Evangeline Parish Criminal Records

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Where to search Evangeline Parish records

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links. Check current custody through Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials.

Court casesOfficial Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links
Current custodyOfficial Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials
Statewide recordsUse the Louisiana state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Ville Platte is the official parish seat of Evangeline Parish.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections lists Evangeline Parish Jail at 200 Court Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586, with telephone number 337-363-6664.
The same state corrections directory lists Charles Guillory as sheriff and Randy Deshotel as clerk of court, with parish office contacts in Ville Platte.
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office publishes an inmate roster and states that its 24-hour telephone number is 337-363-2161.
The Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court identifies its office at 200 Court Street, Suite 104, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586.
The Louisiana Supreme Court identifies Evangeline Parish as the Parish served by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court.

Evangeline Parish official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court website for parish court and public-record functions	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Evangeline Parish official source (evangelineparishsheriff.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Evangeline Parish official source (lasc.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Evangeline Parish records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Evangeline Parish has 31,980 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 22-039
Population: 31,980 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Ville Platte is the official parish seat of Evangeline Parish.
Local detail: The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections lists Evangeline Parish Jail at 200 Court Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586, with telephone number 337-363-6664.
Local detail: The same state corrections directory lists Charles Guillory as sheriff and Randy Deshotel as clerk of court, with parish office contacts in Ville Platte.
Local detail: The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office publishes an inmate roster and states that its 24-hour telephone number is 337-363-2161.
Local detail: The Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court identifies its office at 200 Court Street, Suite 104, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586.
Local detail: The Louisiana Supreme Court identifies Evangeline Parish as the Parish served by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Ville Platte is the official parish seat of Evangeline Parish.
Local detail: The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections lists Evangeline Parish Jail at 200 Court Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586, with telephone number 337-363-6664.
Local detail: The same state corrections directory lists Charles Guillory as sheriff and Randy Deshotel as clerk of court, with parish office contacts in Ville Platte.

How do I contact the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

How do I search or request Thirteenth Judicial District Court records?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search or request Thirteenth Judicial District Court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

How can I check the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's inmate roster?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's inmate roster depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

Which facility holds someone arrested in Evangeline Parish?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which facility holds someone arrested in Evangeline Parish depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

How do bond, booking, and release questions get handled locally?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do bond, booking, and release questions get handled locally depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

Which agency handles an arrest in Ville Platte, Mamou, Basile, or another local municipality?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles an arrest in Ville Platte, Mamou, Basile, or another local municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

How do I request Evangeline Parish Sheriff's public records?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Evangeline Parish Sheriff's public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

How do I distinguish parish court jurisdiction from municipal police or city-jail jurisdiction?

For Evangeline Parish, start with Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links and Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I distinguish parish court jurisdiction from municipal police or city-jail jurisdiction depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office operates or administers parish custody functions reflected by the official inmate roster, while the state corrections directory separately lists the parish jail and other local detention facilities in the area. Municipal: Municipal jurisdictions are distinct from parish jurisdiction. Official state corrections listings identify city jails in Basile, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Ville Platte; the specific arrest location and agency should be confirmed for each matter.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Evangeline Parish court and felony records

Start with Official Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court website for parish court and public-record functions for the official Evangeline Parish court path. County: Louisiana uses parishes rather than counties. Evangeline Parish government and parish constitutional offices serve the parish, with the parish seat and principal courthouse offices in Ville Platte. Court: The Thirteenth Judicial District Court serves Evangeline Parish. The parish clerk of court is the local custodian for many civil, criminal, land, and related court records.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The state corrections directory lists multiple local detention facilities, but it does not establish which facility currently holds a particular person.

Evangeline Parish custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections listing local jails and parish officials. The sheriff's inmate roster includes a disclaimer that information may not be complete or authenticated and should be verified directly with the detention center.

Louisiana state-level record sources

Statewide Louisiana sources are separate from Evangeline Parish local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Evangeline Parish and Louisiana record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Louisiana parish profile with parish seat and local-government directory links. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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