Grant Parish Background Information
Grant Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. Back in 2020, Grant Parish had a total population of 22,169. The Parish seat is Colfax.
The parish was founded in 1869.
It was named after Ulysses S. Grant.
Grant Parish Arrest Records
In Grant Parish, the authorities keep arrest records on each crime. Crimes in Grant Parish are broken into two primary categories; violent crime and property crime. Grant Parish had 64 violent and 245 property crimes back in 2021. Grant Parish Sheriff's Office can be contacted at:
Grant Parish Sheriff's Office
Steven McCain, Sheriff
205 Cypress Street
Colfax, LA 71417
Phone: (318) 627-3261
Fax: (318) 627-4114
Email: web@grantso.org
Grant Parish Criminal Records
Grant Parish records 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 Grant Parish, criminal records are frequently updated. Every offender living, working, attending school, or incarcerated in the Grant Parish area must be on this list. This up-to-date register is then made available to the public, as is the fundamental right of anyone living in Grant Parish.
Local offenders are found by citizens of Grant Parish by using online searches. Residents provide a ZIP code and decide the radius of their search. The searcher will then be able to see all offenders in the local area. Specific offenders can also be found using these search tools in Grant Parish. Results comprise all offenders, even those in prison or non-compliant.
Grant Parish Court Records
The criminal, civil, and family cases in Grant Parish are all overseen by the courthouse. Court records in Grant Parish are compiled and safeguarded by the court clerk. Grant Parish residents can access court records at:
Grant Parish Clerk of Court Office
Clerk: Randall K "Randy" Briggs
200 Main Street
Colfax, LA 71417
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Phone: (318) 627-3246
Fax: (318) 627-3201
Email: rbriggs4899@yahoo.com
In the state of Louisiana, the Court of Appeals has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals. The lower courts over which the Court of Appeals manages the 64 superior or trial courts across the 64 parishes, including Grant Parish.
NOTE - Ordinary records can be transferred to the requester by fax, email, or mail. On the other hand, all official records can only be directed via mail in Grant Parish.
Grant Parish Public Records
All Grant Parish residents have vital records kept on them. The Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics operates the vital records system and collects health-related statistical data for Louisiana, including Grant Parish. Having a number of copies keeps the records protected, and they can then be used for statistical analysis later on.
All Grant Parish inhabitants can access and copy all vital public records as per Louisiana Public Records Act, which was passed in 1940. This means that all local and state government public records can be opened by the people of Grant Parish. Grant Parish public records are open for applications at:
Grant Parish Clerk’s Office
Clerk: Randall K "Randy" Briggs
200 Main Street
Colfax, LA 71417
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Phone: (318) 627-3246
Fax: (318) 627-3201
Email: rbriggs4899@yahoo.com
NOTE - Locals looking to acquire records in person should be aware that the office opens between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. In Grant Parish, some form of photo ID is needed to get records. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. Record seekers must also put their request to access records in writing in Grant Parish.
