Ascension Parish Police Blotter Records
The Ascension Parish police blotter is part of the public record system maintained by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, which operates offices in both Donaldsonville and Gonzales. You can request police blotter data, arrest records, and incident reports online through the Sheriff's dedicated public records portal or by contacting the Records Division directly.
Ascension Parish Quick Facts
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office operates two main locations. The Donaldsonville office is at 300 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, and the Gonzales office is at 828 S. Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737. The mailing address for all correspondence, including public records requests, is P.O. Box 268, Donaldsonville, LA 70346. The main phone line is 225-621-8300. For records-specific inquiries, call the Records Division at 225-473-8674.
The Sheriff's website at ascensionsheriff.com is the best starting point for most requests. It hosts the online public records request portal, inmate search, and property tax and sheriff's sale information. The Records Division handles police blotter requests, incident reports, and other document-level records.
| Donaldsonville Address | 300 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 |
|---|---|
| Gonzales Address | 828 S. Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 268, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 |
| Phone | 225-621-8300 |
| Records Division | 225-473-8674 |
| Website | ascensionsheriff.com |
| Records Portal | Available on the Sheriff's website |
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's homepage at ascensionsheriff.com shows the full range of services including the online public records request portal and inmate search tools.
The Sheriff's homepage links directly to the public records request portal, making it one of the more convenient online submission options among Louisiana parishes.
Police Blotter and Incident Report Access
Ascension Parish police blotter records are part of the public record under La. R.S. § 44:1. This statute defines public records broadly to include any document created or kept by a public body in the course of its official duties. The Sheriff's Office, as a public body, must make most of its records available to anyone who asks under La. R.S. § 44:31.
The types of records most commonly requested include arrest logs, incident reports, crash reports, and jail booking records. The inmate search tool on the Sheriff's website allows you to check current custody status without filing a formal request. For older records or detailed incident documents, a formal request through the portal or Records Division is needed.
Crash reports generated by Ascension Parish deputies fall under La. R.S. § 32:398. Involved parties, attorneys, and insurance companies regularly request these reports. The Records Division at 225-473-8674 can tell you the current processing time and cost for crash report copies.
Note: Records involving active criminal investigations are protected under La. R.S. § 44:3 and may not be released until the case is resolved.
Using the Online Records Request Portal
One of the easier ways to request Ascension Parish police blotter information is through the online public records request portal on the Sheriff's website. This portal lets you submit a written request electronically. You will typically need to provide your contact information, the type of record you want, the approximate date range, and any known case numbers or names involved.
After you submit your request, the agency has three business days to respond under La. R.S. § 44:32. The response will either include the records, a denial with a legal reason, or a notice that additional time is needed for complex requests. The portal creates a record of your submission and makes follow-up easier if you need to check the status.
If you prefer not to use the portal, you can call the Records Division at 225-473-8674 to ask about the process, or send a written request by mail to the Donaldsonville mailing address. In-person requests at either office are also accepted during business hours.
Fees for Ascension Parish Records
Copy fees for Ascension Parish public records follow Louisiana's standard rates. Standard paper copies cost between $0.25 and $1.00 per page, depending on the document type. Certified copies carry additional fees. For specific fee amounts on a particular type of record, contact the Records Division before submitting your request so you know what to expect.
La. R.S. § 44:32 allows agencies to charge reasonable fees for the actual cost of reproduction. Research fees may apply if your request requires substantial staff time to locate and compile records. Ask about this upfront if your request covers a wide date range or involves many documents.
Some records, such as electronic records transmitted via email or a file download, may have lower or no reproduction fees. When you submit your request through the online portal, specify your preferred delivery format to get the most accurate fee estimate.
Cities in Ascension Parish
Prairieville is a city in Ascension Parish with its own police blotter page on this site.
Nearby Parishes
Ascension Parish sits between Baton Rouge and the River Parishes, bordering several parishes with their own Sheriff's Offices and records systems.