Search Calcasieu Parish Released Inmates

Released inmates records in Calcasieu Parish are managed by the sheriff's office in Lake Charles. The parish runs two detention facilities and keeps detailed booking and release data for the public to search. Whether you want to check on someone who was recently let go or need to look up an older case, Calcasieu Parish has online tools that make the process simple. This page covers the main ways to find released inmates tied to this parish, from the sheriff's roster to the statewide VINE system.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office handles all released inmates data for this parish. Their main office is at 5400 Broad Street in Lake Charles. The general phone line is (337) 491-3715. For records requests, call the Records Division at (337) 491-3700. You can also email info@cpso.com with questions. The sheriff runs two facilities in the parish. Both feed their booking and release data into the same system.

The Calcasieu Correctional Center sits at 5410 East Broad Street in Lake Charles. Call them at (337) 491-3800. The Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison is nearby at 5300 East Broad Street, and its phone is (337) 431-1300. Released inmates from either facility show up in the same online search tools. When someone leaves custody, the records update to show that change.

Here is the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office website where you can find links to the inmate roster and other public records tools.

The site gives you quick access to the inmate roster and contact info for each facility.

Calcasieu Released Inmates Roster

The Calcasieu Parish inmate roster is the fastest way to check on released inmates. This online tool is free. You do not need to sign up or pay a fee. The roster shows everyone who is in custody and, in many cases, those who have been recently released. Each record shows the person's full name, booked date and time, charges, bond amount, and scheduled court dates.

Below is a view of the Calcasieu Parish inmate roster page.

The roster pulls data from both the Correctional Center and the Sheriff's Prison. If someone was released from either location, the record should reflect that. You can search by name to find the person you are looking for. Bond amounts and court dates give you extra context on each case. The tool works on phones and computers. No special software is needed.

Note: The roster may not keep released inmate records visible for long, so check soon after release or call (337) 491-3700 for older records.

Calcasieu Parish VINE Search

The Calcasieu VINE roster is a second way to look up released inmates. VINE updates every 15 minutes for parish jails. That gives you close to real-time data on who is still in and who has been let go. You can search by name, ID, or case number. The system also lets you sign up for alerts. If you register, you get a call or text when a specific inmate is released or moved.

The statewide VINELink system covers all Louisiana parishes. You can also call 1-866-528-6748 toll-free for help. VINE does not always have charge details for every facility, but it does track custody status well. Under R.S. 15:574.12, state-held inmate records are largely private. But VINE pulls from local jail data, so it can show more than what the state discloses on its own.

Requesting Calcasieu Inmate Records

You can get copies of released inmates records from the Calcasieu Parish Records Division. Visit in person at 5400 East Broad Street in Lake Charles. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can also send a written request by mail. Allow 3 to 5 business days for processing.

Fees for copies are $0.25 per page. Large requests may need a cost estimate before work begins. The online search is free. If you need official copies for court or another legal matter, expect to pay. Under R.S. 44:1, public records must be made available upon request. The Records Division can tell you exactly what you will owe. Call (337) 491-3700 before you visit.

The Louisiana DPS&C handles state prison records. If someone from Calcasieu Parish went to a state facility, search the offender information page or call (225) 383-4580. State records are more restricted under R.S. 15:574.12, with only limited info available to the public.

Note: Call the jail directly if VINE does not show charge details for a specific released inmate.

Released Inmates Record Details

A Calcasieu Parish released inmate record typically includes several data points. The roster shows the person's full name, booking date and time, and charges. Bond amounts tell you the financial conditions of release. Scheduled court dates are listed when they exist. This info helps you understand why someone was booked and what their case status looks like.

State records show less. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the DPS&C will only confirm an inmate's age, the offense, the date of conviction, the sentence length, and any misconduct while locked up. For more, you would need to go through the DPS&C public records request process. Send requests to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. Only requests that fall under R.S. 44:3 and the Public Records Act will be processed.

Cities in Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles is the parish seat and the largest city. All released inmates from cities in this parish go through the Calcasieu Correctional Center or the Sheriff's Prison. Other towns include Sulphur, Westlake, Iowa, and Vinton. Each books through the same sheriff's system. No matter which city in Calcasieu Parish the arrest took place in, the release record comes from the same place.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Calcasieu. If you need to find a released inmate from a neighboring area, check the parish where the booking took place.