Find Recent Arrests in Monroe
Recent arrests in Monroe are processed through the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff runs the parish jail and provides a free online arrest booking database where you can look up who has been arrested in Monroe. Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, and all Monroe arrest bookings go through the Ouachita Parish jail system. You can search for Monroe recent arrests online, use the Ouachita Sheriff App, or call the Ouachita Parish office for help finding someone arrested in Monroe. Monroe arrest records include criminal charges, bond amounts, mugshots, and custody status.
Monroe Quick Facts
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Arrests
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office handles the parish jail and all arrest booking records for Monroe. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is at 400 St. John Street in Monroe. Call (318) 329-1200 for questions about Monroe arrests. The Monroe arrest records division can be reached at (318) 324-2630.
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff runs a free online arrest booking database for Monroe. You can search by name or arrest booking number to find people who have been recently arrested in Monroe and booked into the Ouachita Parish jail. The Monroe arrest database shows booking date, criminal charges, mugshots, and bond amounts. It gets updated as new Monroe arrests are processed.
There is also an Ouachita Sheriff App you can use on your phone to check Monroe arrests. The app gives you access to Monroe inmate info, crime tips, and other tools. It is free to download and use. The Monroe sheriff's office also has free public access terminals where you can look up Monroe arrest records in person.
| Agency | Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 St. John Street Monroe, LA 71201 |
| Phone | (318) 329-1200 |
| Records | (318) 324-2630 |
Monroe Court Records
The Fourth Judicial District Court handles criminal cases for Ouachita Parish. The courthouse is at 300 St. John Street, Suite 315, in Monroe. Call (318) 361-2250 for court info. You can check on case filings, hearing dates, and outcomes through the clerk's office.
Monroe court records show more detail than the booking database. They cover everything from the initial Monroe charge through sentencing. Under the Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1), the initial arrest report is a public record. Monroe court case files are also generally open to the public, though some records in pending Monroe cases may be restricted.
Mugshot Removal Ban in Louisiana
Louisiana has a law that stops commercial websites from charging people to remove their mugshots. Under R.S. 44:67-69, it is against the law for a website to post a mugshot and then demand payment to take it down. This protects people who were arrested but not convicted.
If you find your Monroe mugshot on a site that asks for money to remove it, that site may be breaking Louisiana law. The Monroe mugshot is still a public record, but no one can charge you a fee to have it removed from their website. This rule was put in place to stop the mugshot extortion business that had grown across the country.
VINE Link for Monroe Arrests
You can use VINE Link to search for people in custody across Louisiana, including Ouachita Parish. VINE Link is free. It lets you sign up for alerts so you get a call, email, or text when someone's custody status changes. This is a helpful tool for crime victims or anyone who needs to track a case.
The VINE Link search page lets you look up inmates in Ouachita Parish and across Louisiana.
Go to VINE Link
Sign up for free alerts to track custody status changes for Monroe inmates booked in Ouachita Parish.
Monroe Arrest Records and the Law
Per R.S. 15:587, full criminal history records in Louisiana are restricted. Only authorized agencies and the person themselves can access the statewide criminal history database. But Monroe arrest booking data at the parish level is treated as public info. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff posts current Monroe inmate details for anyone to view.
Under R.S. 15:574.12, certain offender records kept by the Department of Corrections are also public. These include the person's age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and conduct records. This applies to Monroe offenders sent to state facilities after conviction.
Statewide Search Tools
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections runs an offender locator at (225) 383-4580. It covers state prisons and people on probation or parole. The DOC also lists all state facility locations on its site.
The Louisiana DOC facility locations page shows state prison and corrections sites across Louisiana.
This directory covers all state-run facilities where offenders may be held after sentencing.
Note: The Ouachita Parish Public Library in Monroe offers free internet access. Monroe residents can use their computers to search for Monroe arrest records if you do not have internet at home.
Ouachita Parish Recent Arrests
Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. All Monroe arrest bookings go through the Ouachita Parish jail system. For more info on Monroe arrest records, the parish jail, inmate contact lists, and other arrest resources, check the parish page.
Nearby Cities
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