Louisiana Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Louisiana criminal records.

Louisiana criminal records are a compilation of information gleaned from several sources - primarily the courts and law enforcement agencies. While some information may from time to time be made available to the public through an online criminal records of Louisiana search, the amount of detailed information available is in most cases limited.

The only way to ensure a thorough and complete criminal records check in Louisiana is to make your request through the appropriate agency or court. This information is most commonly limited to individuals and agencies with the necessary credentials or to the victims of the crimes that are directly related to the search they are requesting.

It is important to note that any Louisiana criminal records search through a name database does not constitute conclusive evidence unless it is associated with a fingerprint recognition database for a positive identification. Only law enforcement agencies can guarantee accuracy of these records.

To order a criminal background check, fill out the Louisiana Criminal Record mail-in form. Mail your application to:

Unlike many other states, Louisiana requires fingerprints to be submitted for a criminal background check. The form can be easily downloaded from the state police website and mailed to the Louisiana State Police, Bureau of Criminal Identification in Baton Rouge. The cost is $26 per request. The process to obtain a Louisiana criminal background check is somewhat more complicated than other states. For more information, visit: