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Bossier Parish, Louisiana Arrest Records

Bossier Parish arrest records contain information about individuals arrested by law enforcement authorities in the parish. Under the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 215.1, law enforcement officers in Bossier Parish are authorized to make an arrest when individuals break the law or engage in criminal conduct.

Arrest records are generated by the arresting agencies, in line with Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228. The article requires law enforcement agencies to enter such information into a record that is open for public inspection. Arrest records typically include details such as the arrestee's identifying information, the alleged offense, the citation of the statute violated, date, time, and location of the incident, and booking information. The public interest in arrest records hinges on transparency and accountability. It allows the public to examine how law enforcement conducts arrests and observe the basis for arrests. This enables the public to hold the agencies accountable. A separate body of law guides criminal history record information.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is the major law enforcement agency in the parish and conducts most arrests. Arrest records may also be maintained by municipal police departments. The largest among them is the Bossier City Police Department, which handles policing within Bossier City. Other smaller jurisdictions or towns such as Benton and Haughton have their own police departments.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Bossier Parish, Louisiana?

Yes. Under Louisiana's Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq), arrest-related records created or maintained by public agencies, including law enforcement, are presumed to be public records.

Public records broadly include books, records, writings, electronically stored information, and other documentary materials that are prepared, processed, or retained in the conduct of public business. The law prescribes that no citizen should be denied the right to examine public documents, except as is specifically established by statute.

Under state law, persons seeking arrest records do not have to be residents of Bossier Parish. But record custodians are legally permitted to require a government-issued photo ID to verify their age and identity.

What Do Public Bossier Parish Arrest Records Contain?

Bossier Parish law enforcement agencies encourage residents' participation and uphold the democratic values of accountability and transparency. They understand that an informed, educated, and involved citizenry is important for law enforcement initiatives to be successful. Arrest records typically contain the following information:

  • The arrestee's personal information, such as their full name and any known aliases.
  • Physical description, including height, weight, eye color, and ethnicity.
  • The arrest details, including the date, location, and the offense committed.
  • Booking details, including the booking date and time, and the arresting officer.
  • Bail or bond information.
  • The agency in charge of the arrest.

However, there are certain limitations and exceptions to the blanket access. Criminal investigation records and intelligence information records are not available for public access. In addition, the following information is not available to the public:

  • Personal information that might identify victims of sex crimes.
  • Details concerning ongoing investigations or court proceedings that may impact the outcomes.
  • Private information, including Social Security numbers, medical details, bank accounts and credit card details.
  • Juvenile records
  • Information about confidential informants or witnesses participating in a law enforcement investigation.
  • Sealed or expunged records

Bossier Parish, Louisiana Arrest Search

Record seekers in Bossier Parish may find arrest information about individuals arrested by state or federal law enforcement within the parish by sending a request to the arresting agency. For instance, record seekers may find information about arrested offenders through the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII). Also, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains an offender search tool for individuals incarcerated in the state's prisons. For federal arrests that resulted in federal charges, Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is the primary access point where interested parties may obtain arrest information.

Bossier Parish Inmate Locator

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool where interested parties will find information about inmates housed in its Plain Dealing facility. To locate the inmate locator, record seekers should:

  • Visit the county sheriff's website.
  • Navigate to the Divisions tab on the homepage and select Corrections.
  • On the corrections page, the inmate lookup tool can be accessed in one of the main tabs.

Record seekers must have relevant information, such as the arrestee's name, date, and location of the arrest. They may also be required to provide a photo ID when requesting an arrest record.

Interested parties may visit the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office in person in the Bossier Parish Courthouse Complex:

Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office

204 Burt Boulevard,

Benton, LA 71006

Telephone: (431) 896-52203

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Bossier Parish

Law enforcement agencies in Bossier Parish provide portals on their websites for record seekers to conduct an arrest record search. Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office provides online access to arrest reports. The Bossier Parish district court dockets portal also provides information on cases as they proceed to trial.

To facilitate the search, record seekers should have information about the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. They should also have useful information about the arrestee, such as the arrestee's date of birth and booking ID. Local police departments and other collaborating law enforcement organizations also make arrest information available to the public.

Additionally, there are practical limitations to free arrest records. For instance, free online tools exclude older or historical arrests once an individual is released. Also, arrest information is basic. It may be incomplete, and it may change quickly. Detailed information or disposition information is not included. It is also unlikely that record seekers will find redacted or sensitive material on free sources.

Bossier Parish Arrest Report

A Bossier Parish arrest report details the arrest information of the individual, including the time, place and personal description. It is the narrative prepared by the officer, recounting the arresting officer's account of the circumstances that led to the arrest, including the officer's observations, reason for the arrest and information about the arresting officer.

In contrast, an arrest record is a summary document. It is an official document created by law enforcement officers when an individual is taken into custody. It is the paperwork generated at the time of the arrest, detailing the circumstances, charges, and personal information of the arrestee.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Bossier Parish

In Bossier Parish, individuals may be eligible for record relief, which can lead to having their arrest records expunged under certain conditions. According to La.C.Cr.P. 972, expungement is the legal process that removes an arrest record from public view. The following conditions must be met to qualify for expungement in Bossier Parish:

  • The charges must have been dismissed, acquitted, or rejected via nolle prosequi.
  • They must have completed a pretrial diversion program.
  • The individual must have received a deferred sentence under Article 894 for a misdemeanor conviction or a guilty plea.
  • The individual must have received a deferred sentence under Article 893 for a felony conviction or guilty plea.
  • The individual received a pardon as a first offender.

Not all offenses qualify for expungement in Bossier Parish. Arrests for certain types of crimes cannot be expunged. For instance, arrests leading to convictions for violent crimes, sex offenses, domestic abuse, or offenses against minors cannot be expunged.

To file for expungement, the individual should verify that they qualify for expungement and that they have waited for the mandatory waiting period. Having ascertained eligibility, they should attach a criminal background check from the Louisiana State Police or parish sheriff at the time of filing for expungement. This should be accompanied by the required fees to cover the costs associated with processing the request. That is, $250 payable to the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCII), $200 payable to the clerk of court, $50 payable to the parish district attorney's office, and $50 payable to the arresting agency.

After filing for expungement, there is a 60-day wait period during which the state police and the arresting law enforcement agency may object to the petition. If there is an objection, the court may need to schedule a hearing to decide if the petition for expungement will be granted or not.

How Do You Remove Bossier Parish Arrest Records From the Internet?

Under Louisiana law, the legal mechanism to remove Bossier Parish arrest records is by expungement. However, expungement does not automatically erase every online copy, particularly those on third-party sites.

Once expungement is granted, official government sites are required to remove the information. If the record still appears, contact the custodian with a certified copy of the order and request removal. Mugshot repositories, aggregators, people search engines, and news archives are not automatically cleared by the court order. These sites often scrape public data and may retain copies indefinitely. To seek removal from these sources, individuals may need to:

  • Attach a reference to the certified expungement order and request deletion under Louisiana law.
  • Use the privacy/opt-out or removal request tools provided by major search engines.
  • Submit a formal request for removal to third-party sites