Claiborne Parish Information
Claiborne Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. A census indicated that Claiborne Parish had a total population of 14,170 in 2020. Homer is the current parish seat in Claiborne Parish.
The parish was formed in 1828.
It was named for the first Louisiana governor, William C. C. Claiborne.
Claiborne Parish Arrest Records
All crimes in the Claiborne Parish area have records kept on them. Violent crime and property crime makeup the two categories that Claiborne Parish offenses are put into. Claiborne Parish had 20 violent and 60 property crimes back in 2021. Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office can be contacted at:
Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office
613 East Main Street
Homer, LA 71040
Phone: (318) 927-4807
Fax: (318) 927-2550
Claiborne Parish Criminal Records
Claiborne Parish reports its criminal activities in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and crimes of sexual nature. In Claiborne Parish and across the whole state of Louisiana, the police are necessary to keep a refreshed list of all criminal records. This list includes profiles of offenders living, attending school, working, or in prison in the Claiborne Parish area. This register is made available to all residents of Claiborne Parish.
Inhabitants of Claiborne Parish can therefore search for any sex offenders within a certain distance of their homes. A ZIP code provided by the resident serves as the focal point of a search. All offenders within those coordinates will then be revealed to the Claiborne Parish resident. People may also use the tool to search for specific offenders. Results encompass all offenders, even those jailed or non-compliant.
Claiborne Parish Court Records
The courthouse manages all civil, family, and criminal cases in Claiborne Parish. Court records in Claiborne Parish are accumulated and managed by the court clerk. Claiborne Parish court records can be accessed at:
Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court Office
512 East Main Street
Homer, LA 71040
Phone: (318) 927-9601
Fax: (318) 927-2345
In the state of Louisiana, the Court of Appeals has the power to review any lower court case in which one party appeals. The 64 superior and trial courts across the 64 parishes, including Claiborne Parish, are monitored by the Court of Appeals.
NOTE - While standard records can be shipped to the requester by fax, email, or mail, official Claiborne Parish records may only be delivered via mail.
Claiborne Parish Public Records
All residents within the Claiborne Parish region have public record information maintained on them. The Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics manages the vital records system and gathers health-related statistical data for Louisiana, including Claiborne Parish. Having several copies keeps the records safe, and they may then be applied for statistical analysis someday.
All Claiborne Parish occupants can access and copy all vital public records as per Louisiana Public Records Act, which was passed in 1940. This gives residents to access, inspect and take a copy of public records. Members of the public in Claiborne Parish can apply for public records physically at:
Claiborne Parish Clerk’s Office
512 East Main Street
Homer, LA 71040
Phone: (318) 927-9601
Fax: (318) 927-2345
Nevertheless, these records come at a price in Claiborne Parish. By way of example, birth certificates in Claiborne Parish cost $34 for the first copy. Death records in Claiborne Parish cost $26 for the first copy. Marriage records in Claiborne Parish cost $27.50 for the first copy.
NOTE - The office has opening times of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Those looking to request records must also bring some form of photo identification. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. In Claiborne Parish, a records seeker must also put their request for access to public records in writing.
