Monroe Police Records
Monroe police records are maintained by the Monroe Police Department and cover incidents that occur within the city limits of Monroe in Ouachita Parish. If you need to request an incident report, find information about an arrest, or locate crash records from Monroe, this page explains the process and where to direct your request.
Monroe Police Records Quick Facts
Monroe Police Department
The Monroe Police Department is at 700 Wood Street, Monroe, LA 71201. The main line and non-emergency number is (318) 329-2600. Records requests are handled by the Records Division; call extension 5000 to reach that office. The department website is at monroela.us.
Records requests at MPD should be submitted in writing. Include the incident date and location, the case number if you have one, the names of people involved, and the type of report you need. Valid identification is required when making a request, especially if the record involves a specific individual. Fees apply and vary by record type. Call extension 5000 before your visit to get current fee information and to confirm the record is ready.
Monroe PD handles records from incidents that occurred inside Monroe city limits. If an incident occurred in an unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish, those records would be held by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office rather than MPD. If you are unsure which agency filed the report, call both to check.
| Address | 700 Wood Street, Monroe, LA 71201 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (318) 329-2600 |
| Records Division | Ext. 5000 |
| Website | monroela.us |
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office covers incidents in unincorporated Ouachita Parish and also runs the parish jail. Their office is at 400 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. The main phone is (318) 329-1200. Records from OPSO are separate from MPD records, even though both agencies are based in Monroe. If the incident happened outside city limits, the OPSO record is what you need. The Sheriff's Office handles its own records requests through its Records Division; call the main line for routing.
Louisiana State Police Troop F
Louisiana State Police Troop F is at 200 DeSiard Street, Monroe, LA 71201. The number is (318) 362-3238. Troop F covers the northeast Louisiana region and is responsible for crashes on state roads and interstates in the area. If you were in an accident on a state highway in or near Monroe, the crash report may have been filed by an LSP trooper, not a Monroe city officer. Check LSP's crash report system at lsp.org/services/crash-reports for online copies, which cost $11.50 after a 15-day wait. Fatal crashes are not available online and require an in-person request after 60 days.
Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, the public has the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies including law enforcement, subject to exemptions. The Monroe Police Department must respond to records requests within three business days. If a request is denied, MPD must provide a written explanation citing the exemption under La. R.S. 44:3 that applies. Exemptions cover active investigations, records tied to open criminal litigation, juvenile records, and sexual offense reports.
Even when a denial is issued, you can challenge it. The agency must show the exemption applies; you do not have to prove it does not. For initial criminal reports in pending cases, only the initial report may be public under La. R.S. 44:3(A)(1).
Criminal History Records
Criminal history is not public in Louisiana. Under La. R.S. 15:587, full criminal history records are restricted. The Louisiana State Police BCII is the agency that holds this information. Private individuals cannot get a background check on another person through MPD or the Sheriff's Office. If you need 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. Fee: $36. Right to review your own file: La. R.S. 15:588. See lsp.org/services/background-checks.
DOC and State Incarceration Records
If someone arrested in Monroe was convicted and sent to state prison, the Louisiana Department of Corrections has public information available. Visit doc.la.gov for inmate lookup tools and public records contact information. DOC records cover people currently incarcerated at state facilities, not those held locally at the Ouachita Parish jail.
Ouachita Parish Police Records
Monroe is the seat of Ouachita Parish. For parish-level records, Sheriff's Office contacts, and court records, see the Ouachita Parish page.
Nearby Cities
Alexandria is the closest city with a police records page to Monroe and is located in central Louisiana.