Search Beauregard Parish Felony Records

Beauregard Parish felony records are kept at the Clerk of Court in DeRidder, where the 36th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office at beauregardclerk.org maintains criminal case files and provides online records access through a dedicated portal. Records go back several decades in the digital index. You can search online, visit in person, or submit a mail request to obtain Beauregard Parish felony records.

Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court

The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court in DeRidder is the official holder of all felony case records for the 36th Judicial District. The clerk's website at beauregardclerk.org gives you contact information, hours, fee schedules, and instructions for requesting records. The 36th Judicial District Court is the court of general jurisdiction for Beauregard Parish, and all felony cases charged by the Beauregard Parish District Attorney are processed here.

Records held at the Beauregard Parish Clerk's office include criminal case files from initial charging through final disposition. This includes bills of information, indictments, arraignment records, motions, court minutes, plea and sentencing documents. Staff can assist with name searches and copy requests during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. A valid photo ID is required for in-person access. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page.

The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court website at beauregardclerk.org covers office hours, fee schedules, and instructions for requesting criminal and civil records from the 36th Judicial District Court.

Beauregard Parish Online Records Search

The Beauregard Parish Clerk offers an online records search at beauregardclerk.org/online-records-search. This portal provides public access to criminal case index data, allowing you to search by name or case number to find felony records. The system covers records going back through the clerk's digital index, giving you access to case status, charge details, and hearing information without an in-person visit to DeRidder.

The online records search is one of the more useful tools available for a smaller Louisiana parish. Not all 64 parishes have dedicated online search portals, so Beauregard's offering is a significant resource. Check the portal for case index data before making copy requests. The online system shows index information; full document images or certified copies require a direct request to the clerk's office. The portal may have subscription or per-search fees, so review the fee schedule on the clerk's website before registering.

The Beauregard Parish online records search at beauregardclerk.org/online-records-search gives the public access to criminal and civil case index data without requiring a trip to the DeRidder courthouse.

How to Request Beauregard Parish Felony Records

For in-person records requests, visit the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court in DeRidder during regular business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the subject, or a case number if you have one. Staff will search the criminal index. Standard copies are $1.00 per page, and certified copies include an additional certification fee. The clerk can tell you the current costs when you visit or call.

Mail requests go to the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court in DeRidder. Your written request should include the subject's full name, date of birth, any aliases, and the date range for the search. Enclose a copy of your photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for the search and copy fees. Processing time depends on current workload. For time-sensitive needs, an in-person visit or the online records portal will get you results faster than a mail request.

Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age in Louisiana has the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records held by the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court. RS 44:32 allows the clerk to charge reasonable fees. RS 44:3 restricts records tied to active cases until they close. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove eligible records from public access but does not destroy them. Felony convictions are generally not expungeable in Louisiana.

Additional Resources for Beauregard Parish Records

The Louisiana DOC Offender Locator at doc.la.gov lets you check incarceration status for state inmates at no cost. The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is a free statewide public database. For arrest records held by local law enforcement, contact the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office directly. Federal felony cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.