LaSalle Parish Booking Releases
LaSalle Parish booking releases are maintained by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office in Jena. The sheriff's office posts weekly arrests online, giving the public regular access to recent booking activity in the parish. The LAVINE roster is the main live source for current booking release data in LaSalle Parish, and the sheriff's office can be contacted directly for information about any specific individual in custody.
LaSalle Parish Quick Facts
LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office serves the parish from Jena, the parish seat of LaSalle Parish in central Louisiana. The sheriff's office handles all bookings for individuals arrested within LaSalle Parish by any law enforcement agency operating in the area. The LaSalle Parish Jail is the holding facility for pre-trial detainees and short-sentence inmates in the parish.
The sheriff's office posts weekly arrest reports online, which is one of the more proactive transparency practices among Louisiana's smaller parishes. These weekly reports give the public a regular snapshot of booking activity in LaSalle Parish. For the most current custody status, use the LAVINE roster or contact the sheriff's office directly in Jena.
| Sheriff's Office | LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Parish Seat | Jena, LA |
| LAVINE Roster | lasalle.lavns.org |
LaSalle Parish Booking Releases Online
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office posts weekly arrest reports online, giving the public access to recent booking activity in the parish. These reports are a useful starting point when looking for someone recently booked at the LaSalle Parish Jail.
For live custody data, check the LAVINE roster at lasalle.lavns.org. This system connects directly to the jail booking database and reflects current custody status for anyone held at the LaSalle Parish Jail. The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement maintains this system as part of the statewide LAVINE network covering all 64 Louisiana parishes.
VINELink at vinelink.com lets anyone sign up for free automatic notifications when a specific person's custody status changes. The service is available 24 hours a day with support in over 200 languages at 1-866-528-6748.
What LaSalle Parish Booking Records Show
LaSalle 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 includes the person's name and identifying information, the charges filed, the booking date and time, and the location of the alleged offense.
Weekly arrest reports provide a summary of recent booking activity. The LAVINE roster gives real-time custody status. Records tied to active criminal investigations and pending litigation are not public under R.S. 44:3 and can be withheld by law enforcement while cases remain open.
Note: A booking is not a conviction. Everyone booked at LaSalle Parish Jail is presumed innocent unless a court determines otherwise.
How to Request LaSalle Parish Records
For copies of booking records or arrest reports from LaSalle Parish, contact the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office in Jena. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or in writing. For court records, contact the Clerk of Court's office in Jena. Include the full name of the person, the approximate booking date, and the charges if known.
Louisiana's public records law, R.S. 44:32, requires the custodian of records to respond within three business days of a written request. The response must provide the records or explain in writing why they cannot be released. Copy fees may apply under the Louisiana fee schedule.
For state-level inmates transferred from LaSalle Parish, the Louisiana DPS&C automated locator at (225) 383-4580 is available 24 hours a day. Records requests can be emailed to docpublicrecords@la.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. The DPS&C offender information page provides state inmate location resources.