Webster Parish Criminal Records
Webster Parish criminal records are held by the Clerk of Court in Minden and cover all criminal cases, criminal charges, arrests, and convictions filed through the 26th Judicial District in the northwestern Louisiana area. This page covers how to search Webster Parish criminal case records, how to request copies of criminal records, and where to access additional criminal history data from Louisiana state agencies.
Webster Parish Quick Facts
Webster Parish Clerk of Court
The Webster Parish Clerk of Court in Minden is the official keeper of all criminal court records for Webster Parish. The mailing address is P.O. Box 370, Minden, LA 71055. The main phone is (318) 371-0366. All criminal cases filed through the district court for Webster Parish are indexed and maintained here. The Webster Parish clerk handles criminal record inspections, criminal copy requests, and certified document orders for Webster Parish criminal case files.
Louisiana Revised Statute 44:31 gives the public the right to inspect Webster Parish criminal records at no cost during regular business hours. You must show a valid photo ID. No explanation is required to view a public Webster Parish criminal record. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For most routine Webster Parish criminal records searches, the clerk's staff can pull criminal case files while you wait at the counter. Calling ahead to confirm the Webster Parish office is fully staffed is a good idea before making a long drive to Minden to search criminal records.
Copy fees for Webster Parish criminal records follow the standard Louisiana schedule. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies of Webster Parish criminal records are $5.00 per document. A name-based search of the Webster Parish criminal index costs $5.00 per name. Mail requests for Webster Parish criminal records are accepted at P.O. Box 370, Minden, LA 71055. Include a check or money order payable to the Webster Parish Clerk of Court.
The Louisiana Clerks of Court Association at louisianaclerks.org has a statewide clerk directory and general information on public criminal records access across all Louisiana parishes including Webster Parish.
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 370, Minden, LA 71055 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (318) 371-0366 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page |
| Certified Copy | $5.00 per document |
| Name Search Fee | $5.00 per name |
Searching Criminal Records in Webster Parish
To search Webster Parish criminal records, visit the Webster Parish clerk's office in Minden during regular business hours. Bring the full legal name of the person you are searching and a date of birth if available. The Webster Parish clerk can run a name-based criminal index search and pull any criminal case files associated with that person. A Webster Parish criminal case number, if you have one, makes the search faster. In-person visits during business hours are the most reliable option for getting Webster Parish criminal records results quickly.
Mail-in requests for Webster Parish criminal records are accepted at P.O. Box 370, Minden, LA 71055. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, a description of the Webster Parish criminal records needed, and a check or money order for applicable fees. Do not mail cash. For Webster Parish criminal records mail requests, allow one to two weeks for the clerk's office to process the criminal records search and return your documents. If you need Webster Parish criminal records results sooner, either visit in person or use the LSP Internet Background Check online.
Webster Parish does not currently have a public online criminal records search portal. The best remote option is the Louisiana State Police IBC portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov, which draws from statewide criminal history data across all 64 parishes including Webster Parish. The Louisiana State Police main site at lsp.org also explains how to request a full BCII criminal background check by mail for a more formal certified criminal history result covering Webster Parish and all other parishes.
The Louisiana State Police background checks page explains the BCII request process for statewide criminal history checks that cover all Louisiana parishes including Webster Parish criminal records.
The LSP background checks page covers both name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history options and explains the fee and form requirements for each type of statewide criminal history submission covering Webster Parish and all Louisiana parishes.
Note: The Webster Parish clerk's office in Minden can only search criminal records tied to cases filed in Webster Parish. For criminal history from other Louisiana parishes, you need to contact those clerks directly or use the statewide BCII check for criminal records beyond Webster Parish.
Webster Parish Court System
Webster Parish is served by the 26th Judicial District, which covers the northwestern Louisiana area. The 26th JDC handles all felony criminal cases filed in Webster Parish along with major civil, domestic, and probate matters. Court for Webster Parish criminal cases is held in Minden. The Webster Parish clerk in Minden keeps the criminal case files for the parish. For questions about specific judges or criminal court divisions within the district, contact the Webster Parish clerk at (318) 371-0366.
Appeals from Webster Parish criminal cases decided in the 26th JDC go to the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport. The Second Circuit handles appeals from the northern Louisiana parishes including Webster Parish. Criminal cases appealed further go to the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans. The Supreme Court's online docket and opinions are at lasc.org. Appellate opinions can be useful for understanding how courts have ruled on similar Webster Parish criminal issues in this part of the state.
Minor criminal matters, traffic violations, and misdemeanor criminal cases in some parts of Webster Parish may be handled at the justice of the peace level. Those Webster Parish criminal records are maintained by the specific justice of the peace court and not by the district court clerk. If a search at the Webster Parish district court turns up nothing, call the clerk's office to ask whether the criminal case may have been handled at a lower court level.
State Criminal Records Resources
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information compiles criminal history records from all 64 Louisiana parishes into a centralized statewide database. A BCII criminal history check is the most thorough way to get a complete criminal history for someone who may have had criminal cases in Webster Parish and other parishes over the years. The BCII draws from both criminal court records and law enforcement data across the entire state.
The BCII forms page at lsp.org lists the current version of forms needed for a name-based or fingerprint-based criminal history check. Download the correct criminal history form before mailing your request to make sure it will be processed without delay. The forms page also shows current fees for criminal history checks, which can change, so check before you send payment for Webster Parish criminal history or statewide criminal records.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections maintains an offender search tool at doc.la.gov for checking on people currently in state custody or on supervised release, including those convicted of crimes in Webster Parish.
The DOC offender search is free, does not require registration, and can show you where someone is housed and when they are expected to be released. This is useful for criminal cases where the person was convicted in Webster Parish and sent to a state facility.
The Internet Background Check portal at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov lets individuals run a name-based self-check online through the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. This is a convenient option for a quick statewide criminal history review including Webster Parish criminal records without needing to mail a form to the State Police.
Expunging Criminal Records in Webster Parish
Louisiana Revised Statute 44:9 governs criminal record expungements across the state. Eligible individuals can petition the district court to remove certain Webster Parish criminal records from the public index. In Webster Parish, expungement petitions are filed with the 26th Judicial District through the Webster Parish clerk of court in Minden. Before filing a Webster Parish criminal expungement petition, confirm that the specific criminal offense qualifies. Crimes of violence, sex offenses, and several other categories are excluded by the statute. Check with a Louisiana attorney before assuming your Webster Parish criminal record qualifies for expungement.
The standard cost for a Louisiana criminal record expungement is approximately $550.00 total. The Webster Parish clerk of court receives $300.00 and the Louisiana State Police receives $250.00 by USPS money order. None of these criminal expungement fees are refundable. A denied Webster Parish criminal expungement petition still costs the full amount. Because of the non-refundable nature of the criminal expungement fees, confirming eligibility with an attorney before paying is the sensible approach for any Webster Parish criminal record expungement.
Waiting periods apply under R.S. 44:9 for Webster Parish criminal record expungements. Misdemeanor convictions require a two-year wait after sentence completion. First-offense felony convictions set aside under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 893 require a five-year wait. Arrests that did not result in a criminal conviction may be eligible for expungement sooner. An attorney familiar with Louisiana expungement law can review your Webster Parish criminal record and advise you on the timing and likelihood of success.
Note: Once a Webster Parish criminal expungement is granted, the clerk removes the criminal case from public view. Law enforcement agencies may retain restricted access under conditions set by R.S. 44:9, so the Webster Parish criminal record is not fully erased in every context.
Record Access and Copy Fees
Public criminal records in Webster Parish are free to view under R.S. 44:31. You can visit the Webster Parish clerk's office in Minden during business hours and inspect any public criminal case file at no cost. Bring a valid photo ID. The Webster Parish clerk's staff will retrieve the criminal files you need and let you review them at the office. No reason for the criminal records request is needed. This free inspection right applies to all public Webster Parish criminal records in the parish.
If you need copies of Webster Parish criminal records to take with you, fees apply. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies of Webster Parish criminal records cost $5.00 per document. A name search of the Webster Parish criminal index runs $5.00 per name. Payment is accepted by check or money order at the Minden office. For large Webster Parish criminal records copy requests, let the clerk know in advance so they can prepare the criminal documents before your arrival or tell you when to return for pickup.
Mail requests for Webster Parish criminal records are accepted at P.O. Box 370, Minden, LA 71055. Include the subject's name, date of birth, the type of criminal records needed, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail processing typically takes about one to two weeks. For faster Webster Parish criminal records results, either visit the office in person or use the LSP Internet Background Check portal for statewide name-based criminal history results that come back more quickly than a mail request to the Webster Parish clerk.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes are near Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. Each maintains its own criminal records through a separate clerk of court.