Access DeSoto Parish Released Inmates
Released inmates records in DeSoto Parish are managed by the sheriff's office in Mansfield. DeSoto Parish has an active online inmate search system and a well-organized records request process. The sheriff runs the DeSoto Parish Detention Center and provides multiple ways to look up who has been released. If you need to find a released inmate from this parish, start with the tools described on this page. Online rosters, the VINE system, and direct contact with the sheriff's office cover every angle.
DeSoto Parish Quick Facts
DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary source for released inmates data. Sheriff Jayson Richardson leads the office. The main address is 205 Franklin Street in Mansfield, LA 71052. Call (318) 872-3956 for general questions. You can email info@dpso.org or jrichardson@dpso.org. For public records requests, use publicrecords@dpso.org. The sheriff's office has a dedicated email for records, which makes the process smoother.
The DeSoto Parish Detention Center is at the same address. The jail phone is (318) 872-2295. The facility has 124 beds, with capacity for up to 150 in an emergency. All bookings and releases for DeSoto Parish happen here. When someone gets out, the jail updates its records and sends data to the VINE system. You can call the jail at any time to check on a person's custody status.
Below is the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office website, which has links to the inmate roster and records request info.
The site connects you to the inmate search tool and other public resources.
| Sheriff's Office |
205 Franklin Street Mansfield, LA 71052 Phone: (318) 872-3956 Email: info@dpso.org |
|---|---|
| Detention Center |
205 Franklin Street Mansfield, LA 71052 Phone: (318) 872-2295 Capacity: 124 beds (150 max) |
| Public Records |
Email: publicrecords@dpso.org Phone: (318) 872-3956 |
DeSoto Released Inmates Online Roster
DeSoto Parish has an online inmate roster through the sheriff's website. This tool shows people currently in jail and, in some cases, recently released inmates. Each record includes the person's full name, date of birth, eye color, height, weight, gender, and race. You can also see charges, arrest date, booking date, front mugshot, booking ID, bond status, and bond amount. That is a lot of data for a public search tool.
The roster is free to use. You don't need an account. Just go to the page and search by name. The data pulls from the DeSoto Parish Detention Center. When someone is released, the roster should update to reflect that. If you cannot find the person on the roster, they may have already been removed. In that case, call (318) 872-2295 or email publicrecords@dpso.org for help.
Note: The DeSoto online roster may not keep released inmate entries visible for long, so search soon after release.
DeSoto Parish VINE Search
The DeSoto Parish VINE roster gives you another way to find released inmates. VINE updates every 15 minutes for parish jails. You can search by name, ID, or case number. The system tracks custody status changes in near real time. If you sign up for alerts, VINE will call, text, or email you when a specific inmate is released, transferred, or escapes.
The statewide VINELink portal also includes DeSoto Parish data. It covers all Louisiana jails and prisons. The toll-free number is 1-866-528-6748. This system runs through the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System, or LAVNS. It is free to use and open to everyone. VINE is a good backup if the sheriff's own roster is not showing the person you want.
Requesting DeSoto Inmate Records
DeSoto Parish makes it fairly easy to request released inmates records. You can submit a request through the online form on the sheriff's website. You can also email publicrecords@dpso.org or mail your request to 205 Franklin Street, Mansfield, LA 71052. Include the specific inmate name, date range, and what records you want. The more detail you give, the faster the staff can find what you need.
Copy fees may apply under Louisiana Public Records Law. The online roster and VINE are both free. Paper copies of booking records, release logs, or other documents will have a per-page charge. Under R.S. 44:1, public records must be made available to anyone. Booking records are public under R.S. 44:3. The sheriff must share them when asked.
- Email publicrecords@dpso.org for records requests
- Include the inmate's name and a date range
- Online roster and VINE searches are free
- Paper copies may have per-page fees
- Call (318) 872-3956 for questions about the process
State Records for DeSoto Parish Inmates
If someone from DeSoto Parish ended up in state prison, their records sit with the Louisiana DPS&C. Search the offender information page for state inmates. Call (225) 383-4580 for the automated locator. You need the person's name and date of birth, or their DPS&C number.
State records are restricted under R.S. 15:574.12. The DPS&C will only share age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct. For anything else, file a public records request. Send it to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. The DPS&C public information page has full details on what is available and how to ask for it.
Towns in DeSoto Parish
Mansfield is the parish seat and the main town. Other communities include Stonewall, Logansport, Grand Cane, and South Mansfield. All released inmates from DeSoto Parish go through the Detention Center in Mansfield. The sheriff handles every booking and release for every town in the parish.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes are next to DeSoto. Check the right parish sheriff's office if you are not sure where a booking happened.