Evangeline Parish Released Inmates
Evangeline Parish released inmates records come from the parish sheriff's office in Ville Platte. This central Louisiana parish uses the LAVNS system for inmate lookups, and the sheriff's office handles all bookings and releases from the Evangeline Parish Jail. To search for a released inmate, you can check the LAVNS roster online or contact the sheriff by phone or in person. The parish seat is Ville Platte, and all jail records flow through the sheriff's office on Court Street. This page shows you how to find released inmates in Evangeline Parish.
Evangeline Parish Quick Facts
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Records
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office runs the parish jail and keeps all inmate records. The main office sits at 200 Court Street, Suite 100, in Ville Platte, LA 70586. A second location is at 415 W Cotton Street in Ville Platte. You can reach the office at (337) 363-2161. This is the number for all records requests, general questions, and jail info. There is no separate records line listed, so all calls go through the main number.
Staff at the sheriff's office can help you look up released inmates. They take requests in person, by phone, and by mail. To send a written request, mail it to 200 Court Street, Suite 100, Ville Platte, LA 70586. Include the full name of the person you want to find. A date of birth or booking number helps speed things up. The office processes requests during normal business hours.
| Main Office |
Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office 200 Court Street, Suite 100, Ville Platte, LA 70586 Phone: (337) 363-2161 |
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| Secondary Location | 415 W Cotton Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586 |
Search Evangeline Released Inmates Online
The Evangeline Parish LAVINE roster is the best free tool for online searches. It shows who is in the Evangeline Parish Jail and who has been released. The data comes from the state VINE system. It updates every 15 minutes for jails, so the info is fairly current. You can search by name, ID number, or case number.
The statewide LAVNS search portal also covers Evangeline Parish. Use it as a backup if the parish-specific link is not working. VINE lets you register for alerts when an inmate's status changes. If someone is released from the Evangeline Parish Jail, you will get a call, text, or email. This is free and runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Each record in the LAVNS system shows standard data: name, date of birth, gender, race, arrest charges, bond info, and booking numbers. This is the same format used across all Louisiana parishes.
The LAVNS search page above lets you look up released inmates from Evangeline Parish and any other parish in Louisiana. Select Evangeline from the location list to narrow your search.
Note: VINE does not track outstanding warrants and may not have charge info for every booking.
Evangeline Parish Jail
The Evangeline Parish Jail is managed by the sheriff's office. It is in Ville Platte. The jail holds people who have been arrested in the parish, people waiting for court, and those serving short sentences. When someone finishes their time or posts bond, they are released and the record stays on file. You can call (337) 363-2161 to check if a person is still in the jail or has been let go.
Booking records from the Evangeline Parish Jail follow a standard format. Each record has the inmate's name, date of birth, gender, and race. Charges, bond amounts, and booking numbers are also part of the file. If someone has been booked more than once, each booking gets its own entry. This means you may see multiple records for one person if they have been in and out of the jail.
Louisiana Law and Evangeline Inmate Data
Under R.S. 15:574.12, inmate records held by the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections are private. The law limits what the state can share. Only age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while locked up are public. Parish jail records are more open. The Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1) treats booking logs and police arrest records as public records. So the Evangeline Parish Sheriff can share booking data that the state DPS&C cannot.
If an Evangeline Parish inmate is sent to a state prison, the DPS&C offender information page is where you track them. The automated phone line at (225) 383-4580 gives release dates, facility names, and parole district info. You need the person's DPS&C number or name and date of birth to use it. The DPS&C site updates once a day.
For public records requests at the state level, write to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or email docpublicrecords@la.gov. Keep in mind that under R.S. 15:574.12, state prison records are far more limited than what the parish jail can provide.
Getting Released Inmates Records
Here is how to get released inmates records from Evangeline Parish:
- Check the LAVNS roster online for free
- Call the sheriff's office at (337) 363-2161
- Visit in person at 200 Court Street, Suite 100, Ville Platte
- Send a written request by mail to the same address
- Use the statewide VINE system for alerts on specific inmates
The online tools are the fastest way to search. The LAVNS roster is free. Phone calls work well for one or two lookups. In-person visits are best if you need copies or certified records. Written requests take the longest but create a paper trail. Pick the method that fits your needs.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Evangeline. If you are unsure where a person was booked, check the neighboring parishes too. Released inmates records are held by the parish where the booking happened.