St. Charles Parish Jail Roster Lookup

The St. Charles Parish jail roster tracks all inmates held at the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center in Killona. This is one of the larger parish jails in Louisiana, with a capacity of 600 beds. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office runs the facility and keeps the roster available for public searches. You can look up current inmates online by name. The roster lists charges, booking dates, and custody status for each person in the jail.

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps the inmate roster. Sheriff Greg Champagne leads the office. The main office is at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. You can call (985) 783-6237 to reach the sheriff's office for general questions. For jail-specific matters, call the correctional center at (985) 783-1164.

The sheriff's office handles law enforcement across St. Charles Parish. That includes patrol, criminal investigations, and court services. All arrests in the parish flow through the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center. The jail roster on the sheriff's website shows everyone who is currently in custody there.

Search the St. Charles Parish Jail Roster

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office posts the jail roster on its website. Go to the St. Charles Parish jail roster page to see current inmates. "Booking information is public record. All requests for booking information on any arrest made in St. Charles Parish are available through the Correctional Center." The roster lists names, charges, and booking dates for every person held at the facility.

The screenshot below shows the St. Charles Parish jail roster on the sheriff's office website.

You can search by name or scroll through the full list. Each entry shows basic booking info. Click on a name for details about charges and bond. The page is free to use and does not need a login.

You can also use VINELink to search St. Charles Parish inmates. The statewide LAVNS system pulls data from all 64 parishes. Either tool works for a St. Charles Parish jail roster lookup. Both are free.

Note: Arrest reports that identify victims of sexual offenses are not released under Louisiana law.

Nelson Coleman Correctional Center

"The St. Charles Parish Nelson Coleman Correctional Center opened for operation on June 15, 2001. The facility has the capacity to house 600 inmates and averages 550 inmates." It is one of the bigger parish jails in the region. The center sits at 5061 Highway 3127 in Killona, off the west bank of the Mississippi River.

"The video arraignment and video visitation features of the facility reduce the need to transport inmates and reduce the introduction of contraband into the facility." This means some court hearings happen by video from inside the jail. It also means family visits can take place through screens. These features help the jail run more smoothly while keeping the St. Charles Parish jail roster accurate since inmates stay in place for their hearings.

"By housing more inmates, we have seen a reduction in crime throughout the parish." The correctional center holds both parish and state inmates. The large capacity means St. Charles Parish can handle its own population without shipping inmates elsewhere. Every person booked into the facility shows up on the jail roster, whether they face parish charges or state charges.

How Booking Works in St. Charles Parish

When deputies arrest someone in St. Charles Parish, the person goes to the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center. Staff run the intake process. They collect personal info, fingerprints, and a photo. Charges get entered into the system. Once booking wraps up, the inmate shows on the St. Charles Parish jail roster.

The process can take a few hours. During that time, the person may not appear online yet. "Arrest reports that identify any victim of a sexual offense shall not be released whether adjudicated or not." This is one exception to the public records rule. The charges still show on the roster, but victim details are kept private. If you need to check on someone who was just arrested, call the jail at (985) 783-1164 for the fastest answer.

St. Charles Parish Jail Roster and Louisiana Law

Louisiana's Public Records Act, LSA-R.S. 44:1, makes jail rosters open to the public. Anyone can search the St. Charles Parish jail roster. You do not need to give a reason. There is no fee for online access.

LSA-R.S. 15:574.12 defines what inmate information stays private. Things like pre-sentence reports are confidential. But basic booking data is public. That includes the person's name, charges, and date of arrest. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 is the law behind the LAVNS system, which gives online access to jail rosters across the state. These statutes work together to make the St. Charles Parish jail roster available while still protecting certain records.

Note: Under LSA-R.S. 14:405, juvenile records do not appear on the jail roster.

Contact St. Charles Parish Jail

Call the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center at (985) 783-1164 for inmate questions. The jail is at 5061 Highway 3127 in Killona, LA 70057. Staff can answer questions about bonds, visiting, and inmate funds. The sheriff's office main line is (985) 783-6237 at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling.

Visiting rules may change. Call before you go. You will need a valid photo ID. Some items are not allowed inside the facility. The sheriff's office website at stcharlessheriff.org has information on programs and services at the correctional center.

Cities in St. Charles Parish

St. Charles Parish includes Luling, Boutte, Hahnville, Destrehan, New Sarpy, and other communities along the Mississippi River. Hahnville is the parish seat. There are no separate city jails. All arrests in St. Charles Parish go to the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center. If someone is arrested anywhere in the parish, they appear on the St. Charles Parish jail roster.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border St. Charles Parish. Each one operates its own jail and keeps a separate roster of inmates.