Union Parish Sex Offender Registry

Search registered sex offenders in Union Parish through the Louisiana State Police statewide registry. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office in Farmerville handles all local sex offender registration, check-ins, and compliance monitoring for the parish.

How to Search Union Parish Sex Offenders

Union Parish does not operate its own sex offender search portal. All public searches go through the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry. The LSP database covers all 64 Louisiana parishes and is free to use without an account. You can search by name, address, city, or ZIP code. Common Union Parish ZIP codes include 71241 for Farmerville and 71247 for Bernice. The map view lets you see registrant locations at the street level, which is useful when checking a specific neighborhood or road in the parish.

Each LSP record shows the offender's full name, current photograph, home address, offense type, conviction date, tier level, and registration status. When on file, employer and school information also appear. Vehicle details may be listed for some registrants. Data reflects what was submitted and verified at the most recent check-in. If a record seems out of date, call the sheriff's office to confirm current status.

For direct help, call the Union Parish Sheriff's Office at 318-368-3124. The state police hotline at 1-800-858-0551 is also available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. Staff at either number can confirm whether a specific person is registered in Union Parish and whether their registration is current.

The Louisiana State Police sex offender registry is the primary tool for searching sex offender records in Union Parish, covering the full parish including Farmerville, Bernice, and surrounding rural areas.

The LSP registry is free, requires no login, and is updated as registrations are processed and verified by local agencies including the Union Parish Sheriff's Office.

Union Parish Sheriff's Office Registration Process

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office is located in Farmerville, Louisiana 71241. The main line is 318-368-3124. The sheriff's office handles new sex offender registrations, address and employment updates, regular check-ins, and compliance investigations. Registrations are done in person only. There is no mail, phone, or online registration option under Louisiana state law.

All registrants in Union Parish must appear at the sheriff's office to register and to complete each required check-in. Tier I offenders check in once a year. Tier II offenders check in every six months. Tier III offenders check in every 90 days. Missing a scheduled check-in is a felony under Louisiana law. If you are unsure when your next check-in is due, call the sheriff's office to confirm.

Offenders who live or work within the city limits of Farmerville must also register with the Farmerville Police Department in addition to the Union Parish Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana State Police. This three-agency registration applies whenever a qualifying offender lives, works, or attends school in a municipality with its own police force. Each registration is a separate legal requirement, and missing any one of the three is a separate offense.

For offenders living in unincorporated parts of Union Parish, registration with the sheriff and state police is sufficient. No city police registration is required in areas outside incorporated municipalities. If you have questions about which agencies apply to your situation, call the sheriff's office at 318-368-3124 before attempting to register.

Louisiana Sex Offender Laws That Apply in Union Parish

Sex offender registration in Union Parish is governed by Louisiana state law, specifically RS 15:540 through RS 15:549. These statutes define who must register, what information must be provided, how long registration lasts, and what consequences apply for failing to comply. There are no local ordinances in Union Parish that modify or replace these state requirements.

Louisiana's three-tier system classifies sex offenders by offense severity. Tier I covers less serious sexual offenses. These offenders register for 15 years with annual check-ins. Tier II applies to sexual offenses against minors. These offenders register for 25 years with check-ins every six months. Tier III covers aggravated sexual offenses and sexually violent predators. Tier III offenders register for life and must check in every 90 days. The court sets the tier at sentencing based on the offense and prior record.

Under RS 15:542, every registrant in Union Parish must report any change of address, employment, school enrollment, vehicle, phone number, or online identifier within 3 business days of the change. The 3-day clock starts on the day the change occurs. Missing this deadline is a felony with no grace period. This includes changes to email addresses, social media usernames, and other online accounts.

RS 15:541 lists which offenses require registration and defines key terms used throughout the statutes. It also identifies what information must appear in public registry records and sets definitions for sexually violent predators, who may face additional residency and check-in requirements beyond the standard rules.

What Union Parish Sex Offender Registry Records Include

Public registry records for Union Parish offenders are stored and displayed through the Louisiana State Police system. Each profile typically includes the offender's full legal name and known aliases, current home address, employer and address when applicable, school enrollment if relevant, offense description and conviction date, current photograph, physical description including height, weight, hair and eye color, vehicle information, and tier classification. Sexually violent predators are labeled as such in the record.

If an offender has no fixed address, the record shows their last known general location. Some older convictions or out-of-state records may have less detail than newer Louisiana entries. All information reflects what was verified at the most recent check-in. A short delay between when a change is reported and when it appears online is normal. For the most current status, contact the sheriff or the state police directly.

The Louisiana State Police hotline at 1-800-858-0551 takes calls Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. You can also write to the state police sex offender registry at P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. If you believe a record contains wrong information, either agency can help verify and correct it.

Reporting Violations in Union Parish

To report a sex offender in Union Parish who may be out of compliance, call the Union Parish Sheriff's Office at 318-368-3124. Give the person's name, the address where you believe they are actually staying or working, and what made you think something was wrong. You do not need proof. The sheriff's office will investigate credible tips and determine whether action is needed.

You can also report to the Louisiana State Police hotline at 1-800-858-0551 during business hours. For immediate safety concerns, call 911. Non-compliance situations include moving without updating the registry, missing a check-in, using a false address, failing to register at a new job or school, and not reporting online account changes.

Registry data is for public safety use only. Using registry information to threaten, harass, or intimidate a registrant or anyone in their household is prohibited under Louisiana law and can lead to criminal prosecution or civil liability. Report concerns to law enforcement and let them handle the follow-up.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Union Parish. Offenders near a parish line may have registration obligations in more than one area.