Acadia Parish Felony Records

Acadia Parish felony records are kept at the Clerk of Court office in Crowley, Louisiana. The 15th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases filed in Acadia Parish, and the Clerk maintains those records for public access. You can search for felony cases by name, case number, or through the ClerkConnect online portal. This page covers how to find records, what they contain, and how to request copies in Acadia Parish.

Acadia Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Crowley is the main office for felony records in Acadia Parish. This office files and stores all criminal court records from the 15th Judicial District, which covers Acadia, Lafayette, and Vermilion parishes. When a felony case is filed, the Clerk creates and keeps the full case file. That file includes every document submitted to the court from start to finish.

Louisiana law under RS 44:31 gives any adult the right to inspect public records. The burden falls on the record custodian to show why a record should not be released. Most felony court records in Acadia Parish are public, meaning you can view them, request copies, or search them without giving a reason. The Clerk office in Crowley can help you search by name or case number, and staff can pull up older cases from their files.

The Acadia Parish Clerk of Court website provides information about available services and what documents the office maintains. This is a good first stop when you need to understand what is on file and how to request it.

The Clerk also handles civil suits, misdemeanor records, and traffic records. Under RS 44:1, a public record includes any document made or received by a public body in the performance of its duties. That broad definition means most criminal court files are accessible to the public in Acadia Parish.

Search Acadia Parish Felony Records Online

ClerkConnect is the main online portal for searching Acadia Parish court records. Many Louisiana clerks use this platform to give the public access to case indexes, including criminal and felony filings. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. The ClerkConnect portal covers multiple parishes and is one of the most direct ways to find Acadia Parish felony cases from home without going to the courthouse.

The Acadia Parish Clerk site also has a departments page with information about specific services. The departments section lists office functions and can help you figure out which area handles the type of record you need. For questions about searching or accessing records, the Clerk's FAQ page at acadiaparishclerk.com/faq-2/ has answers to common requests.

Note: Online searches typically show case index information. Full documents may require an in-person visit or a formal records request.

The Acadia Parish Clerk's website provides a starting point for understanding what's available and how to navigate the ClerkConnect system if you run into trouble with a search.

The Acadia Parish Clerk homepage lets you explore online services and find contact details for the Crowley office. Start here if you are not sure where to begin your felony records search.

Acadia Parish Felony Records: What They Contain

Acadia Parish felony records include a range of information about criminal cases. Each record ties to a specific case and a specific person. The information comes from the time of arrest through the final disposition of the case.

A typical felony record in Acadia Parish may show: the person's full legal name and any aliases used, their date of birth, physical description, and booking photo. The arrest date and time are listed along with the arresting agency, booking number, and bail or bond amount set by the court. You will also find the case number, the court and judge assigned, all formal charges by name and statute, and any hearing dates scheduled. The final disposition, whether that is a guilty plea, conviction after trial, or dismissal, is part of the record too. If someone was sentenced, the record shows the length of incarceration, probation terms, fines, or any treatment programs ordered.

What is not in a public felony record: juvenile records are sealed in Louisiana, expunged records are removed from public view under RS 44:9, and records involving pending investigations may be withheld under RS 44:3. The initial arrest report is public even when a case is still open, but details that could compromise an active investigation may be held back.

The Acadia Parish Clerk departments page outlines office services and can point you to the right staff for criminal records requests.

How to Request Acadia Parish Criminal Records

You can get Acadia Parish felony records in person or by mail. In person is the fastest option. Go to the Clerk of Court office in Crowley during normal business hours. Bring a photo ID and know the name or case number you are searching. Staff can run the search and make copies on the spot. Under RS 44:32, the clerk may charge a reasonable fee for copies; the standard rate is typically $1.00 per page for plain copies and more for certified copies.

Mail requests are another option if you can not visit in person. Write a request that includes the full name of the person, the approximate date of the case, and any case number you have. Include a copy of your ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for the expected copy cost. Send it to the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court in Crowley. Processing time can vary, so allow extra time for mail requests compared to an in-person visit.

The Acadia Parish Clerk FAQ answers common questions about records access and what to expect when submitting a request.

For state-level background checks, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information runs a statewide check through the Louisiana State Police background check portal. The fee is $26 for the state check. Adding an FBI fingerprint check costs an additional $13.25, for a total of $39.25. You can reach the bureau at (225) 925-6095. This check pulls from statewide databases and may be more complete than a single-parish search if you need records from across Louisiana.

Note: A parish-level records search covers only cases filed in that parish. If a person has felony records in multiple parishes, you may need to check each one separately or use the state-level background check service.

Acadia Parish Felony Records and ClerkConnect

ClerkConnect is a statewide platform used by many Louisiana clerks, including Acadia Parish. It allows online access to case records, including criminal and felony case indexes. To use ClerkConnect, visit clerkconnect.com and select Acadia Parish from the available list. You can search by name, party type, case number, or date range. Basic search results are typically free. Downloading full documents or getting certified copies may involve fees set by the Clerk's office.

ClerkConnect also supports e-recording for document submissions. For attorneys, title companies, and others who need ongoing access, subscription options may be available. The platform covers civil suits, criminal cases, property records, and more.

The ClerkConnect platform gives you online access to Acadia Parish criminal case indexes without having to travel to the Crowley courthouse.

Other state resources include the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections offender locator and the Louisiana Sex Offender Registry. These are free tools that cover specific categories of records at the state level. For full court case files in Acadia Parish, the Clerk of Court in Crowley is still the primary source.

15th Judicial District and Acadia Parish Felony Cases

Acadia Parish is part of the 15th Judicial District Court, which it shares with Lafayette and Vermilion parishes. Felony cases in Acadia Parish go through the 15th JDC. The district court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal matters filed within the parish. The Clerk of Court in Crowley maintains the records for Acadia Parish cases specifically, even though the district spans three parishes.

The 15th JDC follows Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure for all felony proceedings. When a grand jury issues an indictment or the district attorney files a bill of information, the case formally begins in the district court. Each step in the process creates a new record that the Clerk files and stores. Those records are what you access when you search felony files in Acadia Parish.

Federal felony cases involving Acadia Parish residents are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Those records are available through PACER at $0.10 per page, with a maximum charge of $3.00 per document. PACER covers federal criminal cases and is separate from the state parish court system.

Note: The 15th Judicial District Court handles Acadia, Lafayette, and Vermilion parishes, but each parish clerk maintains its own records independently.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Acadia Parish. Each has its own Clerk of Court and maintains separate records for felony cases filed there.