Terrebonne Parish Police Blotter Records

The Terrebonne Parish police blotter covers incident reports, arrest logs, crash records, and other public safety data maintained by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office in Houma. This page explains the request process, fees, and online tools available so you can find what you need without wasting time.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO), led by Sheriff Tim Soignet, is the main law enforcement agency serving Terrebonne Parish and the city of Houma. The main office is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. TPSO handles patrol, civil process, detention, and public records for the parish. It is one of the more active agencies in south Louisiana and maintains a solid online presence for those who prefer to start their records search digitally. Phone contact at 985-876-2500 reaches the main line; fax is available at 985-873-2899. The agency's website at tpso.net offers a records request form, inmate search, and other public-facing services that make it easier to get what you need without visiting in person.

The TPSO website homepage at tpso.net gives a clear view of the agency's services, including the records request portal, inmate lookup, and contact information for each division.

The TPSO site is regularly updated and provides one of the more complete sets of online tools among Louisiana parish sheriff offices, making it a good first stop for most records searches.

Louisiana's Public Records Law at La. R.S. § 44:31 gives any adult the right to inspect or copy public records held by a government body. That applies to TPSO records just as it does statewide. Under La. R.S. § 44:32, the agency has three business days to respond to a written request. That response must be the record, a written denial with a legal basis, or a notice telling you when the record will be available.

Police Blotter Records and What You Can Access

A police blotter is a daily log of law enforcement activity. In Terrebonne Parish, the blotter includes arrests, calls for service, traffic stops, and incident reports. These are public records under La. R.S. § 44:1, which broadly defines public records as any document created or received by a public body in the course of public business. Most blotter entries become available once an investigation has closed or a case has been filed with the district court.

TPSO has a detailed fee schedule for records. Crash reports cost $10 per report. Document copies are $1.00 per page. Audio and video recordings carry additional costs: $1.00 per minute of recording plus a $30 media fee. These rates reflect the cost of staff time and materials. When you submit your request form at tpso.net/recordsform, you will receive guidance on the total cost before you pay. Payment can typically be made by check or money order made out to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office.

Criminal disposition records follow the standard Louisiana rate: $10 for a plain copy and $15 for a certified copy. These documents summarize a person's criminal history as recorded in the state system and are commonly requested for background verification purposes. TPSO can provide records from its own files; for a statewide criminal history check, you would also contact the Louisiana State Police.

Note: Records tied to active investigations may be withheld under La. R.S. § 44:3 until the investigation is complete. Juvenile records carry additional restrictions under state law.

Online Tools for Terrebonne Parish

TPSO offers more online resources than most Louisiana parishes. The records request form at tpso.net/recordsform lets you submit a request digitally, which can speed up processing compared to mailing or faxing. The inmate search tool on the same site shows current custody status for individuals held at the Terrebonne Parish jail. This is useful if you need to confirm whether someone has been booked and is still in custody.

For crash reports specifically, TPSO can direct you to the right process. Some crash reports involving the Louisiana State Police are available through the state system. For crashes where TPSO responded, the online form is the most efficient starting point. Audio and video recordings, such as dashcam or body camera footage, require a separate request and carry the per-minute plus media fee described above.

The Louisiana State Police background check portal at lsp.org/services/background-checks is a separate tool for statewide criminal history data. Use it in addition to a local TPSO request when you need a broader picture of someone's record across multiple parishes. The LSP forms page at lsp.org/forms has the paperwork needed for state-level submissions.

How to Submit a Records Request in Terrebonne Parish

The fastest way to request records from TPSO is to use the online form at tpso.net/recordsform. Fill in your name, the type of record, the date range, and any identifying information like a case number or the name of the person involved. The form guides you through the required fields, so it is hard to miss something important. Once submitted, the records unit will review your request and contact you about fees and pickup or delivery options.

You can also call 985-876-2500 to ask about the process before submitting a form. If you prefer to handle everything in person, visit 7856 Main Street in Houma during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID regardless of how you submit the request. If you are asking for records about another person, be ready to explain your legal basis for the request. Attorneys of record, parties to a case, and authorized agents generally have broader access than members of the general public.

Under La. R.S. § 44:32, TPSO has three business days to respond. If the agency denies your request, the denial must be in writing and must cite the specific legal reason. If you believe the denial is improper, you can seek review through the Louisiana Attorney General's office or file a petition in the district court.

Houma City Records

Houma is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish and the largest city in the area. Police blotter records for incidents within the city of Houma may be held by TPSO or, in some cases, by the Houma Police Department depending on which agency responded. For city-specific resources and contact information, see the Houma police blotter page.

Nearby Parishes

Terrebonne Parish is located in south-central Louisiana and shares borders with several neighboring parishes, each maintaining its own records system.