Search Ascension Parish Jail Roster

The Ascension Parish jail roster shows all inmates currently held at the Ascension Parish Detention Center in Donaldsonville. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office maintains this roster and publishes it online for the public to search. You can look up inmates by name to check their custody status, charges, and booking details. The jail is a large facility with capacity for over 500 inmates. Whether you need to find a family member or check on someone's status, the Ascension Parish jail roster is available around the clock through the LAVNS system.

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and manages the jail roster. Sheriff Bobby Webre leads the agency. The main office is at 828 S. Irma Boulevard in Gonzales. The records division can be reached at (225) 473-8674 for questions about inmate records and booking data.

"The Ascension Parish Jail, located in Donaldsonville, is a full-service jail rated at a capacity of over 500 beds. The APSO Jail provides the basic human needs of the inmate population." This makes it one of the larger parish jails in the region. "In addition, programs and services are offered to provide inmates the opportunity to develop skills necessary to become productive members of the community." The jail is more than just a holding facility. It offers programs to help inmates prepare for release.

Ascension Parish also operates a Work Release Center at 9488 Airline Highway in Sorrento. You can reach that facility at (225) 675-8557. Inmates at the work release center may also appear on the Ascension Parish jail roster, depending on their custody status.

Search the Ascension Parish Jail Roster

You can search the Ascension Parish jail roster online through the LAVNS portal at ascension.lavns.org. "The agency is providing this roster of incarcerated offenders to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety." The search is free. Just enter a name and the system will show matching inmates along with their charges and booking information.

The screenshot below shows the Ascension Parish inmate roster on the LAVNS portal.

Each inmate listing includes their name, charges, and booking date. Click on a name to see full details about that person's custody status.

You can also visit the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office website directly for jail roster access.

The sheriff's website offers links to the inmate roster along with other public safety tools and information about the department.

"This information is provided pursuant to the Public Records Act. Nothing contained herein is intended to imply or infer the guilt or wrongdoing of any person(s) listed on this site." The roster is a public record under LSA-R.S. 44:1. An arrest does not mean the person has been found guilty of anything.

Note: The jail roster updates regularly but very recent bookings may not appear for a few hours.

How Booking Works in Ascension Parish

When deputies or local police arrest someone in Ascension Parish, they bring the person to the Detention Center in Donaldsonville. Booking starts with photos and fingerprints. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, address, and the charges filed against them. Bond amounts are set based on the charges and any prior history.

All booking data feeds into the LAVNS system. "LAVNS will automatically collect offender transaction data from the state's sixty-four (64) parish jail systems, the state Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Louisiana District Attorneys' Association (LDAA) at regular intervals on a seven days per week, twenty-four hours a day, three hundred sixty-five days a year basis (7/24/365 basis)." So the Ascension Parish jail roster gets updated without manual entry. It can take a few hours after booking for an inmate to show up online. If you need faster info, call the jail at (225) 473-8331.

Ascension Parish Inmate Data

The Ascension Parish jail roster shows several pieces of data for each inmate. You can see the full name, age, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. This gives a clear picture of who is in the jail and what they are being held for. The roster only covers people currently in custody. Once someone bonds out or gets released, they come off the active list.

"This information shall not be considered, or used as, a public document, or official document, and no other publication or copying of this information is allowed without the express written consent of this agency." The sheriff's office shares this data for public awareness. It is not meant for republishing. If you need official records, contact the records division at (225) 473-8674 to file a formal request.

For deeper records like court filings and case outcomes, check with the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court. The jail roster only covers current custody. Court records track what happens after booking.

LAVNS Access for Ascension Parish

"Family and friends of people assigned to the custody of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections can locate the person by searching on the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS). This site is updated every 24 hours and makes it easy to search by location, name, and ID/case number." While that description focuses on state inmates, the same system handles parish jail rosters too. The Ascension Parish jail roster is available through this same portal.

You can search by phone as well. "You can also call 225-383-4580 to be connected to the Imprisoned Person Locator." The toll-free LAVNS line is 1-866-528-6748. Both numbers work for checking on inmates in Ascension Parish. You just need the person's name and date of birth. The automated system will tell you their location and custody status. You can also sign up for alerts. LAVNS will notify you by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. This works for Ascension Parish inmates and state inmates alike.

Note: LAVNS alerts are free and available to anyone who registers through the website or phone line.

Contact Ascension Parish Jail

The Ascension Parish Detention Center is at 300 Houmas Street in Donaldsonville. Call (225) 473-8331 for the jail. The main sheriff's office in Gonzales can be reached at (225) 621-8300. For records requests, use (225) 473-8674.

Visiting rules at the Ascension Parish Jail may vary. Call ahead to confirm the schedule and any ID requirements. Most facilities require a valid photo ID for all visitors. Items like phones, bags, and food are not allowed inside. The sheriff's website may list current visiting policies. LSA-R.S. 15:574.12 requires inmate tracking and notification systems, and Ascension Parish meets this through the LAVNS program.

Jail Roster and Louisiana Law

Louisiana's public records law makes jail roster data accessible to all. Under LSA-R.S. 44:1, records maintained by government agencies are open to public inspection. The Ascension Parish jail roster is a government record. You do not need to give a reason to view it. The online portal makes access simple. No formal request is needed to search the roster.

If you need certified copies of arrest records, booking sheets, or incident reports, you will need to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office directly. There may be fees for copies. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections handles records for state inmates separately. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 covers how criminal justice data is shared between parish and state systems. Under LSA-R.S. 14:405, juvenile records are kept confidential and do not appear on the jail roster.

Cities in Ascension Parish

Ascension Parish includes the cities of Donaldsonville and Gonzales, along with communities like Prairieville, Sorrento, and Geismar. All arrests in the parish lead to the Ascension Parish Detention Center. There are no separate city jails. If someone is arrested in Gonzales or Prairieville, they go to the same jail in Donaldsonville and appear on the same jail roster. Local police departments may handle the arrest, but the sheriff's office takes over once the person reaches the jail.

Nearby Parishes

Ascension Parish borders several other parishes. Each maintains its own jail and roster. If you are unsure where someone was arrested, checking nearby parishes can help narrow things down.