Search St. Landry Parish Jail Roster

The St. Landry Parish jail roster lists everyone held at the St. Landry Parish Jail in Opelousas. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office maintains this roster and shares it through the LAVNS online portal. Anyone can search by name to find current inmates, view charges, and check booking dates. The roster is updated on a regular basis so it reflects who is in custody right now. If you need to find someone recently arrested or verify an inmate's status in St. Landry Parish, the jail roster is the fastest way to get that done. You can also call the jail for help.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office (SLPSO) runs the jail and keeps the roster up to date. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz leads the office. "Corrections - To serve and protect the people of St. Landry Parish by securely incarcerating those convicted of crimes and those awaiting trial." The office handles all law enforcement, booking, and court services across the parish.

"We also provide structured programming designed to support inmate accountability and successful community reintegration." The SLPSO goes beyond basic custody. They run programs at the jail meant to help inmates prepare for release. "Warden Adam Ford - Phone: (337) 948-5804." You can call the warden's office for questions about jail operations and the roster.

The sheriff's office is at 1592 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. Call 337-948-6516 to reach the main office. The jail is at a separate address at 108 South Market Street. Use the jail phone number for inmate-specific questions.

How to Search the St. Landry Parish Jail Roster

The main way to search the St. Landry Parish jail roster is through the LAVNS portal. Visit stlandry.lavns.org to see the current list of inmates. "This agency is providing this roster of incarcerated offenders to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety." Each listing shows the inmate's name, charges, and booking details.

The screenshot below shows the St. Landry Parish jail roster on the LAVNS portal.

Click on any name to see full details about that person's case and custody status. You can register for alerts so the system notifies you when an inmate's status changes in St. Landry Parish.

You can also use VINELink for the same search. VINELink is the national portal tied to the LAVNS system. Both tools pull from the same data. The phone line at 1-866-528-6748 is another option. It runs 24 hours a day.

Note: The jail roster updates regularly but very recent bookings may take a short time to appear.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Website

The SLPSO website at slpsheriff.com covers everything from the jail roster to contact information and community programs. You can find details about the corrections division, the warden, and how to reach the office from there.

The following screenshot shows the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office website.

The site is a good starting point if you need more than just the jail roster. It has links to programs, office locations, and ways to get in touch with the SLPSO.

Booking at St. Landry Parish Jail

When someone is arrested in St. Landry Parish, they go to the jail at 108 South Market Street in Opelousas. Booking starts right away. Staff take photos, fingerprints, and log all personal details and charges. Bond amounts are entered at this point. Once booking is complete, the person appears on the St. Landry Parish jail roster through the LAVNS portal.

The booking process can take a few hours. During that time, the inmate may not show up on the online roster. Call 337-948-5804 if you need to check right away. The jail staff can tell you if someone has been booked. "Any unauthorized use of this information is forbidden and subject to criminal prosecution." The sheriff's office reminds users that the roster data is for informational purposes only.

Jail Roster and Louisiana Records Law

Louisiana law makes jail rosters public. Under LSA-R.S. 44:1, most government records are open for anyone to view. The St. Landry Parish jail roster falls under this law. You do not need to explain why you want to search it or file a formal request.

The LAVNS system operates under LSA-R.S. 15:574.12, which covers victim notification and inmate tracking across Louisiana. LSA-R.S. 15:1229 deals with how criminal justice information gets shared between agencies. These statutes create the framework that lets you access the St. Landry Parish jail roster online at no cost. If you need certified copies of booking records, contact the sheriff's office at 337-948-6516. There may be a fee for paper copies.

Juvenile records do not appear on the St. Landry Parish jail roster. LSA-R.S. 14:405 and other state privacy rules keep those sealed from public access.

LAVNS Notifications for St. Landry Parish

LAVNS stands for Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. It was designed for crime victims but the system is free and open to all. You can register for alerts on the LAVNS site. When an inmate's custody status changes, you get a notification. This works for releases, transfers, and bond updates in St. Landry Parish.

The phone line at 1-866-528-6748 runs around the clock. You need the inmate's name and date of birth to search. This is a useful option if you don't have internet access. The system pulls data from all 64 parishes, so results for St. Landry Parish stay current.

Note: Registration on LAVNS is anonymous and does not require your personal information.

Communities in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish includes Opelousas, the parish seat, along with Eunice, Port Barre, Sunset, Grand Coteau, and other small towns. All arrests within the parish go to the St. Landry Parish Jail. There are no separate city jails for these communities. If someone is picked up in Eunice or Sunset, they appear on the same St. Landry Parish jail roster as anyone arrested in Opelousas.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border St. Landry Parish. Each one runs its own jail and keeps a separate roster. Check the arrest location to figure out which parish to search.