West Carroll Parish Inmate Population

West Carroll Parish inmate population records are held by the sheriff's office and the jail in Oak Grove. This is a small rural parish in northeast Louisiana where most inmate searches start with a phone call or the LA VINE system. The West Carroll Parish Jail takes calls 24 hours a day, so you can check on someone in custody at any time. The LA VINE roster gives you an online option for looking up current inmates without having to call. Between these two tools, you can find out who is held at the jail, what charges they face, and what the bond amount is for any person booked in West Carroll Parish.

West Carroll Parish Sheriff and Inmate Records

The West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office is at 305 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263. Call (318) 428-2331 to reach the office. This same number works for the jail as well. Staff handle law enforcement, jail operations, and public records for the whole parish.

The sheriff's team keeps records on every person booked into the West Carroll Parish Jail. These files show the name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date for each inmate. Under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12, some details in inmate files stay private. But basic booking data and the current roster are open to the public under the Louisiana Public Records Act, R.S. 44:1. You can call and ask for basic info on anyone in custody without needing a court order.

West Carroll Parish is part of the regional probation and parole office based in Tallulah. That office covers East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Richland, Tensas, and West Carroll parishes. If you need info on someone who is on probation or parole rather than in jail, call (318) 574-4201 for the Tallulah office.

West Carroll Parish Jail Population

The West Carroll Parish Jail is at 305 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263. The phone number is (318) 428-2331. This line runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call any time to ask about a person in custody.

The inmate population at this jail is small compared to most parishes in Louisiana. West Carroll is one of the less populated parishes in the state, so the daily count stays low. People held here include those waiting for trial, those serving short sentences, and others held on various charges. The jail tracks each person from the time they are booked until they leave. That could be hours or months depending on the case. If someone has been moved to a state facility, call the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections at (225) 383-4580 for the most current location.

The jail uses separate addresses for personal mail and legal mail. Personal mail goes to: West Carroll Parish Jail, P.O. Box 744, Oak Grove, LA 71263. Legal mail goes to: West Carroll Parish Jail, 305 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263. Make sure to include the inmate's full name and ID number on all mail.

Search West Carroll Parish Inmates Online

The LA VINE roster is the main online tool for checking the West Carroll Parish inmate population. This system pulls data from the jail's booking records. You can search by first name, last name, or both. Results show who is in custody right now. Once a person is released, their name drops off the active list.

The West Carroll Parish LA VINE roster page shows the name, booking number, charges, and bond details for each person held at the jail. This is tied to the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. If you want alerts when an inmate's status changes, sign up through VINELink for free calls or texts. That service runs all day, every day.

Here is the LA VINE roster page for West Carroll Parish inmate population searches, available at westcarroll.lavns.org.

The roster lists all current inmates held at the West Carroll Parish Jail with their booking details and charges.

West Carroll Parish Booking Records

Every arrest in West Carroll Parish creates a booking record at the jail. The process logs the person's name, date of birth, physical details, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. This data feeds into the LA VINE system and the sheriff's internal database.

A booking record typically includes:

• Full name and date of birth
• Physical description and photo
• Charges and arresting agency
• Bond amount and type
• Booking date and time

You can get copies of these records by calling (318) 428-2331 or by sending a written request to the sheriff's office at 305 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263. The office may charge a fee for copies as allowed under R.S. 44:32. Some records are also available through the DPS&C public information office if the person has been moved to state custody.

Note: Bond amounts and charges may change after court hearings, so verify current info by calling the jail or checking the LA VINE roster.

Inmate Records and Louisiana Law

Louisiana law is clear on what inmate data stays public. The active roster is public. Booking photos are public. Charges and bond amounts are public. Medical records, mental health notes, and certain investigation files are not. R.S. 15:574.12 covers what stays sealed. Pre-sentence reports, parole files, and clemency records are off limits to the public.

The Louisiana Public Records Act under R.S. 44:1 gives you the right to request records from any public body, including the West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office. They must respond to written requests. They can charge fees for copies but cannot block access to records the law classifies as open. If you get turned down for something you believe is public, you can file a complaint or go to court.

The victim services division at DPS&C can also help if you are a registered victim looking for updates on an offender who was held in West Carroll Parish.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border West Carroll Parish. If you are not sure which parish handles a case, check where the arrest took place. The booking goes through that parish.