St. George Police Records
St. George police records are maintained by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the law enforcement agency that serves this unincorporated community south of Baton Rouge. There is no separate St. George Police Department. All incident reports, arrest records, and law enforcement records for St. George go through EBRSO, and this page explains how to access them.
St. George Police Records Quick Facts
No City Police in St. George
St. George is an unincorporated area in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Though it has a large population and has gone through significant community organizing efforts over the years, it operates as an unincorporated community without its own city government, mayor, or police department. Law enforcement falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.
If you are looking for a record tied to an incident that happened in St. George, you will find it through EBRSO, not through any St. George city agency. All patrol, response, and record-keeping for the area is the sheriff's responsibility. This setup is different from cities like Baton Rouge proper, which has its own police department operating alongside the sheriff.
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office main facility is at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. The main line is (225) 389-5000, and the department website is at ebrso.org. The Criminal Records Division at EBRSO charges $7.50 per report. Requests for criminal records should be submitted in writing or in person. If mailing, send your written request to P.O. Box 3277, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
When submitting a records request, include as much identifying detail as you can. The name of the person involved, the date of the incident, the location in St. George, and any case number you have will help staff locate the record faster. Valid photo identification is required when requesting records tied to a specific individual. Allow time for processing, as the records division handles requests from across the entire parish.
| EBRSO Address | 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 3277, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 |
| Main Phone | (225) 389-5000 |
| Criminal Report Fee | $7.50 per report |
| Website | ebrso.org |
Louisiana Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, all records made or held by public bodies in Louisiana are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. For EBRSO records, this means incident reports, arrest records, and call logs from closed matters are generally available upon request. The agency must respond within three business days and must explain in writing why a record is withheld if they deny your request.
Exemptions under La. R.S. 44:3 cover active investigations, records that could identify undercover officers or informants, juvenile records, and sexual offense reports. If your request falls into one of those categories, the record may be withheld in full or in part.
Criminal History Records
Full criminal history background checks are not available to the general public in Louisiana. Under La. R.S. 15:587, access to the state criminal history system is restricted to authorized agencies and individuals requesting their own records. EBRSO cannot provide a full background check to a private individual who asks about another person.
To check your own criminal history, contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone is (225) 925-6095. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $36 total. Your right to review your own file is protected under La. R.S. 15:588. Details are at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Crash Reports
Traffic crash reports for accidents in St. George are part of the Louisiana State Police crash report system. Online copies are $11.50 and become available about 15 days after the crash. Fatal crashes are not released online. Those require in-person request after a 60-day wait. Visit lsp.org/services/crash-reports to search by name, date, and street, or by report number if you have it. The traffic records unit information is at lsp.org.
Department of Corrections Records
If someone connected to a St. George incident ended up in state custody, the Louisiana Department of Corrections maintains public information resources. The DOC public programs and information page at doc.la.gov includes inmate lookup tools and other resources. These are useful when a case has moved past the local law enforcement stage and into the state corrections system.
East Baton Rouge Parish Police Records
All law enforcement services in St. George are provided by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Full details on how to access parish-level records, including EBRSO contacts, court records, and jail information, are on the East Baton Rouge Parish page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near St. George in the East Baton Rouge Parish area are listed below.