Jefferson Parish Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Jefferson Parish are processed through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Louisiana. JPSO headquarters sits at 1233 Westbank Expressway in Harvey, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office runs the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center where all parish arrest bookings take place. With a population over 440,000, Jefferson Parish generates a high volume of arrest records each month. Jefferson Parish includes major communities like Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown, all served by JPSO for arrest processing. The 24th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases from Jefferson Parish arrests, and Gretna serves as the parish seat.
Jefferson Parish Quick Facts
JPSO Arrest Records
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office handles all parish-level arrests and runs the correctional center. JPSO is the largest law enforcement agency in Jefferson Parish, covering both the East Bank and West Bank. When a Jefferson Parish deputy or local police officer makes an arrest, the arrested person is brought to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center for booking. The arrest booking process creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, mugshot, and any warrant details.
The Jefferson Parish Public Information Office at (504) 363-5641 can help with general questions about Jefferson Parish recent arrests and press releases. For questions about current inmates in Jefferson Parish custody, call the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center at (504) 736-6840. The after-hours number is (504) 227-1400. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what arrest charges they face.
The JPSO website is the starting point for online arrest searches in Jefferson Parish.
The JPSO homepage gives you links to inmate search tools, arrest reports, booking records, and other public safety resources.
JPSO also runs an "I Want To" service page on their site. This page links to tools for finding Jefferson Parish inmates, ordering arrest reports, and searching criminal records. It is a quick way to get to the right Jefferson Parish arrest records resource without digging through the full site.
| JPSO Headquarters |
1233 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 |
|---|---|
| Public Information | (504) 363-5641 |
| Correctional Center | (504) 736-6840 |
| After Hours | (504) 227-1400 |
Note: Jefferson Parish has multiple court systems including the First and Second Parish Courts in addition to the 24th JDC. Make sure you check the right court for the case you need.
JPSO Staff and Departments
The JPSO staff directory lists contact numbers for every division in the sheriff's office.
Use the directory to find the right department for your arrest records request, whether you need the booking desk, jail records division, or public information office.
The Jefferson Parish Correctional Center staff processes hundreds of arrest bookings each month. The booking desk can confirm if someone is in Jefferson Parish custody and share basic arrest details including charges and bond. For Jefferson Parish arrest records requests, you may need to contact the records division separately. Each division has its own phone number listed in the directory.
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court keeps all criminal case records for the 24th Judicial District. Once a Jefferson Parish arrest leads to charges, the clerk creates a case file. You can search for arrest cases and get copies of court documents tied to bookings. The clerk's office number is (504) 364-2992.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website has contact info and details about available services.
The clerk's office can help you find case files, court dates, and copies of criminal filings tied to Jefferson Parish arrests.
Under the Louisiana Public Records Law (R.S. 44:1), court records are public. You can ask to see arrest and jail records without giving a reason. The Jefferson Parish clerk can search by name or case number. Call ahead to check copy fees and hours.
How to Search Jefferson Parish Arrests
Jefferson Parish offers several ways to look up recent arrests. The JPSO website has an online inmate search where you can find people currently in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. VINE Link is another free arrest records option that covers the whole state including Jefferson Parish. And the Jefferson Parish clerk of court has a records portal for case filings tied to arrests.
For a quick check on someone who was just arrested, start with the JPSO inmate search on their website. If the Jefferson Parish inmate has already been transferred to state custody, use the Louisiana DOC offender locator at (225) 383-4580. For Jefferson Parish court records and arrest case outcomes, go through the clerk of court.
JPSO also uses the OffenderWatch system for the sex offender registry. This is a separate database that tracks registered sex offenders living in Jefferson Parish. It is not the same as the jail inmate search or arrest records lookup. You can find it through the JPSO website.
Jefferson Parish VINE Link
The VINE Link inmate notification system is a free statewide tool that works for Jefferson Parish.
VINE Link lets you search arrest records by name or ID number and shows current custody status, charges, bond, and detention facility information across all Louisiana parishes.
One major benefit of VINE for Jefferson Parish is the alert system. You can register to get a phone call, text, or email when a Jefferson Parish inmate's status changes. This covers jail releases, transfers, and escapes. Registration is free and anonymous. The Jefferson Parish inmate will not know you signed up for custody alerts.
Under R.S. 15:587, full criminal histories are restricted in Louisiana. But current arrest and custody data through VINE Link is open to anyone. New jail bookings may take a few hours to appear in the inmate search system.
Note: Commercial use of VINE Link data is not allowed. The system is for personal notification only.
What Jefferson Parish Arrest Records Show
An arrest booking record from Jefferson Parish includes the arrested person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. All charges are listed along with the bond amount and the arresting agency. A mugshot is taken during intake at the Jefferson Parish jail. This arrest data is public under Louisiana law once the Jefferson Parish booking is done.
Jefferson Parish court records add layers of detail over time. The Jefferson Parish clerk's file will include the charging document, motions, hearing dates, plea agreements, and the final judgment. Under R.S. 44:3, the initial arrest report is public. Jefferson Parish records tied to pending investigations may be restricted, but most Jefferson Parish case files are open after the case is resolved.
Juvenile arrest records are sealed in Louisiana. You will not find Jefferson Parish juvenile records through any public search tool or website.
Clearing Jefferson Parish Arrest Records
Louisiana allows expungement for certain Jefferson Parish arrests and convictions. If charges were dropped or you were acquitted, you may qualify. Some misdemeanor and felony convictions can be expunged after a waiting period.
File a motion with the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. The fee is $250 to the Bureau of Criminal Identification plus court costs. The Jefferson Parish District Attorney reviews each request. If approved, the arrest record, mugshot, and booking data are sealed from public view.
Cities in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish covers a large area with several major communities. All arrests in these Jefferson Parish areas are processed through the JPSO Correctional Center for booking. Some cities have their own police departments making arrests, but all arrest bookings go through the Jefferson Parish jail system.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Jefferson Parish. Someone arrested near the Jefferson Parish line may have been booked into custody in a neighboring jurisdiction instead.