Caddo Parish Arrest, Court, and Public Records

What Are Caddo Parish Public Records?

As defined by the Louisiana public records law (LPRL), Caddo Parish public records comprise books, journals, writings, accounts, recordings, memoranda, papers, and any other documentary material, irrespective of the physical form possessed or retained for use in the conduct, transaction, or performance of govt business. However, the law exempts certain information from public access like tax information, performance Evaluations, and some specific information on public employees.

Caddo Parish Crime Statistics

The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement publishes annual statistics for Caddo Parish. According to its latest publication, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office reported a total of 3,659 crimes in 2017, a 3.45% decrease from the previous year. Of this total, 943 were crimes against persons, 1686 were crimes against property, and 1030 were crimes against society. Caddo Parish's crime rate was an estimated 1487.7 crimes per 100,000 population, a 2.32% drop from the previous year. The breakdown for each crime category includes one murder case, three rape offenses, three robberies, 58 aggravated assaults, 225 burglaries, 527 larceny-thefts, 58 motor vehicle thefts, one arson, among others. There were also 468 drug/narcotics-related offenses.

Are Caddo Parish Criminal Records Public?

Caddo Parish criminal records are open to people and agencies authorized to receive such information. Employers may obtain Caddo Parish criminal records of prospective employees if such prospective employee has signed a consent form authorizing the employer to obtain the records. The Louisiana State Police is not allowed to conduct a background request for immigration, litigations, residential/apartments, out of state housing authority, work visa, or for personal use.

How to Obtain Caddo Parish Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining law and order. It also issues police reports and Caddo Parish arrest records to requesters. People listed on requested reports can obtain a computer-generated copy of the information if such a document is eligible for release. Data from the sheriff’s office cost $7.50 for the first five pages and $1 per page after that. People can pick up copies of Caddo parish arrest records and police reports at the following locations:

Criminal Records Division in the Caddo Parish Courthouse
Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 681-0647
Fax: (318) 681-1175

Oil City Substation
Louisiana Highway One
Oil City, LA 71061
Phone: (318) 681-0725
Fax: (318) 681-0733

Keithville Substation (Cash Only)
Stagecoach Road
Phone: (318) 681-0755
Fax: (318) 681-0760

North Market Substation (Cash Only)
North Market
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: (318) 681-1100
Fax: (318) 681-1111

The above offices are opened to the public every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office performs criminal-history searches and background checks for prospective employees using the Parish's Civil Live Scan System. Live scans cost $41 to $53 per individual and require the presence of the subject. People can get more information about how to obtain Caddo Parish Criminal history and background checks from:

Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office
Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 675-2170

The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the Louisiana State Police manages and disseminates state-wide criminal records of Louisiana citizens and residents. People can obtain full criminal records and background checks using the Louisiana State Police Internet background check website or by querying the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information directly. Interested parties may access Caddo Parish arrest records and Caddo Parish criminal records by completing a Background Check Authorization form. Requests must be accompanied by any applicable fees (indicated on the form) and sent to:

Louisiana State Police
Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information
P.O. Box 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Caddo Parish

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the parish. It keeps an Online Registry of Sex Offenders resident in the Parish of Caddo. People can search offenders by name or location or register for the automated Email Alerts. The automatic email alerts help people stay updated about sex offenders and sex-offender related information in specific areas. The Louisiana State Police also maintains a State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry. The site contains registration information on convicted Sex Offenders or Child Predators in the state of Louisiana.

How to Find Caddo Parish Inmate Records

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office manages information relating to the Caddo Correctional Center and disseminates information relating to inmates. People may obtain all inmate-related information by sending a request to the Caddo Correctional Center at:

Caddo Correctional Center
P.O. Box 70110
Shreveport, LA 71137-0110
Phone: (318) 677-5254

Alternatively, requesters may self-serve using the Caddo Parish Sheriff's database of currently housed inmates. People may conduct searches using the name or booking date of the inmate. The database displays the names, age, sex, and date of booking of inmates. The database arranges inmates in alphabetical order.

How Do I Visit an inmate in Caddo Parish Jail?

Anyone can visit inmates at the Caddo Parish jail remotely or onsite. People who want to utilize the remote video visitation may have to call the jail to establish an account.

Remote off-site visitation takes place daily during the regular visitation hours and is unlimited. The inmates can have two free visits per week from the video visitation stations located at the jail’s lobby for onsite visitations. The visitation schedule is as follows:

Inmates with last names: A thru L will visit on Monday and Thursday;
Inmates with last names: M thru Z will visit on Tuesday and Friday;
Inmates on Cell Confinement will visit on Wednesdays only, regardless of their last names;
Inmates housed in the Sick Bay unit in Medical will visit on Wednesdays only.

Visitation hours are as follows:

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Only two (2) visitors per inmate will be allowed. Visitors may have to book an appointment by Calling (318) 677-5254 on the day of their visit. Electronic devices, Knives, sharp objects, lighters, or tobacco products are not allowed in the Main Lobby or visitation areas. Visitors are required to dress and conduct themselves appropriately. An adult may have to accompany visitors 16 years old or younger. Visitors 17 years old and older may have to furnish a valid state-issued ID. All visitors are subject to being searched. People on active probation or parole cannot visit inmates.

Court Records

The Louisiana trial court system includes District Courts, Family Court of East Baton Rouge, Juvenile Courts, Parish Courts, City Courts, New Orleans Municipal Court, New Orleans Traffic Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, and Mayor's Courts. District Courts handle cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. They have the power to entertain all civil and criminal matters.

However, the following courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of cases: the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court; Juvenile Courts in Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and Orleans Parishes; Parish Courts in Ascension and Jefferson Parishes; City Courts; New Orleans Municipal Court; New Orleans Traffic Court; Justice of the Peace Courts; and Mayor’s Courts.

Below are the locations of all the courts in Caddo Parish:

Caddo 1st Judicial District Court
Caddo Parish Courthouse
Texas Street, Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 226-6780

Caddo Parish Juvenile Court
Caddo Parish Juvenile Justice Center
Spring Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 226-6751
Fax: (318) 841-4371

Shreveport City Court
Texas Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 673-5800
Fax: (318) 673-5813

Justice of the Peace Ward 1
Church Street
Belcher, LA 71004
Phone: (318) 629-6168

Justice of the Peace Ward 2 - Oil City District
Gay Lane
Oil City, LA 71061
Phone: (318) 629-6169

Justice of the Peace Ward 2 - Vivian District
Old Atlanta Road
Vivian, LA 71082
Phone: (318) 629-6170

Justice of the Peace Ward 3 - Blanchard District
South Noel Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: (318) 629-6171

Justice of the Peace Ward 3 - Mooringsport District
Bolinger Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: (318) 629-6172

Justice of the Peace Ward 5
Beebe Dr
Greenwood, LA 71033
Phone: (318) 507-9200
Fax: (318) 938-1972

Justice of the Peace Ward 6
3811 Christy Drive, Shreveport, LA 71129
Phone: (318) 629-6174

Justice of the Peace Ward 7
3221 Green Terrace Road, Shreveport, LA 71118
Phone: (318) 629-6175

Justice of the Peace Ward 8
11052 Augusta Walk, Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 629-6176

Justice of the Peace Ward 9
P.O. Box 154, Ida, LA 71044
Phone: (318) 629-6177

Blanchard Mayor's Court
Main Street
P.O. Box 428
Blanchard, LA 71009
Phone: (318) 929-7593
Fax: (318) 929-2447

Gilliam Mayor's Court
P.O. Box 129
Gilliam, LA 71029
Phone: (318) 296-4393

Greenwood Mayor's Court
Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 195,
Greenwood, LA 71033
Phone: (318) 938-7261

Hosston Mayor's Court
P.O. Box 206
Houston, LA 71043
Phone: (318) 287-3225

Ida Mayor's Court
East Magnolia
P.O. Box 299
Ida, LA 71044
Phone: (318) 284-3231

Mooringsport Mayor's Court
Croom Street
P.O. Box 9,
Mooringsport, LA 71060
Phone: (318) 996-7661
Fax: (318) 996-7667

Oil City Mayor's Court
Allen Street
P.O. Box 520,
Oil City, LA 71061
Phone: (318) 995-6681
Fax: (318) 995-6633

Rodessa Mayor's Court
Main Street
P.O. Box 336
Rodessa, LA 71069
Phone: (318) 223-4211

Vivian Mayor's Court
West Alabama Avenue
P.O. Box 832
Vivian, LA 71082
Phone: (318) 375-3856

Are Caddo Parish Court Records Public?

According to the Louisiana State laws, people can observe public bodies’ deliberations and examine public documents, except as established by law. Thus, all records maintained by the government and other public agencies, court records inclusive are open to the public, except where there are specific prohibitions and exemptions by law. For example, records of courts pending litigation and juvenile court records are not open to public access.

How to Obtain Caddo Parish Civil Court Case Records

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Courts keeps a central repository of all Parish civil records and makes the documents available to requesters. People can send email requests to view or copy civil records. Copies cost $1 per page, and credit card payments attract a 3.49% convenience fee. Applicants may also request data by fax to (318) 629-1105.

Alternatively, applicants can conduct a record search using the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority ("LCRAA"). The Louisiana Legislature created the LCRAA to administer and maintain a Statewide Portal of records maintained by parish Clerks of Court. To use the service on the LCRAA, requesters may have to sign up.

How to Obtain Caddo Parish Criminal Court Records

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Courts keeps a central repository of all Parish’s criminal records and makes the documents available to requesters. People can send email requests to view or copy criminal records. Copies cost $1 per page, and credit card payments attract a 3.49% convenience fee. Applicants may also request information by fax to (318) 629-1105.

What Are Caddo Parish Vital Records?

Vital records are records of life events kept under governmental authority, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates. Caddo PArish's vital records also include divorce records. The state of Louisiana Vital records is essential for just administering state law and protecting individual rights. Also, the statistical data from these records are of great value to public health and other agencies.

The Office of The State Registrar & Vital Records of The Louisiana Department of Public Health is the primary custodian of all official records of births and deaths within the state of Louisiana’s jurisdiction. Other vital records, including marriage and divorce records, are only housed in the Caddo Parish Clerk of Courts’ office. However, people can retrieve both birth and death records by petitioning the Louisiana Department of Public Health or the Caddo Clerk's Office.

Where and How to Obtain Caddo Parish Divorce Records

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Courts maintains and issues records of all divorces granted within Caddo Parish’s jurisdiction. Requesters may view or obtain copies of divorce records by contacting the Civil Division of the Parish Clerk's Office or by sending a written Public Records Request to:

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Public Records Request
Texas Street, Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101

Copies of divorce records cost $1 per page. Credit card payments attract a 3.49% convenience fee. Requesters may have to furnish details such as the registrants’ names and divorce dates to facilitate a record search. They may also have to mail alongside their requests a money order or cheque payment for the requisite fees for obtaining the records.

Where and How to Get Public Caddo Parish Marriage Records

The Caddo Parish Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses and manages marriage records within the Parish that date back to 1838. People can request these records online, in person, or via mail. People requesting records online may have to set up an account. To request copies of marriage records via mail, applicants may have to send a written request indicating the names of the spouses and the date and place of marriage, along with a cheque or money order for payment of requisite fees to:

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Marriage Department
Texas Street, Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101

A certified copy of a marriage license purchased online costs $6.00. However, applicants may still have to pay postage fees and a credit card convenience fee of $3.49 where applicable. Applicants can also request Caddo Parish marriage records using the Court Clerks Online Marriage Copy Request Form.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Caddo Parish

All marriage records in Caddo Parish are considered public. The Caddo Parish Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses and keeps marriage records within the Parish that dates back to 1838. People can request these records online, in person, or via mail. People requesting records online may have to set up an account. To request copies of marriage records via mail, applicants may have to send a written request indicating the names of the spouses and the date and place of marriage, along with a cheque or money order for payment of requisite fees to:

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Marriage Department
Texas Street, Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101

Where and How to Find Caddo Parish Birth Records

The Vital Records Division of the Caddo Parish Clerk of Courts manages and issues Caddo Parish Births records. In compliance with state laws, access to Caddo Parish birth records and certificates are accessible by eligible people. The following people are eligible to request Caddo birth records:

People named on the certificate.
Legal spouse, parents & grandparents, siblings, children & grandchildren, or legal guardian of registrants
Law enforcement agencies and court-approved people
Attorneys of the registrants

To request Caddo Parish birth records, people may have to deliver a completed Application form to the Parish Clerk office. Caddo birth records cost $34 for a Birth Certificate and $48 for a Birth Certificate and Birth Card. To obtain birth records over 100 years old, requesters can send a written request to the Secretary of State at:

Louisiana State Archives
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

Where and How to Find Caddo Parish Death Records

The Vital Records Division of the Caddo Parish Clerk of Courts manages and issues the death records of Caddo. The Louisiana state laws restrict access to Caddo Parish death records and certificates to eligible people. The following people are eligible to request Caddo death records:

Legal spouse, parents & grandparents, siblings, children & grandchildren, or legal guardian of registrants
Law enforcement agencies and court-approved people
Attorneys of the registrants
Administrators of the deceased's estate

To request Caddo Parish death records, applicants must deliver a completed Application form to the Parish Clerk’s office. Caddo Parish death records cost $26. To obtain death records over 50 years old, requesters can send a written request to the Secretary of State at:

Louisiana State Archives
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

However, only death Certificates registered from July 9, 2012, till the present are obtainable by contacting:

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Texas St., Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101

Are Property Records Open to the Public in Caddo Parish?

Caddo Parish property records are available to requesters, in compliance with the Louisiana State Public Records Act's provisions. Anyone can inspect or obtain copies of Caddo Parish property records upon an application to the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, the custodian of Caddo parish property records.

Where and How to Find Property Records in Caddo Parish

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court maintains the property Records of Caddo Parish. It includes the Mortgage and Conveyance Index Books available in the Record Room of the Caddo Parish Clerk's Office. These Index books are arranged by name and date of filing, and they show the book and the page number where an original instrument is kept. All property records have a date, time, and instrument number inscribed on them. Requesters may have to provide the instrument number of a requested document. The various types of property documents kept in the Clerk's office are Mortgages, Deeds, Right of Ways, Judgements, Power of Attorneys, and Tax Liens.

Anyone can obtain copies of Caddo Parish property by contacting the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court at:

Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 226-6780
(318) 226-6791
(318) 629-1105
Email: copies@caddoclerk.com

How to Look Up Caddo Parish Property Records

People can look up Caddo Parish Property records on the search platform provided on the Caddo Parish Assessor's office website. Both public search and professional searches are available on the website. People subscribing to professional searches may have to pay prescribed fees to continue the search. Requesters can find property records on the platform using the property owner's name, subdivision, or section-township range. A search on the online platform displays information on the property, such as the property owner's contact details, property location information, assessment summary, and special assessments on the property. People can also view a requested property on Geographic Information System(GIS) maps. Land information and transfer history are only available to requesters who conduct professional searches. People can print copies of the search results obtained from the Parish Assessor's website. However, such search reports are usually not certified copies of the original documents.

The office of the Caddo Parish Assessor is located at:

Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 226-6704
assessor@caddoassessor.org

Location of Caddo Parish Township Property Assessors

Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 226-6704
assessor@caddoassessor.org