Cameron Parish Inmate Population

Cameron Parish sits along the Gulf Coast in southwest Louisiana and has one of the smallest populations of any parish in the state. The inmate population here tends to be low compared to larger parishes, but the sheriff's office still tracks every person in custody through the same systems used statewide. Sheriff Ronald Johnson manages the jail and all bookings. You can check the current inmate population through the LA VINE roster or by calling the sheriff's office at (337) 775-5111. The jail number is (337) 775-2125 for direct inmate inquiries.

Cameron Parish Sheriff and Jail Operations

Sheriff Ronald Johnson runs the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office at 119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631. The main line is (337) 775-5111. The jail can be reached at (337) 775-2125. This office is responsible for all arrests, bookings, and inmate management in the parish.

Cameron Parish covers a large area along the coast but has very few residents. Most of the land is marsh, wildlife refuge, and open water. The small population means the jail usually holds fewer inmates than parishes with big cities. But the sheriff still follows the same booking and records procedures required by Louisiana law. Every person arrested goes through a full booking process. Their data enters the state system and appears on the public roster.

The parish was hit hard by hurricanes in the past, and recovery efforts changed the local landscape. Despite the small size, law enforcement stays active. The sheriff's office patrols a wide area that includes rural roads, coastal zones, and industrial sites tied to the oil and gas industry.

Search Cameron Parish Inmate Population Online

The Cameron Parish LA VINE roster is the primary way to check the inmate population online. This system updates every 30 minutes. You search by name. Results show current inmates with their charges, booking numbers, and bond details. The service costs nothing and works at any hour.

Below is the LA VINE roster page for Cameron Parish, available at cameron.lavns.org.

The roster displays all people currently held in Cameron Parish custody with their booking information.

Since Cameron Parish is small, the roster may show just a handful of names at any given time. But the system still updates on the same schedule as larger parishes. If you need alerts about a specific inmate, register through VINELink. You can get calls, texts, or emails when an inmate's status changes. This is part of the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System and is free to use. The hotline number is 1-866-528-6748.

Accessing Cameron Parish Inmate Records

Louisiana law governs what inmate records you can see. The current roster is public. Charges and bond amounts are public. Booking photos are public. Under R.S. 15:574.12, deeper files like pre-sentence reports and parole records are confidential. But basic booking data is open to anyone.

If you need more than the online roster shows, contact the sheriff's office directly. You can ask for booking records, arrest reports, or other public documents. Under the Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1), the office must provide access to records that are not exempt. Copy fees may apply under R.S. 44:32. Write your request and send it to the sheriff's office at 119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631.

Cameron Parish Inmate Population and State Resources

Some inmates booked in Cameron Parish end up in the state prison system. When that happens, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections takes over their records. You can use the state offender locator at (225) 383-4580 to find someone who has been transferred. The line works 24 hours a day. You need the inmate's name and date of birth or their DPS&C number.

The DPS&C offender information page also has details on state inmates. It covers people housed at facilities like Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Dixon Correctional Institute, and other state-run sites. If someone was arrested in Cameron Parish but transferred to a state facility, this is where you will find their current location and projected release date.

The victim services division at the state level helps people who need ongoing updates about an inmate. This works alongside the VINELink notification system.

Note: Cameron Parish may house inmates from other jurisdictions under contract arrangements, which can affect the daily population count.

How Bookings Work in Cameron Parish

When someone is arrested in Cameron Parish, they go through intake at the local jail. Staff log the person's full name, date of birth, height, weight, and other physical details. They record the charges, arresting officer, and bond amount set by a judge. A booking photo is taken. All of this feeds into the LA VINE system within 30 minutes.

The booking record stays on file even after the person is released. It becomes part of the permanent record at the sheriff's office. You can request old booking records through a public records request. The jail staff can also answer basic questions over the phone about people currently in custody. For historical records, a written request to the sheriff is the best approach.

Nearby Parishes

Cameron Parish borders just two other parishes. If you are looking for an inmate who may have been booked in a neighboring area, check these parishes as well.