Hammond Police Records Lookup
Hammond police records are maintained by the Hammond Police Department for incidents within Hammond city limits, and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office handles incidents in the surrounding unincorporated areas. This page covers how to request police records in Hammond, who to contact at each agency, and where to find crash reports, criminal history resources, and court records for the Tangipahoa Parish area.
Hammond Police Records Quick Facts
Hammond Police Department
The Hammond Police Department is at 120 S Oak Street, Hammond, LA 70403. The main line and non-emergency number is (985) 277-5700. The Records Division can be reached at extension 500. The department website is at hammond.org. Records requests at HPD can be made in person or by written request sent by mail.
When requesting records in person, bring valid photo ID. For mailed requests, include your contact information, a clear description of the records you need, the incident date and location, any case number if you have one, and the names of people involved. Fees apply to most records requests; call extension 500 before you visit to confirm current charges and whether the record is ready. Processing times vary based on case type and the volume of requests the division is handling at the time.
Hammond PD handles records only for incidents inside Hammond city limits. If an incident happened in an unincorporated part of Tangipahoa Parish outside those limits, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office would have the record. If you are unsure, calling both agencies saves time.
| Address | 120 S Oak Street, Hammond, LA 70403 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (985) 277-5700 |
| Records Division | Ext. 500 |
| Website | hammond.org |
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is at 15475 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403. This puts TPSO in Hammond, even though it serves the broader parish including unincorporated areas. The main line is (985) 345-6150. TPSO handles records for incidents in unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish and runs the parish detention center. For records tied to incidents outside Hammond city limits, TPSO is the right contact. Records requests go through their Records Division; call the main line for routing.
Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court
Court records from Tangipahoa Parish, including criminal filings, civil cases, and judgments from the district court, are held by the Clerk of Court at 110 North Bay Street, Amite, LA 70422. The phone is (985) 748-4146. Amite is the parish seat of Tangipahoa Parish. Court records are separate from police records; once a criminal case is resolved, the court file becomes public record and can be requested at the Clerk of Court office. This office is about 30 miles from Hammond, so calling ahead before making the trip is advisable.
Louisiana Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, Louisiana law gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies, including local police departments, within three business days of a request. Hammond PD must meet that deadline. If they deny access, they must explain in writing which exemption under La. R.S. 44:3 applies. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile cases, sexual offense reports, and records that would identify undercover personnel are typically withheld. For closed cases involving standard offense categories, incident and arrest records are generally available.
Crash Reports for Hammond Accidents
Traffic accident reports for crashes in Hammond and the surrounding area are in the Louisiana State Police crash report system. Online copies cost $11.50 and become available 15 days after the accident. Fatal crash reports are not available online; those require in-person request after 60 days. Search the system at lsp.org/services/crash-reports. You can search by report number or by the last name of a driver along with the date and street. More on the traffic records process is at lsp.org.
Criminal History Records
Full criminal history records are not available to the general public in Louisiana under La. R.S. 15:587. Hammond PD cannot provide a background check on another person to a private requester. That information is maintained by the Louisiana State Police BCII. To check your own record, contact BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone: (225) 925-6095. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The total cost is $36. Your right to review your own criminal history file is under La. R.S. 15:588. Details at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
DOC and State Corrections Records
If someone arrested in Hammond was convicted and placed in state custody, the Louisiana Department of Corrections has public inmate information. Visit doc.la.gov for inmate lookup tools and DOC public records contact information. These are distinct from local records held by HPD and TPSO and cover only those in state correctional facilities.
Tangipahoa Parish Police Records
Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish. For full parish-level records information, including TPSO contacts, the Clerk of Court, and court records, see the Tangipahoa Parish page.
Nearby Cities
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