East Baton Rouge Parish Police Records

East Baton Rouge Parish police records are maintained by several agencies, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the Baton Rouge Police Department, and the Clerk of Court. This guide covers how to request copies of reports, check warrants, and find related public records in one of Louisiana's most populated parishes.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office operates a dedicated Criminal Records Division at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. This division keeps a centralized record system covering all criminal and traffic reports filed within the parish. You can get copies of traffic and criminal initial reports either by visiting in person or by sending a written request.

The fee for each report copy is $7.50. Payment must be by check or money order made out to EBRSO. If you prefer to mail your request, send it to: Attn: Criminal Records, EBRSO, P.O. Box 3277, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. For general inquiries, call (225) 389-5000 or visit the EBRSO website. Staff can tell you what documents you need to include with your written request before they process it.

Walk-in requests are handled at the Criminal Records Division during normal business hours. Bring a government-issued photo ID. The office does not accept cash, so plan to have a check or money order ready when you arrive.

Warrant Lookups in East Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge Parish offers several ways to check for active warrants. The City Court runs an online Warrant Lookup portal where you can search by name and date of birth. The Open Data BR platform also has a City Court Warrants database that is free to use and updated regularly. These tools let you do a quick check without calling or visiting an office.

If you want to confirm results or need more detail, call the Clerk of Court at (225) 389-3962. You can also visit the Sheriff's Records Division in person. There is no fee to make a warrant inquiry. Staff will search the system and tell you what they find. Keep in mind that warrant records are one piece of the picture. Court case records, held at the Clerk of Court, give full context on any open or closed matters.

Louisiana's Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1) gives any person 18 or older the right to inspect public records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Warrant records that are part of a pending case may be withheld under La. R.S. 44:3, which lists exemptions for active investigations.

Baton Rouge Police Department Records

The Baton Rouge Police Department handles police records for incidents that fall within city limits. Their main office is at 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. For general inquiries, call (225) 389-3800. Records requests go specifically to the Records Bureau at (225) 389-3809.

If your incident happened inside the city, BRPD is the right agency to contact. If the incident happened outside city limits but still inside the parish, the Sheriff's Office likely has the report. When in doubt, call both offices. BRPD and EBRSO serve overlapping areas and can help direct you to the right report. For city-level public records, the Public Records Custodian is at the Parish Attorney's Office, 222 Saint Louis Street, Suite 902, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, phone (225) 389-3114. You can also use the city's online public records portal to submit requests electronically.

Clerk of Court and Court Records

The East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court is located at 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. The main number is (225) 389-3950. For criminal records specifically, use (225) 389-3962. The Clerk maintains civil, family, probate, criminal, and property records for the parish.

The ClerkConnect online portal at ebrclerkofcourt.org gives free access to court date searches. You can look up case status and scheduled hearings without going to the courthouse. More detailed record searches cost $5.00 per name. Copies run $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00. Court records from the 19th Judicial District Court at 300 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 are filed through this same Clerk's office, so one visit or online search can cover a wide range of case types.

Detention and Jail Information

East Baton Rouge Parish has two detention facilities. The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is at 3000 Harding Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70807, phone (225) 389-4000. The Baton Rouge City Jail is at 222 Saint Louis B-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, phone (225) 389-8378. If you need to locate someone who may be held in the parish, call either facility or contact the Sheriff's Office for a current inmate search.

Statewide Criminal History and Background Checks

Louisiana is a closed record state for criminal history under La. R.S. 15:587. This means detailed criminal history records are not open to the general public. They can only be released to authorized agencies, such as law enforcement and certain licensed businesses.

If you want to review your own criminal record, you have that right under La. R.S. 15:588. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information handles these requests. Visit their office at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, or call (225) 925-6095. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $31 plus a $5 technology fee, totaling $36. You can learn more at the LSP background checks page.

Crash Reports

Traffic crash reports for East Baton Rouge Parish are available through Louisiana State Police. Reports are available for crashes from January 1, 2006 forward. There is a 15 working day wait before a report is ready. Fatal crash reports require 60 days and must be picked up in person. The fee is $11.50 online or $16.50 in person. See the LSP crash reports page for ordering details.

Cities in East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish includes several incorporated cities. Pages for the largest are available below.

Nearby Parishes

Use the links below to find police records information for parishes bordering East Baton Rouge.