Shreveport DUI Records Search

Shreveport DUI Charges and State Law

DUI charges in Shreveport are based on Louisiana state law. The main statute is La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98. A BAC at or above 0.08% is the standard threshold. Drivers under 21 face a lower limit. Commercial drivers face stricter rules. A first offense is a misdemeanor. It typically brings fines, a brief jail term or community service, and a license suspension.

A second offense within ten years is treated more seriously under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.1. Mandatory jail days apply. The court may also require an ignition interlock device. A third offense becomes a felony under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.2. A fourth offense or beyond is an aggravated case under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.4, with potential prison sentences of up to 30 years.

Louisiana's implied consent rules apply in Shreveport. Under La. Rev. Stat. § 32:661, drivers agree to chemical testing when they get a license. Refusing results in an automatic suspension under La. Rev. Stat. § 32:667. The criminal case and the suspension are two different proceedings handled by different offices.

Shreveport City Court Records

Shreveport City Court is located at 1244 Texas Avenue, phone 318-673-5830. This court handles most misdemeanor DUI filings for cases that occur within Shreveport city limits. The court has a case management system available online. You can search by name or case number to find active and closed DUI cases.

The city courts page at shreveportla.gov/223/City-Courts has more information on how the court operates, what it covers, and how to reach the clerk. If your DUI case was filed as a misdemeanor in Shreveport, this is where the record will be.

The screenshot below shows the Shreveport City Courts page.

City Court handles arraignment, plea hearings, and sentencing for misdemeanor DUI cases filed in Shreveport. The court record includes each of those events.

Public Records Requests in Shreveport

To request records from the Shreveport Police Department or other city offices, use the public records request page at shreveportla.gov/1063/Public-Records-Request. You can submit requests for arrest reports, incident reports, and other DUI-related documents through that system. Louisiana's Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1) requires government agencies to respond to records requests in a timely manner.

The screenshot below shows the Shreveport public records request portal.

When you submit a request, be as specific as possible. Include the full name of the person, the date of the incident, and any case or report number you already have. More detail means a faster response.

Court records at the 1st JDC in Caddo Parish are separate from police records. If you need court filings, go to the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court rather than SPD. The eClerks LA portal also covers Caddo Parish and lets you search court data statewide for free.

Caddo Parish 1st JDC Records

Felony DUI cases in Shreveport are heard at the 1st Judicial District Court in Caddo Parish. This court covers all criminal and civil matters filed at the district level in Caddo Parish. The clerk of court maintains all case filings, including the charging documents, motions, plea records, and final judgments.

You can visit the Caddo Parish Clerk's office in person to search for a specific DUI case or to get copies. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies of court records cost a fee set by the clerk. Plain copies are less expensive. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees and hours before you visit.

DUI appeals in Shreveport go to the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal. That court's written opinions are public and searchable online. If a case reached the appellate level, the Second Circuit's records can show how it was decided.

Driving Records and Crash Reports in Shreveport

Crash reports for Shreveport incidents are filed with Louisiana State Police. You can order them at the LSP Crash Reports portal for $11.50 each. A crash report can document the scene, the officers involved, and often references the DUI charge if one was made. These are useful when you need more context beyond what the court record shows.

A three-year driving history for any Louisiana driver can be ordered through OMV ExpressLane for $20. Driving records will show DUI-related suspensions and revocations issued by the Office of Motor Vehicles. A BCII criminal background check costs $26 online and will reflect DUI convictions in the state criminal history database.

If you need to verify that someone's DUI from Shreveport did not lead to a conviction, search the 1st JDC or City Court records for the disposition. A charge that was dismissed or pled down will show a different outcome than one where the defendant was found guilty.

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