Claiborne Parish Released Inmates
Released inmates records for Claiborne Parish are kept by the sheriff's office in Homer. Claiborne Parish operates two detention facilities and has a well-organized records system with clear fee schedules. Searching for released inmates in this parish can be done online through the VINE system and through direct contact with the sheriff's office. The parish has detailed public records request procedures that make getting information straightforward. This page covers the main resources for finding released inmates tied to Claiborne Parish.
Claiborne Parish Quick Facts
Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office
The Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office handles all released inmates records for this parish. The main office is at 1415 Highway 520 in Homer, LA 71040. Call (318) 927-2011 for general questions. The tax and civil office line is (318) 927-4807. You can fax requests to (318) 927-6278 or (318) 927-2550. The sheriff's website has a public records request form you can use to submit your request online.
Claiborne Parish runs two detention facilities. The main Detention Center for men is at 1415 Highway 520 in Homer. Call (318) 927-4201 to reach it. This facility has a capacity of about 590 inmates, which is large for a parish this size. The women's jail is at 613 East Main Street in Homer. Call (318) 927-2011 for that location. Released inmates from either facility get recorded in the same system.
Here is the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office website where you can find links to public records forms and other resources.
The site has a public records request form and contact info for each office.
| Sheriff's Office |
1415 Highway 520 Homer, LA 71040 Phone: (318) 927-2011 Fax: (318) 927-6278 |
|---|---|
| Detention Center (Men) |
1415 Highway 520 Homer, LA 71040 Phone: (318) 927-4201 Capacity: 590 inmates |
| Jail (Women) |
613 East Main Street Homer, LA 71040 Phone: (318) 927-2011 |
| Tax/Civil Office |
300 Highway 146 Homer, LA 71040 Phone: (318) 927-4807 |
Claiborne Released Inmates VINE Search
The Claiborne Parish VINE roster is the main online tool for looking up released inmates. The roster is sorted by booking date, which makes it easy to find recent entries. You can see each inmate's full name, mugshot, booking number, ID, booking date, charges, bond amount, and court date. This data updates every 15 minutes.
VINE lets you register for alerts. Pick a specific inmate and the system will call, text, or email you when their status changes. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. The service is free. Call 1-866-528-6748 toll-free to use the system by phone. The statewide VINELink portal also works for searching all Louisiana parishes at once.
Note: The VINE roster shows current inmates and recent releases; for older records, contact the sheriff's office directly at (318) 927-2011.
Claiborne Parish Records Fees
Claiborne Parish has a clear fee schedule for public records. Standard documents cost $1.00 per page. Documents that need redaction cost $3.00 per page because a legal review is required before they can be released. Reports like accident, incident, and 911 address reports cost $15.00 each. Payment for reports must be by money order only.
Large requests may cost more. If the records you want take a lot of staff time to gather, the sheriff's office may charge overtime costs. They will tell you the expected cost before they start. The online VINE roster is free. You only pay if you want paper copies.
To submit a records request, use the public records request form on the sheriff's website. You can also send a written request to the Civil Office at the Sheriff's Office. Under R.S. 44:1, public records must be made available upon request. The Louisiana Public Records Act sets the rules for what can and cannot be shared. Booking logs and release data are public under R.S. 44:3.
State Records for Claiborne Inmates
If someone from Claiborne Parish was sent to a state prison, search the Louisiana DPS&C system. The offender information page lets you find people in state custody. Call (225) 383-4580 for the automated locator. Have the person's name and date of birth or DPS&C number ready.
Under R.S. 15:574.12, state prison records are mostly private. The DPS&C will only confirm an inmate's age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while in prison. For more info, file a public records request. Mail it to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. The DPS&C public information page has details on how to submit these requests.
Released Inmates Record Details
A Claiborne Parish released inmate record can show many useful data points. The VINE roster lists the person's full name, mugshot, booking number, and booking date. Charges are listed along with bond amounts and court dates. This gives you a full picture of why the person was booked and what their case looks like.
If the person has been released, the record should note that change. Released inmates may stay on the roster for a time, but older records will drop off. For those, you need to contact the sheriff's office. The records staff can pull up past booking data and tell you when someone was released. Call (318) 927-2011 or visit the office at 1415 Highway 520 in Homer.
Towns in Claiborne Parish
Homer is the parish seat. Other towns include Haynesville, Lisbon, and Athens. All released inmates from Claiborne Parish go through the Detention Center or the women's jail in Homer. The sheriff handles every booking and release for the entire parish.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Claiborne. If you need to search for a released inmate in a nearby area, check the sheriff's office for that parish.