Union Parish Police Blotter

The Union Parish police blotter includes incident reports, arrest logs, and public safety records maintained by the Union Parish Sheriff's Office in Farmerville. This page covers how to request those records, what you can access online, and which state tools can help when local resources are limited.

Union Parish Sheriff's Office

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for this north-central Louisiana parish. The office is based at 710 Holder Road in Farmerville, which is both the parish seat and the main hub of local government. Union Parish is a rural area, and the Sheriff's Office handles patrol, civil process, jail operations, and records maintenance for the entire parish. To reach the office, call 318-368-3124 or fax 318-368-2259. The agency's website at unionparishsheriff.com provides basic service information and a free inmate roster that is available to the public at no charge. If you need to check on someone in custody, the online roster is the fastest starting point before calling the office.

The Louisiana State Police traffic records unit at lsp.org handles crash reports and other traffic-related records at the state level, which can be useful when an accident in Union Parish involved the state police or occurred on a state highway.

When a crash in Union Parish is handled by state troopers rather than the Sheriff's Office, the LSP Traffic Records Unit is the right place to request the accident report.

Under La. R.S. § 44:31, any adult has the right to inspect or copy public records maintained by a government body. That right extends fully to Union Parish records. Once you submit a written request, La. R.S. § 44:32 gives the agency three business days to respond. They must produce the record, issue a written denial with a legal reason, or notify you of when the record will be ready.

What Records Are Available in Union Parish

Police blotter records in Union Parish include arrest logs, incident summaries, and calls-for-service logs. Under La. R.S. § 44:1, these are broadly public records because they are created and maintained by the Sheriff's Office in the course of its official duties. Most entries become available to the public once an investigation is no longer active or once a case has been filed with the district court.

Common record requests at the Union Parish Sheriff's Office include incident reports for specific dates or case numbers, arrest records showing booking details and charges, and criminal disposition summaries. Criminal disposition records are available at set state rates: $10 for a plain copy or $15 for a certified copy. These records summarize a person's known criminal history as filed in Louisiana's system and are commonly used for background verification. For a statewide check, the Louisiana State Police background check service covers all parishes.

Crash reports are another frequent request. Under La. R.S. § 32:398, accident reports filed with Louisiana law enforcement are available to involved parties and, in most cases, to the public after the investigation closes. For crashes in Union Parish where the Sheriff's Office responded, contact the office directly with the date, location, and names of parties involved to get the right report. If state police responded, the LSP Traffic Records Unit handles that request.

Note: Records related to ongoing investigations may be withheld under La. R.S. § 44:3. Juvenile records also carry additional restrictions under Louisiana law.

Online Resources for Union Parish

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office offers a free inmate roster on its website. This is a live look at who is currently in custody at the parish jail. It shows names, booking dates, and charges, which is useful for confirming whether someone has been arrested recently. The roster is available at no cost and does not require an account or registration to view.

Beyond the inmate roster, online records access in Union Parish is limited. The Sheriff's Office does not appear to maintain a full-service online records request portal, so most requests for incident reports or detailed records need to be handled by phone, email, or in person. That is typical for smaller rural parishes in Louisiana, where staff resources are more limited than in larger metro areas.

The Louisiana State Police background check portal at lsp.org/services/background-checks is useful when you need a broader statewide criminal history search that goes beyond what the local Sheriff's Office holds. The LSP system covers records from all 64 Louisiana parishes, so it is a good supplement to a local request when you need a complete picture.

For court records at the district court level, the Union Parish Clerk of Court manages civil and criminal case filings. That office is separate from the Sheriff's Office and handles different types of documents, so it is worth knowing which office has what you need before you make a trip.

How to Request Union Parish Police Blotter Records

Contact the Union Parish Sheriff's Office directly to start a records request. Call 318-368-3124 and ask for the records division. Staff can walk you through what to include in your request and tell you the expected turnaround time. You can also send a written request by fax to 318-368-2259 or visit the office in person at 710 Holder Road in Farmerville.

When you submit a request, include your full name, the type of record you want, the relevant date range, and any identifying details like a case number or the name of the person involved. The more specific you are, the faster the office can locate and prepare the record. If you are requesting records about yourself, bring a valid photo ID. If you are asking for records about someone else, be ready to show a legal basis for the request.

Fees follow standard Louisiana rates. Most document copies cost between $0.25 and $1.00 per page. Criminal disposition records cost $10 for a plain copy or $15 for a certified copy. Ask about payment methods when you contact the office, since accepted forms of payment can vary. Under La. R.S. § 44:32, the agency has three business days to respond to your written request. A denial must be in writing and must state the legal reason for the denial.

Nearby Parishes

Union Parish is in north-central Louisiana and shares borders with several other parishes, each with its own Sheriff's Office and records process.