Hammond Inmate Population Search
Hammond inmate population records are available through the Tangipahoa Parish jail system. The Hammond Police Department makes city arrests, but inmates get booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite. You can look up current inmates using LA VINE, which provides two separate rosters for Hammond. One covers city jail inmates and another covers the entire parish. Both tools are free and update throughout the day.
Hammond Quick Facts
Tangipahoa Parish Handles Hammond Inmates
Hammond is in Tangipahoa Parish. The parish jail in Amite holds inmates from across the parish. The Hammond Police Department handles city arrests. After arrest, inmates go through booking at the parish jail.
The Tangipahoa Parish Jail sits at 13006 Justice Center Drive in Amite. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office runs it. Call (985) 748-3392 to reach the jail. For the full parish system, visit the Tangipahoa Parish inmate population page. That page has the complete roster info, contact details, and more about how the parish handles its inmate population.
| Police Dept | Hammond Police Department |
|---|---|
| PD Address | 307 E. Charles Street, Hammond, LA 70401 |
| PD Phone | (985) 277-5700 |
| Parish Jail | Tangipahoa Parish Jail |
| Jail Address | 13006 Justice Center Drive, Amite, LA 70422 |
| Jail Phone | (985) 748-3392 |
How to Search Hammond Inmates Online
Hammond has its own LA VINE roster. This is unusual for smaller cities. The Hammond LA VINE roster shows inmates connected to Hammond Police Department arrests. Search by name to find booking info, charges, and bond amounts.
The image above shows the Hammond police LA VINE roster. It covers inmates from Hammond city arrests specifically.
For a broader search, use the Tangipahoa Parish LA VINE roster. This covers every inmate in the parish jail, not just those from Hammond. It is a good backup if the city roster does not show the person you are looking for. The parish roster updates every 30 minutes and shows current custody status, charges, and bond details for everyone held at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
Above is the Tangipahoa Parish LA VINE page. This roster includes inmates from Hammond and all other parts of the parish.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's website at tpso.org may also have inmate search features. Check their site for any additional tools or roster pages.
Hammond Booking Records
Every arrest in Hammond creates a booking record. The record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. Mugshots are taken during booking. This data becomes part of the public record under Louisiana law.
The Louisiana Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1) makes booking records available to the public. You can look them up online or request copies from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Some info stays private though. Medical records, social security numbers, and juvenile records are protected under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12 and other state laws. You cannot get those through a public records request.
Note: If you need a certified copy of a booking record, contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office directly.
State Inmate Search for Hammond
Some inmates leave the parish jail and go to state prison. When that happens, they drop off the local roster. The Louisiana DPS&C tracks all state prison inmates. You can call their offender locator at (225) 383-4580. It is available 24 hours a day.
The DPS&C offender information page explains how to look up state inmates. You need a name and date of birth, or the inmate's DPS&C number. Crime victims can register through VINELink for free custody alerts. The system covers both parish jails and state prisons. It will notify you by phone, text, or email when something changes with an inmate's status.
Legal Resources in Hammond
Hammond residents can find legal help through several sources. The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for people who need an attorney. Legal aid organizations serve the Tangipahoa Parish area for those who qualify based on income.
The DPS&C victim services page has info for crime victims across Louisiana. If you need records from the Hammond Police Department, contact them at (985) 277-5700. They handle public records requests for city arrests during normal business hours. For parish-level records, reach the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 748-3392.
Tangipahoa Parish Inmate Population
Hammond is in Tangipahoa Parish. All inmates from the city end up in the parish jail system. For the full inmate roster, all contact details, and more resources, visit the Tangipahoa Parish page.
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