Find Red River Parish Jail Roster
The Red River Parish jail roster lists all inmates held at the Red River Parish Jail in Coushatta. The Red River Parish Sheriff's Office manages the roster and shares it online through the LAVNS portal. You can search by name to find inmates, view their charges, and check custody status. The data gets refreshed regularly so it stays close to current. If you need to look up someone who was recently arrested in Red River Parish or check on a person's status, the jail roster is the place to start. You can also call the sheriff's office or the jail directly for help.
Red River Parish Jail Quick Facts
Red River Parish Sheriff's Office
The Red River Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps the roster updated. Sheriff Glen Edwards leads the office. The office handles law enforcement, bookings, and court services for all of Red River Parish. You can reach the sheriff's office at (318) 932-4221. The mailing address is P.O. Box 375, Coushatta, LA 71019.
The jail itself is at 615 East Carroll Drive in Coushatta. Call (318) 932-5753 to reach the jail directly. Staff can help with questions about inmates, visiting, and bonding during business hours. "A Medication Drop Box is available to residents of Red River Parish to assist in the safe removal of outdated medications." The office also runs community safety programs beyond jail operations.
| Agency | Red River Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Glen Edwards |
| Jail Address | 615 East Carroll Drive, Coushatta, LA 71019 |
| Jail Phone | (318) 932-5753 |
| Office Phone | (318) 932-4221 |
| Website | redriverparishsheriff.org |
Search the Red River Parish Jail Roster
The fastest way to search the Red River Parish jail roster is through the LAVNS portal. Visit redriver.lavns.org to see who is in custody at the Red River Parish Jail. "Red River Parish Sheriff's Office - Jail Roster - Click to register anonymously to be notified upon any changes in this offender's custody status." Each listing shows the inmate's name, charges, and booking date.
"This agency is providing this roster of incarcerated offenders to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety." The sheriff's office puts this data out so that residents and families can check on who is being held. The roster is a public tool meant for awareness. "This information shall not be considered, or used as, a public document, or official document." Keep that in mind when using the data.
The screenshot below shows the Red River Parish inmate roster on the LAVNS portal.
Click on any name to get more details about that person's case and status in the Red River Parish system. You can also register for alerts so the system notifies you when an inmate's status changes.
Red River Parish Jail Booking
When someone gets arrested in Red River Parish, they are taken to the jail in Coushatta. The booking process includes photos, fingerprints, and entering the charges into the system. Bond amounts are set based on the charges. Once booking is done, the person shows up on the Red River Parish jail roster through LAVNS.
Booking can take time. It may be a couple of hours before an inmate appears on the online roster. If you need to know right away, call the jail at (318) 932-5753. Staff can confirm if a person has been booked. "Any unauthorized use of this information is forbidden and subject to criminal prosecution." The sheriff's office reminds the public that roster data is for informational use only.
Note: Bond amounts may change after a judge reviews the case at the first hearing.
Red River Parish Jail Roster and Public Records
Louisiana law makes jail rosters public. Under LSA-R.S. 44:1, most government records are open for anyone to view. The Red River Parish jail roster falls under this law. No formal request is needed. Just visit the LAVNS portal and search.
The LAVNS system runs on the framework set by LSA-R.S. 15:574.12, which covers victim notification and inmate tracking across Louisiana. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 deals with criminal justice information systems in the state. Together, these laws let the public access the Red River Parish jail roster online at no cost. If you need certified copies of booking records, contact the sheriff's office. There may be a small fee for paper copies.
LAVNS and VINELink for Red River Parish
LAVNS is the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. It was built for crime victims but anyone can use it. The system is free. You can search the Red River Parish jail roster through LAVNS or through VINELink, the national portal. Both pull from the same data source.
You can also call 1-866-528-6748 to search by phone. The automated line runs 24 hours a day. You will need the inmate's name and date of birth. This is a good option if you don't have internet access. Register for alerts on the LAVNS site to get notified when an inmate's custody status changes in Red River Parish.
Juvenile records do not appear on the Red River Parish jail roster. LSA-R.S. 14:405 and other state privacy rules keep those records sealed from public view.
Communities in Red River Parish
Red River Parish is a rural parish in northwest Louisiana. Coushatta is the parish seat and the main town. Hall Summit and Edgefield are smaller communities in the area. There are no separate city jails. All arrests within Red River Parish go to the Red River Parish Jail. If someone is picked up anywhere in the parish, they appear on the same jail roster.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Red River Parish. Each one runs its own jail and keeps a separate roster. Check where the arrest took place to know which parish to search.