Public Records Requests
Public Records Requests
Requesting Public Records from the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office
The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) processes public records requests during regular business hours each business day. Public records requests are not processed on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal public holidays. Requests must be made in writing. Responses are made to the person making the request. The Louisiana Public Records Law is at Louisiana R.S. 44:1 et seq.
911 Audio cannot be obtained through PPSO. You must submit all requests for 911 audio to Plaquemines Parish Government.
Method of Access:
To submit a request, either complete a request at Public Records Request Online Form or email the completed Public Records Request Form to publicrecordsrequest@ppso.net
You will receive an e-mail with the total due when your request has been processed; this will serve as your invoice.
Requests are NOT to be made to individual PPSO employees. Requests made to individuals will not be fulfilled.
Response to Request:
To respond to a request for access to the PPSO public records, the PPSO needs certain information from the requestor. PPSO staff must search, retrieve and view records. The PPSO strives to inform the requestor of the status of the request within five days of receiving it. The requestor is notified of applicable fees due. See "Fees" below. Upon receipt of applicable fees, public records are available to the requestor. If payment is not received within 10 working days after notice is forwarded by the PPSO to the requestor, it may be necessary for the requestor to initiate a new request.
Estimate of Fees:
If an estimate of costs is requested, the requestor must specify that, and copies will not be made until after the requestor provides written confirmation of the order.
Fees:
A copying fee of one dollar ($1.00) per copied page. Local Access to PPSO Public Records (View the Public Record at PPSO): There is no fee assessed to view the public record at the PPSO office.
FEE LIST
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2026
Expedited Request - $50.00 Baseline
Traffic Records:
- Crash Report - $16.50
- Citation - $15
- NOV (insurance violation form) - $10
- Tow Form - $10
- Archive Access/Search Fee (crash reports prior to October 2022) - $40
Crime/Incident Reports:
- Arrest Report - $25
- Detailed Incident/Investigation Report - $25
- Written Statement - $10
- Arrest Warrant - $25
- DWI Citation Workbook - $25
- Intoxilyzer Printout - $50
- Lab Report Results - $25
- Mugshot - $10
Criminal History & Background Services (by appointment):
- Local Criminal Record/Rap Sheet - $50
- Fingerprint AFIS/Card - $25
- National Data Collection(s) Search - $75
- Complete Background Check (all of the above) - $125
Media File (costs are per individual file):
- Archive Access/Search Fee(for files prior to July 2022) - $40
- Photograph - $4
- Audio File - $25
- Video File (less than 30 minutes) - $30
- Video File (30-60 minutes) - $50
- Video File (more than 60 minutes) - $100
- Note: Audio/Video can include dashcam, bodycam, CCTV, and prison phone calls, etc.
Administrative Records:
- Accounting Records - Varies
- Detail Office Records - Varies
- PPSO Policies (SOP Manual) - $100
- USB Drive/per (for mailing or in-person pickup) - $35
- Mailing, USPS - At Cost
- Electronic Delivery - Waived
Upon review of records requested and completion of the request, the PPSO will send an email to the requestor with the applicable fee due and link to make payment. If payment is not received within 10 working days of notification, a new request may be required. Fees can be paid online at Pay Public Records Request or by check or money order payable to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office and forwarded to:
Custodian of Records Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, 8022 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
RECORDS ARE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FEES (Where Applicable) ARE RECEIVED.
