Search Morehouse Parish Released Inmates
Released inmates from Morehouse Parish can be found through the sheriff's office and free online search tools. The Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office in Bastrop runs the parish jail and keeps all booking records on file. You can look up past and current inmates on the LAVNS roster or through the statewide VINE portal. These systems show names, charges, booking dates, bond amounts, and release info. Public access to this data is free and available around the clock from any device with a web connection.
Morehouse Parish Quick Facts
Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office
The Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office is the main place to go for inmate and released inmate records in this parish. The office sits at 351 S. Franklin Street in Bastrop. You can call (318) 281-4141 for general questions. The fax line is (318) 281-9336. Walk-in requests for records are taken during regular business hours. If you need a copy of a booking log or want to check on a released inmate, this is where to start.
Written requests are also accepted. Mail yours to the sheriff's office at 351 S. Franklin Street, Bastrop, LA 71220. Under R.S. 44:1, most booking records from the parish jail are public. Staff can look up released inmate files and make copies for you. Standard copy fees apply.
| Main Office |
Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office 351 S. Franklin Street Bastrop, LA 71220 Phone: (318) 281-4141 |
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| Jail Direct | Phone: (318) 281-4141 |
| Fax | (318) 281-9336 |
Search Morehouse Parish Inmates Online
The best free tool for searching released inmates in Morehouse Parish is the LAVNS roster. Go to the Morehouse Parish LAVNS roster page to see live jail data. It gets refreshed every 30 minutes. You can search by name, ID number, or case number. Each record lists the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and release date if they have been let go.
The screenshot below shows the Louisiana DPS&C homepage, the state agency that oversees corrections data and provides statewide inmate search tools that cover Morehouse Parish.
You can also register for alerts on the LAVNS system. This is free. Pick the person you want to track, and the system will call, text, or email you when their status changes. If someone is released, moved, or escapes, you get notified. The statewide VINELink search portal covers Morehouse Parish too, so you have a backup if the local roster page is down.
Note: VINE does not track outstanding warrants, so use it for custody status only.
Released Inmates Records in Morehouse Parish
Every booking at the Morehouse Parish jail creates a permanent record. The file stays active even after release. Records include the inmate's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and release date. The standard LAVNS roster format is used, which means all parish jails in Louisiana show the same kinds of data fields. This makes it easy to search across parishes if you are not sure where someone was held.
Local jail records fall under R.S. 44:3, which makes booking logs and arrest records public. This is different from state corrections records. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections keeps most inmate files private. The only public details at the state level are the person's age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and any misconduct while in custody.
If you want state-level records, send a written request to the DPS&C Deputy Secretary's Office at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. You can also email docpublicrecords@la.gov.
Morehouse Parish Jail
The Morehouse Parish Jail holds around 200 inmates. It sits at the same address as the sheriff's office on S. Franklin Street in Bastrop. Both pre-trial and sentenced inmates stay here. Once a person posts bond, completes a sentence, or has charges dropped, they become a released inmate. Their file moves to released status in the system.
Call (318) 281-4141 to reach the jail. Staff can tell you if someone is still in custody or has been let go. Under R.S. 14:405, people in jail are not allowed to use social media or cell phones. Inmate phone calls are outgoing only and usually capped at 15 minutes per call.
Morehouse Parish Released Inmates and State Tools
Beyond the parish level, the Louisiana DPS&C website has a statewide "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool. If a Morehouse Parish inmate was sent to a state facility, that is where you look. You can also call the automated locator at (225) 383-4580. Have the person's name and date of birth or DPS&C number ready.
The DPS&C offender information page covers how to find release dates, facility info, and probation or parole status. The public records request page explains the formal process for getting records from the state. Under R.S. 15:574.12, only limited data from state prison files can be shared with the public.
Morehouse Parish Record Fees
Searching for released inmates online is free. The LAVNS roster and VINELink portal cost nothing. If you need paper copies from the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office, standard copy fees apply. These are set by the Louisiana Public Records Act and are usually around $0.25 per page.
Cities in Morehouse Parish
Bastrop is the parish seat and the largest city. Other towns include Mer Rouge, Collinston, and Bonita. All released inmates from these communities are processed through the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office. There are no separate city jails that keep their own rosters in this parish.
Nearby Parishes
If you are not sure which parish handled a booking, check the arrest location. Released inmates are tracked by the parish where they were processed. These parishes border Morehouse Parish.