Access Houma Police Records
Houma police records are available through the Houma Police Department, which serves the city of Houma in Terrebonne Parish. If you need an incident report, accident report, or other law enforcement record from an event inside Houma, HPD's Records Division is where to start. This page covers how to request records, who to contact, and where to find related records at the parish level.
Houma Police Records Quick Facts
Houma Police Department
The Houma Police Department is at 500 Honduras Street, Houma, LA 70360. The main line is (985) 873-6300, and the non-emergency number is (985) 873-6381. The Records Division can be reached at (985) 873-6306. The department website is at houmapolice.com. Records requests can be made in person at headquarters or by submitting a written request by mail.
When requesting records, bring valid photo ID if you are visiting in person. For mailed requests, include your full contact information, a description of the records you need, the date and location of the incident, the case number if you have it, and any names involved in the case. This helps staff locate the record and minimizes delays. Fees apply to most records requests; call (985) 873-6306 to confirm current charges before your visit.
Accident reports and incident reports from closed cases are generally available through the Records Division. Active investigation records, records involving minor victims, and sexual offense reports are withheld under standard exemptions in Louisiana law.
| Address | 500 Honduras Street, Houma, LA 70360 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (985) 873-6300 |
| Non-Emergency | (985) 873-6381 |
| Records Division | (985) 873-6306 |
| Website | houmapolice.com |
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
For incidents in the unincorporated areas of Terrebonne Parish outside Houma city limits, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and records. The TPSO is at 3441 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA 70359. The main phone is (985) 876-2500. Records requests can be emailed to records@tpso.net. If you are not certain whether your incident happened inside Houma city limits or in the unincorporated parish, contact both HPD and TPSO to determine which agency filed the report.
Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court
Court records from Terrebonne Parish are held by the Clerk of Court's office. The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. The phone is (985) 868-5660. District court filings, criminal judgments, and civil case records are maintained at this office and are separate from police department records. Once a criminal case is adjudicated and becomes a matter of public record, the court file is available through the Clerk of Court.
Louisiana Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, all public bodies in Louisiana, including local police departments like HPD, must make non-exempt records available within three business days of a request. If HPD denies access to a record, they must provide written notice stating which exemption under La. R.S. 44:3 applies. The most common exemptions include records tied to active investigations, juvenile records, and records that would identify undercover officers or informants. You can challenge a denial; the burden is on the agency to justify the withholding.
Crash Reports
Traffic accident reports for Houma can be obtained through the Louisiana State Police crash report system. Online copies are $11.50 and are available after a 15-day wait. Fatal crashes are not released online and require in-person request after 60 days. Go to lsp.org/services/crash-reports to search by report number or by driver name, date, and street. The traffic records unit page at lsp.org has additional information.
Criminal History Records
Full criminal history is not public in Louisiana under La. R.S. 15:587. HPD cannot provide background check reports on individuals to private requesters. Criminal history is held by the Louisiana State Police 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. Fee: $36. Individuals can review their own files under La. R.S. 15:588. More at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Terrebonne Parish Police Records
Houma is the seat of Terrebonne Parish. Parish-level records, including those from TPSO and the district court, are covered on the Terrebonne Parish page.
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