Acadia Parish Released Inmates

Released inmates from Acadia Parish can be looked up through the sheriff's office and state tools. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office in Crowley runs a jail with 190 beds and posts jail data on its site. If you need to find a past or current inmate, free search tools are open to the public. You can look up names, check release dates, and view booking info from any device with web access. The parish also works with the statewide LAVNS system to track custody changes and send alerts when someone is let go.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all inmate records in the parish. This is where you go for questions about released inmates, current bookings, or past custody. The main office sits at 1037 Capitol Avenue in Crowley. You can call them at (337) 788-8700 for general info, or reach the jail line at (337) 788-8737. Fax goes to (337) 788-0900. Their email is info@apso.org.

Walk-in requests for records are taken at that same address. You can also mail a written request to APSO, 1037 Capitol Ave., Crowley, LA 70526. Under R.S. 44:1, the Louisiana Public Records Act, most jail booking records are open to the public. The sheriff's staff can pull up released inmate files, booking logs, and charge info. Copy fees are low, around $0.25 to $1.00 per page depending on the type of document.

Search Acadia Parish Released Inmates Online

The best way to search for released inmates in Acadia Parish is through the LAVNS roster. The Acadia Parish LAVNS roster page shows live jail data. It gets new info every 30 minutes. You can search by name, ID, or case number. Each record shows the name, age, gender, booking date, charges, bond amount, and custody status. If the person has been let go, that shows up too.

The screenshot below shows the Acadia Parish roster on the LAVNS site, where released inmate data is posted for free public use.

LAVNS stands for the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. It does more than just list who is in jail. You can sign up to get alerts when an inmate is moved or let out. This is free. Just set up an account on the LAVNS site and pick the person you want to track. The system will call, text, or email you when their status changes.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff also runs a system called JADES, the Jail Active Data Environment System. This was once reachable at jades.apso.org. That portal may not always be up. If it is down, stick with the LAVNS roster for the most current data.

Note: The statewide VINELink search portal also covers Acadia Parish if the local roster is not loading.

Released Inmates Records in Acadia Parish

When someone is booked into the Acadia Parish jail, a record is made. That record stays on file even after the person is released. These records include the full name, age, and gender of the inmate. They also list the booking date and time, every charge on file, the bond amount set by the court, and any mugshot taken at intake. If an inmate has been released, the record will show the release date and reason.

Under Louisiana law, certain parts of inmate records are public. R.S. 15:574.12 limits what the state corrections department can share, but local jail booking data is a different matter. Booking logs and arrest records held by the sheriff fall under R.S. 44:3, which makes most initial booking and arrest info open to the public. This means you can get basic facts about released inmates without much trouble.

For records held by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, R.S. 15:574.12 keeps most details private. Only the inmate's age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and any misconduct while locked up can be shared. You can submit a public records request by mail to DPS&C at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or by email to docpublicrecords@la.gov.

Acadia Parish Corrections Facility

The Acadia Parish Corrections Facility holds up to 190 people. It sits at the same address as the sheriff's office on Capitol Avenue in Crowley. The jail houses both men and women awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Once a person's case ends or bond is posted, they become a released inmate and their file moves to the released status in the system.

If you need to reach the jail about a specific inmate or released person, call (337) 788-8737 during business hours. The jail staff can tell you if someone is still in custody or has been let go. They can also give you the date and time of release if it has happened. For phone calls to inmates, only outgoing calls are allowed and those are typically capped at 15 minutes per R.S. 14:405 rules on inmate communications.

Note: People locked up in Louisiana are not allowed to use social media or cell phones under R.S. 14:405.

Acadia Parish Released Inmates and State Tools

Beyond the parish level, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections runs a statewide locator. If an Acadia Parish inmate was sent to a state prison, that is where you look. The DPS&C site has a "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool that covers all state facilities. You can also call (225) 383-4580 for the automated locator. Have the person's name and date of birth ready, or their DPS&C number if you know it.

The DPS&C offender information page explains how to find release dates, facility info, and parole status. Data on the LAVNS system gets refreshed twice a day for state prisons and every 15 minutes for local jails. This means Acadia Parish jail data on LAVNS is nearly live.

If you want to make a formal request, the DPS&C public records page lays out the steps. Send a letter to the Deputy Secretary's Office or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. Under R.S. 44:1, only records that meet the public records definition are subject to release. Inmate files held by corrections are mostly off limits, aside from the few data points allowed by R.S. 15:574.12.

Acadia Parish Record Fees

Looking up released inmates on the LAVNS roster is free. There is no charge to search. If you need paper copies of booking records or jail logs from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, standard copy fees apply. Those run between $0.25 and $1.00 per page. Certified copies may cost a bit more. For large requests, the office may ask for payment up front.

The online search tools do not charge a fee. Both the LAVNS roster and the statewide VINELink portal are free to use at any time.

Cities in Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish has several towns. Crowley is the parish seat and the largest city. Other communities include Rayne, Church Point, Iota, and Estherwood. All released inmates from these areas go through the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office. There are no separate city jails that maintain their own inmate rosters in this parish.

Nearby Parishes

If you are not sure which parish handled a case, check the arrest location. Released inmates are tracked by the parish where they were booked. These parishes border Acadia Parish.