Find Plaquemines Parish Inmate Population

Plaquemines Parish inmate population records are managed by the sheriff's office and the detention center in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. This parish stretches along the Mississippi River south of New Orleans and handles all bookings at its central facility. You can search for current inmates through the LA VINE roster system or call the sheriff's office at any time. Sheriff Gerald Turlich and his team keep the records on everyone held in Plaquemines Parish custody, from initial booking through release or transfer.

Plaquemines Parish Sheriff and Inmate Data

Sheriff Gerald Turlich leads the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office at 8025 Highway 23 in Port Sulphur, LA 70083. Call (504) 564-2525 to reach the main office. Staff handle law enforcement, jail operations, and public records for the entire parish. The office is the primary point of contact for any inmate information requests.

The sheriff's team keeps detailed records on every person booked into Plaquemines Parish custody. These files include the name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date for each inmate. Under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12, some inmate records stay private. But the basic booking data and the current roster are open for the public to view. You do not need a court order to look up who is in jail right now. For records requests, call the sheriff's office at (504) 564-2525 during business hours.

Note: Plaquemines Parish covers a large geographic area along the river, so response times for in-person visits to the office can vary depending on your location in the parish.

Plaquemines Parish Detention Center Population

The Plaquemines Parish Detention Center is at 8055 Highway 23 in Port Sulphur, LA 70083. Call (504) 934-6788 for direct jail inquiries. This is the main holding site for all people arrested in Plaquemines Parish.

The inmate population at this facility includes people awaiting trial, those serving short sentences, and individuals held under agreements with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The count changes from day to day. Some people stay just hours after arrest. Others remain for weeks or months while their cases go through court. The facility tracks each person from the point of booking until release or transfer to a state prison. You can call the Louisiana DPS&C at (225) 383-4580 to check on state-level inmates who may have passed through Plaquemines Parish.

Because Plaquemines Parish sits just south of Orleans Parish, some people confuse where a particular arrest was processed. If you cannot find someone on the Plaquemines roster, check the Orleans Parish system as well. Arrests made in the New Orleans metro can sometimes end up at a different parish facility depending on jurisdiction.

Search Plaquemines Parish Inmates Online

The quickest way to check the Plaquemines Parish inmate population is through the LA VINE roster. This system updates throughout the day and pulls data from the jail's booking system. You can search by first name, last name, or both. Results show current inmates only. Once a person is released, the name drops off the active list.

The Plaquemines Parish LA VINE roster page shows the name, booking number, charges, and bond details for each person in custody. This is part of the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. If you want alerts when an inmate's status changes, sign up through VINELink and get calls or texts. The service is free and runs around the clock.

Here is the LA VINE roster page for Plaquemines Parish inmate population searches, available at plaquemines.lavns.org.

The roster lists all current inmates held at the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center with their booking details and charges.

Plaquemines Parish Booking Records

Every arrest in Plaquemines Parish creates a booking record at the detention center. The booking process captures the person's name, date of birth, physical details, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. These records feed into the LA VINE system and the sheriff's internal database.

You can get copies of booking records by calling the detention center at (504) 934-6788 or the sheriff's office at (504) 564-2525. Some records are also available through the DPS&C public information office. If the person has been transferred to a state facility, the offender information page at DPS&C will have the most current location data. The victim services division can also help registered victims who need status updates on an inmate.

Inmate Records and Louisiana Law

Louisiana law is specific about what inmate data is available to the public. The current roster of people in custody is public. Booking photos are public. Charges and bond amounts are public. Medical records, mental health notes, and certain investigation files remain off limits. R.S. 15:574.12 covers the confidential categories in detail.

The Louisiana Public Records Act under R.S. 44:1 gives you the right to ask for records from any public body, and that includes the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office. They must respond to written requests. Copy fees are allowed under R.S. 44:32, but the office cannot deny access to records the law says are open. If you face a denial, you can file a complaint or seek a court order to get the records released.

Note: Juvenile inmate records are sealed under Louisiana law and are not part of the public roster.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Plaquemines Parish. If you cannot find someone on the Plaquemines roster, check these neighboring parishes. Booking goes through the parish where the arrest took place.