Search Calcasieu Parish Arrest Records
Calcasieu Parish arrest records are kept by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, which serves Lake Charles and the surrounding area. Booking records, inmate rosters, and public records requests are all handled through the sheriff's office. Louisiana law treats initial arrest reports and booking data as public records, so most people can access them without any special authorization. This page covers the main ways to find arrest information and how to submit a formal request if needed.
Calcasieu Parish Quick Facts
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Records
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Gary "Stitch" Guillory and is based at 5300 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615. The main phone line is (337) 491-3605. The office handles all parish jail operations, including booking, processing, and release of individuals taken into custody. Their website lists several key services: Sheriff Sales, Public Records Requests, the Inmate Roster, and a Sex Offender search tool.
LRS 44:1, Louisiana's Public Records Act, gives any person of majority age the right to inspect and copy public records. Arrest and booking records are covered under this law. The sheriff's office acts as the custodian of these records for Calcasieu Parish. If you have trouble getting a response through their website or by phone, you can visit the office in person during regular business hours.
| Sheriff | Gary "Stitch" Guillory |
|---|---|
| Address | 5300 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615 |
| Phone | (337) 491-3605 |
| Website | cpso.com |
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office website at cpso.com includes links to the inmate roster, public records request form, and other law enforcement tools.
The site is run by the sheriff's office and reflects current information about the agency's services and online access points.
Calcasieu Parish Inmate Roster and Booking Search
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office publishes an inmate roster at cpso.com/inmateRoster. The roster shows each person currently in custody along with their name and the date and time they were booked. For example, recent entries have included names like Washington, Donalynn Keorra with a booking date noted as 03/02/2026. The roster is updated on an ongoing basis so that the data stays current.
Under LRS 44:3, public records include initial arrest reports, booking records, summons and citation records, and bills of information. These documents are open to the public even before a case goes to trial or a conviction is entered. That means you can check the roster and request a booking report without having to show that you have a personal interest in the case. The law is clear on this point: booking data is a public record.
The LAVNS system connects parish jails across Louisiana. Calcasieu Parish feeds data into this network. If someone was booked in Calcasieu and then transferred to a state facility, you may need to check the Department of Corrections offender locator at doc.la.gov to track their location. Most county-level bookings stay within the LAVNS network and can be found through the inmate roster page on the sheriff's website.
The Calcasieu Parish inmate roster page at cpso.com/inmateRoster shows current custody data including booking dates and names.
The roster is published by the sheriff's office and is updated as individuals are booked into or released from the parish jail.
Calcasieu Parish Public Records Request for Arrest Reports
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has a dedicated public records request form available online at cpso.com/public-records-request. You can also call (337) 491-3605 or visit 5300 Broad Street in Lake Charles if you prefer to make your request by phone or in person. Most people find the online form to be the fastest option for straightforward requests.
It helps to have specific details ready when you file a request. The person's full name and an approximate date of arrest will narrow down the search. The more detail you provide, the faster the office can locate the record. Under state law, agencies must respond within a reasonable period. If records exist and are not exempt, you are entitled to a copy. Copying fees may apply, but the law does not allow agencies to charge for the time it takes to inspect a record.
Keep in mind that LRS 15:587 restricts compiled criminal history data held by the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. That data is not available to the general public. Booking records and initial arrest reports are a different matter and are open. If you want to get a certified copy of your own criminal history, LRS 15:588 provides that right for a fee of approximately $46.
The public records request portal at cpso.com/public-records-request is the official channel for formal record requests in Calcasieu Parish.
Submitting through this form creates a written record of your request and may speed up the response compared to a phone inquiry.
Louisiana Law and Calcasieu Parish Arrest Record Access
Louisiana has several statutes that directly affect how arrest records are shared. LRS 44:1 sets the foundation. It says that public records belong to the people and that any adult may request to inspect or copy them. Agencies must comply unless a specific legal exemption applies. The burden is on the agency to show why a record is not public, not on you to prove you have a right to see it.
LRS 44:3 adds more detail for law enforcement records. Initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, and bills of information are all listed as public. Records tied to ongoing investigations or sensitive prosecutorial material can be withheld, but the basic booking data that shows someone was arrested and charged is open. This is the law that makes the Calcasieu inmate roster a public document rather than a private one.
LRS 15:587 and LRS 15:588 work together on criminal history. The state bureau's compiled criminal history files are closed to most people under LRS 15:587. But LRS 15:588 gives individuals the right to access their own file for a fee of roughly $46. These two statutes apply to state-level background files, not to the local booking data you'd find on the sheriff's inmate roster. Understanding the difference can save you time when looking for a specific type of record.
Cities in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles is the parish seat and the largest city in Calcasieu Parish. It is the only city in the parish with a dedicated arrest records page on this site. Arrests within Lake Charles city limits are booked through the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and follow the same access procedures described on this page.
Nearby Parishes
Calcasieu Parish is located in southwest Louisiana and shares borders with several other parishes, each with its own sheriff's office and jail booking system.