Lafayette Police Records Lookup

Lafayette police records can be requested through the Lafayette Police Department or the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, depending on where the incident occurred. This page explains how to find incident reports, crash records, and other public law enforcement records in Lafayette, and covers both the city police and parish sheriff systems.

Lafayette Police Department

The Lafayette Police Department is at 900 East University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503. The main line is (337) 291-8200, and the Records Division can be reached at (337) 291-8600. The department website is at lafayettela.gov. Public records requests can be submitted by email or by filling out the Public Information Request Form on the city's legal department page at lafayettela.gov/legal/public-records-request.

The city's legal department handles public records. The City-Parish Attorney is Gregory J. Logan, and his team processes formal records requests. If you submit by email, include your full mailing address, the description of the records you need, the date range, and any case numbers or names that help narrow the search. The city must respond within three business days under La. R.S. 44:1.

For initial criminal reports released under La. R.S. 44:3, the city has used fees around $7.00 per copy, though fees can vary. Always confirm current fees when you call or email.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office

For incidents that occur in the unincorporated parts of Lafayette Parish or that involve parish-level records, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office handles those requests. The LPSO main office is at 316 West Main Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The main line is (337) 232-9211.

The Records Division at LPSO is at 303 West Vermillion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Hours there are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. You can also email records requests to recordsrequest@lafayettesheriff.com or call (337) 236-5845 for records-specific questions. Bring valid photo ID when requesting records in person.

Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

The Lafayette Parish Correctional Center is the main jail for the parish. It is at 916 Lafayette Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The phone number is (337) 236-5400. If you need information about someone who has been detained in Lafayette Parish, the LPCC is where pre-trial detainees are typically held. Jail records and inmate information are separate from arrest records and criminal history reports.

Court Records

The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court maintains court filings, judgments, and case records from the district court. The Clerk's Office is at 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, and the phone is (337) 291-6400. Court records at the district level are separate from police records. If you need court filings, transcripts, or judgment records, that is the office to contact. Criminal court filings become public once a case is adjudicated, though sealed matters and juvenile records have their own rules.

Criminal History Records

Louisiana's criminal history records are closed to the public under La. R.S. 15:587. Neither Lafayette PD nor LPSO can provide a full criminal history report to a private individual. That information is held by the Louisiana State Police BCII. To request your own record, contact BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, or call (225) 925-6095. The cost is $36. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You have the right under La. R.S. 15:588 to review and dispute your own file. See lsp.org/services/background-checks for more.

Lafayette Parish Police Records

Lafayette is the seat of Lafayette Parish. Parish-level police records, including those from LPSO and the parish court system, are covered in full on the Lafayette Parish page.

View Lafayette Parish Police Records

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