Louisiana Public Records Key Terms

Searching for Louisiana public records is a snap if you know the basic terms

With the rapidly advancing computer related technology, doing a search for public records has become an easy and simple process. Most state governments now administer and maintain complete databases on public documents that are either free to the public or cost a small fee.

Public records are used to help find important information about a person, including unclaimed property, unpaid bills, bankruptcies, a registered sex offender's address, government jobs as well as birth and death records. Knowing the language of Louisiana public record searching can make the search easier.

 

Unclaimed property

Unclaimed property is defined as an asset that has been left, abandoned, unclaimed or inactive by the owner of the asset. These can include stocks, dormant bank accounts, refunds of credit, bonds and insurance proceeds.
Try: The Louisiana Treasury Department maintains and administers a database of all unclaimed property until the owner claims it.

Death records

The Louisiana Secretary of State maintains a database of all deaths that occurred in Louisiana between 1911-1956. Microfilmed death certificates might not be available for older records. Death records may be used in settling estates and other issues related to the certification of a person's death.
Try: For information about obtaining copies of death certificates for those people whose deaths occurred less than 50 years ago, access the Vital Records Registry for Louisiana within the office of the Louisiana Secretary of State.

Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System, LAVNS

Louisiana has an automated telephone system which helps keep crime victims informed of an offender's progress through the justice system. It's called the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System, or LAVNS. Information about an offenders bail, arrest, hearings, release dates, incarceration and sentencing can be found by using this system.
Try: This information can be accessed by the public via the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice (LCLE) through the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System.

Online verification

Information regarding a physician's professional license can be found online through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiner's website. The information includes summaries of actions taking by the Board in relation to complaints, practice issues and license verification for individual practitioners.
Try: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiner's allows the general public to conduct an online verification to help consumers make informed decisions about who will provide their health care.

Attorney referral Lawyer referral

It's important to check the credentials of any lawyer that you may be considering hiring for any type of legal action. Since there are so many subspecialties in law, finding the right attorney can make or break your case.
Try: The Louisiana State Bar Association maintains a database that is accessible by the public for search and selection of a member attorney. For more information, go to the State Bar's website.

The Department of Civil Service

The State is one of the biggest employers in Louisiana. There are many different types of career options that help to create career security and competitive wages, and they're all managed by The Department of Civil Service.
Try: Read about The Department of Civil Service on its website.

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