Beauregard Parish Released Inmates
Released inmates from Beauregard Parish can be looked up through the sheriff's office and state tools. The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office in DeRidder keeps all jail and booking records for the parish. Free online search tools let you check names, view custody status, and see when someone was released. The LAVNS roster covers Beauregard Parish data and updates every 30 minutes. You do not need an account or a fee to use any of these tools. Just go online and search by name, ID, or case number to get started.
Beauregard Parish Quick Facts
Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office handles all inmate and released inmate records for the parish. The office is at 120 South Stewart Street in DeRidder. The mailing address is P.O. Box 370, DeRidder, LA 70634. For the prison, call (337) 460-5520. For criminal matters, call (337) 463-3281. The civil office number is (337) 462-2400. Fax numbers are (337) 463-9952 for the office and (337) 463-6347 for the prison. You can also reach them by email at mherford@bpsheriff.org.
The chief criminal deputy is Jared Morton. Contact his line for questions about released inmates or active cases. For records requests, you can visit the office in person or send a written request by mail. Under R.S. 44:1, most booking records and arrest logs are public. Standard copy fees apply for paper records.
| Main Office |
120 South Stewart Street DeRidder, LA 70634 Prison: (337) 460-5520 Criminal: (337) 463-3281 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 370, DeRidder, LA 70634 |
| Civil Office | (337) 462-2400 |
| mherford@bpsheriff.org |
Search Beauregard Parish Released Inmates Online
The Beauregard Parish LAVNS roster is the main online tool for searching released inmates. This roster lists everyone booked into the Beauregard Parish jail. It shows who is still in custody and who has been let go. Data refreshes every 30 minutes. Each record includes the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and status.
The screenshot below shows the Louisiana DPS&C public records request page, which explains how to get released inmate records from state-level sources for Beauregard Parish and all other Louisiana parishes.
For a broader search, the VINELink portal covers Beauregard Parish along with every other parish in the state. VINELink is free. You can also register for alerts on VINELink. Choose a specific inmate and the system will notify you by call, text, or email when they are released or transferred. This is useful for victims, families, and anyone who needs to track a released inmate's status.
Note: VINE does not track warrants, so if you need warrant info, contact the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office directly.
Released Inmates Records in Beauregard Parish
Records for Beauregard Parish released inmates include the basics: name, booking date, charges, and custody status. These are created at the time of booking and kept in the system after release. For more detail, you would need to contact the sheriff's office. In-person visits let you see more of the file. Written requests work too.
Louisiana law splits inmate records into two categories. Parish-level records are mostly public under R.S. 44:1 and R.S. 44:3. You can get booking data, arrest logs, and charge info from the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office without much difficulty. State-level records are a different story. R.S. 15:574.12 makes records held by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections confidential. Only the inmate's age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while locked up can be released. This applies if the person was sent from Beauregard Parish to a state prison. Their parish-level booking record is still accessible, but their state prison file is restricted.
Beauregard Parish and State Inmate Tools
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections runs the statewide inmate locator. If a Beauregard Parish released inmate ended up in state prison, you can find them on the DPS&C website. Use the "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool or call (225) 383-4580. Have the person's name and date of birth or DPS&C number ready.
The offender information page at DPS&C links to the LAVNS search tool and gives phone numbers for help. For formal records requests, the public records page says to write to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. LAVNS data for parish jails like Beauregard refreshes every 15 minutes. For state prisons, it updates twice each day.
Beauregard Parish Record Fees
Online searches cost nothing. The LAVNS roster and VINELink are free to use. If you need paper copies from the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office, standard copy fees apply. These are generally modest. Call ahead to confirm the current rate before you make the trip.
Free online access is the fastest way to check on a released inmate. Paper requests take longer and cost a small fee per page.
Cities in Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish includes DeRidder, Merryville, and Singer. DeRidder is the parish seat and the largest community. All released inmates from these towns are processed through the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office and jail in DeRidder.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Beauregard Parish. Check the booking location if you are not sure which parish holds the records you need.