Access Kenner Inmate Records
Kenner inmate population records are managed through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. The Kenner Police Department handles city arrests, but inmates are housed at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. To find someone arrested in Kenner, you need to search the Jefferson Parish inmate system. The LA VINE roster and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's website both provide online search tools for checking who is currently in custody.
Kenner Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center
Kenner is one of the larger cities in Jefferson Parish. The city has its own police force but no standalone jail. Inmates from Kenner go to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. It is in Gretna at 100 Dolhonde Street.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office runs the correctional center. The facility holds inmates from all over the parish. That includes Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Terrytown, and other communities. When the Kenner Police Department arrests someone, that person gets processed at the parish level. The booking record goes into the Jefferson Parish system, which is where you search for them. For more on the parish system, see the Jefferson Parish inmate population page.
| Police Dept | Kenner Police Department |
|---|---|
| PD Address | 500 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062 |
| PD Phone | (504) 712-2227 |
| Correctional Center | Jefferson Parish Correctional Center |
| Jail Address | 100 Dolhonde Street, Gretna, LA 70054 |
| Jail Phone | (504) 368-5360 |
The Kenner Police Department is at 500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. For questions about a Kenner arrest, call (504) 712-2227. For anything about the jail or an inmate's status, call the correctional center at (504) 368-5360.
Search Kenner Inmate Population Online
The Jefferson Parish LA VINE roster is the main way to search for Kenner inmates online. LA VINE updates every 30 minutes. You search by name and the system shows everyone currently held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. It is free to use and works on any device.
The image above shows the Jefferson Parish LA VINE roster. This single tool covers all inmates from Kenner and everywhere else in Jefferson Parish.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office also runs search tools on their website. Visit jpso.com for their online resources. The sheriff's site may have a more detailed search option or additional booking information not shown on the LA VINE roster. Between the two tools, you should be able to find any current inmate held through the Jefferson Parish system.
Above is the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office website. It is another resource for finding inmate information related to Kenner arrests.
To search effectively, have these details ready:
- Full name (first and last) of the inmate
- Date of birth if known
- Booking number if available
Kenner Booking Records
Booking records for Kenner arrests are created at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. The record includes the inmate's name, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and booking date. For Kenner arrests, the arresting agency shows Kenner Police Department.
Under the Louisiana Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1), booking records are public. Anyone can look up the jail roster, arrest details, and charges. Mugshots are public too. But Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12 protects certain corrections records. Medical info, social security numbers, and juvenile records cannot be accessed through public records requests. Internal disciplinary reports and pre-sentence investigation files are also off limits.
Note: The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office handles all formal records requests for inmates booked through the parish system.
State Inmate Lookup for Kenner
When inmates get sentenced to state prison, they leave the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. They enter the Louisiana DPS&C system. Local rosters will no longer show them.
Call the state offender locator at (225) 383-4580 to find state inmates. It runs 24 hours. The DPS&C offender information page tells you how to use the system. You need the inmate's name and date of birth or DPS&C number. Crime victims can register at VINELink for free alerts about custody changes. This covers all Louisiana jails and prisons.
Kenner Legal Help and Resources
Kenner residents looking for legal help can start with the Louisiana State Bar Association's referral service. Legal aid groups serve the Jefferson Parish area for people with lower income. The DPS&C victim services page has info for crime victims across the state.
For public records from the Kenner Police Department, call (504) 712-2227. They handle requests for city arrest records during business hours. Parish-level records go through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office at (504) 363-5701. Both agencies follow the Louisiana Public Records Act for all records requests.
Jefferson Parish Inmate Population
Kenner is in Jefferson Parish, and all Kenner inmates go to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. For the full parish roster, all search tools, and complete contact info, visit the Jefferson Parish page.
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