Find Arrest Records in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge arrest records come from two main agencies: the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The BRPD handles city arrests and keeps its own Records Division for police report requests. The EBRSO runs the parish jail and processes all bookings. Both agencies make certain records public under Louisiana law. This page explains how to search for arrest records in Baton Rouge, what fees apply, and where to submit a written public records request.

Baton Rouge Police Department Records

The Baton Rouge Police Department serves the city and is the primary law enforcement agency for arrests that happen within city limits. The BRPD Records Division handles requests for police reports, arrest documents, and related files. The division is at 9000 Airline Highway and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For records-specific questions, call (225) 389-3839 directly.

Fees for BRPD records are set by the department. Police reports cost $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Traffic crash reports are $7.50. These fees can change, so it is worth calling to confirm current rates before you go in person. You can also find records contact information at brla.gov/434/Records-Division.

The BRPD Records Division handles a range of documents beyond arrest reports. If you need an incident report for a specific address, a traffic crash report, or supplemental reports tied to a case, this is the office to contact. Bring a photo ID and as much detail as you can about the incident, including the date, location, and names involved. That helps staff locate the right file.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff and Jail

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office runs the parish jail and holds people booked in the city and parish. The main EBRSO office is at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive. The parish prison is a separate facility at 3000 Harding Boulevard. Both can be reached at the numbers below.

When someone is arrested in Baton Rouge, whether by BRPD or the sheriff's office, they are typically booked into the EBRSO jail. The booking record is created at that time. This record is a public document under LRS 44:3 and includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and booking date. To find out if someone is currently in the jail, contact the EBRSO directly by phone or check the Louisiana Victim Notification System.

Note: For VINE victim notifications about people held at the East Baton Rouge Parish jail, register through the statewide LAVNS system at vinelink.com.

Baton Rouge Public Records Portal

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge operate a combined government. The city-parish public records portal at brla.gov/531/Public-Records handles requests for records from city-parish agencies. This portal covers BRPD records and other city departments.

The city's public records portal at brla.gov gives you a clear path to submit a request for BRPD documents and other city-parish records online.

For in-person requests to the city-parish, the records office is at 233 Saint Louis Street, Room B54, Baton Rouge. Bring the name of the person involved, the date and type of incident, and a photo ID. The Louisiana Public Records Act at LRS 44:1 requires agencies to respond within three business days.

The BRPD Records Division page at brla.gov/434/Records-Division details how to submit requests and what documents are available through the department.

Searching Arrest Records in Baton Rouge

There are a few ways to search for arrest records in Baton Rouge. For current jail inmates, contact the EBRSO directly at (225) 389-4000 or check the LAVNS statewide database. For BRPD arrest reports, call (225) 389-3839 or use the public records portal. For old records or historical bookings, a written public records request is the most reliable path.

Louisiana law under LRS 44:3 makes initial arrest reports and booking records public. This means you can ask for a specific arrest report by providing the date, name, and type of incident. The agency cannot require you to give a reason for your request. They can charge copying fees, but they cannot charge you just to review a record in person.

The BRPD contact page at brla.gov/2894/Contact-BRPD lists direct lines for each division, which helps you reach the right office faster.

If you are looking for a criminal history record, that is separate from an arrest report. The Louisiana State Police maintains the LACCH database under LRS 15:587, which is not open to general public searches. You can request a certified copy of your own criminal history through the state police under LRS 15:588 for around $46.

Louisiana Public Records Law in Baton Rouge

The Louisiana Public Records Act at LRS 44:1 gives any adult the right to inspect and copy public records held by state and local agencies. This includes BRPD reports, EBRSO booking records, and city-parish documents. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days. If they need more time, they must say so in writing. If they deny access, they must explain why.

LRS 44:3 is the specific statute covering arrest records. It lists the documents that are always public: initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information. These are open regardless of how the case ended. Even if charges were dropped or the person was acquitted, the initial arrest record stays public.

Not all records are open. Investigative files, juvenile records, and certain active case documents may be withheld. Records that identify a confidential informant or reveal an ongoing investigation can also be held back. But the basic booking record and initial arrest report are always public under LRS 44:3.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Baton Rouge have dedicated arrest records pages on this site.

East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Records

Baton Rouge is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. All bookings in the city go through the parish jail. For more on parish-level resources, the judicial circuit, and additional records access options, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish arrest records page.

View East Baton Rouge Parish Arrest Records