Assumption Parish Arrest Records

Assumption Parish arrest records are handled by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office in Napoleonville, Louisiana. Sheriff Leland Falcon's office posts arrest press releases on its website and responds to public records requests submitted in writing. Booking records and initial arrest reports are public under Louisiana law and available to any adult who requests them. This page explains how to access Assumption Parish arrest records through the sheriff's website, by phone, or in person at the Napoleonville office.

Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office Contact Information

Sheriff Leland Falcon runs the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office out of Napoleonville. The office handles all arrests and bookings in Assumption Parish. You can call the main line at (985) 369-7281 or visit in person at 112 Franklin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390. The public records custodian for the office is Kim M. Torres, who serves as Secretary-Treasurer. Written public records requests should go to that office address.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff's website at assumptionsheriff.com serves as the public-facing home for the office and includes arrest press releases and contact information.

The sheriff's website is the first place to check for recent Assumption Parish arrest news and contact details for the records custodian.

Under LRS 44:1, any adult in Louisiana can inspect and copy public records. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office is a public agency and must follow this rule. Public records custodian Kim M. Torres handles formal requests. If you can't find what you need online, put your request in writing, state what records you want and why you need them in a general sense, and send or deliver it to the office. The sheriff's office has three business days to respond under state law.

Assumption Parish Arrest News and Booking Records

The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office posts arrest press releases on its website under the arrests category. These releases document recent arrests made by the sheriff's office. A sample entry from the site reads: "FELONY CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - LACEY M. MOORE NAPOLEONVILLE - Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Lacey M. Moore, 36..." The releases name the person arrested, their age, their location, and the charge.

The arrests page at assumptionsheriff.com/category/arrests/ posts press releases about recent arrests made in Assumption Parish.

Each release on this page names the person arrested, the charge, and the approximate location, giving the public a regular view of law enforcement activity across Assumption Parish.

These press releases are public records under LRS 44:3. That statute covers initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information, and it makes them public from the moment an arrest is made. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office is following state law when it publishes these releases. If you need the actual booking document, not just the press release, you can submit a written records request to the office.

Arrest press releases give basic details. The full booking record may include more information such as the specific statute violated, bond amount, arresting officer, and time of arrest. You have a right to the booking record under LRS 44:3, even if the charges were later dropped or dismissed. The public status of the record does not depend on the outcome of the case.

Submitting a Public Records Request in Assumption Parish

To request a copy of an arrest record, booking report, or other public document from Assumption Parish, submit your request in writing to the sheriff's office. Use the mailing address 112 Franklin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390, or deliver it in person. Direct the request to Kim M. Torres, the designated public records custodian. You can also call (985) 369-7281 to ask questions before you submit.

Your written request should be specific. Include the person's full name, approximate date of the arrest, the charge if you know it, and the type of document you want. The more detail you give, the faster the office can locate the record. The office may charge for copies. Ask about the fee schedule when you call or before you submit your request.

LRS 44:1 says the agency must respond within three business days. If they need extra time, they must tell you in writing. If they deny your request, they must give a written reason. If you believe a denial is wrong, you have the right to seek a court order to compel disclosure.

If you want a certified copy of your own criminal history from the state, LRS 15:588 gives you that right. The fee is around $46 total and the request goes through the Louisiana State Police. Keep in mind that the full statewide criminal history database, called the LACCH, is closed to the general public under LRS 15:587. The local sheriff's office arrest record is a different document and is public under LRS 44:3.

Assumption Parish Arrest Record Laws

Louisiana's public records law is found at LRS 44:1. It covers all public bodies and all records made or received in the course of official duties. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office is a public body. Its booking records, arrest reports, and press releases are public under this law. Any adult may request to see or copy them.

LRS 44:3 adds detail for arrest records. It specifically lists initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citation records, and bills of information as public records. This is important because some people assume arrest records only become public after a conviction. That's not correct. Under LRS 44:3, these records are public from the moment the arrest happens.

There is a line between public booking records and the statewide criminal history system. The LACCH database held by state police is restricted under LRS 15:587. Only authorized agencies and individuals with lawful reasons can access it for third-party searches. But the booking record at the local level is a separate thing and it's open to the public. Knowing the difference saves time when you're trying to find records.

Cities in Assumption Parish

There are no major cities in Assumption Parish with dedicated arrest records pages on this site. Records for all communities in the parish, including Napoleonville, Pierre Part, Belle Rose, and Labadieville, are handled through the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office at 112 Franklin Street in Napoleonville. Call (985) 369-7281 for records related to any location in the parish.

Nearby Parishes

Assumption Parish sits in south-central Louisiana and shares borders with several other parishes. Each has its own sheriff's office and public records process.