LaPlace Arrest Records Database

LaPlace arrest records are maintained by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement agency for LaPlace and all of St. John Parish. The sheriff's office runs the parish prison, maintains public arrest reports, and provides online access to current inmate information through multiple tools. This page covers how to search LaPlace arrest records online, how to request official documents, and what resources are available for families, attorneys, and members of the public.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Michael Tregre. The office is at 1801 West Airline Hwy, LaPlace, Louisiana 70068. The main line is (985) 652-9513. The SJSO website is at stjohnsheriff.org. This is the law enforcement agency responsible for all arrests, bookings, and detention in LaPlace and across St. John Parish. All arrest records for LaPlace originate with this office.

The SJSO handles patrol, investigations, and corrections for the parish. When an arrest occurs in LaPlace, the officer processes the individual through the SJSO system. Booking records, initial arrest reports, and related documents are maintained by the sheriff's office and are public under Louisiana law. LRS 44:3 specifically lists initial arrest reports, booking records, and summons as public documents open to anyone who requests them.

The sheriff's website is well organized and offers direct links to the parish prison information, arrest reports, the Zuercher portal, and VINE services. It is a practical first stop for anyone looking up LaPlace arrest records online.

The SJSO site gives public access to arrest records, inmate lookups, and law enforcement contacts for LaPlace and all of St. John Parish.

LaPlace Arrest Reports Online

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office publishes public arrest reports online at stjohnsheriff.org/crime-arrests/arrest-reports. The office notes on this page: "This information is provided pursuant to the Public Records Act. Nothing contained herein is intended to imply or infer the guilt or wrongdoing of any person(s) listed on this site." The reports are updated in line with the Public Records Act, which requires agencies to make initial arrest records available to the public.

These reports are a direct way to look up recent arrests in LaPlace without having to contact the office or submit a formal written request. The page lists arrests by date and includes relevant public data from each booking. This resource is especially useful for checking on recent activity in the parish.

The arrest reports page provides a public log of recent bookings in the parish, updated in accordance with Louisiana's Public Records Act.

Zuercher Portal for LaPlace Arrest Records

The SJSO also provides public access to its law enforcement data through the Zuercher portal at stjohn-so-la.zuercherportal.com. This portal covers arrests, incidents, and related records generated by the sheriff's office. It is searchable by name and provides detailed public record entries for arrests in St. John Parish, including LaPlace.

The Zuercher portal is an official public record tool used by many Louisiana sheriffs' offices. It pulls data directly from the agency's law enforcement records management system and reflects what the office has on file for arrests and incidents. It is free to use and requires no account registration.

The Zuercher portal pulls directly from the SJSO records system and is one of the most complete tools for searching LaPlace arrest and incident data online.

St. John Parish Correctional Center

The St. John Parish Correctional Center, known as the Hebert Building, is located at 1801 West Airline Highway in LaPlace, LA 70068. The facility is at the same address as the sheriff's office main building. The warden's direct line is (985) 359-8627. The facility has a capacity of 300 beds and holds individuals who have been arrested and booked in St. John Parish.

The inmate search tool at stjohnsheriff.org/crime-arrests/parish-prison allows you to look up current inmates by name. A free mobile app is also available for tracking inmate status on your phone. The parish prison page includes contact information, visiting rules, and commissary details for families of inmates.

For custody alerts, the SJSO participates in the Louisiana VINE system. You can register at stjohn.lavns.org for free, anonymous alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can also access the broader LAVNS network through the VINE portal at vinelink.vineapps.com. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email. This is a useful tool for victims, families, and anyone who needs to know when a specific person is released from the St. John Parish jail.

Note: The free SJSO mobile app makes it easy to track inmate status from your phone without having to log into a browser-based portal each time.

Requesting LaPlace Public Records

To get a copy of an arrest report or booking sheet from an incident in LaPlace, submit a written request to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office at 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. You can also call (985) 652-9513 to ask about the process. Your request should include the name of the person, the approximate arrest date, and the type of document you need.

Under LRS 44:1, the sheriff's office must respond to your request within three business days. If they need more time, they must say so in writing. Arrest reports and booking records are public under LRS 44:3 and must be provided unless a specific statutory exemption applies. The agency can charge fees for copies but cannot deny you the right to inspect a record in person.

For court records tied to a LaPlace arrest, contact the St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court. Court records are separate from what the sheriff maintains and must be requested from the clerk's office. The clerk handles case filings, sentencing records, and other judicial documents.

St. John the Baptist Parish Records

All LaPlace arrests are processed through the St. John the Baptist Parish system. For complete parish-level information on the sheriff, the jail, and the full arrest records process, visit the St. John the Baptist Parish page on this site.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying Louisiana cities near LaPlace with dedicated arrest records pages are listed below.