Search Jefferson Parish Jail Roster
The Jefferson Parish jail roster is maintained by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and shows all current inmates at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. With a capacity of around 1,200 inmates, this is one of the largest jail facilities in the state. You can search the Jefferson Parish jail roster through the JPSO online inmate search tool or the LAVNS portal. The roster updates regularly as new bookings come in and people get released, so it reflects the most recent custody data for the parish.
Jefferson Parish Jail Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) runs the jail and keeps the roster current. The JPSO main office is at 1233 Westbank Expressway in Harvey. The jail itself sits at 100 Dolhonde Street in Gretna. "The Jefferson Parish Correctional Center is operated by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. There is just one jail location, with an average daily capacity of about 1,200 inmates." Corrections Administrator Sue Ellen Monfra oversees the facility.
Call 504-368-5360 to reach the jail. The JPSO handles all bookings, releases, and inmate services for Jefferson Parish. They also run the online inmate search tool on their website. This makes it easy to check the Jefferson Parish jail roster from home. For court-related questions, contact the court clerk instead.
| Agency | Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 100 Dolhonde Street, Gretna, LA 70053 |
| Jail Phone | 504-368-5360 |
| Office Address | 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058 |
| Website | jpso.com |
Search the Jefferson Parish Jail Roster Online
Jefferson Parish has its own online inmate search. Go to the JPSO Online Inmate Search page to look up who is in the jail right now. "Online Inmate Search - Offender Watch - Public Records Center." You can search by name or booking number. The tool shows current charges, bond amounts, and custody status for each person on the Jefferson Parish jail roster.
The following screenshot shows the Jefferson Parish online inmate search page on the JPSO website.
The search tool lets you pull up any current inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center by typing in their name or ID number.
You can also use VINELink to check the roster. "Presently, LAVNS offers everyone access to a state imprisoned person's location by Internet [www.vinelink.com] and a 24-hour, toll-free telephone number: (866) 528-6748." The LAVNS system covers all 64 parishes including Jefferson. Both the JPSO site and LAVNS pull from current booking data.
"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)." This keeps the Jefferson Parish jail roster data fresh around the clock.
Note: New bookings at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center may take a few hours to show up on the online roster.
How Booking Works in Jefferson Parish
When someone is arrested in Jefferson Parish, they go to the Correctional Center at 100 Dolhonde Street in Gretna. "Jefferson Parish Correctional Center - 100 Dolhonde St., Gretna, LA 70053 - 504-368-5360." Staff take photos, fingerprints, and log all personal details. They record the charges and enter everything into the system. Bond gets set based on the charges and any prior record.
The booking process can take several hours. Jefferson Parish is a busy facility with about 1,200 beds. During peak times, like weekends or holidays, bookings may take longer. Once a person is fully processed, their name and charges show up on the Jefferson Parish jail roster. You can check the JPSO inmate search or LAVNS to see if someone has been booked in.
If you need to know right away, call 504-368-5360. The jail staff can confirm if a person has been brought in before the online systems update.
Jefferson Parish Inmate Information
Each entry on the Jefferson Parish jail roster includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, charges, booking date, and bond amount. This is a live snapshot of who is in custody. When someone bonds out or gets transferred, they drop off the active roster. The roster does not serve as a permanent arrest history for Jefferson Parish.
Under Louisiana's public records law, LSA-R.S. 44:1, jail rosters are public records. Anyone can view the Jefferson Parish jail roster. You do not need to show ID or give a reason. The data is there for public safety and transparency. If you want official copies of arrest records or booking sheets, contact the JPSO records division. There may be a fee for printed copies.
LSA-R.S. 15:574.12 sets some limits on what stays confidential in offender records. But basic info like age, offense, conviction date, and sentence length is always public. The Jefferson Parish jail roster follows these rules.
Visiting Inmates at Jefferson Parish Jail
"Visitation is done through video, either at the offsite Video Visitation Center or remotely. Each inmate is allowed one free 20-minute visit weekly at the Visitation Center." The offsite center is located at a separate building from the jail. "Offsite Visitation Center - 2211 Barataria Blvd., Suite 110, Marrero, LA 70072." You do not go to the jail itself for visits.
Video visits can also be done from home using the remote system. Check the JPSO website for details on how to set up remote visits. You will need to create an account and schedule a time slot. The one free visit per week is only at the Visitation Center in Marrero. Remote visits from home may have a fee attached.
Bring a valid photo ID if you go to the Visitation Center. No phones, bags, or weapons are allowed inside. Show up early since there may be a wait. The staff can answer questions about scheduling and rules when you arrive.
LAVNS Alerts for Jefferson 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." LAVNS covers both state prisons and parish jails, so it works for the Jefferson Parish jail roster too.
You can register for free alerts. When an inmate's custody status changes in Jefferson Parish, you get a call or email. This is useful for crime victims and for family members who want to know when someone bonds out or gets transferred. The system runs around the clock, every day of the year.
The phone option is also available. Call 1-866-528-6748 to use LAVNS by phone. "You can also call 225-383-4580 to be connected to the Imprisoned Person Locator." Both numbers are free and work at any time.
Note: LAVNS registration is free and available to anyone who wants updates on an inmate in Jefferson Parish.
Jail Roster and Public Records Law
Louisiana law makes jail rosters open to the public. LSA-R.S. 44:1 says most government records can be viewed by anyone. The Jefferson Parish jail roster is no exception. You can look at it online without filing any kind of request. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 created the LAVNS system, which makes inmate data from all 64 parishes available in one place.
LSA-R.S. 14:405 limits what inmates can do on social media. It does not affect your ability to search the roster. Juvenile records are kept separate and do not show up on the Jefferson Parish jail roster. If you need records beyond what the online roster shows, file a public records request with the JPSO. State law says the office must respond within a set time frame.
Cities in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish includes several large communities. All arrests within the parish go to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. There are no separate city jails. Whether someone is picked up in Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, or Terrytown, they end up on the same Jefferson Parish jail roster.
Gretna, Harvey, Westwego, and other smaller communities also fall under the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for jail services.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Resources
The JPSO website at jpso.com has links to the inmate search, crime maps, and other public safety tools for Jefferson Parish residents.
Use the site to find inmate search tools, report a crime, or look up public records. The JPSO also posts news and community alerts on the site.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Jefferson Parish. Each one runs its own jail and keeps a separate roster. If you are not sure where an arrest happened, check the booking location.