Monroe Jail Roster Search
The Monroe jail roster covers people arrested by the Monroe Police Department and booked into the Ouachita Parish system. Monroe PD has its own booking division with jailers, but long-term detention goes through the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center. "Monroe Police Department has booking division with Jailers/Booking Officers." You can search the Monroe jail roster online using the Ouachita Parish LAVNS inmate roster. This page explains the booking process, where to look up inmates, and how to get records tied to Monroe arrests.
Monroe Quick Facts
Monroe Police and Jail Roster Booking
"Monroe Police Department, Chief Victor Zordan" leads law enforcement in the city. The department is based at the Monroe Public Safety Center at 1810-B Martin L. King Drive. You can reach the booking division at (318) 329-2637 or (318) 329-2638. The chief's direct line is (318) 329-2641 and his email is Victor.Zordan@ci.Monroe.La.US.
The Monroe Police Department website has info about department services, crime prevention, and contact details. Monroe PD is somewhat unique because it runs its own booking division. When officers arrest someone, the person first goes through MPD booking. Jailers and booking officers at the department handle the intake process, fingerprinting, and initial paperwork.
"All long-term detention handled by Ouachita Parish Correctional Center." After the initial booking at MPD, inmates who cannot bond out quickly get transferred to the parish jail. That means the Monroe jail roster splits between two locations depending on how long a person has been in custody.
How to Search Monroe Jail Roster Records
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster through the Ouachita Parish LAVNS portal. This tool lets you search for anyone held at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center. Enter a last name and the system shows current inmates with their charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. The search is free and open to anyone.
If someone was just arrested by Monroe PD, they might still be at the city booking division rather than the parish jail. In that case, call the Monroe Police Department booking line at (318) 329-2637 to ask about the person's status. Once they transfer to the Ouachita Parish facility, they show up in the LAVNS roster.
The LAVNS portal updates regularly. It shows current inmates only. For records on people who have been released, you would need to contact the sheriff's office directly or submit a public records request under LSA-R.S. 44:1.
Note: People recently arrested by Monroe PD may still be at the city booking division before appearing on the parish roster.
Ouachita Parish Jail Roster for Monroe
The Ouachita Parish Correctional Center is the main long-term detention facility for the parish. It holds people on city charges from Monroe, parish charges, state warrants, and federal holds. Bond amounts depend on the charge. Some people are held without bond if a judge sees them as a flight risk or a threat to the community.
| City Facility | Monroe PD Booking Division |
|---|---|
| MPD Address | 1810-B Martin L. King Drive, Monroe, LA |
| Booking Phone | (318) 329-2637 |
| Parish Facility | Ouachita Parish Correctional Center |
| Inmate Roster | Online LAVNS Roster |
Under LSA-R.S. 15:574.12, some detailed offender records stay confidential. But basic jail roster data is public. That means name, age, the offense charged, and booking date are available to anyone. The roster does not mean the person is guilty. It only shows who is in custody and the charges they face.
Monroe Jail Roster and LAVNS
Louisiana's LAVNS system covers all 64 parishes. You can search for Monroe inmates through VINELink or call 1-866-528-6748. LAVNS lets you register for alerts. If an inmate's custody status changes, you get a call, text, or email. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 set up LAVNS to help crime victims, but anyone can use the search.
LAVNS is useful when you are not sure which parish an arrest happened in. It searches all of Louisiana at once. If someone was picked up near Monroe but in a different jurisdiction, LAVNS can still find them. The Ouachita Parish LAVNS portal only covers the one parish.
Getting Monroe Booking Records
Police reports go through the Monroe Police Department. Jail booking records go through the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Under LSA-R.S. 44:1, these records are public. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date when you submit a request. There may be small copy fees for printed records.
The agency must respond in a timely way. If they deny the request, they must explain the reason in writing. Most standard adult booking records are available without issue. Certified copies cost more and take additional time to prepare. For routine jail roster checks, the free online LAVNS portal should cover what you need.
Note: Monroe PD booking records and Ouachita Parish jail records are managed by different offices.
Jail Rosters Near Monroe
Bossier City is the nearest qualifying city to Monroe. It is about 100 miles west and falls under the Bossier Parish jail system. If you are looking for someone who may have been arrested between the two areas, try the LAVNS statewide search to cover multiple parishes at once. Monroe and Bossier City use different sheriff's offices and different jails.
Ouachita Parish Jail Roster
All Monroe arrests that go past the city booking stage end up in the Ouachita Parish jail system. For complete info on the parish facility, visitation rules, bond posting, and contact numbers, see our Ouachita Parish page.