St. Landry Parish Released Inmates

Released inmates records for St. Landry Parish are kept by the sheriff's office in Opelousas. This parish sits in south central Louisiana and has one of the more active jail systems in the area. You can search for released inmates using the local VINE roster or by reaching out to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. The jail tracks who comes in and who gets let go, and that data feeds into both local and state tools. Whether you need to confirm a release date or just want to check on someone's custody status, the resources below will help you get started with your search.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary source for released inmates data in this parish. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz leads the office. The main building sits at 108 S. Market Street in Opelousas. You can reach them by phone at (337) 948-6516. The sheriff's office handles all bookings and releases for the parish jail. When someone is let go from custody, the record gets updated in their system. Staff at the jail can tell you if a person has been released and when that took place.

The St. Landry Parish Jail shares the same address as the sheriff's office. The jail phone number is (337) 948-5804. This is the place to call if you have questions about a specific inmate or need to check on a release. Jail staff handle intake and release around the clock. All released inmates records flow from this facility into the public search tools run by the parish and state.

Below is a look at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office website, which links to inmate search tools and other public records.

From this site you can find contact info, jail details, and links to the inmate roster.

Search St. Landry Released Inmates Online

The St. Landry Parish inmate roster is an online tool that shows who is in jail and who has been released. This roster is part of the LAVNS system. It updates throughout the day. You can search by name to find a specific person. The roster shows basic details like the inmate's name, date of birth, race, and gender. Facility info is also listed. If someone has left custody, the record may reflect that change.

The screenshot below shows the St. Landry Parish inmate roster page where you can look up released inmates and current detainees.

This roster pulls data from the jail's booking system. It is free to use and does not need an account. Keep in mind that not every released inmate may show up on the roster at all times. Records cycle through as new bookings come in. If you do not find what you need, call the jail at (337) 948-5804 for help.

Note: The online roster may not show every past release, so call the jail for older records.

Released Inmates on St. Landry VINE

The St. Landry Parish VINE page is tied to the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It tracks inmates in parish jails and state prisons. For St. Landry Parish, the data updates about every 15 minutes. This means you can get close to real-time info on who has been released or moved. You can search by name, ID, or case number. The system also lets you sign up for alerts so you know right away when an inmate's status changes.

The statewide VINE system is also available at VINELink. You can call 1-866-528-6748 to use the phone version. This tool covers every parish jail and state prison in Louisiana. It is free. VINE does not track warrants, and charge details may not show for every facility. If you need charge info for a St. Landry Parish released inmate, call the jail directly.

St. Landry Parish and State Inmate Records

If someone from St. Landry Parish was sent to a state prison, their records fall under the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The DPS&C runs all state prisons and tracks people on parole or probation. You can use the offender information page to search for people in state custody. Call (225) 383-4580 to use the automated locator. You will need the person's name and date of birth or their DPS&C number.

State records are more restricted than local ones. Under R.S. 15:574.12, most prison records are private. The state can only share an inmate's age, offense, date of conviction, sentence length, and misconduct while locked up. For more detail, file a public records request under R.S. 44:1. Send it to DPS&C at P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or email docpublicrecords@la.gov.

Note: LAVNS data for parish jails updates every 15 minutes, so check back if results seem outdated.

Requesting St. Landry Released Inmates Records

You can ask for released inmates records from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office in person or by mail. Go to 108 S. Market Street in Opelousas during business hours. Written requests are also accepted. Standard copying fees apply for any documents you need. The office does not post a formal public records request form online, so you may need to write out your request and mail it or hand it in at the front desk.

Under R.S. 44:3, arrest records have some limits on public access. But booking logs and basic custody data are considered public. When you look up a released inmate in St. Landry Parish, you can expect to see the person's name, date of birth, race, gender, and facility info. Structured programming details and visitation info may also appear on some records. Call (337) 948-6516 to ask about fees before you visit.

Tips for Finding Released Inmates

Getting results from a St. Landry Parish released inmates search is easier with the right info. Start with the person's full legal name. A date of birth helps narrow things down. If you have a booking number, use it. Misspelled names will often give you zero results. Try more than one tool if your first search comes up empty.

• Use the full legal name for best results
• Check both the LAVNS roster and the VINE system
• Call the jail at (337) 948-5804 if online tools fall short
• Have a date of birth or booking number ready
• State prison records need a separate search through DPS&C

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border St. Landry Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled a case, check the booking location. Each parish runs its own jail and keeps its own released inmates records.