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How to Locate a State Inmate in Louisiana

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office provides instructions for locating inmates held by the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC). Residents can use a dedicated phone line or the state's automated victim notification system to find housing and release information for state-level offenders.

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Why It Matters

Residents seeking information on state-level inmates must use specific state-run systems rather than local parish records to access housing assignments, facility addresses, and projected release dates.

Key Facts

  • The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) maintains an Offender Locator system accessible by calling 225-383-4580.
  • To use the DOC locator, callers must provide the offender's DOC number, name, and date of birth.
  • The DOC locator provides housing assignments, facility addresses, contact phone numbers, and projected release dates.
  • The DOC locator system is updated every 24 hours and includes offenders on probation or parole.
  • The DOC locator system does not provide information on pre-trial inmates or those serving parish or municipal sentences.
  • The Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS) is available at www.vinelink.com or 866-528-6748 for custody and case status information.
  • Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office emergency contact number is 911.

Who's Mentioned

location316 West Main Street, Lafayette, LA 70501“Physical address of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.”organizationLouisiana Department of Corrections“The state agency responsible for the inmate locator system.”other225-383-4580“Phone number for the DOC Offender Locator system.”other866-528-6748“Toll-free number for the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System.”organizationLafayette Parish Sheriff's Office“The local agency providing the information and contact details.”organizationLouisiana Automated Victim Notification System“An online and telephone resource for tracking offender custody status.”