Beauregard Parish Booking Records

Beauregard Parish arrest records are available through the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office in DeRidder, Louisiana. Sheriff Mark Herford's office maintains a public jail roster through LAVNS and the sheriff's own website, which shows both current inmates and persons released within the last 48 hours. Booking records and initial arrest reports are public under Louisiana law. This page explains how to search Beauregard Parish arrest records online, what information is available, and how to submit a public records request.

Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office Contact and Location

Sheriff Mark Herford leads the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office. The office handles all arrests and bookings in Beauregard Parish and operates the parish detention center in DeRidder. You can reach them at (337) 463-3281 or visit in person at 412 Bolivar Bishop Dr., DeRidder, LA 70634. The sheriff's website has been noted to have connection issues at times, so calling ahead before visiting is a good idea.

The Louisiana Public Records Act at LRS 44:1 gives any adult the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies. The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office falls under this law. Arrest reports, booking records, summons, and citation records are public documents. You can request them in writing at 412 Bolivar Bishop Dr. or call (337) 463-3281 for help. The agency must respond to written requests within three business days.

Booking records are created each time someone is taken into custody at the Beauregard Parish Detention Center. The record shows the person's name, date of birth, charge, and arrest date. Under LRS 44:3, these initial arrest records are public. They do not become private if charges are later dropped. The law makes them public from the moment of the arrest, before any court hearing or trial takes place.

Search Beauregard Parish Inmate Records Online

The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office offers two ways to search inmate records online. The first is through the LAVNS system at beauregard.lavns.org. The site states: "This agency is providing this roster of incarcerated offenders to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety." You can view current inmates and sign up for VINE notifications to track custody status changes.

The Beauregard Parish LAVNS roster at beauregard.lavns.org shows current inmates held in the Beauregard Parish Detention Center.

The LAVNS roster includes each inmate's name, booking date, and allows you to register for anonymous VINE alerts when custody status changes.

The second option is the inmate roster page directly on the sheriff's website at beauregardparishsheriff.org/inmate_roster. This page is divided into two sections. The first is labeled "Current Inmates" and the description reads: "Click current inmates to view inmates currently at the Beauregard Parish Detention Center." The second section is "48 Hour Release," described as: "Click 48 hour release to view all persons released from the Beauregard Parish Detention Center within the last 48 hours." The 48-hour release list is useful if you're looking for someone who may have just been released.

The statewide VINE portal at vinelink.vineapps.com covers multiple Louisiana parishes including Beauregard Parish and allows cross-parish inmate searches.

The statewide VINE database is a useful backup if you're not sure which parish a person is held in or want to track someone across multiple facilities in Louisiana.

VINE notifications are free and anonymous. You can register online or by phone to get alerts when a person's custody status changes in Beauregard Parish. The system will contact you by email, text, or phone call. You do not have to give your full name when registering. This service is available to anyone who wants to track when a specific person is released or transferred.

How to Get Arrest Records from Beauregard Parish

To request a copy of an arrest record or booking document, contact the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 463-3281 or go in person to 412 Bolivar Bishop Dr., DeRidder, LA 70634. Submit a written request that identifies the person by name, the approximate date of arrest, and the type of record you want. Staff can tell you the current fee for document copies when you call.

Under LRS 44:3, initial arrest reports, booking records, and citation documents are public. You do not need a special reason to request them. The office cannot require you to explain why you want the records. They can charge for copies but not for the right to view them.

If you need a certified copy of your own criminal history from the state, LRS 15:588 is the relevant law. That process goes through the Louisiana State Police and costs around $46. The full LACCH criminal history database is restricted under LRS 15:587. You cannot run a general third-party search through that system. But the local booking record from the sheriff's office is separate and is public under LRS 44:3.

Beauregard Parish Arrest Laws and Record Access

Louisiana's open records framework starts with LRS 44:1, the Public Records Act. This law says any adult may inspect and copy public records from any government agency. It sets a strong default in favor of openness. Agencies can limit access only when a specific exemption applies, and they must put the reason for denial in writing.

LRS 44:3 builds on that foundation for arrest records specifically. It names initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information as public records. The law is clear that these documents are public regardless of whether charges were filed, whether the case went to trial, or whether the person was convicted. The fact of an arrest is a public fact.

On the other side, LRS 15:587 restricts the LACCH database held by state police to authorized users only. This creates a split: local booking records at the sheriff's office are open, but the full statewide criminal history record is not. For most people looking up a specific arrest in Beauregard Parish, the LAVNS roster and the local public records request process are the right tools to use.

Cities in Beauregard Parish

There are no major cities in Beauregard Parish with dedicated arrest records pages on this site. Records for all communities in the parish, including DeRidder, Leesville, Merryville, and Rosepine, are handled through the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office at 412 Bolivar Bishop Dr. in DeRidder. Call (337) 463-3281 for assistance with records for any community in the parish.

Nearby Parishes

Beauregard Parish sits in southwest Louisiana near the Texas border and adjoins several other parishes with their own arrest record systems.