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PUBLIC RECORD REQUEST

Under the Louisiana Public Records Law (LRS 44:1 et al.), the public has the right to request certain public records from the Sheriff's Office.  While most records are available, certain restrictions and exemptions might preclude an immediate (or any) release of information (e.g., records related to an ongoing criminal investigation, juvenile records, etc.).

 

You must complete a request form to make a Public Records Request of the Sheriff's Office. The Records Department will respond to your request. Please allow 3 business days for a reply to the request.​​

FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS

CRASH REPORT...... $10.00                                                                                    INITIAL REPORT...... $10.00

ANY AND ALL REPORTS (WHEN APPROVED)...... $1.00 per page             BACKGROUND CHECK...... $10.00 

AUDIO/VIDEO FILE (WHEN APPROVED)...... $30.00 each                  PHOTOS (WHEN APPROVED)..... $30.00

Certified Copy Fee $25.00 per case

DELAY OR DENIAL OF RECORDS:

Your request may be denied, fully or partially, if:

  • The report is incomplete at the time of request; or

  • Its release may hinder the investigation; and/or

  • Its release may deprive the defendant(s) of a fair trial; or

  • Not authored by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

Your request may be delayed if the report has not been reviewed and approved by the author's supervisor at the time of your request.

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PAYMENT:

Upon completion of your request, and if applicable, you will be notified by mail or e-mail with an invoice for the total payment due prior to the release of the documents. 

Acceptable payment methods are:

  • Cash

  • Money Order*

  • Check*

*Made payable to:  Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

Credit/Debit Cards are NOT accepted.

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DISCLAIMER:

By submitting this request, I understand that the information contained in the document(s) provided may be unsubstantiated and incomplete. They are likely to contain information which may be deemed sensitive or embarrassing to and have emotional impacts on the principles.  I agree to hold Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, its agents and employees, harmless from any claim, causes of action, or other liability that may arise as a result of furnishing these documents to me or as a result of my use or misuse of information contained therein.

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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office does NOT provide documentation for cases of other state or local law enforcement agencies.

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