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Use clear, plain descriptions. You can ask to inspect records in person before paying for copies.
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Louisiana (LA)
Law: Louisiana Public Records Act (La. Rev. Stat. § 44:1–44:41)
Notes: Use clear, plain descriptions. You can ask to inspect records in person before paying for copies.
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Statutory Response Deadline
3 business days under La. R.S. 44:33.
Observed Average Response
159 days (MuckRock observed average, not a statutory deadline).
Fee Waivers / Intake
No statutory fee waiver.
Appeals
No administrative appeal; may file suit in district court. Prevailing parties recover attorney fees.
Primary legal sources
Direct links to the governing statute, official requester guidance, and central portal for this jurisdiction.
Common Agencies
City of Baton Rouge
Portal: Submit online
Fees & notes
The city has an online portal to submit and track requests managed by the City Attorney's Office.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
City of New Orleans
Portal: Submit online
Fees & notes
$0.50 per page for paper copies; $25 base fee for electronic records on CD; additional delivery or service fees may apply.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
City of Shreveport
Portal: Submit online
Fees & notes
Requests are processed by the City Attorney's Office.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
East Baton Rouge Parish — Clerk of Court
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Doug Welborn, Clerk of Court, 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fees & notes
$1.00 per page fee for all copies, physical or electronic.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Jefferson Parish — Public Records
Portal: Submit online
Fees & notes
Jefferson Parish has an online system to submit, track, and access the status of records requests. Some departments, like Purchasing, may have separate forms.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Lafayette Parish — Sheriff's Office
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Captain John Mowell, Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 3508, Lafayette, LA 70502
Fees & notes
Requests can be made in person, by email, or by U.S. mail.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Portal: Submit online
Mail: Bridget Depland-Grant, Custodian of Record, 627 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fees & notes
Client and case-specific records are not public records. Use the online Public Records Center for all other records.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Fees & notes
Paper copy: $0.25/page B&W, $1/page Color; CD: $5/Disc; Data processing: $25/hour. Many requests, especially electronic delivery, incur no cost. Fee waivers available.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
Portal: Submit online
Mail: Louisiana Department of Health, P.O. Box 629, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629
Fees & notes
Vital records (birth/death certificates) are not subject to the Public Records Law and must be requested from the State Registrar.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Insurance
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Fees & notes
Some records may contain confidential financial information and are exempt from disclosure.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Email: [email protected]
Mail: La. Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Attn: Deputy Secretary's Office, P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. (225) 342-6744. (225) 342-3095 (fax)
Fees & notes
All requests must be in writing. Offender records are generally not public except for limited exceptions under LSA-R.S. 15:574.12.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
Email: [email protected]
Mail: La. Department of Public Safety and Corrections Attn: Deputy Secretary’s Office P.O. Box 94304 Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 66788, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fees & notes
State tax information is strictly confidential and cannot be disclosed except as provided by law.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)
Email: [email protected]
Mail: DOTD Custodian of Records, HQ – EW 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245. Fax: (225) 242-4690.
Fees & notes
Provide as much detail as possible. DOTD will acknowledge receipt within five business days. Most records are produced within five business days.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 2000 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Fees & notes
Requests should be made in writing. Commercial requests require disclosure of affiliation and purpose.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana State Legislature — Public Records Law Statute
No verified submission path on file.
Fees & notes
Official text of Louisiana's Public Records Law, housed on the Louisiana State Legislature's website.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana State Police
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Louisiana State Police, Attn: Public Records Request, P.O. Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fees & notes
For background checks or crash reports, separate forms and fees may apply. Inquiries are handled by the Custodian of Records.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 94094, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9094
Fees & notes
Provide as much detail as possible to expedite processing.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
New Orleans Police Department
Portal: Submit online
Mail: New Orleans Police Department, Records and Identification Division, 715 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Fees & notes
NOPD uses the city's NextRequest portal for public records requests. MuckRock users report that the city may require advance payment for estimated charges.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Office of the Governor (LA)
Portal: Submit online
Mail: Office of the Governor, Attn: Public Records Request, P.O. Box 94004, Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Fees & notes
Requests are limited to Louisiana residents.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Office of the Governor of Louisiana
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Office of the Governor PO Box 94004 Baton Rouge LA 70804
Fees & notes
Louisiana limits records requests to state residents. The Governor's office has a dedicated email for public records. Fees may apply.
Southern University
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Southern University System. Director of Communications. J.S. Clark Administration Building, 1st Floor. Baton Rouge, LA 70813.
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
University Of Louisiana
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24