East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Records

East Baton Rouge Parish arrest records are official reports generated by law enforcement following an individual’s arrest. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office and local police departments may take a person into custody based on probable cause or under a court-issued warrant. Official information on arrests and detentions in the parish can be accessed by making a request to the Sheriff’s Office. These records may also be available in other official documents, such as East Baton Rouge Parish court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in East Baton Rouge Parish?

East Baton Rouge Parish arrest records are publicly accessible pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law. The law allows public access to arrest records maintained by law enforcement agencies, except for certain records, including the following:

• Records of ongoing investigations
• Records of juvenile arrests
• Records identifying sexual offense victims
• Records of pending court cases
• Records revealing confidential information
• Records of status offenders stipulated under the Children’s Code

Anyone may access public access records in East Baton Rouge by sending a request containing the record subject’s details to the relevant record custodians. In some instances, requesters may also have to provide their valid state IDs to obtain these records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Information commonly found in East Baton Rouge arrest records includes the following:

• Arrestee details: name, date of birth, race, and sex
• Details of arrest: date, time, and location
• Arresting authority
• Booking number and date
• Date of release
• Bond information
• Arrest ID
• Charges filed

East Baton Rouge Parish Crime Rate

According to statistics from the Louisiana Uniform Crime Reporting Program, in 2022, East Baton Rouge Parish recorded a total of 12,262 crimes. The breakdown is as follows:

• 2,312 crimes against persons
• 8,507 property crimes
• 1,443 crimes against society

East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Statistics

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office maintains records of arrests conducted by all its divisions. Below is a breakdown of arrest statistics in the parish for 2023:

• 112 arrests for drug charges
• 132 arrests related to crimes against persons
• 285 arrests related to burglary and armed robbery
• 383 arrests for financial crimes
• 333 arrests for larceny
• 57 arrests for auto theft

Find East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Records

Interested persons can find information about people arrested or detained in East Baton Rouge Parish using several resources at different levels of government. At the local level, they can find inmate information by searching the inmate list provided by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. This tool allows users to search inmate information by name and offender number.

At the state level, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) provides an online inmate locator system where users can find inmate information by location, name, ID number, or case number. State-level inmate information may also be accessed through the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS).

At the federal level, anyone can access information about inmates in federal facilities using the inmate locator managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Users can search inmates’ information, including their arrest records, by names and registration numbers on the inmate locator.

Free Arrest Record Search in East Baton Rouge Parish

The following official resources provide public access to East Baton Rouge inmate information without any cost to the user.

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s inmate list
• Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections’ inmate locator system
• Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator

Inmate information can also be accessed through third-party websites, which often provide search services for various types of public records. However, it is important to note that the information on these privately run sites may not always be accurate or up-to-date.

Get East Baton Rouge Parish Criminal Records

East Baton Rouge Parish criminal records are official documents detailing a person’s criminal history, including arrests, court proceedings, sentences, and probations. Interested persons can conduct a criminal record check at the record division of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office by mailing a written request to:

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Attn: Criminal Records
P.O. Box 3277
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the Louisiana State Police maintains criminal records at the state level. The Bureau grants access to these records through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System and the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History System (LACCH). Information on these platforms is only open to authorized government agencies. However, individuals can access their criminal records on the Louisiana State Police Internet Background Check portal. Alternatively, submit a Right to Review Authorization Form, a Right to Review Disclosure Form, and a copy of a valid government-issued ID in person or via mail to:

Louisiana State Police
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information
P.O. Box 66614 - Box A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Applicants unable to obtain the documents themselves can authorize another person by submitting a completed Attorney or Authorized Representative Form along with the application. Furthermore, an employer may request a background check on an employee by mailing a completed Authorization Form and General Disclosure Form to the bureau. All applications must include a check or money order for the applicable fees stipulated in the forms.

East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest and criminal records both relate to criminal justice matters, but they differ in content. Arrest records contain information specifically about arrests and detentions without indicating whether an arrest led to a trial, conviction, or sentence. In other words, an arrest record only shows that a person was taken into custody during a criminal investigation. In contrast, criminal records are more comprehensive. They typically include details about arrests, criminal charges, case dispositions, convictions, sentences, jail terms, and probation. A criminal record provides a complete history of an individual’s interactions with the criminal justice system.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In East Baton Rouge Parish, arrest records remain on a person’s record permanently until expunged. An expunged arrest record becomes restricted from public access.

Expunge East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Records

The Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure allows for the expungement of arrest records in the state, including Baton Rouge Parish. The eligibility requirements vary depending on the nature of the criminal allegation and whether the arrest resulted in a conviction. A record of an arrest that did not result in a conviction is eligible for expungement under the following circumstances:

• The district attorney declined to prosecute because the accused person did not complete a diversion program (for DWI offenses, the applicant must wait five years after the arrest)
• The case has been dismissed by the court, or the accused has been acquitted
• The accused has been declared innocent and entitled to compensation for a wrongful conviction

For arrests resulting in convictions, any of the following requirements must be met:

• The conviction was set aside, and the prosecution was dismissed
• If it is a misdemeanor offense, more than 5 years must have passed since the sentence or any other mode of disposition, and the applicant must not have had any felony conviction or pending felony charge within the period
• For felonies, more than 10 years must have passed, and the applicant must not have any conviction or criminal charges within the period
• The applicant is eligible for a first-offender pardon for the offense under Article IV, Section 5(E)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, provided that the offense is not a violent crime under R.S. 14:2(B) or a sex offense under R.S. 15:541

To apply for expungement of arrest records in East Baton Rouge Parish, file a motion for expungement with the Clerk of the East Baton Rouge District Court. Applicants can contact the clerk to obtain the forms necessary to file the motion. Also, note that a separate motion must be filed for each arrest date sought to be expunged. Furthermore, all applications must include checks and money orders for the following charges:

• $250 to the Bureau of Criminal Identification
• $50 to the District Attorney
• $50 to the Parish Sheriff
• $200 to the Clerk of Court
• $50 to the Office of Motor Vehicles (for DWI convictions only)

East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Warrants

In East Baton Rouge Parish, a magistrate can issue a warrant ordering the arrest of an individual when there is probable cause to believe that the person is committing or has committed a crime. Some other instances where a court may issue a warrant against an individual include violation of judicial order to appear in court and violation of probation or parole conditions. Arrest warrants are typically issued to law enforcement agencies to arrest a named person within their jurisdiction. Article 203 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure provides for information that a warrant must contain, which includes:

• Date of issue
• Municipality of issue
• Name or description of the suspect
• Criminal charges
• Command to arrest and book the suspect
• Signature of the magistrate

East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Warrant Search

Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish can find active warrants in the parish on the Sheriff’s Office website. Alternatively, interested persons may contact the criminal warrants division of the Sheriff’s Office by calling (225) 389-5094.

Do East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Warrants Expire?

Per Louisiana laws, arrest warrants in East Baton Rouge Parish remain active until executed. As such, once issued, a warrant does not automatically expire unless the person named in it is apprehended.