Find Jefferson Parish Arrest Records

Jefferson Parish arrest records are available through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Louisiana. The JPSO maintains a public jail roster and handles public records requests through its Central Records Division. Booking records and initial arrest reports are open to the public under state law. This page explains how to search Jefferson Parish arrest records online, how to contact Central Records, and what rules govern access to these documents.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, known as the JPSO, serves one of the most populous parishes in Louisiana. The main office is at 1233 Westbank Expressway in Harvey. You can reach the main line at (504) 364-8300 for general questions. The JPSO website at jpso.org provides agency news, public information, and links to key services. Jefferson Parish has both an East Bank and West Bank, and the sheriff's office covers law enforcement across the full parish.

The JPSO operates the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center located at 100 Dolhonde St in Gretna, 70053. You can reach the jail directly at (504) 368-5360. The correctional center holds people who have been arrested and booked in Jefferson Parish. Booking details, including the person's name, charge, and bail amount, are part of the public record under Louisiana law.

Jefferson Parish Jail Roster

The public jail roster for Jefferson Parish is available through the Jefferson Parish Court website. The roster at jeffersonparishcourt.org/jail-roster/ lists current inmates held at the correctional center on Dolhonde Street in Gretna. The roster shows who is in custody and is updated on a regular basis. This is the fastest way to confirm whether a specific person is currently held in Jefferson Parish.

The jail roster page shows current inmate information for the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna.

The roster includes basic booking details and helps you confirm custody status before making a phone call or in-person visit.

Visitation at the Jefferson Parish jail is handled through video. JPSO no longer operates traditional in-person visitation. Instead, visits take place through a Video Visitation Center at an offsite location or remotely using a device from home. If you want to visit someone held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, check the JPSO website for current visitation guidelines and scheduling options.

The JPSO website provides additional information about the sheriff's office and arrest-related resources for Jefferson Parish.

The JPSO site is the main resource for agency news, public records contacts, and correctional center information.

Jefferson Parish Central Records Division

The Central Records Division at the JPSO handles public records requests for Jefferson Parish arrest records. You can reach Central Records by phone at (504) 363-5590 or by email at centralrecords@jpso.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is the right place to call if you want copies of booking sheets, initial arrest reports, or incident reports involving Jefferson Parish arrests.

To submit a public records request, you should put your request in writing and include the name of the person, the date of arrest if known, and the type of document you need. You can email or mail the request to the Central Records Division. Under Louisiana law, the office must respond within three business days. They may charge a fee for copies, but not for the right to inspect a public record in person.

Under LRS 44:3, initial arrest reports, booking records, and related court documents are public records in Louisiana. This means Jefferson Parish arrest records are open to any adult who asks. The records stay open even if charges were later dropped or the case did not result in a conviction. You do not need to provide a reason for the request.

Note: Central Records handles JPSO-related documents. Records from other law enforcement agencies operating in Jefferson Parish, such as Kenner Police or Gretna Police, would need to be requested separately from those agencies.

Jefferson Parish Arrest Record Laws

Louisiana's Public Records Act under LRS 44:1 gives any adult the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. The JPSO, as a local government agency, must follow this law. You can request records in person, by mail, or by email. If an agency denies access, they must state the legal basis for the denial in writing, and you have the right to challenge that decision in court.

LRS 44:3 is the specific statute that applies to arrest records. It lists initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information as public records. These documents are open from the moment they are created. Even if a case is still pending or was dismissed, these records remain accessible. This is why jail rosters are posted publicly and why the JPSO processes records requests from the public.

Full criminal history data is separate. The Louisiana Criminal History database, or LACCH, is held by the Louisiana State Police and is restricted under LRS 15:587. It is not available for general public searches. What you can access through the sheriff's office or jail roster is the local booking and arrest record, not the statewide compiled history. If you need your own full criminal history, you can request it through the Louisiana State Police under LRS 15:588 for a fee of around $46.

Cities in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish includes several large communities with dedicated arrest records pages on this site. Arrests in these cities are processed through the JPSO or local municipal police, with bookings at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna.

Nearby Parishes

Jefferson Parish borders several major parishes in southeast Louisiana. Each has its own records system and law enforcement agency.