Access Pointe Coupee Released Inmates
Released inmates from Pointe Coupee Parish can be searched through the sheriff's office and free online tools. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office in New Roads runs the parish jail and keeps all booking records on file. You can look up released inmates on the LAVNS roster or call the jail directly. Records include names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. Public access is free and available at any time through the web-based search tools that cover this parish.
Pointe Coupee Parish Quick Facts
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office
The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office handles all inmate and released inmate records in the parish. The main office is at 215 E. Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760. Call (225) 638-5401 for general questions. The jail line is (225) 638-5407. Fax goes to (225) 638-5454. This is a small parish, and the sheriff's office handles both law enforcement and jail operations from this one location.
In-person record requests are taken at the Main Street office during business hours. Written requests can be mailed to the same address. Under the Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1), most booking records are public. Staff can pull up released inmate files and print copies. Standard copy fees apply.
| Main Office |
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office 215 E. Main Street New Roads, LA 70760 Phone: (225) 638-5401 |
|---|---|
| Jail Direct | Phone: (225) 638-5407 |
| Fax | (225) 638-5454 |
Search Pointe Coupee Released Inmates Online
The Pointe Coupee Parish LAVNS roster is the fastest free tool for looking up released inmates. It refreshes every 30 minutes with live data from the parish jail. You can search by name, ID number, or case number. Each listing shows the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and court date. If someone has been released, their status will show that.
Below is a screenshot of the LAVNS/VINE inmate search portal, the statewide tool that also covers Pointe Coupee Parish released inmates.
The LAVNS system lets you register for free alerts. Pick the inmate you want to watch and the system will call, text, or email you when their status changes. This works for releases, transfers, and escapes. You do not need to keep checking back. The system does the work for you.
The statewide VINELink search portal is another option. It covers all 64 parishes in Louisiana. Use it if the local Pointe Coupee roster page is not loading or if you want to search across multiple parishes.
Note: VINE does not track warrants, so use it for custody and release status only.
Pointe Coupee Parish Jail
The Pointe Coupee Parish Jail is at 215 E. Main Street in New Roads. Call (225) 638-5407 to reach the jail directly. This is a small facility that houses pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. When someone posts bond or finishes their time, they become a released inmate. Their record stays in the system with the release date marked.
Jail staff can confirm whether someone is in custody or has been let go. They can give you the date and time of release. Under R.S. 14:405, inmates in Louisiana cannot use social media or cell phones. Phone calls from the jail are outgoing only and capped at 15 minutes. Only approved methods like JPay can be used to put money on an inmate's account.
Released Inmates Records in Pointe Coupee
Every booking at the Pointe Coupee Parish Jail creates a record. That record stays on file after release. It includes the name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and court date. These records are public under R.S. 44:3, which makes booking logs and arrest data from local law enforcement available to anyone.
State corrections records work differently. Under R.S. 15:574.12, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections keeps most inmate files private. Only age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while in prison can be shared. For state records, send a request to the DPS&C Deputy Secretary's Office at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or email docpublicrecords@la.gov.
Pointe Coupee and State Inmate Tools
For inmates sent from Pointe Coupee Parish to a state prison, use the Louisiana DPS&C website. The "Locate Imprisoned Person" tool covers all state facilities. 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 explains how to check release dates, facility info, and parole or probation status. The public records page at DPS&C lays out the formal request process. Under R.S. 44:1, only records that qualify as public will be released by the state. Most corrections files remain off limits under R.S. 15:574.12.
Pointe Coupee Parish Record Fees
Online searches for released inmates are free. The LAVNS roster and VINELink portal cost nothing to use. If you need paper copies from the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office, standard copy fees apply. These are set by the Louisiana Public Records Act and typically run around $0.25 per page for plain copies.
Cities in Pointe Coupee Parish
New Roads is the parish seat and the main town. Other communities include Livonia, Morganza, Fordoche, and Lettsworth. All released inmates from these areas go through the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office. No separate city jails maintain their own inmate rosters in this parish. Every booking and release runs through the parish jail on Main Street in New Roads.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Pointe Coupee Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled a booking, check where the arrest took place. Released inmates are tracked by the parish that processed them.