Bossier City Jail Roster Database
The Bossier City jail roster tracks people arrested by the Bossier City Police Department and held at the Bossier Maximum Security Facility. Bossier City does not have a city jail. "Bossier City Police Department utilizes Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office detention facilities." Everyone arrested in Bossier City goes into the Bossier Parish jail system. You can search the Bossier City jail roster online through the Bossier Parish LAVNS inmate roster. This page covers how the booking process works, where to search for inmates, and how to get records tied to Bossier City arrests.
Bossier City Quick Facts
Bossier City Police and Jail Roster
The Bossier City Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. "Bossier City Police Department, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111" is the main headquarters address. Their mailing address is "P.O. Box 5337, Bossier City, LA 71171-5337." When officers make an arrest in Bossier City, the person gets taken to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility at 2960 Old Minden Road for booking and detention.
The Bossier City official website has info about city services and departments, including the police. It does not host a jail roster or inmate search. For that, you need to go through the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office.
Since there is no city jail, the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office runs all detention services. The police department handles the arrest and initial paperwork, but the sheriff's office takes over once the person reaches the jail. This is the standard setup across most Louisiana cities.
How to Search Bossier City Jail Roster Records
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster through the Bossier Parish LAVNS portal. You can search by name to find anyone held at the Bossier Maximum Security Facility. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, and booking details. The tool is free and anyone can use it.
Type in a last name and the system pulls up matching inmates. You can add a first name to narrow results. The roster shows people currently held at the facility. If someone has been released, they may no longer appear. For historical records, contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office or file a public records request under LSA-R.S. 44:1.
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office website has additional details about the jail, visitation schedules, commissary, and how to post bond. It is a good resource if you need more than the inmate roster.
Note: The Bossier Parish roster covers the entire parish, not just Bossier City arrests.
Bossier Parish Jail Roster Details
The Bossier Maximum Security Facility at 2960 Old Minden Road in Bossier City is the main detention center for the parish. It holds people on city charges from Bossier City, parish charges, state warrants, and holds for other agencies. Bond amounts vary depending on the offense and the judge's ruling.
| Facility | Bossier Maximum Security Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 2960 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA 71112 |
| Sheriff's Office | bossiersheriff.com |
| Inmate Roster | Online LAVNS Roster |
| BCPD Address | 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 |
Under LSA-R.S. 15:574.12, some offender records stay confidential. Basic jail roster data is public though. That includes name, age, offense, and the booking date. Everyone on the roster is presumed innocent. The jail roster only shows who is in custody and what charges they face.
Bossier City Jail Roster and LAVNS
Beyond the Bossier Parish LAVNS portal, you can also use the statewide VINELink system to search for inmates. It covers all 64 Louisiana parishes. Call 1-866-528-6748 for phone lookups. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 created the LAVNS program to help crime victims track offenders, but anyone can search.
You can sign up for custody alerts through LAVNS. The system will notify you by call, text, or email if an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. This is especially useful if you need to track someone who might get moved between parishes.
Requesting Bossier City Jail Records
For police reports, contact the Bossier City Police Department at 620 Benton Road. For jail booking records, go through the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office. Louisiana's Public Records Act under LSA-R.S. 44:1 gives you the right to access these records. Include the person's name and date of arrest in your request. Some copies may have a small fee attached.
If a request gets denied, the agency must explain why. Standard booking records are rarely denied for adults. Certified copies cost more and take extra processing time. For most Bossier City jail roster needs, the free online LAVNS portal is enough.
Note: Bossier City PD handles arrest reports while the Bossier Parish Sheriff handles jail booking records.
Jail Rosters Near Bossier City
Shreveport is right across the Red River. People arrested there go through the Caddo Parish jail system, which is totally separate from Bossier Parish. Shreveport also has its own city jail for short-term holds. If you are not sure which city someone was arrested in, check both the Bossier Parish and Caddo Parish inmate rosters. The LAVNS system lets you search all parishes at once.
Bossier Parish Jail Roster
Every Bossier City arrest goes through the Bossier Parish jail system. For full info on the parish facility, visitation, bond posting, and more, visit our Bossier Parish page.