Slidell Jail Roster Lookup
The Slidell jail roster covers inmates held at the Slidell City Jail and those transferred to the St. Tammany Parish Jail. Slidell is one of the few cities in Louisiana that runs its own jail, though it is a small facility with room for just 23 inmates. You can search the Slidell jail roster online through Slidell.LAVINE.org or the statewide VINE system. This page explains how to find someone in custody after a Slidell arrest, which facility they may be at, and who to contact for more details.
Slidell Quick Facts
Slidell City Jail Information
"Slidell Police Department has its own city jail. Slidell City Jail (23 inmates capacity)." This makes Slidell different from most Louisiana cities, which send all their arrests straight to the parish. The city jail sits at the same location as the police department, 2112 Sgt Alfred St, Slidell, LA 70458. You can call 985-643-3131 to check on someone held there.
| Facility | Slidell City Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 2112 Sgt Alfred St Slidell, LA 70458 |
| Phone | 985-643-3131 |
| Capacity | 23 inmates |
| Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
With only 23 spots, the Slidell City Jail fills up fast. When that happens, or when someone faces more serious charges, the person gets transferred to the St. Tammany Parish Jail. So if you search the Slidell jail roster and do not find someone you expected to see, check the parish jail next. It is possible the person was moved shortly after booking.
The city jail handles short-term holds. People waiting on bond, serving short sentences from city court, or being processed for transfer to the parish all pass through here. The facility is small but it keeps things local for Slidell residents dealing with minor charges.
Search the Slidell Jail Roster Online
"Slidell.LAVINE.org - Municipal jail roster updated every 30 minutes." This is the primary way to check the Slidell jail roster from home. The system refreshes frequently, so you get a near real-time look at who is in custody at the city jail. You do not need an account. Just go to the site and search by name.
The Louisiana DOC website provides statewide resources that can help with jail roster searches across the state, including Slidell.
The DOC site links to inmate search tools, victim services, and public programs available to families of people in custody.
The Slidell roster on LAVINE shows the inmate's name, charges, and booking info. It covers only the city jail. For the parish jail, you need to use a separate search tool through the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Since many Slidell arrests end up at the parish level, you may need to check both systems to find the person you are looking for.
Note: The LAVINE roster updates every 30 minutes, so if someone was just booked, wait a bit and try again.
Slidell Jail Roster Through VINE
The statewide VINE Link system is another option for searching. For Slidell inmates at the parish level, search under St. Tammany Parish. VINE covers all 64 parishes and was created under LSA-R.S. 15:1229. The system was built so crime victims and their families could track the custody status of the person who committed the crime against them. But anyone can use the search tool.
VINE lets you sign up for alerts. You get a call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases and transfers. If someone was arrested in Slidell and moved to the parish jail, you would get notified of that transfer. The LAVNS phone line is 1-866-528-6748 and runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year, if you prefer to call instead of searching online.
St. Tammany Parish and Slidell Arrests
Slidell sits in St. Tammany Parish. While the city runs its own small jail, many inmates end up at the parish jail for longer holds or more serious cases. The St. Tammany Parish Jail is a much larger facility that handles inmates from across the entire parish. If someone was arrested in Slidell but is not on the city jail roster, the parish is the next place to check.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office handles booking, housing, and release at the parish level. Their inmate search tool covers everyone held at the parish jail, including transfers from Slidell. For full details on the parish facility, search tools, and visitation rules, visit the St. Tammany Parish jail roster page.
Under Louisiana's Public Records Law (LSA-R.S. 44:1), all booking records are public. You can search either the Slidell city jail or the parish jail without giving a reason. The record will show the person's name, charges, and booking date. LSA-R.S. 15:574.12 does limit access to certain deeper records like pre-sentence reports and parole files, but the basic jail roster stays open.
Slidell Police Department Contact
"Slidell Police Department, 2112 Sgt Alfred St, Slidell, LA 70458" is the main law enforcement agency for the city. Officers here handle patrol, investigations, arrests, and the city jail. Call 985-643-3131 for non-emergency questions about arrests, cases, or the jail roster. For emergencies, call 911.
The department works closely with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office on cases that cross city lines or need extra resources. But for Slidell-specific arrests and the city jail roster, the police department is your first point of contact. They can tell you if someone is still at the city jail or has been transferred to the parish facility.
Louisiana law under LSA-R.S. 14:405 also bars inmates from setting up social networking accounts while in custody. This applies at both the city and parish level. It does not affect your ability to search the Slidell jail roster, but it is part of the state's rules for people who are incarcerated.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Roster
Slidell sits in St. Tammany Parish, and many Slidell inmates end up at the parish jail. For full details on the parish facility, inmate search tools, and visitation policies, check the St. Tammany Parish jail roster page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Slidell have their own jail roster pages with local search info and contact details.