Bossier Parish Arrest Records

Bossier Parish arrest records are maintained by the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office in Benton, Louisiana. Sheriff Julian Whittington's office runs two detention facilities and provides a public inmate catalog through a Police-to-Citizen portal. Booking records and initial arrest reports are open under Louisiana law. This page covers how to search Bossier Parish arrest records online, how to request copies from the Records Section, and what fees and hours apply when you visit in person.

Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office Contact and Facilities

Sheriff Julian Whittington leads the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office. The main office and Records Section are located at 204 Burt Boulevard, P.O. Box 850, Benton, LA 71006. The main phone line is (318) 965-2200. The jail phone is 318-326-4405 if you need to ask about a specific inmate or booking. The sheriff's website at bossiersheriff.org has information about office services and online tools.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's website at bossiersheriff.org provides access to public resources including the inmate catalog, public records request information, and details about the two detention facilities.

The sheriff's website is a good starting point for finding the inmate catalog link, the Records Section contact info, and office hours before you call or visit.

Bossier Parish operates two separate detention facilities. The Bossier Medium Security Facility is at 2984 Old Plain Dealing Rd., Plain Dealing, LA 71064. The Bossier Maximum Security Facility is at 2985 Old Plain Dealing Rd., Plain Dealing, LA 71064. Both facilities are operated by the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office. Inmates may be held at either location depending on their classification level.

LRS 44:1, the Louisiana Public Records Act, gives any adult the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is covered by this law. Records produced or held by the office in the course of official duties, including arrest reports and booking records, are public. You can request them through the Records Section at 204 Burt Blvd. during counter hours.

Bossier Parish Inmate Catalog and Online Search

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office uses a Police-to-Citizen portal for its public inmate catalog. The portal is at bossierparishsola.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog. This tool shows inmate names and ages and is updated regularly. It's the best way to check whether a specific person is currently in custody in Bossier Parish. The system is different from LAVNS but serves the same basic public function.

The Bossier Parish Police-to-Citizen inmate catalog at bossierparishsola.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog shows current inmates held by the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office.

The catalog lists inmate names and ages and is updated on a regular basis, making it a reliable tool for confirming whether someone is currently in custody in Bossier Parish.

The inmate catalog covers both the Medium and Maximum Security Facilities in Plain Dealing. If you know someone was arrested in Bossier Parish, this portal is where you check first. You don't need an account or any login to search it. The roster is public under LRS 44:3, which makes initial arrest records and booking documents available to anyone. That includes the fact of who is currently in jail.

Booking records are created when a person is taken into custody. Under LRS 44:3, these records are public from the moment of arrest. They include the person's name, the date and time of the arrest, the charge, and other basic booking details. You don't need to wait for a conviction or a court date. The record is open right away.

How to Request Records from the Bossier Parish Records Section

To get copies of arrest records or booking documents, contact the Records Section at the main office: 204 Burt Blvd., P.O. Box 850, Benton, LA 71006. Counter hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can also call (318) 965-2200 to ask about a specific record before coming in.

The fee for public records is $5.25, plus a 5% service fee if you pay by credit card. Bring a written request that identifies the person by name, the approximate date of arrest, and the type of document you need. The office may be able to provide records faster if you have specific details like a case number or charge. Ask when you call if there is an online request option.

LRS 44:1 requires the office to respond to a written public records request within three business days. If they need more time, they must notify you in writing. If they deny your request, they must give a written reason. You have the right to challenge a denial in court if you believe it's improper. A mandamus action in district court is the legal tool for compelling disclosure of improperly withheld public records.

If you want a certified copy of your own criminal history from state police, LRS 15:588 covers that process. The fee is around $46 total. That's separate from the local arrest record request. The full LACCH database is restricted under LRS 15:587 and is not open to public searches. The local booking record from the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is a separate document and is public under LRS 44:3.

Bossier Parish Arrest Laws and Public Access Rules

Louisiana's public records law, LRS 44:1, sets the baseline: any adult can access public records from government agencies. This covers the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office and all records it creates in its official capacity. The law leans strongly toward openness. Agencies must justify any denial in writing, and the burden falls on the agency to show that an exemption applies.

LRS 44:3 goes further for arrest records. It explicitly names initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citation records, and bills of information as public. These are public before conviction, before trial, even before formal charges are filed in court. The law is clear on this point. You do not need any special standing or reason to ask for them.

The statewide criminal history system is different. Under LRS 15:587, the Louisiana Criminal History database, called the LACCH, is restricted. General members of the public cannot search it for third-party records. Only authorized agencies and individuals with a lawful purpose can access it. But the local booking record at the sheriff's office is not the same as the LACCH. It is a separate record, created locally, and it is open to the public.

Knowing this distinction helps when you're trying to get records. If you want to confirm someone was arrested in Bossier Parish on a certain date, the Police-to-Citizen inmate catalog or a direct records request to the sheriff is the right path. Those records are public and easy to access. The statewide background check system is a different matter and requires legal authorization.

Cities in Bossier Parish

Bossier Parish includes several communities. Bossier City has a dedicated arrest records page on this site.

Other communities in Bossier Parish such as Benton, Plain Dealing, and Haughton do not have separate pages on this site. Records for those areas are handled through the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office at 204 Burt Blvd. in Benton.

Nearby Parishes

Bossier Parish is in northwest Louisiana near the Arkansas and Texas borders and shares boundaries with several other parishes.