Search Beauregard Parish Jail Roster
The Beauregard Parish jail roster is kept by the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office in DeRidder. You can search for inmates held at the Beauregard Parish Jail through the LAVNS system or by calling the jail. Sheriff Mark Herford leads the office and oversees all jail operations in the parish. The jail roster shows who is in custody, what charges they face, and their bond status. If you need to find someone booked in Beauregard Parish, the online roster and the jail phone line are your two main options for a quick search.
Beauregard Parish Jail Quick Facts
How to Search the Beauregard Parish Jail Roster
The Beauregard Parish jail roster can be searched through the Beauregard Parish LAVNS page. This is the state's inmate tracking system. It pulls data from the jail and shows current bookings. You search by name or ID. The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office also offers an online inmate roster that lets users view inmates currently held in the jail.
The sheriff's office puts it plainly: "This agency is providing this roster of incarcerated offenders to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety." They also warn that "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 roster includes a note that "any unauthorized use of this information is forbidden and subject to criminal prosecution."
You can also use VINE Link to search Beauregard Parish inmates. This national database covers all Louisiana parishes. Pick Louisiana, then Beauregard Parish. Enter the name and check the results. VINE Link lets you register for free custody alerts too.
The LAVNS roster lets you "click to register anonymously to be notified upon any changes in this offender's custody status." This alert service is free and private.
Beauregard Parish Jail Information
The Beauregard Parish Jail sits at 412 Bolivar Bishop Drive in DeRidder. The jail phone is (337) 460-5520 and the fax is (337) 463-6347. This is where all parish inmates are held after booking. The sheriff's office main location is at 120 South Stewart Street in DeRidder.
| Jail | Beauregard Parish Jail 412 Bolivar Bishop Drive DeRidder, LA 70634 Phone: (337) 460-5520 Fax: (337) 463-6347 |
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| Sheriff's Office | 120 South Stewart Street DeRidder, LA 70634 Civil: (337) 462-2400 Criminal: (337) 463-3281 Email: mherford@bpsheriff.org |
| Sheriff | Mark Herford |
Under Louisiana's Public Records Act (LSA-R.S. 44:1), arrest records at the Beauregard Parish Jail are public. You have the right to see booking data. You do not need to give a reason. Basic info like charges, booking date, and bond amount is open to all.
Note: For records requests beyond the jail roster, email the sheriff at mherford@bpsheriff.org.
Beauregard Parish Jail Roster and Booking Process
When law enforcement in Beauregard Parish makes an arrest, the person goes to the jail for booking. Staff take a photo, record personal details, and log the charges. This data then appears on the Beauregard Parish jail roster. The process is the same whether the arrest was by parish deputies, state police, or another agency working in the area.
The Beauregard Parish jail roster typically shows each inmate's name, age, booking date, charges, and bond. Some entries also show the arresting agency. The roster is updated as new bookings come in and as inmates are released or transferred. Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12 keeps certain prison records private, but the basic arrest data on the roster stays public. The offense, age, and custody status are always available.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections also tracks state inmates held in parish jails. Beauregard Parish may hold some state prisoners. You can call the DPS&C locator at 225-383-4580 to check on state inmates.
Inmate Alerts for Beauregard Parish
LAVNS was created under LSA-R.S. 15:1229 to help victims track offenders. But anyone can use it. The system collects data from all 64 parish jails in Louisiana. For Beauregard Parish, it pulls info from the jail and posts it online. You can sign up for alerts on any inmate. The Crime Victims Services Bureau manages the alert system statewide.
Call the LAVNS line at 1-866-528-6748 any time to check on an inmate by phone. This toll-free number works 24 hours a day. You can also reach VINE customer service at 1-866-277-7477 for help with the online system.
Nearby Parish Jail Rosters
These parishes border Beauregard Parish. Each keeps its own jail roster through the local sheriff.