East Baton Rouge Parish Sex Offender Registry

Search registered sex offenders in East Baton Rouge Parish through the OffenderWatch portal linked from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office website, or use the statewide Louisiana State Police registry to find offenders by name, address, or ZIP code. Records are public, searches are free, and the data covers residential, work, and school locations for every registered offender in the parish.

OffenderWatch: East Baton Rouge Sex Offender Search

East Baton Rouge Parish uses OffenderWatch, which the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office describes as "the nation's leading sex offender registry network." This platform lets local law enforcement manage registered sex offenders and gives residents a way to search their neighborhood. The EBRSO integrates OffenderWatch directly into their services tab, so you start at the sheriff's site and get sent to the search portal from there.

The OffenderWatch portal for East Baton Rouge Parish offers several ways to search. You can look up an offender by name, enter an address and pick a radius to see who lives or works nearby, or filter by city or ZIP code. The map view pins each offender's location so you can see the full picture at a glance. Click any pin to pull up a full profile with a photo, physical description, offense details, conviction date, risk level, and compliance status. Work and school addresses show on profiles where they apply.

OffenderWatch also has an email alert system. Residents can sign up to get notifications when a sex offender moves into a set radius around their home. This is free and only requires an email address to set up.

To use the portal: visit EBRSO.org, click the Services tab, choose Sex Offender Registry, accept the terms, and run your search. The Louisiana State Police registry is also available if you want to cross-check a name or look at statewide results.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Contact and Staff

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux, III. The main office is at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. You can also reach the office by mail at P.O. Box 3277, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Main phone is (225) 389-5000. Sheriff's direct line is (225) 389-5055. Fax is (225) 389-5032. Email is sgautreaux@ebrso.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Key staff at the EBRSO include Chief Criminal Deputy Bryan White, Chief Administrative Deputy Casey Rayborn Hicks, Chief Civil Deputy Skip Rhorer, and Major Lawrence Cavalier who leads the Crimes Against Persons unit. Major Ricky Klug oversees Uniform Patrol. The Public Information Director is Casey Rayborn Hicks.

The OffenderWatch portal used by East Baton Rouge Parish lets residents search by address, name, or ZIP code and sign up for email alerts when a registered sex offender moves within a set distance of their home address.

The Parish Prison is at 2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith Avenue, Scotlandville, LA 70807. Main line is (225) 355-3311. Inmate information is available at (225) 358-4000. The Criminal Records Division is also based at the Jimmy Wedell Drive location and handles records requests in person or by mail. Traffic and criminal report copies cost $7.50 per report, payable by check or money order to EBRSO. In-person requests are typically processed same day. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. Bring valid photo ID and provide the subject's full name and date of birth.

Sex Offender Registration Laws in Louisiana

Registration requirements for sex offenders in Louisiana come from RS 15:540 and the statutes that follow it through RS 15:549. These laws cover who must register, for how long, how often they check in, and what information they must provide each time. The rules apply to anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense in Louisiana, as well as people who move to Louisiana after a conviction elsewhere.

Louisiana places offenders into three tiers. Tier I offenders register for 15 years and check in once per year. Tier II offenders register for 25 years and check in every six months. Tier III offenders, those convicted of the most serious crimes, must register for life and check in every 90 days. The court sets the tier at sentencing based on offense type and prior record.

Under RS 15:542, offenders must report any change within 3 business days. This includes new addresses, job changes, school enrollment or withdrawal, new vehicles, and changes to phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts. Missing this window is a felony. Offenders in East Baton Rouge Parish must register with the Louisiana State Police, the EBRSO, and any local police department in the city where they live, work, or go to school.

Public access to registry data is granted under RS 15:541. State law is clear that using this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass a registrant or their family members may result in criminal prosecution or civil liability. The registry is for awareness, not confrontation.

What East Baton Rouge Parish Registry Records Include

Each offender profile in the East Baton Rouge registry includes a photo, full legal name, known aliases, physical description, and current residential address. Employer name and address appear when the offender is employed. School enrollment shows up when it applies. The profile also lists the offense description, the statute violated, the conviction date, the assigned risk level, and current compliance status.

Vehicle information is included on most profiles. Not every field is complete on every record. If an offender is homeless, a general location may appear in place of a street address. Older convictions from other states may have limited offense detail depending on how that state's records were shared.

OffenderWatch pulls from data submitted by local and state agencies. There can be a short delay between when a change is reported and when it shows online. For the most current status on a specific person, call the EBRSO at (225) 389-5000 during business hours.

The Louisiana State Police also maintains a phone line for registry inquiries at 1-800-858-0551, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. Written requests can be mailed to: Louisiana State Police, Sex Offender Registry, P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896.

Note: If you believe a record is wrong or that someone has failed to register, contact the EBRSO at (225) 389-5000 or call the LSP hotline.

Additional Resources for East Baton Rouge Residents

The Louisiana Department of Corrections sex offender registry page explains how newly released offenders are processed before they appear in local searches. When someone is released from state custody, DOC notifies the relevant sheriff's office and local police so registration can begin right away. This applies to offenders releasing into East Baton Rouge Parish the same as everywhere else in Louisiana.

The Louisiana State Police troop information page lists the troop that covers East Baton Rouge Parish. Troop-level contacts help if you need to escalate a concern about a non-compliant offender or report a registration violation to the state rather than locally.

If you believe an offender has failed to register, given a false address, or missed a required check-in, report it to the EBRSO at (225) 389-5000 or to the LSP at 1-800-858-0551. You can also visit the main office at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive during business hours. Community reports help keep the registry accurate.

Note: Using registry information to threaten or harass a registrant or their family members may expose you to criminal or civil liability under Louisiana law.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border East Baton Rouge Parish. Offenders near a parish line may be registered in more than one area.