Baton Rouge Police Records Search
Baton Rouge police records can be requested through the Baton Rouge Police Department, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, or the city's online public records portal. This page covers how to request incident reports, access crash records, and understand which office handles which type of record in the capital city.
Baton Rouge Police Records Quick Facts
Baton Rouge Police Department Records
The Baton Rouge Police Department is headquartered at 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. The main department line is (225) 389-3800. For records-specific inquiries, call the Records Division directly at (225) 389-3809. The department website at brla.gov has additional contact information and department resources.
Records requests at BRPD can be made in person or by mail. In-person requests require valid photo identification. Mailed requests should include all relevant case details: the incident date, location, case number if you have it, and the names of parties involved. If you send a request by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope or a way for the department to return a response to you. Processing times vary by case type and volume.
| Address | 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (225) 389-3800 |
| Records Division | (225) 389-3809 |
| Website | brla.gov/departments/police-department |
City-Parish Public Records Portal
Baton Rouge uses a combined city-parish government, and public records requests go through the Parish Attorney's Office. The public records portal at brla.gov/531/Public-Records lets you submit requests online and track their status. The custodian of records for the city-parish is the Parish Attorney's Office, located at 222 Saint Louis Street, Suite 902, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. You can also mail requests to P.O. Box 1471, Baton Rouge, LA 70801. The phone number for that office is (225) 389-3114.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, all public records must be made available within three business days of the request unless an extension applies. The office must respond in writing if they deny access, and they must cite the specific exemption under La. R.S. 44:3 that covers the withheld materials. This rule applies to BRPD records as well as other city-parish departments.
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of the parish and runs the parish detention center. Their main office is at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. The main line is (225) 389-5000. If you need criminal records from the Sheriff's Office, the Criminal Records Division charges a fee of $7.50 per report. Requests can be submitted in writing or in person at that address.
The Baton Rouge City Jail, separate from the parish detention system, is at 222 Saint Louis B-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. That facility can be reached at (225) 389-8378. If you are looking for information about someone held at the city jail rather than the parish prison, that is the number to call.
| EBRSO Address | 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 |
|---|---|
| EBRSO Phone | (225) 389-5000 |
| Criminal Records Fee | $7.50 per report |
| City Jail Phone | (225) 389-8378 |
Criminal History and Background Checks
Louisiana is a closed-record state under La. R.S. 15:587. Full criminal history records are not open to the general public. Only authorized agencies and individuals checking their own records can get a complete criminal history report from the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. The LSP BCII office is at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone number is (225) 925-6095, and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee for a background check is $36 total ($31 plus $5). You have the right to review your own file under La. R.S. 15:588.
More information about the background check process is at lsp.org/services/background-checks. Fingerprinting services for background check submissions are also available through LSP at lsp.org.
Crash Reports in Baton Rouge
Traffic crash reports for accidents in Baton Rouge go through the Louisiana State Police crash report system. Online copies cost $11.50 and are available after a 15-day waiting period. Fatal crash reports are not released online; those require an in-person request and a 60-day wait. Visit lsp.org/services/crash-reports to start an online search. You will need the date of the crash, the location, and the name of at least one driver, or the report number if it was given to you at the scene.
What the Public Can Access
Under La. R.S. 44:1, police records that do not fall under an exemption must be provided to anyone who requests them. In practice, this includes initial incident reports for most non-sensitive crimes, arrest reports for completed cases, traffic accident reports, and call logs. Records tied to active investigations, cases involving minors, sexual offenses, and undercover operations are exempt under La. R.S. 44:3. If BRPD denies a request, they must state which exemption applies.
East Baton Rouge Parish Police Records
Baton Rouge is the seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. Parish-level records, including those from the Sheriff's Office and the parish court system, are covered on the East Baton Rouge Parish page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the Baton Rouge area with their own police records resources are listed below.