Hammond Released Inmates Search
Hammond released inmates records are tracked by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and the Hammond Police Department. Both agencies make arrests in the Hammond area. The Tangipahoa Parish Jail holds all inmates booked in the parish, including those arrested by Hammond police. Searching for released inmates in Hammond means using the parish roster, the statewide VINE tool, or contacting the sheriff's office. This page shows you where to look and what to expect when you search for someone who was held in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
Hammond Quick Facts
Hammond Police and Inmate Records
The Hammond Police Department patrols the city and handles arrests within Hammond city limits. The department has its own records division that keeps arrest reports and case files. If you need details about a specific arrest made by Hammond police, the HPD Records Division is the place to ask.
| Agency | Hammond Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 E. Charles Street, Hammond, LA 70401 |
| Phone | (985) 277-5700 |
| Website | hammond.org/police |
Hammond Police do not run their own jail. People arrested by HPD go to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. That means released inmate records for Hammond cases are in the parish system. You can visit HPD headquarters at 307 E. Charles Street for arrest-related questions. Written requests are accepted too. For release dates and custody status, go to the parish sheriff's office.
Tangipahoa Parish Released Inmates
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office runs the parish jail and manages all inmate records for the Hammond area. The jail is at 15475 Club Deluxe Road in Hammond. Yes, the parish jail is actually located in Hammond, which makes it convenient for in-person record requests.
The screenshot below shows the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office website where you can find information about released inmates from Hammond and the surrounding area.
The Tangipahoa Parish LAVINE roster is the main online tool for looking up released inmates from Hammond. The roster shows current inmates and recent releases. Each entry includes the person's name, booking date, charges, and status. You can browse the full list or search by name. The roster follows the standard LAVINE format used across Louisiana parishes.
To request records in person, visit the sheriff's office at 15475 Club Deluxe Road. Call (985) 345-6150 first to check what you need. Written requests are accepted. Standard copying fees apply for any documents provided. The sheriff's office can look up past inmates who may no longer appear on the online roster.
Note: The Tangipahoa Parish Jail sits in Hammond, so you do not have to travel to the parish seat for in-person records requests.
VINE Search for Hammond Inmates
Louisiana's VINE system tracks inmates in Tangipahoa Parish and every other parish across the state. For Hammond, VINE pulls data from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Updates come every 15 minutes. This makes VINE faster than the daily roster for checking on recent releases.
Search VINE by name, ID number, or case number. The system shows you the inmate's custody status and facility. If the person has been released, VINE will reflect that. You can also set up free alerts on VINE. Pick a specific inmate and choose to get a phone call, text, or email when their status changes. If someone from Hammond gets released or transferred, you find out right away. The VINE toll-free line is 1-866-528-6748.
Hammond Inmates in State Prison
Some people convicted after a Hammond arrest go to a Louisiana state prison. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections manages all state inmates. Their automated locator at (225) 383-4580 lets you check on anyone in state custody. You need the person's name and date of birth or their DPS&C number.
State inmate records are confidential under R.S. 15:574.12. The law allows the public to see only limited information: age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while incarcerated. Release dates are available when they have been calculated. The DPS&C offender information page has more on searching for state inmates and understanding what records are accessible.
For a formal records request at the state level, write to the DPS&C at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. Only records covered by the Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1) will be released. Booking records from the original Hammond arrest stay with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and remain public under R.S. 44:3.
How to Get Hammond Inmate Records
Getting released inmate records from Hammond depends on where you look. For the most current data, start with the LAVINE roster or VINE. For older records or documents, contact the sheriff's office.
When you call or visit the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, have as much detail as you can. The person's full name is the minimum. A date of birth, arrest date, or booking number makes the search faster. Staff can pull up records that are no longer on the online roster. They can provide copies of booking documents and release records for a standard fee. The sheriff's office phone number is (985) 345-6150. You can also call the jail directly at the same number.
Released Inmates Near Hammond
Hammond is in southeastern Louisiana along the I-12 corridor. Several nearby cities have their own released inmate records pages. If you think the arrest may have happened outside Hammond, check these nearby cities or use the statewide VINE search to look across all parishes at once.
Tangipahoa Parish Records
Hammond is part of Tangipahoa Parish. The parish sheriff's office is the main source for all released inmate data in the area. For additional resources and the complete parish overview, visit the Tangipahoa Parish page.