Search LaPlace 72 Hour Booking Records
LaPlace 72 hour booking records are handled entirely by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. LaPlace is an unincorporated community with a population of about 32,000, making it the largest population center in St. John the Baptist Parish. There is no city police department here. The sheriff's office patrols the area, makes arrests, and runs the St. John Parish Correctional Center where all bookings take place. You can search for current inmates online or call the jail at 985-359-8627 any time of day.
LaPlace Quick Facts
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff and LaPlace 72 Hour Booking
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency serving LaPlace. Since LaPlace is unincorporated, it has no municipal police force. Every arrest in the area goes through the sheriff's office. Deputies patrol the streets, respond to calls, and bring arrested persons to the St. John Parish Correctional Center for booking.
The correctional center is at 100 Deputy Barton Granier Drive, LaPlace, LA 70068. The jail phone is 985-359-8627 and it is staffed 24 hours a day. You can call at any time to ask about someone's custody status. For mailing, use P.O. Box 1600, LaPlace, LA 70069.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office website has information about the department, its divisions, and community programs. Below is the sheriff's office website.
The sheriff's office handles all aspects of law enforcement in the parish, from patrol to investigations to corrections. When a deputy arrests someone in LaPlace, the booking process starts at the correctional center. Staff take the person's photo, fingerprints, and personal information. They log the charges and enter everything into the jail management system.
| Correctional Center |
100 Deputy Barton Granier Drive, LaPlace, LA 70068 Phone: 985-359-8627 (24 hours) |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1600, LaPlace, LA 70069 |
| Sheriff Website | stjohnsheriff.org |
| Records Email | records.request@stjohnsheriff.org |
Search LaPlace Booking Records Online
There are two main online options for looking up LaPlace 72 hour booking records. The St. John the Baptist Parish LAVNS portal shows current inmates at the parish correctional center. Below is the LAVNS portal for St. John the Baptist Parish.
The LAVNS system updates regularly with new bookings and releases. You can search by name to see who is currently in custody, what charges they face, and when they were booked. The search is free and available to everyone. No account is needed.
VINELink at vinelink.com is the second option. It covers all Louisiana parishes, so if you are not sure where someone was booked, you can search the entire state at once. VINELink also lets you register for custody alerts. If the person is released, transferred, or has a status change, the system notifies you by phone, email, or text.
Under La. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 230.1, every person arrested in LaPlace must appear before a judge within 72 hours of booking. The judge reviews the arrest to confirm probable cause. This hearing is required by law and applies to all parishes in Louisiana. The booking record stays active on the roster while the person is in custody.
LaPlace Booking Record Requests and Fees
Public records requests for LaPlace booking records go through the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. You can email records.request@stjohnsheriff.org with the details of your request. Include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and approximate date of arrest. Staff will process the request and get back to you.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, booking records are public records in Louisiana. Any adult has the right to inspect them. You can visit the sheriff's office in person to view records at no charge. If you want paper copies, expect a small per-page fee. The exact amount depends on current parish policy.
The custodian must respond to a written records request within three business days under state law. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal. Contact the district court or the Louisiana Attorney General's office if you believe records are being improperly withheld.
Some records are exempt from public access. Juvenile arrest records are sealed. Expunged records are off limits. Active investigation files may be withheld until the case is resolved. But standard adult booking records, mugshots, and charge information are all available to anyone who asks.
How 72 Hour Booking Works in LaPlace
When someone is arrested in LaPlace, a sheriff's deputy transports them to the St. John Parish Correctional Center. At the facility, jail staff process the booking. They take a mugshot, record identifying information, document the charges, and enter everything into the system. The booking record is created at this point.
The 72 hour clock starts from the time of arrest. Within that window, the person must appear before a judge for a probable cause determination. The judge decides whether the arrest was supported by sufficient evidence. If probable cause is found, the case continues. If not, the person may be released. This is not a trial and no verdict is reached at this stage.
Bond can be set at the initial appearance or sometimes before if the charges fall under the parish bond schedule. Cash bonds and surety bonds through a bail bondsman are both options. Some misdemeanors have preset bond amounts that let people bond out right after booking without waiting for a judge. Serious felonies may require a hearing before any bond is set.
St. John the Baptist Parish 72 Hour Booking
LaPlace is in St. John the Baptist Parish. All booking records for LaPlace arrests are part of the parish system. For the complete parish page with all booking resources, contact numbers, and search tools, visit the link below.
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