8.2 Criminal Records

Individuals may also seek to correct or challenge incomplete or inaccurate information in their criminal records. Under La. R.S. 15:588, a person can request that the Louisiana State Police update a record which is incomplete. LSP acknowledges that approximately 80% of their records are incomplete or without final disposition, which can cause confusion if these records have been reported to frequently used commercial background check companies.

To update records with LSP, the person must first complete the “Right to Review” process by requesting a background check from LSP. Once missing dispositions are found in the record, the person must contact the district attorney and/or the clerk of court for the parish where the charges were and submit a certified copy of the disposition and other certified paperwork that shows the following information: 1) matching date of booking with LSP records; 2) arrest charge(s) matching LSP records; 3) clear indication of the disposal of the arrest charge (i.e., pleaded to another charge, amended, etc.); and 4) complete disposition for the charge of conviction. Original, certified copies can be hand delivered or mailed to LSP Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information for processing to update the record. Additionally, all certified materials may be submitted by fax or email directly from the agencies responsible for the disposition (district attorney or clerk of court). There is no processing fee to LSP at this time, but there will be fees for requesting and receiving certified copies of these records in many parishes.