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?
  To find out if a person has been convicted of a crime while living out of state, you can start by checking the criminal records in the state where the conviction may have occurred. Each state has its own procedures for accessing criminal records, which may include online databases, requests to state police, or visits to local courthouses. You can request a criminal history check from the state police or the department of justice in the relevant state. Many states offer online access to criminal records, but some may require you to submit a formal request or visit in person. If you suspect the individual has a record in a specific jurisdiction, you can contact the local courthouse where the case was filed, as court records are typically public. For comprehensive searches, you may also consider using the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, which provides background checks for certain purposes, including employment. However, this process requires the individual's consent. For more information on accessing criminal records, you can visit the National Association of Secretaries of State website at https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote which provides links to state-specific resources.
• Where can I find access to marriage and divorce records?
  In Louisiana, marriage and divorce records are maintained by the parish court clerk's offices where the events took place. While access to public records may vary by parish, you can typically request these records in person or by mail. Some parishes may offer online access to certain records, but this can vary significantly. For more information, you can visit the Louisiana Secretary of State's website or contact the specific parish clerk's office directly.

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:
  478
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  0
• Rape:
  34
• Robbery:
  32
• Aggravated Assault:
  412
• Total Property Crime:
  2,157
• Burglary:
  551
• Larceny Theft:
  1,341
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  265
• Arson:
  4

• 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