Plaquemines Parish Released Inmates
Released inmates from Plaquemines Parish can be searched through the sheriff's office and free online tools. The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office in Belle Chasse runs the parish jail and keeps booking records on file. You can look up released inmates by name or ID using the LAVNS roster, which posts live data from the jail. The statewide VINE portal is also available for free searches. Records show names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. All of this is open to the public at any time of day.
Plaquemines Parish Quick Facts
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office
The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office handles all inmate and released inmate records for the parish. The office and jail are both at 8022 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. You can call (504) 564-2525 for general questions or to ask about a specific inmate. The fax line is (504) 394-0649.
Walk-in requests for released inmate records are taken during business hours. You can also submit a written request by mail to the Highway 23 address. Under R.S. 44:1, most booking records from the parish jail are public. Standard copy fees apply for any printed documents you request. The sheriff's staff can look up released inmate files and print copies for you on the spot if the records are available.
| Main Office |
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office 8022 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Phone: (504) 564-2525 |
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| Jail Direct | Phone: (504) 564-2525 |
| Fax | (504) 394-0649 |
Search Plaquemines Parish Inmates Online
The Plaquemines Parish LAVNS roster is the main free tool for searching released inmates. The roster refreshes every 30 minutes with live jail data. You can search by name, ID number, or case number. Each listing follows the standard LAVNS roster format with the inmate's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and custody status.
The screenshot below shows the Louisiana DPS&C public records request page, which covers the process for getting state-level inmate records that may relate to Plaquemines Parish released inmates.
You can also register for alerts through the LAVNS system. This is free. Choose the inmate you want to track and the system will call, text, or email you when their status changes. Releases, transfers, and escapes all trigger a notification. The statewide VINELink search portal covers Plaquemines Parish too.
Note: VINE does not receive charge information from all facilities, so charges may not always appear in search results.
Plaquemines Parish Jail
The Plaquemines Parish Jail is located at the same address as the sheriff's office on Highway 23 in Belle Chasse. This is a smaller facility that serves the rural communities stretching along both sides of the Mississippi River south of New Orleans. When someone posts bond, completes a sentence, or has charges dropped, they become a released inmate. Their file stays in the system with the release date and status marked.
Call (504) 564-2525 to check on a specific person. Jail staff can tell you if someone is still in custody or has been let go. Under R.S. 14:405, inmates in Louisiana cannot use social media or cell phones while in custody. Inmate phone calls are outgoing only and limited to 15 minutes per call.
Released Inmates Records in Plaquemines Parish
Each booking at the Plaquemines Parish Jail creates a permanent record. These records follow the standard LAVNS roster format used across Louisiana. They include the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and release info. Even after release, the record stays on file and can be looked up through the LAVNS system or by contacting the sheriff's office.
Local jail booking records are public under R.S. 44:3. This law makes booking logs and initial arrest data available to anyone who asks. State corrections records are more restricted. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the Louisiana DPS&C can only share a limited set of details from state prison files: age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while incarcerated. Everything else is kept private.
For state-level records, mail a 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.
Plaquemines Parish and State Inmate Resources
If a Plaquemines Parish inmate was transferred to a state prison, the Louisiana DPS&C website has a statewide locator tool. Call (225) 383-4580 for the automated line. Have the person's name and date of birth or their DPS&C number ready when you call.
The DPS&C offender information page covers how to find release dates, facility assignments, and parole status for people in state custody. The public records page explains the formal request process. Under R.S. 15:574.12, only limited data from state prison files can be shared with the public. The rest stays confidential.
Plaquemines Parish Record Fees
Searching online is free. The LAVNS roster and VINELink portal cost nothing. If you need paper copies from the sheriff's office, standard copy fees apply. These are set by the Louisiana Public Records Act and tend to run around $0.25 per page for plain copies. Ask at the office about current rates for certified copies or larger requests.
Cities in Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse is the parish seat and largest community. Other areas include Port Sulphur, Buras, Empire, and Pointe a la Hache. The parish stretches along the Mississippi River south of New Orleans. All released inmates from these communities go through the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office. There are no separate city jails with their own inmate rosters in this parish.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Plaquemines Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled an arrest, check where the booking took place. Released inmates are tracked by the parish that processed the booking.