Find Jefferson Parish Released Inmates
Jefferson Parish released inmates are tracked through the sheriff's office and state systems that are free to search. With a population over 440,000, Jefferson Parish is one of the largest in Louisiana and processes thousands of bookings each year. You can search for released inmates by name, case number, or ID through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office website or the statewide LAVNS system. These tools show custody status, charges, bond info, and release dates for anyone who has been through the parish jail.
Jefferson Parish Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all inmate records in the parish. The main office sits at 1233 Westbank Expressway in Harvey. Call (504) 363-5500 for general info. The correctional center has its own line at (504) 368-5360. Public records requests can also go through the Jefferson Parish Attorney's Office at (504) 736-6300.
You can make records requests in person, by mail, or through the online system. The Records Division is at the same Harvey address. Written requests go to 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058. The Jefferson Parish Attorney's Office at 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 701, Jefferson, LA 70123 also handles public records under R.S. 44:1. Processing fees follow Louisiana Public Records Law, and copy fees apply for paper documents.
| Main Office |
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office 1233 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 Phone: (504) 363-5500 |
|---|---|
| Correctional Center | Phone: (504) 368-5360 |
| Parish Attorney | Phone: (504) 736-6300 |
Search Jefferson Parish Released Inmates Online
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search on its website. You can look up current and released inmates by name or booking number. Each record shows the full name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, next court date, housing facility, custody status, and expected release dates. This tool is free and open to anyone.
Visit the JPSO website to get started. The screenshot below shows the sheriff's office homepage where inmate search tools are linked.
The site is easy to use. Type a name and hit search. Results come up fast with all the key details you need.
The Jefferson Parish LAVNS roster is another way to search. LAVNS pulls jail data every 30 minutes. You can look up inmates by name, ID, or case number. It also lets you sign up for free alerts when an inmate is released or moved. This works for both the parish jail and state prisons.
Note: The statewide VINELink search portal also covers Jefferson Parish for anyone who wants a backup option.
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center
The Jefferson Parish Correctional Center is at 100 Dolhonde Street in Gretna. It holds roughly 1,200 inmates at a time. The Corrections Administrator is Sue Ellen Monfra. This is where all people booked in Jefferson Parish are held while they wait for trial or serve short sentences. Call (504) 368-5360 to ask about a specific person's custody status.
When someone posts bond, finishes a sentence, or has charges dropped, they become a released inmate. Their booking record stays in the system. You can still find them through the sheriff's online search or LAVNS. The record will show the release date and the reason they were let go. Jefferson Parish processes a large volume of inmates each year, so released inmate records go back many years in the system.
Released Inmates Records in Jefferson Parish
Booking records at the Jefferson Parish jail include the full name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, next court date, housing location, and custody status. Expected release dates are also part of the file. These records are kept by the sheriff's office and are open to the public under Louisiana law.
Local jail booking data falls under R.S. 44:3, which makes most arrest and booking info public. State prison records are more restricted. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections can only share an inmate's age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while locked up. Everything else in the state's files is confidential and cannot be disclosed to the public.
If you need state-level records, send your request by email to docpublicrecords@la.gov or by mail to DPS&C at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804.
Jefferson Parish Inmates and State Resources
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections runs the statewide locator tool. If a Jefferson Parish inmate was transferred to a state prison, that is where you look. The "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool on the DPS&C site covers all state facilities. You can also call (225) 383-4580 for the automated system. Have the name and date of birth ready, or their DPS&C number.
The DPS&C offender information page lays out how to find release dates, parole status, and facility assignments. LAVNS data refreshes twice a day for state prisons and every 15 minutes for local jails. The DPS&C public records request page explains how to file a formal written request for records that go beyond what the online tools provide.
Note: For formal records requests at the state level, send a letter to the Deputy Secretary's Office or email docpublicrecords@la.gov.
Cities in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish has many cities and unincorporated communities. All released inmates from these areas are processed through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Major communities include Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown. Gretna, Harvey, and Westwego are also part of the parish. There is no separate city jail roster in any of these communities.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Jefferson Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled a booking, check the arrest location. Released inmates are tracked by the parish where the arrest took place.