LaPlace Released Inmates Lookup
LaPlace released inmates records come from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. LaPlace is an unincorporated community, so it does not have its own police department. The parish sheriff handles all law enforcement and jail operations. When you search for released inmates from LaPlace, you are searching the parish system. The VINE tool and the parish LAVINE roster are both good options for finding current and recently released inmates. This page walks through the process and points you to the right records sources.
LaPlace Quick Facts
St. John the Baptist Parish Released Inmates
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for LaPlace. The sheriff's office runs the parish jail and keeps all inmate records. If someone was arrested in LaPlace, their booking and release records are with this office. There is no city police department to check. Everything goes through the parish.
| Agency | St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 393 Highway 18, Edgard, LA 70049 |
| Phone | (985) 497-3500 |
| Website | stjohnsheriff.org |
The St. John the Baptist Parish Jail is located at 393 Highway 18 in Edgard, which is the parish seat. Even though LaPlace is the larger community, the government offices sit in Edgard on the west bank of the river. If you need to visit in person for records, that is where you go. Call (985) 497-3500 first to confirm what you need to bring. Written requests are also accepted.
Released inmates from LaPlace cases are tracked in the parish system. The sheriff's office can look up past inmates by name and give you basic booking and release details. Standard copying fees apply for any documents you request.
Note: LaPlace does not have a city jail or police department, so all released inmate records come through the parish sheriff.
LaPlace Inmate Search Tools
The St. John the Baptist LAVINE roster is the quickest way to look up released inmates from LaPlace. This online roster shows current jail inmates and recent releases. It updates throughout the day. You can browse the full list or search by name. Each entry shows the person's charges, booking date, and status.
The screenshot below shows the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's website where you can access inmate and release information for LaPlace and the surrounding area.
The statewide Louisiana VINE system also covers St. John the Baptist Parish. VINE lets you search by name, ID number, or case number. It updates every 15 minutes for parish jails. You can register on VINE to get automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone from LaPlace gets released, transferred, or escapes, VINE will notify you right away. The toll-free VINE number is 1-866-528-6748.
Between the LAVINE roster and the VINE search, you can find most released inmates from LaPlace without making a phone call or visiting in person. For older records that have dropped off the roster, a direct request to the sheriff's office is the way to go.
State Prison Records from LaPlace
Some people arrested in LaPlace end up in state prison after conviction. When that happens, their records move from the parish system to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. You can track state inmates through the DPS&C locator by calling (225) 383-4580.
Louisiana law restricts access to state inmate records. Under R.S. 15:574.12, prison records are confidential. The public can only see limited data: age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct records. If you need a release date, the automated locator can provide it when the time calculation is complete. The DPS&C offender information page explains how to search for someone in state custody or under parole supervision.
For public records requests at the state level, email docpublicrecords@la.gov or write to the DPS&C Deputy Secretary's Office at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. Only information covered by the Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1) will be shared.
What LaPlace Released Inmate Records Show
Released inmate records from LaPlace typically include the person's full name, booking number, charges, arrest date, and release date. The St. John the Baptist Parish system follows the standard LAVINE roster format. Bond amounts and court dates may also be listed depending on the case.
Keep in mind that the online roster is a snapshot in time. Once someone has been released for a while, their record may no longer appear on the active roster. That does not mean the record is gone. The sheriff's office keeps records on file and can pull them up on request. Call (985) 497-3500 to ask about older cases.
Released Inmates Near LaPlace
LaPlace is located along the I-10 corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Several nearby cities have their own released inmate records. If you are not sure where the arrest took place, check these nearby pages or use the statewide VINE search.
St. John the Baptist Parish Records
LaPlace is part of St. John the Baptist Parish. The parish sheriff's office is the sole law enforcement and jail operator for the area. For more details on parish-level records and resources, visit the full parish page.