Orleans Parish Released Inmates
Released inmates from Orleans Parish can be looked up through the sheriff's detainee search and statewide tools. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office runs the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans and keeps all booking records on file. You can search for released inmates by name, booking number, or case number using free online portals. The parish also uses the LAVNS system for automated victim alerts. With over 1,400 jail beds and a high volume of bookings, Orleans Parish has one of the busiest jail systems in the state.
Orleans Parish Quick Facts
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all inmate records in the parish. Sheriff Susan Hutson leads the office. The main location is at 2800 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. The general phone line is 504-822-8000. For records, call 504-202-9339. The Records Division operates out of 2800 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70119, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
To get records in person, go to the Records Division at the Gravier Street address. You will need to fill out an inmate information request form. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Copy fees apply, and the specific fee schedule is available on request at the office. Written requests by mail are also accepted at that address.
Under R.S. 44:1, most booking records from the Orleans Parish jail are public. Staff can look up released inmate files and give you copies. The parish processes a large number of bookings each year, so having a name or booking number ready will speed things up.
| Main Office |
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office 2800 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-822-8000 |
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| Records Division |
2800 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-202-9339 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Orleans Parish Released Inmates Online
Orleans Parish gives you multiple ways to search for released inmates online. The main tool is the OPSO Detainee Search page. This lets you search by name or booking number. Each result shows the full name, booking number, booking date and time, charges, bond amount, court date, housing location, and next court date. If the person has been released, you can see that status too.
The screenshot below shows the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office detainee search database, the main online tool for finding released inmates and current detainees in the parish.
The sheriff's office also has a detainee information page that explains the booking process, visitation rules, and how to get info on someone in custody. This page is useful if you need to understand how the system works before you search.
The Orleans Parish LAVNS roster is another free search option. It refreshes every 30 minutes for jail data. You can search by name, ID, or case number. The LAVNS system also lets you sign up for alerts so you get notified when an inmate is released, moved, or escapes. This is free and works around the clock.
Note: The statewide VINELink portal also covers Orleans Parish if the local tools are not loading.
Orleans Justice Center
The Orleans Justice Center is the main jail for Orleans Parish. It sits at 2800 Perdido Street in New Orleans and has 1,438 beds. This is one of the larger jails in Louisiana. The Temporary Detention Center at 3100 Perdido Street also holds inmates for the parish. Between these two facilities, Orleans Parish processes thousands of bookings per year.
When someone posts bond, finishes a sentence, or has charges dropped, they become a released inmate. Their file moves to released status in the system. Call 504-202-9339 to ask about a specific person's custody status. Jail staff can tell you if someone is still inside or has been let go, plus the date and time of release.
Released Inmates Records in Orleans Parish
Each booking at the Orleans Parish jail creates a record that stays on file even after the person gets out. These records include the full name, booking number, booking date and time, all charges, bond amounts, court dates, and housing location. The next court date is also listed if one has been set. This is more detail than some smaller parishes provide, and it reflects the volume of cases that flow through Orleans Parish.
Local jail records are public under R.S. 44:3. Booking logs and initial arrest data held by the sheriff are open to the public. State corrections records are different. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the Louisiana DPS&C keeps most inmate files private. Only the age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while locked up can be shared from state prison records.
If you need records from the state level, mail 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.
Note: VINE does not track outstanding warrants, so contact the sheriff's office for warrant information.
Orleans Parish and State Inmate Resources
For inmates transferred from Orleans Parish to a state prison, use the Louisiana DPS&C website. The "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool covers all state facilities. You can also call (225) 383-4580 for the automated locator. Have the name and date of birth or DPS&C number on hand.
The DPS&C offender information page explains how to find release dates, facility assignments, and parole status. The public records request page at DPS&C lays out the formal process for getting state-held records. Under R.S. 15:574.12, only a small set of data points from state files can be shared with the public.
Orleans Parish Record Fees
Searching for released inmates online is free. The OPSO detainee search, the LAVNS roster, and the VINELink portal all cost nothing to use. For paper copies from the Records Division, fees apply. The specific fee schedule is available at the office. Bring your ID and payment when you visit the Gravier Street location.
Cities in Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish is coextensive with the city of New Orleans. The parish and city share the same boundaries. All released inmates from New Orleans go through the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. There are no separate municipal jails that keep their own rosters. Every booking and release in the city runs through the Orleans Justice Center or the Temporary Detention Center.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Orleans Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled a case, check where the arrest took place. Released inmates are tracked by the parish that processed the booking.