Madison Parish Felony Records

Madison Parish felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Tallulah, where the 6th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in the parish. The clerk's office in Tallulah is the official source for criminal case files and court records. Madison Parish is located in northeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Records can be accessed in person at the Tallulah courthouse or by mail request to the clerk's office.

Madison Parish Clerk of Court

The Madison Parish Clerk of Court in Tallulah is the official custodian of all felony records for the 6th Judicial District Court. The Madison Parish government lists the Clerk of Court office under its elected officials section at madisonparish.org. The clerk maintains criminal case files from initial charge through final disposition, including charging documents, arraignment records, court minutes, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.

The 6th Judicial District Court serves Madison, East Carroll, and Tensas parishes in this part of northeast Louisiana. Each parish maintains its own Clerk of Court. Madison Parish cases go to the Tallulah clerk. 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 include an additional certification fee.

The Madison Parish government website at madisonparish.org lists the Clerk of Court office with contact details and service information for criminal records in Tallulah and throughout the 6th Judicial District.

Requesting Madison Parish Criminal Records

For in-person records access, visit the Madison Parish Clerk of Court in Tallulah during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Present a valid photo ID. Provide the subject's full name, date of birth, or case number. Staff will search the criminal index. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies include an additional fee. Because Madison is a small rural parish, calling ahead to confirm availability and current fees is a good practice before making the trip to Tallulah.

Mail requests go to the Madison Parish Clerk of Court in Tallulah, Louisiana. Include a written request with the subject's full name, date of birth, any known aliases, and the date range for the search. Attach a copy of your ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include payment for the search fee and copy costs. Processing time varies with workload. For urgent records, contact the clerk by phone first to discuss options.

Louisiana public records law at RS 44:31 gives any person of majority age the right to inspect public records. The clerk bears the burden of proving any exemption if access is denied. RS 44:3 restricts active criminal case records until final judgment. 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 expungeable in Louisiana.

Online Access and Statewide Resources

Online access to Madison Parish records through dedicated portals is limited. The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com may include Madison Parish in its statewide inquiry services. Check the portal to confirm whether criminal case data from Madison Parish is included. For statewide criminal history, 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. The Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is a free statewide public database. For arrest records held by local law enforcement, contact the Madison Parish Sheriff's Office in Tallulah. Federal felony cases from Madison Parish go through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are searchable via PACER.

The Louisiana DPS&C public information portal at doc.la.gov provides free statewide offender search tools, supplementing the local felony records from the Madison Parish Clerk of Court in Tallulah.