Union Parish Warrant Records Lookup

Union Parish warrant records are held by the warrant records sheriff's office in Farmerville, Louisiana. Online warrant searching is limited in this parish, so calling or visiting in person is the most reliable way to check. The sheriff's office website does have a FAQ page and a records request form you can use. This page covers how to find and search how to search for active warrant records in Union Parish, what resources exist, and how to use statewide warrant records tools to find what you need.

Union Parish Sheriff's Office and Warrant Records

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office is at 710 Holder Road in Farmerville, LA 71241. The main phone number is (318) 368-3124. Records fax is (318) 368-7817. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There is no separate warrants division line. All warrant inquiries go through the main number.

Walk-in requests work well here. Visit the office at 710 Holder Road with a valid photo ID. Give the full legal name to search and date of birth of the person you want to find and find and check on. The staff can search and look up active warrant records in their system. You can also submit a records request through the website form at unionsheriff.com.

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office homepage is shown below, where you can find contact information and access the records request form.

Bail, Bond, and Warrant Records in Union Parish

The Union Parish Detention Center (UPDC) handles bookings and bond processing. The UPDC phone number is (318) 368-9827. The sheriff's office FAQ page at unionsheriff.com/faq explains the bail process. According to the FAQ, you should first contact UPDC at (318) 368-9827 to find out the bond and charges on the detainee. Then contact your bail bondsman and meet them at UPSO. You may also pay a cash bond at UPSO.

The screenshot below shows the Union Parish Sheriff's FAQ page with bail and warrant bond records.

This is useful to check records if someone has been arrested on a warrant and you want to find and help them post bond. The UPDC staff can tell you the exact charges and the warrant bond amount over the phone.

Union Parish Civil Office and Records

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office Civil Office handles service of court documents across the parish. The civil office is led by Chief Civil Deputy Marla Calton, a 32-plus year veteran of UPSO. In Louisiana, the sheriff is responsible for collecting and dispersing property taxes within the parish. The UPSO Civil Office handles these duties as well as service and execution of court-issued documents, which includes warrants.

The civil office page at unionsheriff.com/civil provides more details on these services. The screenshot below shows the civil office page.

Note: If you have questions about warrant service or when a warrant was served, the civil office can often help track that information.

Union Parish Clerk of Court Warrant Records

The Union Parish Clerk of Court is at 100 East Bayou Street in Farmerville, LA 71241. Records phone is (318) 368-3055. Records fax is (318) 368-3861. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals are accessible at the clerk's office.

The clerk's office keeps all official court warrant records filings for the 3rd Judicial District. This includes warrant orders, arrest records, and case dockets. Under La. R.S. 44:1, warrant records are public once filed with the court or served by the sheriff as warrant records. If you need a certified copy, the clerk's office handles that.

Warrant Types in Union Parish

The 3rd Judicial District Court issues several types of warrants. Arrest warrant records come from a judge when law enforcement presents probable cause under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 202. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office is responsible for serving these warrants within the parish.

Bench warrants are more common than arrest warrants. A judge issues a bench warrant record when someone fails to appear for a court date or violates a court warrant order. If you miss a hearing at the Union Parish courthouse, the judge will likely sign a bench warrant record. You can sometimes resolve one by going to court on your own or having your lawyer file a motion to recall it. Search warrants are a third type that allows officers to search a specific place. They are typically sealed during active investigations.

Statewide Warrant Records Search Tools for Union Parish

The Louisiana State Police BCII keeps criminal warrant records from all 64 parishes, including Union Parish. Visit lsp.org for more. The Internet Background Check at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov costs $31 and searches the state database by name.

Under La. R.S. 15:587, the state police handle criminal records releases. Review your own warrant record by searching through IdentoGO under La. R.S. 15:588. Louisiana VINE at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA lets you track custody status for free. The state Most Wanted list is at doc.la.gov/docs-most-wanted. Arrest warrants in Union Parish follow La. C.Cr.P. Art. 202.

Nearby Parishes

Union Parish is in north Louisiana. Each neighboring parish has its own sheriff and court system for warrant records.