charges through final conviction and sentencing in Plaquemines Parish.

Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court

The Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court keeps all criminal case records for Plaquemines Parish. The office is at 301 Main Street in Belle Chasse, and the phone number is (504) 934-6610. The Plaquemines Parish clerk maintains files for every criminal matter brought before the 25th Judicial District Court, from the first arrest and booking through any final conviction or dismissal. Under Louisiana Revised Statute 44:31, the public has the right to inspect Plaquemines Parish criminal records at no cost during regular office hours. You do not need an attorney or a legal reason to view a public criminal case file in Plaquemines Parish.

When you visit the Plaquemines Parish clerk's office, bring a valid photo ID and the name or case number you want to search. Staff can run a name-based search through the criminal court index and pull the relevant case file. Plaquemines Parish criminal records from older cases may take more time to retrieve from storage. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Calling ahead to confirm hours and ask about procedures for viewing Plaquemines Parish criminal case files is always worth doing.

Plaquemines Parish runs long and narrow along the Mississippi River. The clerk's office in Belle Chasse serves the entire Plaquemines Parish criminal court system. Plaquemines Parish residents in the southern part of the parish may need extra travel time to reach the courthouse and review arrest records, court dockets, or Plaquemines Parish criminal case files. Ask the Plaquemines Parish clerk whether copies of criminal records can be mailed to save a long trip.

Note: Confirm office hours by phone before visiting, as holiday closures may affect access to Plaquemines Parish criminal records on certain days.

Searching Criminal Records in Plaquemines Parish

The most thorough way to search Plaquemines Parish criminal records is to visit the clerk's office in Belle Chasse. Bring the full name of the person you are looking up, along with any known date of birth or criminal case number. A name search through the Plaquemines Parish criminal court index will show all criminal cases filed under that name, including felony charges, misdemeanor charges, indictments, and related court proceedings. You can request to view any public Plaquemines Parish criminal case file at no cost, or pay for copies of criminal court documents you need.

For online searches of Plaquemines Parish criminal records, the ClerkConnect multi-parish portal is a useful tool. Plaquemines Parish participates in the ClerkConnect system, which gives access to the criminal court index without visiting the clerk in person. You can search Plaquemines Parish criminal cases by name and see case numbers, filing dates, and basic charge information. A subscription is required for full document access. The portal covers dozens of Louisiana parishes, so it is useful when a criminal case involves multiple jurisdictions or you need to check arrest records in nearby parishes at the same time.

The Louisiana State Police Internet Background Check at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov is another online option for Plaquemines Parish criminal history. That search pulls from the statewide criminal history repository and covers arrests, charges, and dispositions reported from parishes across Louisiana, including Plaquemines Parish. It gives a quick overview of statewide criminal history tied to a name but does not replace a full Plaquemines Parish clerk search for specific criminal case documents.

The LSP background check page covers both online and offline options for obtaining criminal history records from the state repository, including records tied to Plaquemines Parish arrests, charges, and convictions.

Plaquemines Parish Court System

The 25th Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases in Plaquemines Parish. The court is based in Belle Chasse and has jurisdiction over the full Plaquemines Parish criminal docket. Judges of the 25th JDC hear felony charges, handle arraignments and bond hearings, and manage every stage of criminal proceedings from initial filing through sentencing. The court also handles post-conviction matters, including expungement petitions filed by defendants whose criminal records originated in Plaquemines Parish.

Appeals from Plaquemines Parish criminal convictions in the 25th Judicial District go to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. The Fourth Circuit is based in New Orleans and covers southeastern parishes including Plaquemines, Orleans, and St. Bernard. If you need records related to a criminal case from Plaquemines Parish that was appealed, contact the Fourth Circuit directly. Those appellate records are separate from what the Plaquemines Parish clerk maintains at the district court level.

Lower-level criminal matters such as misdemeanors and local ordinance violations in Plaquemines Parish may be handled by a justice of the peace or a city court rather than the district court. Records from those Plaquemines Parish criminal proceedings are kept by those courts, not the Plaquemines Parish district court clerk. If you are searching for arrest records or criminal case files from a minor offense in Plaquemines Parish, ask the clerk's office which court handled the matter and where those Plaquemines Parish criminal records are stored.

State Criminal Records Resources

The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information manages the state's central criminal history database. BCII collects arrest and disposition records from courts and law enforcement agencies across all parishes, including Plaquemines Parish. You can request a Plaquemines Parish criminal history check by submitting a completed form and the required fee by mail, or by using the online Internet Background Check portal. Both options search the same state repository that includes Plaquemines Parish criminal records, Plaquemines Parish arrests, convictions, and sentences.

The online portal processes requests quickly and returns results based on criminal records reported to the state repository from parishes across Louisiana, including Plaquemines Parish arrests, charges, and convictions.

The Louisiana Department of Corrections at doc.la.gov has an offender search tool that shows current and former DOC inmates and anyone under active probation or parole supervision in the state. If you are looking for someone from Plaquemines Parish who is serving a state sentence rather than a local jail term, the DOC search is the right place to start. It covers the full state corrections system, including people convicted of felony crimes in Plaquemines Parish, and is free to use.

For BCII records request forms and fee information, visit lsp.org/services/background-checks/bcii-forms. Mail requests go to the Louisiana State Police in Baton Rouge. Allow additional processing time for mail requests compared to the online portal when searching for Plaquemines Parish criminal history and statewide offense records.

Expunging Records in Plaquemines Parish

Louisiana's expungement law is at La. R.S. 44:9. That statute governs who can seek an expungement of Plaquemines Parish criminal records, what the process looks like, and what fees are required. For a standard expungement of Plaquemines Parish criminal records, the total cost is approximately $550. That includes $300 to the Plaquemines Parish clerk of court and $250 to the Louisiana State Police paid by USPS money order. All fees are non-refundable. Filing the Plaquemines Parish expungement petition incorrectly or for an ineligible criminal offense means you lose those fees with nothing to show.

The Plaquemines Parish expungement petition must be filed in the 25th Judicial District Court. After filing, copies must be served on the Plaquemines Parish clerk, the district attorney, the arresting agency, and the Louisiana State Police. Each agency has 60 days to object. If no agency objects, the court may grant the Plaquemines Parish expungement without a hearing. When an objection comes in, the judge sets a hearing and both sides present their positions before the court rules on the criminal record petition.

Not all Plaquemines Parish criminal records are eligible. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and certain other felony convictions are excluded under La. R.S. 44:9. Plaquemines Parish arrests that did not lead to conviction, criminal charges that were dismissed, and some first-time drug offense convictions may qualify after a waiting period. Check eligibility carefully before submitting any payments, since fees are not returned if the court denies the Plaquemines Parish expungement petition.

Note: Filing an expungement petition in Plaquemines Parish requires serving multiple agencies, and the process can take several months from filing to final order.

Record Access and Copy Fees

Public inspection of Plaquemines Parish criminal case files at the Clerk of Court is free under La. R.S. 44:31. Fees apply when you request copies of Plaquemines Parish criminal records. Standard copy fees at Louisiana clerks' offices are typically $1.00 per page for plain copies and around $5.00 per document for certified copies, plus the per-page rate. A name-based criminal history search at the Plaquemines Parish clerk's office may carry a separate charge. Call the office to get current rates before you visit or send a mail request for criminal case files from the parish.

Mail requests for Plaquemines Parish criminal records are accepted. To request Plaquemines Parish copies by mail, send a written request with the subject's full name, date of birth if known, case number if available, the type of criminal document you need, the number of copies, and a check or money order payable to the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court. If the fees you sent are insufficient to cover the request, the Plaquemines Parish clerk will contact you before sending any criminal records.

For online access to Plaquemines Parish criminal records through ClerkConnect, fees vary by subscription level and document type. The Louisiana State Police Internet Background Check charges a per-search fee paid at the time of the request. That fee is non-refundable regardless of whether criminal history results are found for the name you submit. Check the LSP website for the current fee schedule before running a Plaquemines Parish criminal history search.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are adjacent to or near Plaquemines Parish. Each maintains its own criminal records through its own clerk and court system.