Find Arrest Records in St. Martin Parish

St. Martin Parish arrest records are held by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office at 400 Saint Martin Street in St. Martinville, Louisiana. The sheriff's website at stmartinsheriff.org includes an online inmate search, a Letter of Incarceration form, and information about the parish jail. Booking records and initial arrest reports are public documents under Louisiana law. This page explains how to use those tools to find and request arrest records for anyone who was booked in St. Martin Parish.

St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Ronald "Ron" Richard leads the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement agency in the parish. The office is at 400 Saint Martin Street in St. Martinville. This address is also where the parish jail is located. All bookings processed through the parish jail are recorded here, and those records are available to the public under LRS 44:3. The main phone number is (337) 394-3071.

The sheriff's website is a good first stop for records requests and inmate information. The site lists several services under the Corrections Division section, including the online inmate search, an inmate commissary service, and a Letter of Incarceration form. A Letter of Incarceration is an official document that confirms a person is or was held in the St. Martin Parish jail. These letters are often needed for legal or administrative purposes.

Louisiana's Public Records Act at LRS 44:1 requires government agencies to respond to records requests from any adult. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is bound by this law. If you need a booking report or arrest record, you can request it by phone, in person, or in writing. The office must respond within three business days. Denials must be in writing with a stated legal reason.

St. Martin Parish Inmate Search Online

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search directly on their website at stmartinsheriff.org. The corrections division page at stmartinsheriff.org/correctional explains the parish jail setup and links to the search tool. The site states that the tool is available for the public to search for inmates currently held at the St. Martin Parish Jail.

The screenshot below comes from the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office corrections and jail page, showing the jail information and inmate search option available to the public.

The corrections page shows the jail's location at 400 Saint Martin Street and includes links to the inmate search, the commissary service, and the Letter of Incarceration form, all of which are available to the public.

For statewide searches, the LAVNS system at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA lets you search for inmates across Louisiana. If a person was booked in St. Martin Parish and you want notifications when their custody status changes, VINE is the tool to use. You can sign up for free by phone, text, or email. The service is anonymous.

The VINE system covers all Louisiana parishes including St. Martin, and lets anyone track custody status changes for free without providing personal information.

Requesting St. Martin Parish Arrest Records

To get arrest records from the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, call (337) 394-3071 or go in person to 400 Saint Martin Street in St. Martinville. Have the full name of the person you are looking for, the approximate date of arrest, and the specific document you need. The staff can confirm whether the record exists and let you know how to get a copy. Fees may apply for printed copies, but you cannot be charged for the right to view a public record.

The Letter of Incarceration form is listed on the sheriff's website and can be useful if you need written confirmation that a specific individual was or is held in the jail. This type of document is often used for court proceedings, benefit claims, or other legal matters. Ask the sheriff's office directly about how to complete and submit that form.

LRS 44:3 makes clear that initial arrest reports and booking records are public. These documents are open before a trial, and they remain public even if the charges are later dropped. You do not need to state a reason for wanting them. If you are requesting your own records, you can ask for a certified copy of your criminal history through the Louisiana State Police under LRS 15:588.

Note: Written requests sent by mail should include your contact information so the office can reach you if they have questions about what you need.

Parish Jail and Corrections Division

The St. Martin Parish Jail is operated by the corrections division of the sheriff's office and is located at the same address as the main office: 400 Saint Martin Street, St. Martinville. The corrections division handles all daily operations of the jail, including booking, housing, and release of inmates. The division's page on the sheriff's website describes the services available, including commissary and mail services for those held in the facility.

Inmate commissary deposits can be made through the parish jail. The sheriff's website lists commissary as one of the services accessible to the public online. This is separate from the records process but is managed by the same corrections division. For questions about commissary or visitation, call the main number at (337) 394-3071 and ask to be connected to the corrections division.

All arrests made by sheriff's deputies that result in a booking at the parish jail become part of the public record. The date of booking, the charges, and the person's basic identifying information are public under LRS 44:3. You can view this information on the online inmate search or by calling the office directly.

St. Martin Parish Arrest Laws

Louisiana's rules on arrest record access are clear. LRS 44:3 is the main statute. It says that initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information are all public documents. Any adult can see or copy them. The agency cannot ask why you want the records, and they cannot withhold them without a specific legal reason.

The full criminal history database compiled by the Louisiana State Police falls under LRS 15:587. That database is restricted. It is not open to the general public for free searches. What is open is the jail roster, the booking report, and anything filed in open court. These are distinct from the full background check database.

LRS 44:1 is the base law for all public records in Louisiana. It sets the rules for how agencies must respond, what fees they can charge, and what recourse you have if they refuse a request. Every government office in St. Martin Parish, including the sheriff and any municipal police departments, is covered by this law.

Cities in St. Martin Parish

There are no qualifying cities in St. Martin Parish with dedicated arrest records pages on this site. All communities in the parish, including St. Martinville, Breaux Bridge, and Parks, are covered by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office at 400 Saint Martin Street. Call (337) 394-3071 for records help for any location in the parish.

Nearby Parishes

St. Martin Parish borders several parishes in south-central Louisiana. Each has its own sheriff's office and records process.