Sabine Parish Criminal Records Lookup

Sabine Parish criminal records go back to 1843 and are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Many, Louisiana. This page covers how to search Sabine Parish criminal records in person, what the Tybera e-filing system means for new Sabine Parish criminal case submissions, how to get Sabine Parish criminal records at no cost under Louisiana public records law, and where to find statewide criminal history through the Louisiana State Police.

Sabine Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court for Sabine Parish is Shelly Salter. The Sabine Parish clerk's office is at 400 South Capital, Room 102, Many, LA 71449. The mailing address is P.O. Box 419, Many, LA 71449. The phone number is (318) 256-6223. The fax is (318) 256-9037. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Sabine Parish clerk's office keeps all criminal and civil case records for the 11th Judicial District Court in Sabine Parish. That includes everything from the initial criminal filing through final disposition. Sabine Parish criminal records, traffic records, marriage records, land records, and probate records are all managed by this office. Sabine Parish public criminal records may be inspected for free during business hours. Copies carry a standard fee.

The Sabine Parish Clerk of Court website is at sabineparishclerk.com. The site has contact information, a link to the Tybera e-filing system, and details on available services for Sabine Parish criminal cases and other court matters.

Historical Criminal Records in Sabine Parish

Sabine Parish has one of the longer criminal records histories in northwest Louisiana. The Sabine Parish clerk's office holds criminal, traffic, marriage, land, and probate records going back to 1843. That is more than 180 years of Sabine Parish record-keeping. If you need to research a historical Sabine Parish criminal case or verify an old court matter, Sabine Parish may have the criminal records in its collection even for events that predate common state databases.

Online indices are available with a subscription for some Sabine Parish record categories. However, the depth of the historical Sabine Parish criminal archive means that older criminal records may only be available in person. For Sabine Parish criminal records, traffic records, or any matter from the more distant past, visiting the Sabine Parish clerk's office at 400 South Capital in Many is likely the most direct path to what you need.

If you are doing genealogical or legal research that involves very old Sabine Parish criminal proceedings, call the Sabine Parish clerk at (318) 256-6223 first. Staff can tell you what years of Sabine Parish criminal records are indexed, what is available on paper only, and how to best structure your request before you make the trip.

E-Filing Criminal Cases with Tybera in Sabine Parish

Starting January 1, 2026, e-filing became mandatory in Sabine Parish per Louisiana Act 352. New Sabine Parish criminal case submissions and filings must go through the Tybera eFile system. This change affects attorneys and parties filing new Sabine Parish criminal cases or documents in the 11th Judicial District Court. Paper filing is no longer the standard method for new Sabine Parish criminal submissions.

The Tybera eFile portal for Louisiana is at go.tybera.net/la/efile. You can register, manage Sabine Parish criminal cases, and submit filings through that system. First-time users need to create an account before they can file Sabine Parish criminal documents. The portal covers multiple Louisiana parishes, so if you already have a Tybera account from another parish, you may be able to use the same login for Sabine Parish criminal filings.

The Tybera e-filing portal for Louisiana courts shows how Sabine Parish criminal documents are submitted, what case types are supported, and how to track filing status once documents are submitted.

If you have technical problems with the Tybera system for Sabine Parish criminal filings, the support number is 1-801-226-2746. Contact them directly for login issues, filing errors, or system problems. The Sabine Parish clerk's office handles court matters but does not provide technical support for the Tybera platform.

Note: E-filing through Tybera became mandatory as of January 1, 2026 under Act 352. Paper submissions for new Sabine Parish criminal cases are no longer accepted as the default method.

11th Judicial District Court

Sabine Parish is part of the 11th Judicial District. This district covers two parishes: Sabine and Red River. The Sabine Parish courthouse is at the corner of Capital and Main Streets in Many, LA 71449. The phone is (318) 256-6223. All felony criminal cases in Sabine Parish go through this court, and the Sabine Parish criminal case records are kept by Clerk Shelly Salter's office.

Because the 11th JDC covers two parishes, some judges may hear Sabine Parish criminal cases in both Sabine and Red River. Each parish has its own clerk of court, so Sabine Parish criminal records are kept separately from Red River Parish records even under the same judicial district. A Sabine Parish criminal case is kept by the Sabine Parish Clerk. A Red River Parish criminal case is kept by that parish's clerk. The court structure is shared; the criminal record-keeping is not.

The 11th JDC falls under the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. Appeals from Sabine Parish criminal convictions go to the 3rd Circuit in Lake Charles. From there, further review by the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans is possible on Sabine Parish criminal cases.

Searching Criminal Records in Sabine Parish

Most Sabine Parish criminal record searches happen in person at the clerk's office. The process is straightforward. Visit 400 South Capital, Room 102 in Many during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell the clerk what Sabine Parish criminal records you are looking for. If you have a name and approximate date, the Sabine Parish clerk's staff can search the criminal index. If you have a Sabine Parish criminal case number, the search is even faster.

Louisiana public records law under La. R.S. 44:31 gives the public the right to inspect Sabine Parish public criminal records at no cost. You cannot be charged just to look at a Sabine Parish criminal record. Copy fees apply if you want the Sabine Parish clerk's office to make you a paper copy of criminal case documents. The statute also sets timelines for how quickly an agency must respond to a Sabine Parish criminal records request.

Online indices may be available for some Sabine Parish criminal record categories. Contact the Sabine Parish clerk's office at (318) 256-6223 to ask which categories have been indexed online and what subscription options exist. Sabine Parish is smaller than many Louisiana parishes, so online access to Sabine Parish criminal records may be more limited than in larger metro areas.

For Sabine Parish criminal records that may span multiple parishes, use the ClerkConnect system. It is a multi-parish subscription portal that covers participating parishes across the state.

Expungements in Sabine Parish

Louisiana allows eligible people to seek expungement of certain Sabine Parish criminal records under La. R.S. 44:9. The total cost for a standard Sabine Parish criminal record expungement runs around $550.00. This covers the Sabine Parish clerk filing fee and the Louisiana State Police processing fee. All Sabine Parish expungement fees are non-refundable once paid.

Sabine Parish criminal record expungement eligibility depends on the type of offense, how the Sabine Parish criminal case resolved, and how much time has passed. Crimes of violence are excluded from expungement under Louisiana law. Sex offenses are also excluded. A first-offense Sabine Parish drug conviction that was dismissed after a deferred sentence may qualify under different rules than a straight conviction. The statute sets specific criteria for each Sabine Parish criminal record category.

To start the Sabine Parish criminal record expungement process, contact the clerk's office at (318) 256-6223. They can provide the petition forms and explain the filing requirements for Sabine Parish expungements. For legal advice on whether your specific Sabine Parish criminal record qualifies, speak with an attorney. Fees are non-refundable, so do not pay until you have confirmed eligibility for a Sabine Parish criminal record expungement.

Note: The Louisiana State Police portion of the Sabine Parish expungement fee must be paid by USPS money order. Verify all payment requirements with the Sabine Parish clerk before you submit anything.

State Criminal Records Resources

The Sabine Parish Clerk of Court holds criminal records for Sabine Parish only. For a statewide criminal history check that includes Sabine Parish criminal records, Louisiana State Police is the correct agency. The LSP Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information handles background checks that draw on the state's full criminal history database, which covers Sabine Parish arrests, charges, and convictions alongside all other parishes.

The Louisiana State Police website at lsp.org provides information on available services including criminal background checks, identification services, and statewide record access for Sabine Parish and all Louisiana parishes.

LSP is the right resource when you need criminal records that cover more than Sabine Parish alone, or when you need a formal background check letter for legal or court purposes.

The LSP background check page details the specific steps for submitting a request, the types of checks available, and what documentation you need to provide for Sabine Parish and statewide criminal history.

A statewide check from LSP is more thorough than a single Sabine Parish criminal records search and covers arrests, charges, and convictions across all Louisiana parishes.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Sabine Parish. Each has its own clerk of court for criminal case records.