Caddo Parish DUI Records Search

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court is Hon. Mike Spence, whose office sits at 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport, LA 71101. The office can be reached by phone at (318) 226-6788 or fax at (318) 227-9080. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk's office is the custodian of all court records filed in the First Judicial District Court, which handles both civil and criminal matters for Caddo Parish.

The clerk keeps official records of DUI and OWI criminal cases from the moment charges are filed through final judgment and sentencing. If you need to find a DUI case in Caddo Parish, this office is your starting point. Staff can assist with in-person record searches, certified copies, and questions about case status.

As the office itself states: "The Clerk's Office keeps the records for Caddo Parish, including Mortgages, Conveyances, Marriage Licenses, Civil Suits, Criminal Cases, and Minutes for the First Judicial District Court." That scope covers every OWI arrest that results in a criminal court filing in Caddo Parish.

The Caddo Parish Clerk's website is the main hub for online record access.

The site provides access to the web inquiry tool, civil e-filing, property e-recording, a civil cost calculator, and property fraud alerts.

Online DUI Case Search for Caddo Parish

Caddo Parish offers two main paths for searching DUI and OWI records online. The first is through the statewide eClerks LA portal, which provides free public access to court records across many Louisiana parishes. The second is through the Caddo Clerk's own web inquiry tool at caddoclerk.com/webinquiry.htm, which lets you search cases filed in the First Judicial District Court directly.

The web inquiry tool covers criminal case records, which include OWI charges filed under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98. You can search by defendant name or case number. Results show the case number, filing date, charges, and case status. For arrests that did not result in a court filing, you will need to check with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office or the Shreveport Police Department directly.

The eClerks LA statewide portal is the most direct free tool for Caddo Parish DUI records.

eClerks LA aggregates records from participating clerk offices across Louisiana, including Caddo Parish, making it a useful starting point before contacting the clerk directly.

The Caddo Clerk's own web inquiry portal lets you search court filings without leaving home.

The web inquiry system covers civil and criminal cases filed in the First Judicial District, including OWI and DWI charges.

Caddo Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Henry L. Whitehorn, handles law enforcement across unincorporated parts of the parish and runs the parish jail. The sheriff's office is located at 501 Texas Street, Room 101, Shreveport, LA 71101, and can be reached at (318) 675-2170. The Shreveport Police Department handles DUI arrests within the city limits.

Arrest records for DUI stops are held by whichever agency made the arrest. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office maintains its own arrest logs, booking records, and incident reports. These are separate from the court case records held by the clerk. If someone was arrested for OWI but charges were later dropped before a court filing, the arrest record stays with the sheriff or police department, not the clerk's office. Booking photos, bond information, and inmate status can often be found through the sheriff's online resources.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's website provides arrest and booking information for OWI cases in unincorporated Caddo.

For DUI arrests made by Shreveport PD within city limits, contact the Shreveport Police Department records division directly.

Louisiana OWI Laws That Apply in Caddo

Louisiana does not use the term DUI in its statutes. The charge is Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, or OWI, defined under La. R.S. 14:98. A first OWI offense under 14:98.1 is a misdemeanor. A second offense under 14:98.2 carries heavier penalties. A third or subsequent offense under 14:98.3 becomes a felony. All of these charges generate court records in Caddo Parish when the arrest leads to a First Judicial District Court filing.

Louisiana's implied consent law at La. R.S. 32:661 means that any driver on a Louisiana road has already agreed, by virtue of holding a license, to submit to a chemical test if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the driver is impaired. Refusal to submit triggers administrative license suspension under La. R.S. 32:667. That administrative action is handled by the Office of Motor Vehicles, not the court clerk, and generates separate records through the OMV.

The public's right to view court records for OWI cases is grounded in La. R.S. 44:1, Louisiana's Public Records Law. That statute establishes that court filings are public records unless sealed by a judge.

Getting Copies of Caddo Parish DUI Records

To get a certified copy of a DUI court record from the Caddo Parish Clerk, you can visit the office in person at 501 Texas Street, Room 103, Shreveport during business hours. You can also call (318) 226-6788 to ask about mail or fax requests. The clerk charges a fee per page for certified copies; confirm the current rate when you contact the office, as fees can change.

If you need records from the sheriff rather than the court, contact the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office at (318) 675-2170 or visit their records division. For driving record information linked to an OWI conviction, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles maintains that data separately through the OMV Express Lane portal.

• Court records (criminal case filings): Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, (318) 226-6788
• Arrest records (pre-filing): Caddo Parish Sheriff, (318) 675-2170
• Driving record / license suspension: Louisiana OMV Express Lane
• Free online search: eClerks LA or the Caddo Web Inquiry portal
• Civil e-filing: available through caddoclerk.com

First Judicial District Court Overview

The First Judicial District Court sits in Caddo Parish and handles all criminal matters arising in the parish, including OWI cases. Caddo Parish is one of Louisiana's more active judicial districts given its urban population centered in Shreveport. The court clerk maintains dockets, case files, judgments, minutes, and sentencing orders for every criminal case that moves through the district court.

Appeals from the First Judicial District go to the Second Circuit Court of Appeal, based in Shreveport. If a DUI conviction is appealed, those appellate records are maintained separately by the Second Circuit. The clerk's web inquiry tool and eClerks LA do not always include appellate records, so you may need to contact the Second Circuit directly for appeal-stage documents.

Cities in Caddo Parish

Shreveport is the largest city in Caddo Parish and the only city in the parish with its own page on this site.

• Shreveport — parish seat and largest city, served by the 1st Judicial District Court

Nearby Parishes

DUI records are filed in the parish where the arrest occurred. If the incident happened outside Caddo Parish, check the appropriate neighboring parish clerk.