Ouachita Parish Felony Records

Ouachita Parish felony records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Monroe, where the 4th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases filed in the parish. Clerk Dana Benson oversees the office on South Grand Street. You can search records in person, request them by mail, or access them online through the ClerkConnect portal. This page explains how to find, request, and understand Ouachita Parish felony case records.

Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court Contact

The Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court is located at 301 South Grand Street, Suite 104, Monroe, LA 71201. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1862, Monroe, LA 71210-1862. Phone is (318) 327-1444 and fax is (318) 327-1462. Clerk Dana Benson can be reached by email at danab@opcoc.la.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The 4th Judicial District Court is located at 300 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201, also reachable at (318) 327-1444. Monroe City Court is at 600 Calypso Street, Monroe, LA 71201, phone (318) 329-2580. West Monroe City Court is at 2303 N. 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, phone (318) 396-2767. City courts handle misdemeanors and limited civil matters. Felony cases all flow through the 4th JDC and are maintained by the Ouachita Parish Clerk.

The Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court website at opclerkofcourt.com covers records access, contact information, and online services for searching criminal and civil records in Monroe and throughout the parish.

Online Access to Ouachita Parish Felony Records

Ouachita Parish offers online records access through the ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com. This system provides civil, criminal, and land record inquiry and e-filing. Several subscription tiers are available. A 24-hour access pass costs $20. Monthly access is $75 per month. Annual access is $800 per year. Printing costs $0.50 per page within the system. Credit card convenience fees are 3.49% with a minimum of $1.00.

For in-person requests at the Ouachita Parish Clerk's office, bring the name or case number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are an additional $5.00. Cash payment is accepted. Staff can run the search and pull the file during your visit. Under RS 44:31, the right to inspect public records in Louisiana applies to any person of majority age. The burden of proving any record is exempt rests on the Clerk's office, not the person requesting.

The Ouachita Parish criminal records information page covers what records are available, how to request them, and the types of felony case information maintained by the Clerk of Court in Monroe.

Ouachita Parish Felony Records and What They Cover

Ouachita Parish felony records are public once a case reaches final judgment, consistent with RS 44:31 and RS 44:3. Records include the full case file from initial filing through disposition. That covers the bill of information or indictment, arraignment documents, motions, minute entries from every court appearance, plea information, and the final sentencing order. Physical description, booking information, and bail status are part of the early record. The full record builds over time as the case moves through the 4th Judicial District Court.

Under RS 44:3, records tied to pending cases and active investigations are restricted until the case closes. Confidential source identities and ongoing investigative details stay protected. Juvenile records in Ouachita Parish are sealed and not available for public inspection. Records that have been expunged under RS 44:9 are removed from public view after a court order. Expungement does not destroy the record but takes it out of public access.

For comprehensive criminal history checks that go beyond case records, contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information at (225) 925-6095. The state background check costs $26. Adding FBI records brings the total to $39.25. The LSP Internet Background Check portal handles authorized agency requests.

Additional Resources for Ouachita Felony Records

Cities in Ouachita Parish include Monroe. West Monroe is also served by the 4th Judicial District Court, though it does not have a separate page on this site. Ouachita Parish encompasses both cities as part of its district court jurisdiction.

ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com provides online inquiry access to Ouachita Parish civil, criminal, and land records, with subscription options from daily to annual access levels.