Plaquemines Parish Arrest Records

Plaquemines Parish arrest records are kept by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The sheriff's office maintains a public jail roster on its website and has a formal process for written public records requests. Booking records and initial arrest reports are open to the public under Louisiana law. This page explains where to find Plaquemines Parish arrest records, how to submit a request, and what documents and fees the sheriff's office uses.

Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. leads the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, known as PPSO. The office is located at 8022 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. You can reach the main line at (504) 934-6808 or send a fax to (504) 433-2658. The PPSO website is at ppso.net. This office handles all arrests, bookings, and jail operations for Plaquemines Parish, which stretches south along the Mississippi River delta below New Orleans.

The PPSO website lists a current jail roster of inmates held in the parish. You can check this roster to see whether a specific person is in custody. The roster is updated as people are booked in or released. If you need more detailed information about a booking or want to request a copy of an arrest report, you will need to go through the formal public records process.

Louisiana's Public Records Act at LRS 44:1 applies to PPSO just as it does to any parish sheriff in the state. Any adult can request public records. Booking records and initial arrest reports are specifically made public under LRS 44:3. The agency cannot withhold these records without a specific legal reason.

How to Request Plaquemines Parish Arrest Records

PPSO provides two ways to submit a public records request. You can use the online form at ppso.net/upages.php?id=96 or email your request to publicrecordsrequest@ppso.net. Requests must be in writing and should not be directed to individual employees. Send them to the general public records channel so they can be routed correctly.

PPSO targets a five-day response window for public records requests. This is slightly longer than the three-day statutory minimum under LRS 44:1, but agencies can request additional time in writing. If you don't receive a response within five days, follow up in writing. If a request is denied, the agency must explain the reason in writing.

Be specific in your request. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest or incident, the type of record you need, and your contact information. Vague requests can slow down the process. The more detail you give, the faster the office can locate the record.

Note: Do not email records requests to individual deputies or staff; use the official email address or online form to ensure proper handling.

Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Fee Schedule

PPSO charges fees for copies of certain records. These rates were effective as of September 1, 2025. Knowing what to expect before you request can help you plan. The fees cover the cost of locating, copying, and certifying the records.

• Initial Traffic Accident Report: $16.50
• Criminal Report: $25 for first 5 pages, then $1 per additional page
• Background Check: $50
• Arrest Report: $25 for first 5 pages, then $1 per additional page
• Booking Photo: $10

These fees apply to copies only. Under LRS 44:1, a government agency can charge for copying but cannot charge you to inspect a public record. If you only want to look at a record without taking a copy, you should not be billed. For most people requesting a usable document, though, a copy is what they need.

Payment methods and specific instructions for payment are available by contacting PPSO at (504) 934-6808 or through the online records request portal at ppso.net/upages.php?id=96. Confirm payment procedures when you submit your request so you know what to expect.

Statewide Arrest Record Tools

For inmate searches across Louisiana, the VINE system at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA is a free statewide tool. It lets you search for inmates across participating parishes and register for custody alerts. This is useful if you are not sure which parish has a person in custody. The VINE hotline at 1-866-528-6748 is available 24 hours a day for phone-based searches.

The statewide VINE/LAVNS portal covers multiple parishes including Plaquemines, letting you search for inmates and set up free custody notifications.

The Louisiana State Police website at lsp.org also provides links to statewide law enforcement databases and the BCII unit for criminal history requests. The State Police maintains the Louisiana Criminal History database, which is separate from local booking records and requires a formal request with fingerprints.

The State Police homepage connects you to statewide law enforcement resources and the BCII unit for criminal history information beyond what local arrest records show.

Louisiana Law and Arrest Record Access

LRS 44:3 is the key statute for arrest record access in Louisiana. It makes initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information public. These records are open to any adult, regardless of whether charges were ever filed or a case went to trial. This is the law that allows PPSO's jail roster to be public and that lets you request arrest reports without needing a special reason.

LRS 44:1 establishes the broader public records framework. All Louisiana government agencies, including PPSO, are required to follow it. Any person of majority age can inspect or copy public records. The agency must respond within three days. If they take longer, they must explain why in writing. If they deny access, they must state the legal basis for the denial.

Some records are exempt. Investigative files, sealed court orders, juvenile records, and personnel records may be withheld. LRS 15:587 also restricts the state compiled criminal history database from general access. But standard booking records and initial arrest reports at the local level remain public under LRS 44:3 and cannot be withheld under that exemption.

Cities in Plaquemines Parish

There are no major cities in Plaquemines Parish with dedicated arrest records pages on this site. Communities in the parish, including Belle Chasse, Buras, and Venice, are all served by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office. Contact PPSO at (504) 934-6808 or through the website at ppso.net for records related to any location in the parish.

Nearby Parishes

Plaquemines Parish is the southernmost parish in Louisiana and borders just a few other parishes near the New Orleans metro area.