Bossier Parish Booking Releases
Bossier Parish booking releases are maintained by the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office in Benton. The sheriff's office operates a maximum security facility in Plain Dealing and provides a free online inmate roster covering charges, court dates, and current custody status. You can search Bossier Parish booking releases through the sheriff's website or the LAVINE roster, both of which are open to the public at no cost.
Bossier Parish Quick Facts
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office serves the parish from its headquarters at 204 Burt Boulevard in Benton. The team of commissioned deputies, staff, Posse and Ladies Auxiliary, and Reserves is focused on public safety and available around the clock. The sheriff's office can be reached at (318) 965-2203 at any time.
The Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility is located at 2985 Old Plain Dealing Road in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. To find an inmate in custody or to ask about the roster, call 318-326-4405, which operates 24 hours a day. This facility is the main detention center handling bookings for arrests made throughout Bossier Parish. The online inmate roster lets the public search current jail inmates, view basic booking information, check charges and court dates — all without registration or fees.
| Sheriff's Office | Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, LA 71006 |
| Phone | 318-965-2203 |
| Maximum Security Facility | 2985 Old Plain Dealing Rd., Plain Dealing, LA 71064 |
| Jail Phone (24 hrs) | 318-326-4405 |
| Website | bossiersheriff.com |
Search Bossier Parish Booking Releases Online
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster through its website at bossiersheriff.com. The roster allows the public to search current jail inmates, view basic booking information, and check charges and court dates without any registration or fee. This tool is one of the more complete online options among Louisiana parishes.
Note that if you cannot find the mugshot of someone who was arrested, it may be because Bossier Parish or the state of Louisiana has recently changed its policy on publicly posting them in the jail roster. In that case, contact the facility directly at 318-326-4405 for confirmation that the person is in custody.
The LAVINE roster at bossier.lavns.org provides an additional live view of who is currently in custody. This system is maintained by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and connects to the statewide network covering all 64 parishes.
VINELink at vinelink.com allows you to register for automatic notifications when a specific person's custody status changes. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day with support available at 1-866-528-6748 in over 200 languages.
Bossier Parish Booking Record Details
Booking records in Bossier Parish are 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. The public portion of a booking record includes the person's name and identifying information, the charges filed, the booking date and time, and the location where the alleged offense occurred.
An arrest does not mean the inmate has been convicted of a crime. Information in the Bossier Parish inmate roster is provided for informational purposes only, is subject to change, and should not be relied upon for any type of legal action. The roster reflects current booking data, which may be updated as cases move through the court system.
Note: Every person booked at the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
How to Request Bossier Parish Booking Records
To request a copy of a booking report or arrest record from Bossier Parish, contact the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court's Office at 204 Burt Boulevard, Second Floor, Benton, LA 71006. The clerk's office handles public records requests during regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number for the clerk is 318-965-2336.
Fees for records at the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court include $5.00 per name search and $1.00 per page for copies. Louisiana's public records law, R.S. 44:32, requires the custodian to respond within three business days of receiving a written request. The custodian must provide the records or explain in writing why they cannot be released.
For individuals transferred from Bossier Parish to a state facility, use the Louisiana DPS&C automated locator at (225) 383-4580, available 24 hours a day. You can also email records requests to docpublicrecords@la.gov or write to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. The DPS&C offender information page explains how to locate and get information about state-level inmates.