West Feliciana Parish Police Records

Police records in West Feliciana Parish are held by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office in St. Francisville, which serves this small east-central Louisiana parish on the Mississippi River. This page covers how to request police reports and public records in West Feliciana Parish, along with state resources for background checks and crash information.

West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office

The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office is at 4784 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775. The phone number is (225) 784-3136. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish and maintains records for incidents handled by its deputies. You can find additional information on their website at westfelicianaso.org.

West Feliciana Parish is a small, mostly rural parish between the Mississippi River and the Feliciana Hills. St. Francisville is the parish seat and the main population center. The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is located in West Feliciana Parish, but incidents involving state prisoners on the prison grounds are handled separately by the DOC, not the Sheriff's Office. Incidents off-grounds involving civilian law enforcement are in the Sheriff's records.

To request records, visit in person at 4784 Prosperity Street in St. Francisville with a valid photo ID. Mail requests should state the subject's name, date of birth, incident date, location, and any case number. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send to the same address. Responses are required within three business days under the Louisiana Public Records Act.

Clerk of Court

The West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court is at 4784 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775, phone (225) 635-3794. Like in several other small Louisiana parishes, the Clerk and the Sheriff share the same address at the courthouse. They are, however, separate offices.

The Clerk holds court records for the 20th Judicial District Court, including criminal case files, civil suits, and judgments. Court records are public under La. R.S. 44:1. Inspection in person is free during business hours. Copies carry a per-page fee. Written requests must get a response within three business days. Records that never made it to court stay with the Sheriff; the Clerk only has what was filed.

Criminal History and Background Checks

Louisiana does not make full criminal history available to the public. Under La. R.S. 15:587, the Louisiana State Police restrict criminal record access to authorized users. For a background check, contact the LSP Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, (225) 925-6095.

The total cost is $36: $31 for the check plus a $5 processing fee. See the LSP background check service page to start the process. Fingerprint-based checks are also available for official purposes through the LSP fingerprints and background checks page. If your record has errors, you can dispute them under La. R.S. 15:588.

Crash Reports

State highways in West Feliciana Parish, including US 61 (Scenic Highway), are patrolled by Louisiana State Police troopers. Crash reports from those troopers are available through the LSP crash reports service for $11.50 online, after a 15-day wait. Fatal crashes require a 60-day hold and in-person pickup.

Crashes worked by the West Feliciana Sheriff's deputies on parish roads are requested from the Sheriff's Office at (225) 784-3136. For crashes within St. Francisville handled by any town or municipal police, check with that department first. Call the Sheriff if you are unsure which agency responded to the scene.

Louisiana DOC and Angola

The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is within West Feliciana Parish and is one of the largest prisons in the country. Records for inmates at Angola are handled by the Louisiana Department of Corrections, not the Sheriff's Office. You can search the DOC's public offender database at the DOC public information page.

That database covers all state prison inmates, including those at Angola. It is free and publicly searchable. For information about local jail bookings in West Feliciana Parish (short-term holds before trial or sentencing), contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (225) 784-3136.

Public Records Act and Exemptions

Louisiana's Public Records Act at La. R.S. 44:1 gives any person the right to request and inspect government records. There is no requirement to explain your purpose. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Records can be withheld in certain situations. La. R.S. 44:3 covers the main exemptions: active investigations, records that could harm a prosecution, and information identifying confidential sources are all protected. Juvenile records are restricted statewide. If a request is denied, the agency must state the specific legal basis in writing.

You can challenge a denial. A follow-up letter clarifying exactly what you are asking for sometimes resolves disagreements. For more complex disputes, legal aid organizations in Louisiana can advise you on whether the denial is lawful and how to appeal.

Other State Resources

The Louisiana State Police Sex Offender Registry is free and publicly searchable online. The Louisiana IBC FAQ page answers common questions about background checks and access to state databases. The LSP Traffic Records Unit handles statewide crash report data.

None of these free resources require a formal records request. They are useful for general lookups before deciding whether a formal request is needed from a local agency.

Nearby Parishes

West Feliciana Parish borders four other parishes in central and south Louisiana.