Access LaSalle Parish Released Inmates
LaSalle Parish released inmates can be searched online through the sheriff's office and the LAVNS system. The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office in Jena maintains all booking records and jail rosters for the parish. Free search tools let you look up names, check release dates, and view booking info from any device. Whether you need to find a current inmate or someone already released, these tools are open to all and cost nothing to use. The parish also connects to the statewide VINE system for custody alerts.
LaSalle Parish Quick Facts
LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office handles all inmate records in the parish. The main office is on Courthouse Street and North 1st Street in Jena. Call (318) 992-2151 for general info. The fax number is (318) 992-2155. All questions about released inmates, current bookings, or past custody go through this office.
Walk-in requests are accepted at the main office. You can also call or fax your request. Under R.S. 44:1, the Louisiana Public Records Act, most booking records are public. Staff can pull up released inmate files and provide copies of booking logs and charge data. The online jail roster is also available through the sheriff's website.
| Main Office |
LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office Courthouse St. & North 1st St. Jena, LA 71342 Phone: (318) 992-2151 |
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| Fax | (318) 992-2155 |
Search LaSalle Parish Released Inmates Online
The main tool for looking up LaSalle Parish released inmates online is the LAVNS roster. The LaSalle Parish LAVNS roster shows live jail data. It gets updates every 30 minutes for local jails. You can search by name, ID number, or case number. Each record lists the name, date of birth, gender, race, charges, and bond info. If the person has been released, the status will show that.
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff also posts a jail roster on the sheriff's website. This shows who is currently held at the facility. The roster is updated regularly and gives you a quick way to check if someone is still in custody or has been let go.
Since LaSalle Parish does not have a dedicated local screenshot, the image below shows the Louisiana DPS&C statewide search portal, which also covers LaSalle Parish inmates who have been transferred to state custody.
That state page explains how to use the locator tool and what info is available for released inmates across Louisiana.
You can also sign up for free alerts through LAVNS. Pick a name and choose to get a phone call, text, or email when that person's custody status changes. This works for releases, transfers, and other status updates.
Note: The statewide VINELink portal covers LaSalle Parish if the local roster is not loading.
LaSalle Parish Correctional Center
The LaSalle Parish Correctional Center is at 15976 Highway 165, near Urania. The facility was built in 1944 and holds up to 755 inmates, with an emergency capacity of 906. Call (318) 495-6200 to reach the jail directly. This is where all inmates in the parish are held before trial or while serving short sentences.
LaSalle Corrections is a private company that operates multiple facilities in Louisiana, including parts of the LaSalle Parish system. This private operation does not change how public records work. Booking logs and arrest data are still public under Louisiana law. Once someone posts bond or completes their sentence, they become a released inmate and their file stays on record.
Under R.S. 14:405, inmates in Louisiana are not allowed to use social media or cell phones. Phone calls from inside the facility are limited to outgoing calls only, and each call is usually capped at 15 minutes.
Released Inmates Records in LaSalle Parish
Records from the LaSalle Parish jail include standard booking data: name, date of birth, gender, race, arrest info, and charges. These records stay on file after release. The sheriff's office keeps them and can provide copies on request. Under R.S. 44:3, most initial booking and arrest data held by the sheriff is public.
State prison records are more limited. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the Louisiana DPS&C can only share an inmate's age, offense, date of conviction, sentence length, and misconduct while incarcerated. All other records held by state corrections are confidential. For state-level requests, email docpublicrecords@la.gov or write to DPS&C at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804.
LaSalle Parish and State Inmate Tools
If a LaSalle Parish inmate was sent to a state prison, the Louisiana DPS&C website has a "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool that covers all state facilities. Call (225) 383-4580 for the automated locator. Have the name and date of birth or DPS&C number ready. The system gives you the current facility, a contact number, and a projected release date if one has been set.
The DPS&C offender information page covers release dates and parole status. The public records page explains how to make formal written requests. LAVNS data for local jails refreshes every 15 minutes. State prison data refreshes twice a day.
Cities in LaSalle Parish
Jena is the parish seat and the largest town. Other communities include Olla, Urania, and Tullos. All released inmates from these areas go through the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office. There are no separate city jails with their own inmate rosters in this parish.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border LaSalle Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled an arrest, check the booking location. Released inmates are tracked by the parish where they were processed.