Search Baton Rouge Inmate Records
Baton Rouge inmate population records come from two main sources. The city runs its own jail for short-term offenders, and the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison handles longer stays. Finding an inmate in Baton Rouge means checking both the city jail and the parish prison system. You can search the parish inmate roster through LA VINE or contact the jail by phone to get current booking information on anyone held in custody.
Baton Rouge Quick Facts
Baton Rouge Inmate Population Overview
Baton Rouge has two separate jail systems. The Baton Rouge City Jail holds people charged with city offenses. Sentences there max out at twelve months. The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison handles all other inmates. This includes felony charges and longer-term stays.
The Baton Rouge Police Department operates the city jail at 222 Saint Louis B-1. It is a short-term holding facility. People arrested for city ordinance violations and minor crimes go here first. The city jail also holds people being moved from other facilities on a temporary basis. For most inmate searches, you will want to check the parish prison system since that is where the bulk of inmates end up after booking.
| City Jail | Baton Rouge City Jail |
|---|---|
| City Jail Address | 222 Saint Louis B-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| City Jail Phone | (225) 389-8378 |
| Parish Prison | East Baton Rouge Parish Prison |
| Parish Address | 2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith Ave, Scotlandville, LA 70807 |
| Parish Phone | (225) 355-3311 |
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office runs the parish prison. Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux oversees the operation. The main sheriff's office is at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive. For records requests, call (225) 389-5000. The parish prison holds inmates from all over East Baton Rouge Parish, not just Baton Rouge proper. For full parish details, see the East Baton Rouge Parish inmate population page.
Search Baton Rouge Inmates Online
The best way to find an inmate in Baton Rouge is through the East Baton Rouge Parish LA VINE roster. LA VINE updates every 30 minutes. You search by name to see who is in custody. The system shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates.
The image above shows the LA VINE roster page for East Baton Rouge Parish. This is the main online tool for finding inmates booked in Baton Rouge.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office also runs an inmate list on their website at ebrso.org. This page may require direct access through the sheriff's site. If you have trouble with the online tool, call the parish prison at (225) 355-3311. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody and share basic booking info over the phone.
To search for a Baton Rouge inmate, you need:
- Full name of the person (first and last)
- Date of birth if you have it
- Booking number if known
City Jail vs Parish Prison in Baton Rouge
If you are not sure where an inmate is held, start with the parish system. Most people end up there. The Baton Rouge City Jail is for short stays only. It handles people sentenced to twelve months or less on city charges.
The city jail is run by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Call (225) 389-8378 to ask about city jail inmates. The BRPD main number is (225) 389-2000. You can email brpdinfo@brgov.com for general questions. City jail records are separate from parish prison records, so checking one system does not cover the other. If you get no results on LA VINE, try calling the city jail directly to see if the person is held there instead.
Note: The city jail mostly holds people for city ordinance violations and those awaiting transfer to the parish prison.
Baton Rouge Inmate Record Laws
Booking records in Baton Rouge are public under Louisiana law. The state's Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1) makes most government records available to anyone who asks. Jail rosters, arrest records, charges, and mugshots fall under this law.
Some records are off limits though. Under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12, pre-sentence reports, medical records, and certain internal documents stay confidential. You cannot get an inmate's social security number or health info through a public records request. Juvenile records have strict protections too. The DPS&C public records page explains the rules for state-level records requests. Parish and city records follow the same general framework but go through local offices.
If someone leaves the Baton Rouge jail system and moves to a state prison, you can track them through the Louisiana DPS&C website. The state's offender locator line is (225) 383-4580. It runs 24 hours a day. Victims can register for alerts through VINELink to get notified when an inmate's custody status changes.
Visiting Inmates in Baton Rouge
Visiting hours at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison have changed over the years. Contact the facility at (225) 355-3311 for the current schedule. The prison may have restrictions in place. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit.
For the Baton Rouge City Jail, call (225) 389-8378 to ask about visiting. Rules differ between the two facilities. The parish prison has more formal visiting procedures since it holds more inmates for longer periods. Always call ahead to confirm hours and rules before you make the trip.
East Baton Rouge Parish Inmate Population
Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish, and the parish prison holds most inmates from the city. For the complete parish roster, all search options, and more contact info, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish inmate population page.
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