Hammond Jail Roster Database
The Hammond jail roster covers inmates held at both the Hammond Police Department's Corrections Division and the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Hammond is one of the few Louisiana cities that operates its own corrections facility. You can search the Hammond jail roster online through Hammond.LAVINE.org or the statewide VINE system. People sentenced by city court may serve time at the city facility, while those facing parish or state charges go to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. This page walks you through all your search options.
Hammond Quick Facts
Hammond Corrections Division
"Corrections Division: 985-277-5735. The Corrections Division oversees persons sentenced by the City Court." This is the Hammond Police Department's own jail operation. It sits at 120 S. Oak St., Hammond, LA 70401, the same address as the police department. The corrections division handles people who have been sentenced through the city court system, typically for misdemeanors and municipal violations.
| Facility | Hammond PD Corrections Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 S. Oak St. Hammond, LA 70401 |
| Phone | 985-277-5735 |
| Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
Not everyone arrested in Hammond ends up at the city facility. The corrections division is for people sentenced by city court. Those facing more serious charges, felonies, or parish-level offenses go to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail instead. So when you search the Hammond jail roster, keep in mind that the person could be at either location depending on the nature of the charges.
The Hammond Police Department also serves as the main booking point for arrests made within city limits. "Hammond Police Department, 120 S. Oak St., Hammond, LA 70401. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2788, Hammond, LA 70404." Officers process arrests here before the person is either held at the city facility or transferred to the parish jail.
Hammond Police Department and Jail Roster
The Hammond Police Department runs law enforcement for the city under "Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr., (985) 277-5750." The department handles patrol, investigations, and arrests within Hammond. For non-emergency questions, call 985-277-5700. For the corrections division specifically, the direct line is 985-277-5735.
The Hammond Police Department website provides details on the department, its divisions, and contact information.
From this site you can find phone numbers for each division, learn about community programs, and get general department info.
Having a city-level corrections division is uncommon in Louisiana. Most cities send all their inmates straight to the parish. Hammond's setup means you may need to check two places when looking for someone. Start with the Hammond.LAVINE.org roster for the city jail, then move to the Tangipahoa Parish system if you do not find the person there.
Search the Hammond Jail Roster Online
"Hammond.LAVINE.org - Municipal jail roster for Hammond Police Department." This is the primary online tool for checking the Hammond jail roster. The system shows people currently held at the city corrections facility. It is free, does not need an account, and updates frequently. Search by name to see if someone is in custody at the Hammond facility.
For inmates at the parish level, the Tangipahoa Parish Jail roster is the tool to use. This shows everyone held at the parish jail, including people transferred from Hammond.
The Tangipahoa Parish Jail roster lets you search for inmates held at the parish facility, which handles many Hammond arrests for more serious charges.
This roster shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates for all inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
Between the two tools, you can find just about anyone arrested in Hammond. The city roster covers the corrections division. The parish roster covers the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Use both if you are not sure which facility has the person you are looking for.
Note: The Hammond.LAVINE.org roster covers only the city facility, so check the parish roster too if the person is not showing up there.
Hammond Jail Roster Through VINE
The statewide VINE Link system gives you one more way to search. For Hammond inmates at the parish level, search under Tangipahoa Parish. VINE covers all 64 parishes in Louisiana and was established under LSA-R.S. 15:1229. The system was created so crime victims could track the custody status of the person who committed the offense against them. But the search is open to everyone.
VINE also lets you register for alerts. Sign up and you get a call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. Releases, transfers, and court dates all trigger a notification. The LAVNS phone line at 1-866-528-6748 operates around the clock if you would rather call than search online. Select Tangipahoa Parish when prompted and enter the inmate's name.
Public Access to Hammond Arrest Records
Louisiana's Public Records Law (LSA-R.S. 44:1) makes jail roster data public. You can search for anyone held at the Hammond Corrections Division or the Tangipahoa Parish Jail without giving a reason. The booking record shows the person's name, charges, and booking date. Anyone can access this information.
Certain deeper records are restricted. Under LSA-R.S. 15:574.12, pre-sentence investigation reports, parole records, and data gathered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections stay confidential. But the exceptions are clear: the offender's age, offense, date of conviction, length of sentence, and any misconduct while incarcerated are all public. The basic Hammond jail roster data you find online falls within the public access portion of the law.
There is also LSA-R.S. 14:405, passed in 2011, which bars inmates from setting up social media accounts while in jail or prison. This applies at both the city and parish level in Hammond. It does not affect your ability to search the jail roster, but it is part of the legal framework around incarceration across Louisiana.
Visiting Inmates on the Hammond Jail Roster
Visitation at the Hammond Corrections Division follows rules set by the police department. Call 985-277-5735 to find out the current schedule and what you need to bring. A valid photo ID is required at both the city and parish facilities. Dress codes and rules about what you can carry inside apply as well.
For inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, the sheriff's office sets the visitation schedule. It is a separate process from the city facility. If you are not sure which facility has your person, call both. The Hammond corrections line is 985-277-5735 and the parish jail has its own number listed on their website. Bonding works the same way at both locations. Check the bond amount online, then pay at the facility or use a bail bondsman.
Note: Visitation schedules can change on short notice, so always call ahead before making the trip to either facility.
Tangipahoa Parish Jail Roster
Hammond sits in Tangipahoa Parish, and many Hammond arrests end up at the parish jail. For full details on the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, search tools, fees, and visitation policies, check the Tangipahoa Parish jail roster page.
Nearby Cities
Slidell is the closest qualifying city to Hammond with its own jail roster page.