Grant Parish Felony Records

Grant Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Colfax, where the 35th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office at grantparishclerkofcourt.com is the official source for criminal case files, court records, and felony conviction information. Grant Parish is located in central Louisiana, and the clerk's office in Colfax serves residents seeking criminal records for background checks, legal proceedings, or personal review.

Grant Parish Clerk of Court

The Grant Parish Clerk of Court in Colfax is the official custodian of all felony case records for the 35th Judicial District Court. The clerk maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final judgment. This includes charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. The clerk's website at grantparishclerkofcourt.com provides contact details and information about services available for records requests.

In-person requests are accepted during regular weekday business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the subject's full name, date of birth, or case number. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Because Grant is a smaller rural parish, calling ahead to confirm office availability and current fees is recommended before making the trip to Colfax.

The Grant Parish Clerk of Court website at grantparishclerkofcourt.com covers contact information, office services, and guidance for requesting criminal records from the 35th Judicial District Court in Colfax.

Requesting Grant Parish Criminal Records

For in-person records access, visit the Grant Parish Clerk of Court in Colfax during regular business hours. Present a valid government-issued photo ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the subject, or a case number if you have it. Staff will search the criminal case index and provide case information. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies include an additional certification fee. Call the clerk's office before visiting to confirm current fees and hours.

Mail requests go to the Grant Parish Clerk of Court in Colfax, Louisiana. Your written request should include the subject's full name, date of birth, any aliases, and the date range for the search. Attach a copy of your photo ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include payment for the search fee and anticipated copy costs. Processing times vary by workload. For faster results, an in-person visit is preferable over mail.

Louisiana public records law at RS 44:31 gives any person of majority age the right to inspect public records. The clerk must prove any exemption applies if access is denied. RS 44:3 restricts active criminal case records until final judgment in the 35th Judicial District Court. RS 44:32 allows the clerk to charge reasonable copy fees. Expungement under RS 44:9 can remove eligible records from public view by court order, but most felony convictions are not eligible for expungement in Louisiana.

Online Access and Additional Resources

For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Louisiana State Police at (225) 925-6095. State background checks cost $26, or $39.25 with FBI records. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests. The Louisiana DOC Offender Locator at doc.la.gov shows incarceration status for state inmates. Federal felony cases from Grant Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.