Beauregard Parish Police Records
Beauregard Parish police records are held by the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office in DeRidder, and residents can submit requests for incident reports and public documents in person or by mail. This page explains what records are available in Beauregard Parish, how Louisiana's public records law affects your request, and where to go for background checks, crash reports, and court records.
Beauregard Parish Police Records Quick Facts
Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office serves as the main law enforcement agency for the parish and handles police records requests for residents and other requestors. The office address is 4125 DeRidder Highway, DeRidder, LA 70634. The main number is (337) 463-3281. Their website is at www.bpso.com.
Requests can be submitted in person at the office or mailed in. You'll need to include or show a valid government-issued ID. Fees may apply. The more detail you provide in your request — date, address of the incident, names involved, case number if you have one — the more likely the records staff can locate and process it quickly. Vague or incomplete requests often result in delays or clarification calls back to you.
| Address | 4125 DeRidder Highway, DeRidder, LA 70634 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (337) 463-3281 |
| Website | www.bpso.com |
| Records Access | In person or by mail |
Public Records Access Under Louisiana Law
Louisiana's Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1) gives every adult the right to inspect records held by government agencies. This includes incident reports, offense logs, and other documents generated by the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office. The agency must respond to your request within three business days. That might mean handing over the records, giving you a cost estimate, or explaining why a request is being denied.
The three-day window is just for the response, not necessarily for fulfilling the request. If the records take time to pull together, the agency should let you know and give you an estimated timeline.
Some records stay closed. Under La. R.S. 44:3, records tied to active criminal investigations, juvenile cases, and undercover operations are exempt from disclosure. If a case is still open, you may not get the report until it's resolved.
Criminal History Is Not a Public Record in Louisiana
Louisiana is a closed-record state. Under La. R.S. 15:587, the full criminal history of any individual is restricted. The LSP Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII-LCJIS) holds the central database and only releases it to authorized agencies. Courts, law enforcement, and employers in specific licensed fields can access it. Regular members of the public cannot.
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office does not have the authority to release another person's criminal history to a private citizen. An incident report? Yes, once the case is closed. A full criminal history? No. That's state law, not a local policy decision.
If you need a background check for an authorized purpose, go through the Louisiana State Police background check service. The total cost is $36 ($31 plus a $5 technology fee).
Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court
The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court maintains court records separate from the Sheriff's Office. You'll find them at 201 West 1st Street, DeRidder, LA 70634. Their phone is (337) 463-8595. The Clerk holds records for both civil and criminal proceedings in the parish. Once a criminal case has been decided, the court record includes the charges filed, any plea agreement, and the sentence handed down. This makes the Clerk's office a useful complement to the Sheriff's records — especially if you need to trace what happened after an arrest and need the full legal outcome, not just the initial incident report.
Fingerprinting and Background Checks
Background checks for licensed professions or specific authorized purposes go through the Louisiana State Police. The LAPS/IdentoGO network provides fingerprinting services across Louisiana. There are over 100 IdentoGO sites statewide, including locations accessible from Beauregard Parish. Check the LSP fingerprinting page to find a site and schedule. For professions covered by the state's Integrated Background Check system, start at the IBC portal. Answers to common IBC questions are at the IBC FAQ.
Right to Review Your Own Record
Under La. R.S. 15:588, you can request a copy of your own criminal history file from the state. A mail request costs $31. In-person requests at LSP headquarters cost $41. The address is 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The phone is (225) 925-6095. This is worth doing before you apply for a job that involves a background check or if you think your record might contain errors from an old or dismissed case.
Crash Reports and DOC Records
If you were in a traffic accident in Beauregard Parish, you can get the crash report through the LSP crash reports page. Standard reports cost $11.50 plus fees and take 15 working days to become available. Fatal crash reports require 60 days and must be picked up in person at an LSP Troop office. For information about someone currently in DOC custody or a past offender, visit the DOC public information page. Data available includes offense type, conviction date, and sentence length.
Nearby Parishes
Beauregard Parish sits in southwest Louisiana near the Texas border, sharing lines with Allen, Vernon, Calcasieu, and Jefferson Davis parishes. Each has its own records process.