LaPlace Police Records
LaPlace police records are maintained by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, which is the sole law enforcement agency for this unincorporated community. There is no LaPlace city police department. All incident reports, arrest records, and law enforcement documents for LaPlace come from SJBSO, and this page explains how to access those records and where to find related resources.
LaPlace Police Records Quick Facts
No City Police in LaPlace
LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish and sits along the River Road corridor between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. It is an unincorporated community, which means it has no city charter, no city government, and no local police department. All law enforcement services, from patrol to records, come from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. This setup is the same as other large unincorporated communities in Louisiana like Metairie, Marrero, and Terrytown.
People searching for a "LaPlace Police Department" will find nothing, because that agency does not exist. The correct starting point for any LaPlace police record is SJBSO. All reports, whether they involve theft, traffic crashes, or more serious offenses, go into the SJBSO records system.
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office main facility is at 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. That address is actually in LaPlace itself, so SJBSO is locally accessible for residents. The main phone is (985) 652-6338. The department website is at sjbso.com.
Records requests at SJBSO can be made in person or by mail. When you submit a request, include the type of record you need, the date and location of the incident in LaPlace, any case number you were given, and the names of people involved. Valid photo ID is typically required for requests involving a named individual. Fees may apply depending on the type and volume of records. Call the main line at (985) 652-6338 for current fee information and to confirm that the specific record is available before making a trip.
| SJBSO Address | 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (985) 652-6338 |
| Website | sjbso.com |
St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court
Court records from St. John the Baptist Parish are maintained by the Clerk of Court. The office is at 2393 Highway 18, Edgard, LA 70049. Edgard is the parish seat. The phone is (985) 497-3331. District court filings, judgments, and criminal case records are held at this location and are separate from the police records at SJBSO. Once a case is fully adjudicated, court records become part of the public record and can be obtained through the Clerk of Court.
Louisiana Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, all public records held by Louisiana government agencies must be made available within three business days of a request, unless a specific exemption applies. SJBSO is subject to this law. If a record is denied, the Sheriff's Office must give you a written explanation citing the exemption under La. R.S. 44:3. Records commonly withheld include those from active investigations, juvenile records, sexual offense reports, and any material that could identify undercover personnel or informants.
Criminal History Records
Louisiana's criminal history system is closed to the general public under La. R.S. 15:587. SJBSO cannot provide a full background check report to a private individual asking about another person. The Louisiana State Police BCII handles that. To review your own criminal history, 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. Cost: $36. Your right to review your file is under La. R.S. 15:588. More details at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Crash Reports for LaPlace Accidents
Traffic accident reports for LaPlace crashes are in the Louisiana State Police crash report system. Online copies cost $11.50 and are available 15 days after the crash. Fatal crash reports are not available online and require in-person request after 60 days. The online search is at lsp.org/services/crash-reports. You can search by report number or by the last name of a driver, the date, and the street where the crash occurred. The LSP Traffic Records Unit page is at lsp.org.
DOC Inmate Records
If someone arrested in LaPlace was convicted and placed in a state correctional facility, the Louisiana Department of Corrections maintains public inmate information. Visit doc.la.gov for inmate lookup and DOC public records resources. These records are distinct from local arrest records held by SJBSO.
St. John the Baptist Parish Police Records
LaPlace is part of St. John the Baptist Parish and all law enforcement services come from the parish Sheriff's Office. Full parish-level records information, contacts, and court resources are on the St. John the Baptist Parish page.
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