Acadia Parish Booking Releases
Acadia Parish booking releases are public records held by the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office in Crowley. The APSO Corrections Facility books individuals arrested by city police departments, the parish sheriff, and the Louisiana Department of Corrections. You can search the current jail population online or through the LAVINE roster, which gives live updates on who is in custody in Acadia Parish.
Acadia Parish Quick Facts
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) handles all bookings for the parish jail in Crowley. The facility has a capacity of 190 beds and serves as the central booking location for everyone arrested within Acadia Parish, whether by the Crowley Police Department, other city departments, or APSO deputies themselves. In 2016 alone, the corrections staff processed more than 2,700 individuals from all agencies operating in Acadia Parish.
When someone is booked at APSO Corrections, the record becomes public under Louisiana Revised Statute 44:3(4)(a), which makes booking records under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228 open to the public. That covers the name of the person, the charges, the booking date, and identifying information. The APSO jail population portal displays this information and includes the arrestee's name, race, sex, age, release date if applicable, and mugshot.
| Sheriff's Office | Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1037 Capitol Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526 |
| Main Phone | 337-788-8700 |
| Jail Phone | 337-788-8737 |
| Website | apso.org |
How to Search Acadia Parish Booking Releases
You can search Acadia Parish booking releases through two main channels. The first is the APSO online inmate roster at apso.org/corrections.html. The jail population portal is a repository for finding inmates who are awaiting trial or serving a short sentence at the facility. It includes inmates arrested by city police departments, the parish sheriff's office, and the Louisiana Department of Corrections. The portal is updated regularly so you can check current custody status.
The second channel is the LAVINE roster at acadia.lavns.org. This live roster updates every 30 minutes and is part of the statewide Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. You don't need an account or a fee to view the roster. The LAVINE system is administered by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) and covers all 64 parishes statewide.
The Acadia Parish LAVINE roster shows who is currently in custody at the parish jail. Updated every 30 minutes, it reflects the most recent booking activity in the parish.
The LAVINE portal also lets visitors register for custody notifications. Anyone can sign up to receive an alert when a specific person's status changes, whether that's a release, a transfer, or another custody event.
If you can't find someone through the online tools, call the APSO jail directly at 337-788-8737. Staff can help confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking information during business hours.
What Acadia Parish Booking Records Contain
Acadia Parish booking records are public documents that show basic information about an individual's entry into jail. A typical entry in the APSO jail population portal includes the arrestee's full name, race, sex, age, the date they were booked, the charges filed against them, and the release date if one has been set. Mugshots are also included in most cases.
The public booking record does not include the full investigative file. Under Louisiana's public records law, R.S. 44:3, law enforcement can withhold records related to pending criminal litigation, confidential sources, and investigative techniques. What is always public is the initial booking report as defined under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228. That covers the name of the person charged, the nature of the alleged offense, the time and location, and the names of investigating officers.
Note: A booking record shows an arrest, not a conviction. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Public Records Requests in Acadia Parish
For copies of booking records or arrest reports from Acadia Parish, submit your request to the APSO Records Division. In-person requests are accepted at the sheriff's office at 1037 Capitol Avenue in Crowley during regular business hours. Written requests can also be submitted to the Records Division by mail.
Louisiana's Public Records Law, R.S. 44:32, requires the custodian of records to respond within three business days. If the records exist and are public, they must be made available or the custodian must explain in writing why they cannot. Fees may apply for copies. The Louisiana Public Records Act under R.S. 44:1 broadly covers all documents used in the conduct of government functions, which includes booking records held by the sheriff.
For state prison inmates who may have been transferred out of Acadia Parish, contact the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections at (225) 342-6744 or use the DPS&C automated offender locator at (225) 383-4580, available 24 hours a day. You can also register for custody notifications through VINELink at vinelink.com.
Nearby Parishes
Acadia Parish borders several parishes in south-central Louisiana. If the person you're looking for was booked in an adjacent parish, check those rosters directly.