Metairie Jail Roster
The Metairie jail roster tracks arrests made in this large unincorporated community within Jefferson Parish. Metairie does not have its own police department or city jail. "All law enforcement services provided by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office." That means every arrest in Metairie goes through JPSO, and inmates end up at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. You can search the Metairie jail roster online using the JPSO inmate search tool. This page explains where to look, who to call, and how the process works for Metairie bookings.
Metairie Quick Facts
Metairie Law Enforcement and Jail Roster
"Metairie is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish. No separate city police department." This is an important fact. Unlike cities such as Shreveport or Kenner, Metairie does not have a municipal police force. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office patrols Metairie and handles all arrests. When someone gets picked up in Metairie, they are booked directly into the Jefferson Parish system.
The Jefferson Parish Government website has information about parish services, including public safety. It is the main hub for learning about how Metairie fits into the parish government structure. Since Metairie is a Census Designated Place and not an incorporated city, there is no mayor or city council. Parish government handles everything.
The JPSO main office sits at 1233 Westbank Expressway in Harvey. You can reach them at 504-363-5500. For questions about someone arrested in Metairie, call that number or use the online inmate search tool described below.
How to Search the Metairie Jail Roster
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search that covers all arrests in the parish. This includes everyone booked in Metairie. You can search by name to find someone in custody. The tool shows charges, bond status, and booking details. It is free to use and open to the public.
To search, go to the JPSO inmate lookup page and type in the last name of the person you want to find. You can add a first name to narrow your results. The system pulls from the current jail population at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. People who have been released or transferred may not show up. For older records, you would need to contact JPSO directly or file a public records request under LSA-R.S. 44:1.
The jail roster updates on a regular cycle. If someone was just arrested in Metairie, it might take a few hours for their booking to appear in the online system. Be patient and check back if you do not see the person right away.
Note: The JPSO inmate search covers all of Jefferson Parish, not just Metairie.
Jefferson Parish Jail Roster Details
The Jefferson Parish Correctional Center is located at 100 Dolhonde Street in Gretna. You can call 504-368-5360 for general questions about an inmate. The facility holds people arrested across all of Jefferson Parish, which is a large area that includes Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, Terrytown, and more.
| Facility | Jefferson Parish Correctional Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Dolhonde Street, Gretna, LA 70053 |
| Phone | 504-368-5360 |
| Sheriff's Office | 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058 |
| JPSO Phone | 504-363-5500 |
| Inmate Search | Online Search Tool |
The jail roster includes people held on local charges, parish charges, and state warrants. Bond amounts depend on the charge and the judge's ruling. Some people may be held without bond. Under LSA-R.S. 15:574.12, certain offender records are confidential, but basic booking data like name, age, offense, and booking date is public information.
Metairie Jail Roster and LAVNS
LAVNS is Louisiana's statewide victim notification system. It collects data from all 64 parish jail systems on a rolling basis. If someone arrested in Metairie ends up at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, their data flows into LAVNS. You can search through VINELink or call 1-866-528-6748 to check on a person's status.
LSA-R.S. 15:1229 created LAVNS to help crime victims track offender status. You can register for alerts so the system sends you a call, text, or email when an inmate is released or moved. You do not need to be a victim to use the search, though. Anyone can look up inmates through VINELink. It is a good backup if the JPSO inmate search is down or if you want to check multiple parishes at once.
Requesting Metairie Booking Records
For records beyond what the online jail roster shows, submit a public records request to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Include the full name of the person, their date of birth if known, and an approximate arrest date. Louisiana law under LSA-R.S. 44:1 gives you the right to access these records. Some copies may cost a small fee.
Response times vary, but the law requires a prompt reply. If JPSO denies a request, they must explain why. Most standard jail roster data is freely available through the online search. You really only need to file a formal request for detailed records like incident reports or certified booking documents.
Jail Rosters Near Metairie
Metairie sits in a busy part of the New Orleans metro area. Several nearby communities also have their arrests processed through various parish systems. New Orleans is right next door but uses the Orleans Parish jail system, which is separate from Jefferson Parish. Kenner is also in Jefferson Parish, so their inmates go to the same JPSO facility. Marrero and Terrytown fall under Jefferson Parish too, on the West Bank side.
If you are not sure which parish someone was arrested in, try the LAVNS system. It covers every parish in Louisiana, so you can search once and find results from any jail in the state. For Jefferson Parish specifically, the JPSO inmate search is your best bet.
Note: Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown all share the same Jefferson Parish jail system.
Jefferson Parish Jail Roster
Every Metairie arrest goes through the Jefferson Parish jail system. For complete info on the parish jail, including visitation rules, bond posting, and facility details, visit our Jefferson Parish page. It has everything you need about the full parish jail roster.