Houma Arrest Records

Houma arrest records are maintained by the Houma Police Department and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. Both agencies make booking and inmate records available to the public under Louisiana law. The city police department handles calls within Houma's city limits, while the parish sheriff operates the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, which is the main detention facility for the area. This page explains how to search Houma arrest records online and in person, what resources are available, and what the law says about public access.

Houma Police Department

The Houma Police Department is located at 500 Honduras Street, Houma, LA 70360. City officers handle patrol and response within Houma's incorporated area. When a city officer makes an arrest, the booking process runs through the local system and documents become part of the public arrest record. Initial arrest reports from HPD are available to the public under LRS 44:3, which covers all initial arrest reports, booking records, and summons as public documents.

For information about incidents involving the city police, including requests for arrest reports and incident records, you can contact the Houma Police Department directly at the 500 Honduras Street address. Additional information about the city jail and police department is available at houmacityjail.org/police-department.

City arrests that lead to charges beyond minor infractions are typically transferred to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office for booking and detention at the parish criminal justice complex. The two agencies work together to handle the full range of law enforcement needs in the Houma area.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, known as TPSO, is the main agency for parish-wide law enforcement and runs the detention facility in Houma. You can reach the TPSO at P.O. Box 3379, Houma, LA 70360, and by phone at (985) 876-2500. The sheriff's website is at tpso.net. This is where you go for inmate searches, warrant checks, and broader public records requests that involve the parish jail.

The TPSO handles arrests throughout Terrebonne Parish. All bookings at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex go through this office. Booking records include the inmate's name, date of birth, the charges filed, and the date of arrest. These records are public under Louisiana's Public Records Act at LRS 44:1 and are subject to the specific protections for initial arrest records under LRS 44:3.

The sheriff's office also manages warrant information for the parish. If you need to check whether an active warrant exists in Terrebonne Parish, contacting the TPSO is the appropriate step. The office can confirm warrant status for individuals over the phone or in person, though more detailed information typically requires a formal written request.

Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex

The Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, known as TPCJC, is the main detention facility for the area. It is located at 3211 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363. This facility is operated by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office and handles all inmate intake, housing, and release for the parish. When someone is arrested in Houma, they are typically transported to this facility for booking.

The TPSO Inmate Services page at tpso.net/inmateservices provides three main tools: current incarcerations, outstanding warrants, and an attorney case view. Anyone can use the current incarcerations search to look up whether a specific person is in custody. The outstanding warrants section lets you check for active warrants in Terrebonne Parish. These tools are publicly available and free to use.

If you need to contact an inmate at the TPCJC, commissary services are provided through TouchPay Direct, which can be reached at 1-866-232-1899. The facility code for Terrebonne is 270360. Families can also request a Letter of Incarceration from the facility, which officially confirms that a person is being held there. This letter carries a fee of $15.

Note: The Letter of Incarceration is a formal document and may be useful for legal or administrative purposes when you need written proof that a specific person is in custody.

Houma Inmate Search and Warrant Check

The TPSO Inmate Services tool at tpso.net/inmateservices is the primary online resource for checking on anyone arrested in Houma. The current incarcerations section shows who is held at the TPCJC, with names, charges, and booking dates visible to the public. The outstanding warrants section shows active warrants issued in Terrebonne Parish, which can be useful if you are trying to determine whether someone has a warrant before a situation escalates.

The attorney case view option on the same page is designed for legal professionals who need to review case details for clients held in the parish jail. This access is also publicly available through the same portal, though its primary users are attorneys working on cases in Terrebonne Parish courts.

For statewide inmate tracking and custody alerts, Louisiana operates the VINE system through the LAVNS network. Registering through VINE at vinelink.vineapps.com allows you to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Registration is free and anonymous, and you can choose to get alerts by phone, email, or text message.

Requesting Arrest Records in Houma

To get copies of arrest reports or booking documents from an incident in Houma, contact either the Houma Police Department or the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office depending on which agency made the arrest. For city police records, go to 500 Honduras Street or use the contact information on the HPD's public records page. For TPSO records, contact the sheriff's office at (985) 876-2500 or visit in person.

Louisiana law under LRS 44:1 gives any adult the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies. The agency must respond within three business days of receiving a written request. They may charge fees for copies. Initial arrest reports and booking sheets are specifically public under LRS 44:3 and cannot be withheld on general privacy grounds. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a written explanation citing the specific statutory exemption.

The LSP site explains statewide criminal history access and the procedures for requesting official records from the Louisiana State Police.

Louisiana VINE Inmate Notification

Louisiana's LAVNS system connects local detention facilities to the national VINE network. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. If you register for VINE, you will receive automatic alerts whenever an inmate's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and court appearances. You can register at vinelink.vineapps.com or by phone.

VINE alerts are sent by phone, text, or email and are available for any inmate in the Louisiana system, including those held at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex.

Terrebonne Parish Records

All Houma arrests processed at the parish level flow through Terrebonne Parish. For full parish information on the sheriff's office, the TPCJC, and Terrebonne-wide arrest record access, visit the Terrebonne Parish page.

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