Search Houma Released Inmates
Released inmates from Houma are tracked through the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. Houma is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish in south Louisiana. The sheriff runs the parish jail and holds all custody records. If you want to search for released inmates tied to Houma cases, the parish system is where you look. The Houma Police Department handles arrests in the city, but the sheriff takes over once a person is booked into jail. VINE and the sheriff's office are the two main ways to check on released inmates from Houma.
Houma Quick Facts
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff and Houma
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office keeps all released inmate records for Houma and the rest of the parish. The office is at 7856 Main Street in Houma. Call (985) 876-2500 to reach them. The fax is (985) 857-0245.
The Terrebonne Parish Jail is at the same Main Street address. All people arrested in Houma go to this jail for booking and holding. When they get released, the data goes into the parish system and shows up on VINE. The sheriff's office handles records requests by phone or in writing. You can call (985) 876-2500 and ask for jail records. Written requests are also accepted. The LAVINE roster for Terrebonne provides a live view of who is in jail and who has been let go recently. This roster updates through the day and is free to check from any device.
| Agency | Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 7856 Main Street Houma, LA 70360 |
| Phone | (985) 876-2500 |
| Fax | (985) 857-0245 |
Note: The Terrebonne Parish Jail and sheriff's office share the same address on Main Street in Houma.
Houma Police and Released Inmates
The Houma Police Department handles law enforcement inside city limits. They are at 500 Honduras Street in Houma. The phone is (985) 873-6371. You can visit the Houma Police Department website for more on their services and contact info.
Houma police make arrests within the city. After the arrest, the person goes to the Terrebonne Parish Jail. The police keep the arrest records. The sheriff keeps the jail and release records. So for Houma released inmate data, you need the sheriff's office. The Houma police records division takes in-person and written requests. They can give you arrest reports and case details. But release dates, custody status changes, and jail records come from the parish. This is the same setup used across most of Louisiana. City police arrest, parish sheriff jails.
Search Houma Released Inmates Online
VINE is the statewide system for tracking inmates in Louisiana. It covers every parish jail and state prison. For Houma released inmates, search by name, ID number, or case number. The system pulls from the Terrebonne Parish Jail data and updates every 15 minutes.
You can register for free alerts on VINE. Pick phone call, text, or email. When the inmate's custody status changes, you get a message right away. The toll-free line is 1-866-528-6748. The VINE roster feature shows a live list for the jail that refreshes every 30 minutes. This is the most current public tool you can use to track Houma released inmates without calling the jail directly or going in person.
For people in state prison, use the DPS&C offender information page or call (225) 383-4580. You need the person's name and date of birth or their DPS&C number. Under R.S. 15:574.12, state prison records are mostly confidential. Only age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct records can be shared. Parish jail records are more open under the Louisiana Public Records Act.
Houma Inmate Release Records
The Louisiana DPS&C runs the state-level system for tracking inmates across all facilities in Louisiana, including those from Houma.
The VINE search portal lets you look up inmates from any parish, including Terrebonne. You see custody status, the facility where the person is held, and whether they have been released. Houma released inmates show a status change in the system once they leave the Terrebonne Parish Jail. The data comes from the same source the jail uses for its own records. For official copies of records, you need to go through the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. Standard copying fees apply under Louisiana Public Records Law.
Louisiana Released Inmates Resources
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections manages records for state prison inmates. If a Houma case led to time in a state facility, the DPS&C has the release data. Their public records email is docpublicrecords@la.gov. Call (225) 342-6744 for records questions.
All state records requests should be in writing. Mail them to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. You can also email the deputy secretary's office. The public information page has full details on how to make a request. The state only releases limited data under the law. You can get the person's age, offense, date of conviction, length of sentence, and any misconduct on record. Everything else stays confidential.
Houma Record Copy Fees
Terrebonne Parish charges standard copying fees for records. The exact per-page rate follows Louisiana Public Records Law. Online searches through VINE and the LAVINE roster are free.
To get paper copies of released inmate records for Houma cases, contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 876-2500. You can ask by phone, visit in person at 7856 Main Street in Houma, or mail a written request. Processing time varies by request size. Simple lookups can be done quickly. Larger requests for multiple records take longer. The sheriff's staff can tell you the current fees and what to expect for turnaround time when you call or visit.
Terrebonne Parish Released Inmates
Houma is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish. The sheriff's office and jail are both in the city. For full parish resources, detention details, and all search tools, visit the Terrebonne Parish released inmates page.
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