Monroe Sex Offender Registry

Sex offender searches for Monroe, Louisiana go through the Louisiana State Police statewide registry, covering all of Ouachita Parish. Registrants who live or work in Monroe must register with the Monroe Police Department, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, and Louisiana State Police.

How to Search Monroe Sex Offenders

The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry at lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry is the primary public search tool for Monroe. The registry is free and does not require registration. You can search by name, address, ZIP code, or city. Monroe ZIP codes include 71201, 71202, and 71203. Results include each registrant's photo, current address, offense type, tier, and registration status. Ouachita Parish also uses the OffenderWatch platform, which allows map-based searches and email alerts for the Monroe area.

For phone-based help, call the LSP hotline at 1-800-858-0551, available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. To reach Monroe Police, call (318) 329-2600. For parish-level questions, contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff at (318) 329-1200. Both agencies work with LSP to keep Monroe registry data accurate and current.

Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish in northeast Louisiana, sitting on the Ouachita River. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff uses OffenderWatch to provide a supplemental public search interface with real-time map access and notification features in addition to the main LSP registry.

The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry is the main public search tool for Monroe, covering all registered offenders in the city and across Ouachita Parish.

The LSP registry covers Monroe and all of Ouachita Parish. Ouachita Parish also offers OffenderWatch as a supplemental platform with interactive mapping and alert features.

Who Must Register in Monroe

Under RS 15:540, anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense who lives, works, or attends school in Monroe must register. This includes people with Louisiana convictions and those who relocate to Monroe from another state. The registration requirement is based on the offense, not the type of sentence.

Louisiana's three-tier classification applies in Monroe the same as everywhere else in the state. Tier I means annual registration for 15 years. Tier II means semi-annual registration for 25 years. Tier III means registration every 90 days for life. The court assigns tier at sentencing based on the offense and the offender's prior record.

Under RS 15:542, Monroe registrants must register with three agencies: Louisiana State Police, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff, and the Monroe Police Department. Failing to register with any one of the three is a separate felony. Address changes must be reported within 3 business days, as must any change in employment, school enrollment, vehicle registration, phone number, or online identifiers.

The full scope of qualifying offenses and registration requirements is set out in RS 15:541. All email addresses, screen names, and social media usernames must be reported at registration and updated within 3 days of any change.

Monroe Police Department Contact Information

The Monroe Police Department is located at 700 Wood Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The main non-emergency line is (318) 329-2600. MPD handles sex offender registration compliance for all registrants living, working, or attending school within Monroe city limits. Registrations are done in person only. Updates to any registration details must also be done in person within 3 business days.

Monroe Police works with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police to verify that Monroe registrants are meeting all three-agency registration obligations. If a registrant moves outside Monroe but remains in Ouachita Parish, they must still register with the sheriff and state police. A move to West Monroe requires registration with West Monroe Police as well.

The Monroe Police Department website provides contact details and public safety resources for Monroe residents, including how the department handles sex offender registration within the city.

Reporting Non-Compliance in Monroe

To report a sex offender in Monroe who may be out of compliance, call the Monroe Police Department at (318) 329-2600 for non-emergency reports. For parish-level matters, contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff at (318) 329-1200. For a statewide report, call the LSP hotline at 1-800-858-0551.

Common violations include failing to register, moving without updating the registry, giving a false address, missing a check-in, failing to register at a new job or school, and not reporting changes to phone numbers or online accounts. Each is a criminal offense. You do not need evidence to make a report.

Registry information is for public safety use only. Using it to threaten, harass, or intimidate a registrant or their family is prohibited under Louisiana law and can result in criminal prosecution or civil liability.

Ouachita Parish Registry Connection

Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. All city-level registrations connect to the parish system managed by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. For full parish-level registry information, visit the Ouachita Parish sex offender registry page.

View Ouachita Parish Sex Offender Registry

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Monroe. Offenders near a city or parish boundary may have registration obligations in more than one jurisdiction.