Search Tangipahoa Parish Jail Roster

The Tangipahoa Parish jail roster shows all people currently held at the parish jail. Sheriff Gerald Sticker's office runs the facility and posts inmate data through an online roster system. Anyone can search for current inmates by name at no cost. The roster gets updates on a regular basis, so the list reflects recent bookings and releases. Whether you need to find someone arrested in Hammond, Ponchatoula, or anywhere else in Tangipahoa Parish, the jail roster is where to start. Both the TBS Web portal and the LAVNS system give free public access.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office manages the jail and keeps the roster up to date. Sheriff Gerald Sticker leads the office. Staff handle bookings, releases, inmate transfers, and all jail operations in the parish. "Welcome to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Our mission here is to provide the highest quality of public safety services to our community." The office also runs patrol, warrants, and court services across Tangipahoa Parish.

You can call 985-345-6150 to reach the sheriff's office. For questions about someone in the jail, call 985-748-8147. That number goes straight to the jail. Phone lines are open during regular hours for general questions about inmates, bonds, and visiting. The sheriff's office website has links to the jail roster and other public safety resources for Tangipahoa Parish.

Search the Tangipahoa Parish Jail Roster Online

The main way to search the Tangipahoa Parish jail roster is through the TBS Web portal. Go to the Tangipahoa Parish inmate roster to see who is in the jail right now. "Access the Inmate Roster for information on current inmates, released inmates, charges, and relevant details regarding incarceration." The site lets you search by name and shows charges, booking dates, and bond details for each person listed.

The following screenshot shows the Tangipahoa Parish jail roster as it appears on the TBS Web system.

You can click any name to see more about that person's charges and case status. The roster pulls from the same data that jail staff use for booking, so it stays current. Released inmates may also appear on the roster for a short time after they leave.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office website also provides access to the roster and other public safety tools.

From the sheriff's website you can find links to the inmate roster, LAVNS, and other services. It also lists phone numbers, office hours, and details about jail operations in Tangipahoa Parish.

Note: The jail roster may not show inmates booked or released in the last few hours while data processes.

Tangipahoa Parish Jail Roster on LAVNS

You can also search for Tangipahoa Parish inmates through LAVNS. This is the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. It covers all 64 parishes. "Discover LAVNS, Louisiana's Automated Victim Notification System, offering free, anonymous services for crime victims to track offender status and court events." Anyone can use it, not just victims. Go to Tangipahoa.LAVINE.org or use VINELink to search by name.

Under LSA-R.S. 44:1, jail rosters are public records in Louisiana. You do not need to give a reason to view the Tangipahoa Parish jail roster. The data is available around the clock at no cost. You can also register for alerts through LAVNS. If an inmate's status changes, the system sends a notice. The toll-free phone number is 1-866-528-6748 for those who prefer to check by phone.

How Booking Works in Tangipahoa Parish

When someone is arrested in Tangipahoa Parish, deputies bring them to the jail. Booking starts right away. Staff take photos, fingerprints, and personal details. They log the charges and set a bond if one applies. All of this goes into the system and shows up on the jail roster once processing is done.

Booking can take a few hours. During this time, the inmate may not appear on the online roster yet. If you are looking for someone who was just arrested, it helps to wait and then check again. You can call the jail at 985-748-8147 to ask if someone has been brought in. "Deposit money to an offender account via TouchPay: ONLINE: https://www.gtlfsonlinepay.com." Family members can also set up accounts to send funds for phone calls and commissary.

Visiting Inmates at Tangipahoa Parish Jail

"Visitors must arrive 20 minutes prior to visitation time. No exceptions." That is one of the key rules for visiting someone at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. You need a valid ID to get in. Phones, bags, and weapons are not allowed inside the facility. Call the jail at 985-748-8147 before you go to confirm visiting hours and any other rules that may apply.

LSA-R.S. 15:574.12 covers victim notification and inmate tracking in Louisiana. This law supports the systems that make Tangipahoa Parish jail data available to the public. For legal questions about a specific case, contact an attorney or the court. The sheriff's office handles jail operations but does not give legal advice.

Jail Roster and Public Records Law

Louisiana has strong public records laws. The Tangipahoa Parish jail roster is a public record under state law. Anyone can view it without filing a formal request. If you need official copies of arrest records or booking documents, you may need to submit a records request to the sheriff's office. There could be a small fee for copies.

LSA-R.S. 15:1229 sets the rules for how criminal justice information flows from local jails to statewide systems. This is what allows the Tangipahoa Parish jail data to appear on LAVNS and VINELink. Juvenile records do not show up on the jail roster under LSA-R.S. 14:405 and other state privacy rules. Only adult bookings appear on the public roster.

Note: For official court documents, contact the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court rather than the sheriff's office.

Cities in Tangipahoa Parish

Tangipahoa Parish includes the city of Hammond, which is the largest city in the parish. Other communities include Ponchatoula, Amite (the parish seat), Independence, Kentwood, and Natalbany. All arrests made within Tangipahoa Parish go to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. There are no separate city jails for these towns. If someone is picked up in Hammond or Ponchatoula, they end up on the Tangipahoa Parish jail roster the same as anyone arrested elsewhere in the parish.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Tangipahoa Parish. Each parish runs its own jail and keeps its own roster. If you are not sure which parish handled an arrest, check the booking location on the roster.