West Carroll Parish Information
Louisiana is home to West Carroll Parish. Back in 2020, the parish had a total population of 9,751. Currently, the parish seat is Oak Grove.
The parish was founded in 1877.
It was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland, the only Roman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer of the document.
West Carroll Parish Arrest Records
All crimes in the West Carroll Parish area have records kept on them. West Carroll Parish crimes are classified into violent crimes and property crimes. There were 6 violent and 20 property crimes in West Carroll Parish in 2021. West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office can be contacted at:
West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Scott D. Mathews
305 East Main St.,P.O Box 744,
Oak Grove, LA 71263
Phone: (318) 428-2331
Fax: (318) 428-8889
West Carroll Parish Criminal Records
West Carroll 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 West Carroll Parish, records of criminals are regularly kept up-to-date. Every offender living, working, attending school, or imprisoned in the West Carroll Parish area must be on this list. All West Carroll Parish locals can access this register.
Locals of West Carroll Parish have the right to search for nearby offenders. The relevant search tool can be found online. Locals of West Carroll Parish must simply enter a ZIP code to serve as the search’s focal point. All West Carroll Parish offenders within the given coordinates will then be revealed. Residents can also lookup specific offenders in West Carroll Parish. The results will show all in prison and non-compliant offenders as well.
West Carroll Parish Court Records
The courthouse manages all civil, family, and criminal cases in West Carroll Parish. The court clerk maintains all West Carroll Parish court records. West Carroll Parish inhabitants can access court records at:
West Carroll Parish Clerk of Court Office
305 East Main St., Suite 101,
Oak Grove, LA 71263
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 1078, Oak Grove,
LA 71263
Phone: (318) 428-3281
Fax: (318) 428-9896
The Court of Appeals of Louisiana can assess all contested decisions in the state. The 64 superior and trial courts across the 64 parishes, including West Carroll Parish, are monitored by the Court of Appeals.
NOTE - Normal records in West Carroll Parish can be delivered by mail, email, or fax. Nevertheless, official West Carroll Parish records may only be delivered via mail.
West Carroll Parish Public Records
Every citizen within the West Carroll Parish region has public information maintained on them. For the State of Louisiana, including West Carroll Parish, the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics operates the vital records system and collects health-related statistical data. Having duplicate copies keeps the records safe, and they may then be used for statistical analysis in the future.
The Louisiana Public Records Act, which was passed in 1940, states that all West Carroll Parish residents can access and copy all vital public records. This means that all local and state government public records could be opened of West Carroll Parish people. Members of the public in West Carroll Parish can apply for public records personally at:
West Carroll Parish Clerk’s Office
Clerk: Karen Jones
305 East Main St., Suite 101,
Oak Grove, LA 71263
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 1078, Oak Grove,
LA 71263
Phone: (318) 428-3281
Fax: (318) 428-9896
NOTE - The office is only open between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Residents looking to request records must also provide some form of photo identification. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. All West Carroll Parish requests for access to records must be put in writing.
