DeSoto Parish Booking Releases
DeSoto Parish booking releases are maintained by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office in Mansfield. The parish jail processes all arrests made within DeSoto Parish and holds detainees until they are bailed out or their cases are resolved. The LAVINE roster is the main public tool for checking current inmate status, and a direct call to the sheriff's office is the most direct way to confirm booking details and release information.
DeSoto Parish Quick Facts
DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for DeSoto Parish and is headquartered in Mansfield, the parish seat. The sheriff's office handles all bookings for arrests made within DeSoto Parish and is the official custodian of arrest records for the parish. The sheriff's jurisdiction covers all unincorporated areas of DeSoto Parish, with city police departments operating in Mansfield and other incorporated areas making their own arrests, which are then processed through the parish jail.
For questions about someone in custody, contact the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office directly. Staff can confirm whether a specific individual is in custody at the DeSoto Parish Jail, the booking date, and the charges filed when you provide the person's full name and identifying details. In-person visits to the sheriff's office during regular business hours are also available for records inquiries.
| Sheriff's Office | DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Parish Seat | Mansfield, LA |
| LAVINE Roster | desoto.lavns.org |
DeSoto Parish Booking Releases Online
The primary online tool for DeSoto Parish booking releases is the LAVINE roster at desoto.lavns.org. This live system draws from the jail booking database and shows current custody status for anyone held at the DeSoto Parish Jail. The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement administers this system as part of the statewide LAVINE network covering all 64 Louisiana parishes.
VINELink at vinelink.com lets you register for free automatic custody notifications for any individual booked at the DeSoto Parish Jail. The service is available 24 hours a day with support in over 200 languages at 1-866-528-6748.
If you cannot find someone through the LAVINE roster, contact the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office directly in Mansfield. A phone inquiry is the most direct way to confirm current custody status at the DeSoto Parish Jail when the online roster does not show the person you're looking for.
What DeSoto Parish Booking Records Show
DeSoto Parish booking records are public under Louisiana Revised Statute 44:3(4)(a), which makes the booking of a person under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228 a public document. The public portion of a booking record covers the person's name and identifying information, the charges filed, the booking date and time, and the location of the alleged offense.
The LAVINE system provides current custody status and basic booking data. Records tied to active criminal investigations and pending litigation are not public under R.S. 44:3. The sheriff's office can withhold those portions while cases are still open.
Note: An arrest or booking does not mean a person has been convicted of a crime. Everyone booked at DeSoto Parish Jail is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.
How to Request DeSoto Parish Records
To request copies of booking records or arrest reports from DeSoto Parish, contact the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office in Mansfield. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or in writing. For court records, contact the Clerk of Court's office in Mansfield, which maintains court filings and related documents. Include the full name of the person you're searching for, the approximate booking date, and the charges if you know them.
Louisiana's public records law, R.S. 44:32, requires the custodian of records 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. Copy fees may apply under the Louisiana fee schedule.
For anyone transferred from DeSoto Parish to a state facility, the Louisiana DPS&C automated locator at (225) 383-4580 is available 24 hours a day. Records requests can also be emailed to docpublicrecords@la.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. Find state inmate location information at the DPS&C offender information page.