Rapides Parish DUI Records
DUI records in Rapides Parish are filed with the 9th Judicial District Court in Alexandria and maintained by the Clerk of Court at 701 Murray Street. This page explains how to search, request, and access those records through the clerk's office and online tools.
Rapides Parish Quick Facts
Rapides Parish DUI Records Overview
Rapides Parish is the largest parish in central Louisiana. Alexandria is the seat and the hub of commerce and government for the region. The 9th Judicial District Court handles all criminal matters for the parish, including every DUI case filed. The Clerk of Court maintains the official record for each case from first filing through final resolution.
Louisiana's DUI statute is Revised Statute § 14:98. It makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, a controlled substance, or any other impairing substance. The BAC limit is 0.08% for most drivers, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and 0.02% for those under 21.
As the clerk's office states, "The Office of the Clerk of Court is established by the Louisiana Constitution. Under the Constitution, the Clerk is the Recorder of Mortgages, Clerk of the District Court and the Election Officer of the parish." This constitutional role means the clerk is the central keeper of all official court records, including DUI filings.
Repeat DUI offenses escalate in seriousness. A second offense falls under § 14:98.1. A third becomes a felony under § 14:98.2. A fourth or later is prosecuted under § 14:98.3 with mandatory prison terms. Felony cases generate more extensive court records than misdemeanors.
Rapides Parish Clerk of Court
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court is Hon. Karan A. Corley. The office is at 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, in Alexandria. This is where all 9th JDC records are filed and maintained, including criminal DUI cases.
Clerk of Court Contact
Address: 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: (318) 473-8153
Website: rapidesclerk.org
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The clerk's office accepts in-person record requests during business hours. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. The online search at the clerk's own website covers cases filed after 2000. For older records, an in-person visit or written request is required.
A recent policy change from the clerk's office is worth noting: "Fax filings will no longer be accepted for civil or criminal matters effective January 1, 2026." All new filings must be made in person or through Clerk Connect. This doesn't affect records requests, but it does reflect the clerk's move toward more structured processes.
The clerk's office has also issued this public notice: "The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court would like to alert the public that an email scam has been circulating. Official court notifications are NOT sent via email." If you receive an email claiming to be from the clerk's office, treat it with caution.
Rapides Clerk Online Records Search
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court maintains its own online records search at rapidesclerk.org. Free registration is required. Once registered, you can search by name, case number, or filing date. Coverage is limited to cases filed after 2000. For older DUI cases, you'll need to visit the office or submit a written request.
The "Rapid E-Search" feature is also available through the clerk's site. This tool gives you additional search options for finding court records. It's one of the more developed online access systems among Louisiana parish clerks, which reflects the size and activity level of the 9th JDC.
For in-person or mail requests, the per-page copy fee is $1 and certified copies cost $5 per document plus the copy fee. Name searches by written request cost $5 per name. These are the clerk's official rates.
Clerk Connect and eClerks LA
Beyond the clerk's own portal, Rapides Parish participates in Clerk Connect for online record access. Clerk Connect is a subscription service that provides access to court records, civil cases, criminal filings, and land records for participating Louisiana parishes. Access is at clerkconnect.com.
The free eClerks LA public portal is the other option for remote searching. It provides name-based index searches across Louisiana parishes including Rapides. Start at eclerksla.com to check whether a DUI case appears in the index before investing in a subscription or making a formal request.
Between the clerk's own site, Clerk Connect, and eClerks LA, Rapides Parish has more online access options than most Louisiana parishes. For most searches, starting with the clerk's own free site or eClerks is the right move before paying for a subscription.
Rapides Parish Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office is at 700 Murray Street in Alexandria, phone (318) 473-6700. The Criminal Records division can be reached directly at (318) 473-6857. The sheriff handles DUI arrests throughout the unincorporated areas of the parish. Alexandria Police Department and other local agencies handle stops within city limits.
Arrest reports are public records under La. R.S. 44:1. Contact the Criminal Records division to request a copy of an arrest report. Have the subject's name and the date of the arrest ready. There may be a per-page copy fee.
Two detention facilities operate in the parish. Rapides Parish Detention Center II is at 400 B John Allison Drive, Alexandria. Detention Center III is at 7400 Academy Drive, Alexandria. Booking records for persons held at these facilities may be available through the sheriff's office.
Implied Consent and License Records
Louisiana's implied consent law at § 32:661 requires all drivers to submit to chemical testing when lawfully asked following a DUI stop. Refusal triggers an automatic suspension under § 32:667. This suspension is separate from any criminal penalty and is recorded at the Office of Motor Vehicles.
To check a driving record for suspensions related to a DUI, use the Express Lane portal at expresslane.dps.louisiana.gov. This official OMV tool lets you access driving history data including license actions and DUI-related entries.
The 9th Judicial District Court
The 9th Judicial District Court is at 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, phone (318) 473-8153. This is the same address as the clerk's office. The court handles all district-level criminal and civil matters for Rapides Parish.
Felony DUI cases, including third and fourth offenses, go through the 9th JDC. Misdemeanor DUI cases may be handled at the city court level in Alexandria. If you don't find a DUI record in the district court system, check with Alexandria City Court to see if the case was filed there as a misdemeanor.
Appeals from the 9th JDC go to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. If a case was appealed, the appeal record is at the Third Circuit, not the local clerk's office. The local record ends when the district court's role in the case is complete.
Crash Reports and Statewide Tools
For DUI incidents that involved an accident, the crash report is a separate record from the court file. The Louisiana State Police crash reports portal at crashreports.dps.la.gov lets you search for and request accident reports by name, date, or location. These are public records and can be ordered online.
The Louisiana State Police Traffic Records Unit maintains DUI-related data statewide. For specific crash data connected to a DUI case in Rapides Parish, the crash reports portal is the right tool.
How to Get Records: A Quick Summary
For DUI records in Rapides Parish, here's the breakdown by access method. In person: go to 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, during business hours. Online (free): use the clerk's own site at rapidesclerk.org for cases after 2000, or eClerks LA for a name-based index search. Online (paid): use Clerk Connect with a subscription for full document access. By mail: send a written request to the clerk's office with name, case date, record type, and payment for the $5 per-name search fee.
Certified copies are $5 per document plus $1 per page. Regular copies are $1 per page. Name searches in writing are $5. These rates come directly from the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court.
The clerk's online site is worth checking first. It's free, requires only a registration, and covers the most common range of DUI cases that people tend to search for.
Cities in Rapides Parish
Alexandria is the seat of Rapides Parish and the largest city in central Louisiana. It qualifies for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Parishes
To find DUI records in neighboring parishes, use these links: