Bossier Parish Felony Records

Bossier Parish felony records are maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Benton, where the 26th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office at 204 Burt Boulevard is the primary point for requesting criminal case files. Online access is available through the ClerkConnect portal and an indexed online subscription system. In-person visits, mail requests, and online searches are all options for accessing Bossier Parish felony records.

Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Contact

The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court is located at 204 Burt Boulevard, Second Floor, Benton, LA 71006. The mailing address is P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006. Phone is (318) 965-2336 and fax is (318) 965-2713. The office can be reached by email at clerk@bossierclerk.com or info@bossierclerk.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The 26th Judicial District Court is at the same address and phone number.

The clerk's office maintains criminal case records for all felony charges filed with the 26th Judicial District Court. Records include arrest records, court case files, conviction records, active warrants, and booking information. Property records, marriage licenses, and civil suits are also maintained here alongside criminal files.

The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court website at bossierclerk.com covers contact information, online access options, and instructions for requesting criminal records from the 26th Judicial District Court clerk's office.

Online Access to Bossier Parish Felony Records

Bossier Parish offers two main paths for online records access. The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com provides search inquiry services and is the easiest starting point for many users. ClerkConnect is a multi-parish system used across Louisiana. The Bossier Parish clerk also has its own online indexing system that requires a separate account and contract.

The Bossier Parish online indexing system charges an $85 installation and account setup fee plus a $35 monthly subscription. Subscribers can access property records, marriage records, civil records, and criminal records. To set up an account, you must print and mail the contract to the clerk's office. This subscription gives deeper access than ClerkConnect for ongoing research needs. For periodic searches, ClerkConnect is typically the faster option.

The Bossier Parish clerk website covers both the in-house online indexing subscription and information about ClerkConnect access for searching felony and civil records in the parish.

In-Person and Mail Requests for Bossier Parish Records

To request records in person, visit the clerk's office at 204 Burt Boulevard during business hours. Complete a public records request form. Bring a government-issued photo ID. The name search fee is $5.00 per name. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus copy fees. Under RS 44:31, any person of majority age has the right to inspect public records held by the clerk, and the clerk bears the burden of proof for any denial.

Mail requests go to P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006. Include the case details you are looking for: names, dates, and case numbers if you have them. Include a copy of your photo ID. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for the search fee and anticipated copy costs. Processing times for mail requests vary based on clerk workload. RS 44:32 allows reasonable fees; RS 44:3 protects records tied to pending litigation from disclosure until the case closes.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com gives Bossier Parish residents and researchers online access to criminal case inquiries without the need to visit the courthouse in Benton.

Free Resources and Additional Bossier Parish Information

Several free resources cover Bossier Parish criminal records. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office maintains an inmate roster that shows who is currently in custody. The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is a statewide public database available online. The Louisiana Department of Corrections Offender Locator at doc.la.gov shows current incarceration status for state inmates. These are good starting points for recent custody information before requesting full case records from the clerk.

For comprehensive criminal history checks, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. The state background check costs $26. Adding FBI records brings the total to $39.25. The city of Bossier City has its own page on this site. Bossier City is within Bossier Parish, and its felony cases are handled through the 26th Judicial District Court and the Benton clerk's office.

Federal felony cases involving Bossier Parish defendants are in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable through PACER.

The Louisiana Court Records index for Bossier Parish provides online case information as a supplement to the official clerk records and ClerkConnect systems.