Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Public Records

• Where can I find out if a person has been convicted of a crime and I live out of state?
  Depending on where you're looking and the type of conviction. Generally, a statewide search is probably the most common, but not the only one. A criminal history check can be requested from the city police departments, up to an FBI background search similar to the one conducted when an individual is trying to buy a firearm. The Louisiana State Police provides employers with background checks when accompanied by proper authorization forms. Individuals can also obtain a background check from private companies with different guidelines when searching for criminal records. You can look up criminal data on your own, also. If you suspect the individual has a record in a particular area, the court where the case is being or was heard will generally have the files open for the public. Depending on the venue, the courthouse's physical location may need to be visited as online access may not be available. You can request an attorney/law firm servicing company send someone to the courthouse to search for the filings if you are too far away from the location.
• Where can I find access to marriage and divorce records?
  Unfortunately, Louisiana is at the bottom of the list amongst states regarding most statistics, and access to public records is no exception. Another problem with Louisiana is the level of technology is behind most other states making online services to obtain online records difficult. It may take a decade or so for Louisiana to catch up with the level of services other states have. In the meantime, marriage and divorce records are kept at the parish court clerk's offices where the event occurred.

Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Ouachita Parish Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Ouachita Parish Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Ouachita Parish Warrant Records:
  Names and information of wanted persons by sheriffs and police departments.
• Ouachita Parish Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Ouachita Parish Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Ouachita Parish Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Ouachita Parish Sheriff Sales:
  Open public auction for the sale of confiscated property by law enforcement.
• Ouachita Parish Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Total Violent Crime:
  741
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  4
• Rape:
  39
• Robbery:
  37
• Aggravated Assault:
  661
• Total Property Crime:
  2,343
• Burglary:
  582
• Larceny Theft:
  1,514
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  247
• Arson:
  10

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the Parish
  153,720
• Parish's white resident population
  92,884
• Parish's black resident population
  56,216
• Parish's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  381
• Parish's Asian resident population
  1,455
• Parish's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  51
• Parishwide resident population of two or more races
  1,740
• Parishwide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  2,760
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  91,573