Rapides Parish Criminal Records Search

Criminal records in Rapides Parish are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Alexandria and are searchable online through the RAPID E-Search system, which includes Rapides Parish criminal case data going back to 1984. This page covers how to use the Rapides Parish online search tool, what fees apply for copies of criminal records, recent changes to filing rules, and how to pursue an expungement of Rapides Parish criminal records.

Rapides Parish Clerk of Court

The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court is the Hon. Karan A. Corley. The Rapides Parish clerk's office is the official keeper of all criminal court records filed in the 9th Judicial District. This includes all criminal case filings, hearing records, judgments, and orders from criminal proceedings in Rapides Parish. Copies of Rapides Parish criminal records can be requested in person, by mail, or through the online RAPID E-Search system.

The Rapides Parish clerk's office is located at 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301. The main phone number is (318) 473-8153, and the fax is (318) 473-4667. The Rapides Parish clerk's website at rapidesclerk.org has details on all services, the RAPID E-Search system, and recent changes to filing procedures. It is worth checking the site before visiting or sending a criminal records request by mail.

The Rapides Parish clerk handles certified copies, name searches, and case lookups for criminal and civil matters. Certified copies of Rapides Parish criminal records must be requested in person or by mail. The online system shows index data and document images for qualifying Rapides Parish criminal records, but for a certified copy with the court seal, you need to go through the physical Rapides Parish clerk's office.

The rapidesclerk.org site covers all Rapides Parish clerk services including the RAPID E-Search system, new 2025 filing options, and how to request certified copies of Rapides Parish criminal records.

RAPID E-Search Online System for Rapides Parish Criminal Records

The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court operates the RAPID E-Search system, an online tool for searching Rapides Parish criminal records without visiting the courthouse. This is one of the more complete online systems among Louisiana parish clerks. It covers multiple record types and goes back several decades, which makes it useful for researchers, attorneys, and members of the public who need historical Rapides Parish criminal records.

For Rapides Parish criminal records, RAPID E-Search includes a Criminal Inquiry index starting from January 1984. Document images for Bills of Information are available from May 2003 forward. This means you can look up Rapides Parish criminal cases by name or case number back to 1984, and in many cases view the actual criminal filing documents for more recent Rapides Parish cases. The system also includes Traffic Inquiry records from January 1990, though traffic records do not include images.

Other record types in the RAPID E-Search system include Civil and Probate Suit index from October 1984, Marriage License records from January 1865, and Recording Conveyance and Mortgage records from January 1984. If you need to research more than just Rapides Parish criminal matters, this system handles multiple record categories in one place.

The RAPID E-Search system is accessible at the Rapides Parish clerk's dedicated search page.

The RAPID E-Search tool at rapidesclerk.org lets you search Rapides Parish criminal case indexes and view document images for cases going back to the mid-1980s and earlier for some record types.

Note: Certified copies of Rapides Parish criminal records found in RAPID E-Search must still be requested in person or by mail from the Rapides Parish clerk's office, not downloaded directly from the portal.

New 2025 Services at Rapides Parish Clerk of Court

The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court added several new services in 2025 to make it easier to file and manage criminal and civil records. These updates affect how attorneys and the public interact with the Rapides Parish clerk's office.

Clerk Connect is now available for Rapides Parish civil and criminal e-filing. This means attorneys can submit filings electronically instead of in person or by mail for qualifying Rapides Parish criminal cases. Electronic filing is faster and eliminates the need to travel to the courthouse for routine criminal case submissions. If you are an attorney, check the Rapides Parish clerk's website for how to register and use the Clerk Connect e-filing system.

The Rapides Parish clerk also launched Online Civil Payment, which allows parties to pay civil-related fees through a web portal. Additionally, eClerks Alert is now available as a free fraud monitoring tool for Rapides Parish land records. Anyone who owns real estate in Rapides Parish can sign up to get notified if someone records a document against their property. This is a free service and is worth using as a precaution against deed fraud in Rapides Parish.

Note: These new services were introduced in 2025, so details may change as the programs mature. Check rapidesclerk.org for the latest enrollment and access instructions for Rapides Parish criminal and civil record services.

Important Filing Notice: Fax Filings Ended January 1, 2026

Attorneys and filers who used fax submissions for Rapides Parish criminal court documents need to be aware of a significant change that took effect January 1, 2026. Effective that date, the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court no longer accepts fax filings. This change is the result of Act 352, which ended fax-based filing across Louisiana courts, including Rapides Parish criminal courts.

Under the new rules, attorneys must file Rapides Parish criminal court documents either in person at the Rapides Parish clerk's office or electronically through the Clerk Connect e-filing system. Fax filing is not an option for any Rapides Parish criminal case or court matter going forward. Non-attorneys may still file by mail, by courier service, in person, or electronically. But the fax option is closed for all filers regardless of status.

If you are an attorney who relied on fax filing for Rapides Parish criminal cases, make sure you are enrolled in the Clerk Connect e-filing system or have a plan for in-person submissions. Filings sent by fax after January 1, 2026 will not be accepted, which could cause delays or missed deadlines in active Rapides Parish criminal cases.

Note: Contact the Rapides Parish clerk's office at (318) 473-8153 if you have questions about the fax filing change or need help enrolling in the electronic filing system for Rapides Parish criminal cases.

Fees for Criminal Records in Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish has set fees for criminal record searches and copies. These fees apply whether you request Rapides Parish criminal records in person, by mail, or through a formal search request to the clerk's office. Knowing the fees in advance helps you prepare the right payment before submitting your Rapides Parish criminal records request.

The Rapides Parish criminal record search fee is $5.00 per name. This covers the staff time to search the index for criminal cases associated with that name. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. If you need a certified copy of a Rapides Parish criminal record, the base fee is $5.00 plus $1.00 per page for the number of pages in the document. Certified copies are sealed with the court's official stamp and are accepted for legal proceedings and official submissions.

When submitting a Rapides Parish criminal records request by mail, include a check or money order for the search fee plus an estimated copy cost. If you underestimate, the Rapides Parish clerk may ask for additional payment before releasing the copies. It helps to call ahead at (318) 473-8153 to get an estimate before mailing. The Rapides Parish clerk's staff can also tell you the page count for common criminal documents like Bills of Information or judgment records.

Note: Call the Rapides Parish clerk's office to confirm current fees before submitting payment, as fee schedules can be updated by the legislature or local court order.

Alexandria Police Department Records

The Alexandria Police Department handles arrests and incidents within the city of Alexandria, the parish seat of Rapides Parish. If you need an incident report, arrest record, or other law enforcement record from within Alexandria city limits, contact the Alexandria Police Department rather than the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court.

The Alexandria Police Department non-emergency line is (318) 449-5099. Call this number to reach the records division and ask about how to request arrest reports and other criminal records. Incident reports are typically available to parties involved in the incident and to the public for non-restricted Rapides Parish criminal matters. Response times vary depending on the volume of requests.

Law enforcement records from the Alexandria Police Department are separate from criminal court case records at the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. An arrest by APD leads to charges being filed in the 9th Judicial District Court, at which point those criminal filings become court records held by the Rapides Parish clerk. If you need both the arrest report and the Rapides Parish criminal court file, you will need to contact both offices.

9th Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish

The 9th Judicial District Court covers Rapides Parish exclusively. This court handles all criminal cases in Rapides Parish, from minor misdemeanors to serious felony charges. Judges from the 9th Judicial District preside over Rapides Parish criminal trials, hear pleas, and issue sentences. All criminal records from these proceedings, including docket entries, motions, orders, and judgments, are kept by the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court at the Alexandria courthouse.

Appeals from Rapides Parish criminal convictions in the 9th Judicial District go to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, which covers central and southwestern Louisiana. This sets Rapides Parish apart from south Louisiana parishes, which go to the First Circuit. If you are researching an appeal from a Rapides Parish criminal case, look in the Third Circuit's records rather than the First. Decisions from the Third Circuit can be reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court.

The 9th Judicial District also benefits from the RAPID E-Search system, which gives public access to Rapides Parish criminal case indexes going back to 1984. This is a strong resource compared to many other Louisiana parishes that have more limited online access to criminal records. Attorneys and the public can search Rapides Parish criminal cases without needing to visit the courthouse in most instances.

Expungements in Rapides Parish

Louisiana Revised Statute 44:9 governs expungements in Rapides Parish. An expungement removes a Rapides Parish criminal record from public view by sealing it in the court system and directing all relevant agencies to update their records. Qualifying for a Rapides Parish expungement depends on the type of charge, the outcome of the criminal case, and the amount of time that has passed since the event.

Common qualifying situations include Rapides Parish arrests that did not lead to any charges being filed, criminal charges that were dismissed or nolle prossed, and certain first-time convictions where the sentence has been completed and the required waiting period has passed. Some Rapides Parish felony convictions do not qualify, so it is important to review your specific situation against the statute before filing. An attorney can help you evaluate your eligibility for a Rapides Parish criminal record expungement.

The total cost to expunge a Rapides Parish criminal record in Louisiana is typically around $550. This amount is paid across several agencies that each process the expungement on their end. The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court receives a filing fee, Louisiana State Police receives a processing fee, and the sheriff and district attorney each receive a payment as part of the process. After the court grants the Rapides Parish expungement, each agency is notified and updates its records to reflect the sealing.

To start a Rapides Parish criminal record expungement, file a motion with the 9th Judicial District Court through the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court at 701 Murray Street in Alexandria. The Rapides Parish clerk's staff can provide the forms and confirm the current fee amounts. You can also call (318) 473-8153 for guidance on the Rapides Parish expungement process. After filing, the court sets a hearing date. If no objections are raised and the judge approves the motion, the Rapides Parish criminal record expungement takes effect.

Note: Even after a Rapides Parish expungement is granted, law enforcement agencies and courts can still access sealed criminal records for sentencing purposes in future cases.

State Resources for Rapides Parish Criminal Records

Louisiana State Police operates the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information for statewide background checks. If you need a criminal history check that covers all Louisiana parishes, not just Rapides Parish, the LSP background check is the right tool. The process is fingerprint-based and uses the state's full criminal history database, which includes Rapides Parish criminal records.

The LSP background checks page explains who can request a background check, what forms to use, what fees apply, and how to submit a fingerprint card for processing Rapides Parish and statewide criminal history requests.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections also runs a free online offender search tool where you can look up individuals currently or previously incarcerated in Louisiana state facilities. This is separate from Rapides Parish criminal court records and does not include cases that ended without incarceration. But it is a useful supplement when researching Rapides Parish criminal cases that resulted in a state prison sentence.

Note: LSP statewide background checks have different fees and processing times than Rapides Parish-level criminal record searches at the clerk's office.

Cities in Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish includes the city of Alexandria, the parish seat and the main population center of central Louisiana. Other communities in Rapides Parish include Pineville, Ball, and Boyce. All criminal cases from across Rapides Parish go through the 9th Judicial District Court and are filed with the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court in Alexandria.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Rapides Parish. If you are not sure which parish a criminal case was filed in, check any court documents you have or contact the clerks in the parishes where the incident occurred.