Louisiana Background Check Records

Louisiana background check records are maintained through the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system, known as LACCH, which the state police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information manages. Louisiana is a closed record state, which means most criminal history is not open to the general public. If you want to search background check records in Louisiana, the process depends on who you are and what you need. This page covers the main ways to access background check information, from state police databases to parish court records across all 64 parishes.

Louisiana Background Check System Overview

The Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system, or LACCH, is the state's central database for criminal records. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, also called BCII-LCJIS, maintains it. This system holds arrests, dispositions, probation and parole bookings, and incarceration data for people arrested in Louisiana. It also includes records for people who have applied for permits or credentials that require fingerprint-based background checks. One key fact that matters for any search: LACCH does not contain records from other states. If you need criminal history from outside Louisiana, you must go through separate federal or interstate channels.

RS 15:587 governs how the state handles and releases criminal history information. Under this law, Louisiana is a closed record state. That means BCII-LCJIS records are not available to the general public. Criminal history is only accessible to criminal justice agencies and non-criminal justice agencies that are specifically authorized by statute. A disposition is the final outcome of criminal charges. If a record shows an arrest but no final disposition, you can get that information from the Clerk of Court, the District Attorney, or the city prosecutor in the parish where the case was heard.

The criminal records office phone number is (225) 925-6096. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office is closed on all state holidays.

The Louisiana State Police maintains the LACCH database from headquarters at 7919 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge. This is also where in-person background check requests are processed for authorized agencies and Right to Review submissions.

Who Can Get a Louisiana Background Check

Access to LACCH records is limited by statute. Criminal justice agencies such as law enforcement and prosecutors can pull records as part of their work. Non-criminal justice agencies can also access records if a specific statute authorizes them. Authorized agencies include the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, and the Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission. The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board and the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions also have access under the statute.

The state does not process background check requests for immigration matters, litigation purposes, personal use, or work visa purposes. Out-of-state adoption agencies may request records when checking prospective adoptive parents or foster parents. These agencies receive both arrest and conviction data. All other out-of-state organizations without specific statutory authorization cannot access Louisiana criminal history through BCII-LCJIS.

The Louisiana State Police background checks page lists what the office will and will not process. Any agency unsure about its eligibility should review this page before submitting a request.

The BCII information page provides details on the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, including the types of records maintained and how the system works for authorized agencies.

Louisiana Internet Background Check Portal

The Louisiana State Police runs an online name-based system called the Internet Background Check, or IBC, for authorized agencies. You reach it at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov. The portal runs seven days a week, 24 hours a day, but goes offline every Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for system maintenance. The state background check fee through the IBC is $31. A $5 technology fee was added under RS 15:587 D(1) effective December 1, 2024. All IBC fees apply to every request submitted through the system. The portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. You can submit up to 20 background check requests at one time with a single credit card transaction.

When you run a name-based search through the IBC, you receive one of four possible responses. You may get confirmation that no disqualifying information was found. The system may request fingerprints to verify the person's identity. You may receive a delay notice, which means the request is still processing. Or you may get confirmation that positive criminal history was found. Fingerprints are the only reliable way to confirm that found information belongs to the specific person searched, not just someone with a similar name. Online results are available for 14 days only. After that window closes, you must submit a new request with payment.

Note: The IBC is a name-based search and is not available to agencies that are required by law to submit fingerprint-based checks.

The IBC portal login is where authorized agencies sign in to run name-based background check searches for Louisiana criminal history.

The IBC FAQ page answers common questions about the system, including payment methods, response types, and how to handle a delay notice. New users should review this page before submitting their first request.

Right to Review Your Own Background Check Record

Under RS 15:588, any person has the right to get a certified copy of their own criminal history. This is called a Right to Review request. There are two ways to submit one. You can go in person to LSP headquarters at 7919 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge. Bring a $31 money order, cashier's check, or business check made payable to the Department of Public Safety. Add a separate $10 money order for fingerprinting. Cash and personal checks are not accepted at any time. You also need a valid, state-issued ID or driver's license. In-person service runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Arrive before 3:00 p.m. if you want same-day service.

Walk-in fingerprinting at LSP headquarters is no longer accepted for routine Right to Review requests. Instead, you must schedule your fingerprint appointment through the IdentoGO portal at uenroll.identogo.com. IdentoGO is the provider for the Louisiana Applicant Processing System, or LAPS. You choose between a mailed certified copy with a raised state seal or an electronic version sent to your email. Mailed certified copies are recommended for any official purpose. Electronic copies are for personal inquiry only. They can be accessed once, can only be printed from a computer and not a mobile device, and expire after 30 days.

By mail, you send your fingerprints along with an authorization form, a rap disclosure form, and a $31 money order to LSP. Mail requests take approximately 15 to 21 business days. Plan well ahead if you need your record for a deadline.

Use the IdentoGO scheduling portal to book your fingerprint appointment for a Louisiana Right to Review request. Select your service type, pick a location near you, and pay at the time of the appointment.

Parish Court Records and Statewide Search Portals

While LACCH is restricted to authorized agencies, Louisiana parish Clerk of Court offices keep their own criminal case records. These records include case filings, charges, minute entries, and court dispositions for cases handled in that parish's district court. Most parishes offer online access through subscription-based services. Two main portals provide multi-parish access from a single account.

The eClerksLA portal, also accessible at eclerksla.com, is operated by the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority. La. R.S. 13:754 requires all 64 parishes to participate in this system. You create a free account and search land records, marriage licenses, civil information, and criminal records across any or all 64 parishes from one login. The free eClerks Alert service monitors up to five names per account, notifies you of any filings in your name, and sends text or email alerts when it detects potential activity. Document images for some record types require a subscription, but index searches are free. This is a good starting point for locating case records without knowing exactly which parish to search.

Clerk Connect is a subscription-based platform covering civil suits, criminal cases, and property records for many participating Louisiana parishes. One login works across all parishes on the platform. Parishes using Clerk Connect include East Baton Rouge, Caddo, Bossier, Jackson, Lafourche, Lincoln, Richland, Natchitoches, and Ouachita, among others. Subscription fees and available record types vary by parish. E-filing and e-recording are also available through the platform for participating offices.

The eClerksLA portal gives you statewide access to parish court and land records. A free account lets you search across all 64 parishes and set up fraud monitoring alerts for your name.

Both eclerksla.com and evaultla.com lead to the same statewide clerk of court records system. Either address works for account creation and searching.

The Clerk Connect portal provides access to civil and criminal court records for many Louisiana parishes on a subscription basis. It also supports e-filing and e-recording for participating offices.

Background Checks for Child-Related and Licensed Positions in Louisiana

Louisiana law requires background checks for people working in certain roles involving children. Under RS 15:587.1, known as the Louisiana Child Protection Act, schools must run background checks on teachers, substitute teachers, bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, janitors, and other staff with supervisory or disciplinary authority over children. Schools cannot hire anyone convicted of the crimes listed in the statute without approval from both the district attorney and a judge. These checks must include fingerprints and a signed authorization form. A written statement of approval must be kept in the person's file going forward.

Licensed professional boards also use the LACCH system for applicants. The boards for medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, and social work are all authorized under RS 15:587 to access criminal history records. If you apply for a professional license in Louisiana, expect the licensing board to submit a fingerprint-based background check as part of the process. These board checks go through BCII-LCJIS, not the name-based IBC system, because fingerprints are required for accurate identification.

The Louisiana state portal provides links to licensing boards and government agencies involved in professional background check processes across the state. Use it to find the specific board or agency you need to contact about a required check.

Note: Background checks submitted through authorized licensing boards use fingerprint-based LACCH searches, not name-based IBC searches, which ensures accurate results tied to a specific individual.

Browse Louisiana Background Check Records by Parish

Each of Louisiana's 64 parishes has its own Clerk of Court who maintains criminal case records. Select a parish below to find local contact info, online search tools, and background check resources for that area.

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Background Check Records in Major Louisiana Cities

Louisiana's major cities each handle records requests through local police departments and parish court systems. Select a city below for local resources and how to access background check records in that area.

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