Ouachita Parish Residents Directory

Ouachita Parish sits in northeast Louisiana with Monroe as its parish seat. The residents directory for this parish draws from court files, property rolls, voter data, and law enforcement records kept by local offices. You can search for people and public records through the Clerk of Court, the Parish Assessor, the Registrar of Voters, and the Sheriff's Office. Most of these agencies let you look up names and case info online at no cost. Walk-in access is free at each office too. If you need to find a person or check a record in Ouachita Parish, start with the tools and contact info on this page.

Ouachita Parish Residents Directory at the Clerk of Court

Dana Benson serves as the Clerk of Court for Ouachita Parish. This office is the main place to find public records in the parish. The clerk keeps civil suits, property records, mortgage files, probate and succession filings, felony and misdemeanor charges, and land records such as deeds and liens. Marriage licenses are also on file here, with online records going back to January 8, 1996. All of these records feed into the Ouachita Parish residents directory and can be searched by name or case number at the clerk's office.

The main office is at 301 South Grand Street, Suite 104, in Monroe. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call (318) 327-1444 for help or send a fax to (318) 327-1462. The clerk's email is danab@opcoc.la.gov. Staff can look up records and pull files while you wait. No appointment is needed. Under Louisiana's public records law (R.S. 44:1), anyone can view these records in person at no charge.

The screenshot below shows the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court website where you can find office details and links to records.

From this site you can reach department pages and get contact info for each division of the clerk's office.

Ouachita Parish Residents Directory Fees

Getting copies of records from the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court costs a set fee. Plain copies run $1 per page. Certified copies add $5 on top of that. The office takes credit cards, but there is a 3.49% convenience fee for card payments. Cash and checks are also accepted at the front desk. These fees apply to all record types, from civil case files to land deeds.

If you request records by mail, send your request to PO Box 1862, Monroe, LA 71210-1862. Include a check or money order for the cost. Be sure to list the full name and case type you need. Mail requests can take a few extra days to process. Under R.S. 44:32, the custodian has three business days to respond to a written records request. For most simple lookups, the staff can help you same day if you visit in person.

Note: Credit card fees are charged by the payment processor, not the clerk's office.

Ouachita Parish Assessor and Residents Directory

Property records are a big part of the Ouachita Parish residents directory. Stephanie Smith serves as the Parish Assessor. Her office keeps data on every parcel in the parish, including who owns it, what it is worth, and how much tax is owed. This is one of the best free tools for finding people tied to a property address in Ouachita Parish.

The Ouachita Parish Assessor website offers a free online search that anyone can use. You can look up records by name, street address, or parcel number. The site also has an interactive mapping tool that lets you click on parcels and view ownership data right on the map. Search results show property characteristics, assessment values, tax district info, and recent sales data. All of this is free. No login or subscription is needed to use the search tool.

The screenshot below shows the Assessor's property search page for Ouachita Parish.

Use this tool to find current owners, check assessed values, or see past sales for any property in the parish.

Ouachita Parish Sheriff and Residents Directory

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, known as OPSO, is at 400 Saint John Street in Monroe. The main line is (318) 329-1200. For records requests, call the records division at (318) 324-2630. The sheriff's office handles arrest records, incident reports, and inmate data. These records are part of the broader Ouachita Parish residents directory and are useful when you need to check on a person's contact with law enforcement.

OPSO runs an online inmate bookings database at bookings.opso.net. You can search by name, booking number, or date range. Results show booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. The database is updated daily and is free to use from any device. This is a quick way to check if someone has been booked into the Ouachita Parish jail. The screenshot below shows the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office website.

The sheriff's site has links to divisions, contact info, and community programs.

The bookings tool is one of the most used resources for the Ouachita Parish residents directory. The screenshot below shows the search page at bookings.opso.net.

You can filter results by date to see recent bookings or search the residents directory for a specific person by name.

Public Records Access in Ouachita Parish

Louisiana gives everyone the right to see public records. The state Public Records Law begins at R.S. 44:1 and lays out what counts as a public record and who can view it. Under R.S. 44:31, any person of legal age can inspect public documents during normal business hours. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The custodian cannot ask why you want the record.

In Ouachita Parish, the Clerk of Court, the Assessor, and the Sheriff all serve as custodians of different types of public records. Each office must let you view records at no cost during their posted hours. You only pay for copies. The clerk charges $1 per page for plain copies and $5 extra for certified ones. The assessor's online tool is completely free. Sheriff's records may have their own copy fees, so call (318) 324-2630 for the current rates.

Note: Juvenile court files and sealed records are not part of the public residents directory without a court order.

Ouachita Parish Residents Directory Sources

Several other offices add records to the Ouachita Parish residents directory. The Registrar of Voters keeps voter rolls that include names, home addresses, and precinct data. Isabelle Butler serves as the Registrar of Voters for Ouachita Parish. Her office is at 1650 Desiard Street in Monroe. The phone number is (318) 327-1436. You can also check voter registration status through the Louisiana Secretary of State's voter portal online.

The Monroe City Court handles minor cases within the city of Monroe. This includes traffic tickets, small civil claims, and misdemeanor charges. Case records from this court are public and add to the pool of data tied to people in the Ouachita Parish residents directory. For cases outside Monroe city limits, the 4th Judicial District Court handles most matters at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse.

Business filings also connect to the residents directory. You can search for business owners and registered agents through the Louisiana Secretary of State commercial search tool. This free database shows who runs a business, the registered address, and the filing status. It covers LLCs, corporations, and trade names across the state.

Search Ouachita Parish Residents Directory

You have a few ways to search records in Ouachita Parish. Online is the fastest for basic lookups. The Assessor's site lets you search property by name or address right from your phone or computer. The Sheriff's bookings database works the same way. The Clerk of Court site points you to the right department for the record type you need. Each tool is free to use for viewing records on screen.

For in-person searches, go to the Ouachita Parish Courthouse at 300 Saint John Street in Monroe. The Clerk of Court is in Suite 104 at 301 South Grand Street, just steps away. The Assessor is in Room 103 of the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office is at 400 Saint John Street. All offices are open Monday through Friday. Bring a valid ID if you plan to request certified copies. Staff at each office can help you find what you need.

• Property lookups: use the Assessor's free online tool at opassessor.com
• Inmate searches: check bookings.opso.net for current and recent bookings
• Court cases: visit the Clerk of Court or call (318) 327-1444
• Voter info: contact the Registrar at (318) 327-1436
• Business records: search at coraweb.sos.la.gov

If you cannot find what you need in the residents directory online, a phone call to the right office usually gets you pointed in the right direction fast.

Cities in Ouachita Parish

Ouachita Parish has two main cities with their own pages in this residents directory. Monroe is the parish seat and the largest city. West Monroe sits just across the Ouachita River. Both cities rely on the same parish-level offices for court records, property filings, and other public data. Smaller communities in the parish include Richwood, Brownsville, and Sterlington, but all records for those areas are handled by the same parish agencies listed on this page.