Access LaSalle Parish DUI Records
LaSalle Parish DUI records are maintained by the 28th Judicial District Court in Jena and the LaSalle Parish Clerk of Court. This page explains how the court works, which agencies hold records, and how to get what you need.
LaSalle Parish Quick Facts
LaSalle Parish DUI Laws
All DUI prosecutions in LaSalle Parish are based on La. R.S. 14:98. Louisiana sets the legal blood alcohol limit at 0.08% for most drivers. A first-offense DUI is a misdemeanor. Consequences include fines, possible short jail time, license suspension, and mandatory substance abuse evaluation. Drug impairment is also covered. An officer can charge DUI based on visible impairment even if the BAC reading is below 0.08%.
For second offenses, La. R.S. 14:98.1 requires an ignition interlock device. Third offenses under La. R.S. 14:98.2 and fourth offenses under La. R.S. 14:98.3 are felonies with the potential for prison sentences. In LaSalle Parish, all of these cases, from first-offense misdemeanors to felony repeats, are handled by a single-judge court.
28th Judicial District Court
The Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court is a single-member judicial district comprised of all of LaSalle Parish. The court has one judge, Judge J. Christopher Peters, who was first elected in 2008. The courthouse is at 1050 Courthouse Street, Room 4, Jena, LA 71342. Mailing address is PO Box 1890, Jena, LA 71342. Phone is (318) 992-2002. Email is 28thjdc@gmail.com. The court's website is www.28thjdc.com.
Because LaSalle Parish is a small, rural parish with a single district judge, the court operates with a tight schedule. DUI cases are typically handled within a manageable timeframe compared to larger multi-judge districts. All criminal records from DUI cases become part of the court's public docket once a case is filed and adjudicated. You can contact the court directly or go through the clerk's office to get records.
The 28th Judicial District Court in Jena is a single-judge court serving all of LaSalle Parish, handling every DUI case from first-offense misdemeanors through felony charges.
LaSalle Parish Clerk of Court
Hon. Steve Andrews serves as Clerk of Court for LaSalle Parish. The office is at 1050 Courthouse Street, Jena, LA 71342. Mailing address is PO Box 1316, Jena, LA 71342. Phone is (318) 992-2158. The clerk's office is located in the same building as the 28th JDC courthouse. All DUI case files, judgment records, and sentencing documents are kept by the clerk.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, Louisiana's public records law, court records are public once a case is resolved. You can visit the clerk's office during business hours to search for records or request copies. If you cannot visit in person, a written request by mail to PO Box 1316 is an option. Include the subject's full name, the approximate date of the case, and your contact information. The clerk's staff can help you identify what is available and what the copy fees are for the documents you need.
LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Scott Franklin leads the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 70, Jena, LA 71342. Phone is (318) 992-2151. You can also email dchapman@lasalleso.com. The sheriff's website is www.lasalleso.com.
When a DUI arrest is made in LaSalle Parish, the booking and initial detention are handled by the sheriff's office. Arrest records, charges, and bond status are tracked through the sheriff's system. If you are trying to confirm a DUI arrest or check inmate status, the sheriff's website is the right first stop. The sheriff is also the agency to contact for records related to the arrest itself, as distinct from the court case records held by the clerk.
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office in Jena manages DUI bookings, inmate records, and arrest information for LaSalle Parish.
Online Record Search Options
The eClerks Louisiana portal at eclerksla.com provides free access to court records from Louisiana parishes that participate in the system. You can search DUI cases by name or case number. Results typically include case status, charges filed, and court dates. This is a useful tool when you want to do an initial check before contacting the 28th JDC clerk's office directly.
For crash reports related to DUI incidents, the Louisiana State Police crash report portal is the right source. License suspension records tied to a DUI are managed by the Office of Motor Vehicles. Louisiana's implied consent law under La. R.S. 32:661 and the administrative suspension process under La. R.S. 32:667 are separate from the criminal process. The OMV and the court are different systems, and both may hold relevant records in a LaSalle Parish DUI matter.
How to Get LaSalle Parish DUI Records
Start with the Clerk of Court at (318) 992-2158 for court case documents. The clerk can provide filings, judgments, and other case materials for resolved DUI matters. Visit in person at 1050 Courthouse Street, Jena, or send a written request to PO Box 1316. Include the subject's name, approximate date, and what documents you need.
For arrest records, contact the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office at (318) 992-2151 or email dchapman@lasalleso.com. Crash reports go through the Louisiana State Police. Driving history and license records are at the OMV. Use eclerksla.com as a free first step for court-side records before calling. Each agency holds a separate piece of the record, so you may need more than one source to get the complete picture of a LaSalle Parish DUI case.
Cities in LaSalle Parish
Jena is the parish seat of LaSalle Parish. No cities in LaSalle Parish currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Parishes
LaSalle Parish is in central Louisiana, surrounded by several parishes that each have their own court systems for DUI cases.