Laplace Inmate Population
Laplace inmate population records are handled through the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. Laplace is an unincorporated community, so it does not have its own police department or city jail. All law enforcement in Laplace falls under the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff. If someone gets arrested in Laplace, they go to the parish correctional center. You can look up current inmates using the St. John Parish LA VINE roster or by calling the sheriff's office directly.
Laplace Quick Facts
St. John the Baptist Parish Handles Laplace
Laplace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish. But it is unincorporated. That means there is no separate city government, no city police, and no city jail. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office handles everything.
The parish correctional center holds all inmates from Laplace and the rest of the parish. The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency for the area. Deputies patrol Laplace, make arrests, and book inmates into the parish jail. For the full parish system and all search tools, visit the St. John the Baptist Parish inmate population page. That page covers the complete system in detail.
| Sheriff's Office | St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (985) 652-9513 |
| Website | stjohnsheriff.org |
| Correctional Center | St. John Parish Correctional Center |
| Jail Phone | (985) 359-8716 |
Call the correctional center at (985) 359-8716 for questions about inmates. The sheriff's office main line is (985) 652-9513. Both numbers are answered during business hours. The jail phone may have after-hours availability for urgent inquiries.
How to Search Laplace Inmate Records
The St. John the Baptist Parish LA VINE roster is the main online tool for finding inmates in Laplace. It updates every 30 minutes. Search by name to see who is currently held at the parish correctional center.
The image above shows the LA VINE search portal. This statewide system covers all parishes including St. John the Baptist, where Laplace inmates are held.
The LA VINE roster shows booking details, charges, and bond amounts for current inmates. You do not need an account to use it. Just type in a name and hit search. The results cover all inmates at the St. John Parish facility, not just those from Laplace. If you need more detail, the St. John Parish Sheriff's website at stjohnsheriff.org may have additional search tools or contact info.
You can also sign up for LA VINE custody alerts. Pick an inmate and choose to get notified by phone, email, or text. The system will tell you when the inmate's status changes. This service is free and available to anyone.
Laplace Booking and Arrest Records
When someone gets arrested in Laplace, the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office books them at the correctional center. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting deputy or agency, and bond amount. A mugshot is taken during the process.
These records are public under the Louisiana Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1). Current jail rosters, arrest records, and charges are available through the online tools or by request from the sheriff's office. Not everything is public though. Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12 protects medical records, juvenile records, and certain confidential corrections documents. Social security numbers are never released through public records requests.
If you need a certified copy of a booking record or arrest report, call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 652-9513 during business hours. They can tell you the process and any fees involved for getting copies.
Note: New bookings typically show up in the LA VINE system within a few hours of the arrest.
State Prison Search for Laplace Area
Some inmates leave the parish jail and go to state prison. The Louisiana DPS&C tracks all state prisoners. Call the offender locator at (225) 383-4580 any time of day. You need the inmate's name and date of birth or DPS&C number.
The DPS&C offender information page has details on how to find people in the state prison system. Crime victims can register through VINELink for free custody change alerts. The system works for parish jails and state prisons alike. The victim services page has additional help for crime victims in Louisiana.
Laplace Legal Resources
Laplace residents can access legal help through several channels. The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. Legal aid organizations serve the River Parishes area, which includes St. John the Baptist Parish.
For public records requests related to arrests in Laplace, go through the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. They follow the Louisiana Public Records Act for all requests. The DPS&C public records page covers state-level records if you need something from the state corrections system.
St. John the Baptist Parish Inmate Population
Laplace is in St. John the Baptist Parish. All inmates from Laplace are held at the parish correctional center. For the full roster, contact info, and additional search tools, visit the St. John the Baptist Parish page.
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