Access Metairie 72 Hour Booking
Metairie 72 hour booking records come from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Metairie is an unincorporated community, so it does not have its own city police or jail. All law enforcement falls to the JPSO, and all arrests go to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. The sheriff runs a free online inmate search tool that covers Metairie bookings along with the rest of Jefferson Parish. This page explains how to look up recent booking records for people arrested in the Metairie area using the JPSO system and other resources.
Metairie Quick Facts
Metairie 72 Hour Booking Search Online
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search on its website. This is the primary tool for finding Metairie booking records. Enter the person's last name to start. You can also add a first name or date of birth to narrow the results. The system shows everyone currently held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, which includes all Metairie arrests.
The results display the booking date, charges filed, bond amount, and court dates. Mugshots are also available through the system. The Jefferson Parish Correctional Center is operated by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and has an average daily capacity of about 1,200 inmates. The search tool runs 24 hours a day and costs nothing to use. It is one of the more comprehensive booking systems in Louisiana.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office website provides the main portal for checking Metairie 72 hour booking records and current jail population.
From the main page, you can navigate to the inmate search, records requests, and other services.
Jefferson Parish Jail Roster
Another way to search for Metairie booking records is through the Jefferson Parish jail roster. This page shows all current inmates at the correctional center. It is updated regularly and gives you a broad view of who is in custody across the whole parish, including Metairie.
The roster lists names, charges, booking dates, and bond info. It does not require a login or account. Arrests in Jefferson Parish are made when law enforcement officers have probable cause that an individual has committed a crime or when a judge issues an arrest warrant. After an arrest in Metairie, individuals are generally held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center at 100 Dolhonde Street in Gretna. This is the only jail for the parish, and it handles all Metairie bookings.
The Jefferson Parish court records site gives you access to the jail roster for all current inmates, which includes those booked from the Metairie area.
The jail roster updates throughout the day as new bookings and releases are processed.
JPSO Contact for Metairie Bookings
Since Metairie does not have its own police force, all booking questions go to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. The main number is (504) 363-5500. For the correctional center directly, call (504) 368-5360.
| Agency | Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Joseph P. Lopinto III |
| Main Phone | (504) 363-5500 |
| Jail Phone | (504) 368-5360 |
| Records Phone | (504) 363-5590 |
| Records Email | centralrecords@jpso.com |
| Website | jpso.com |
The records division is at the Westbank Administration Complex, Building A, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can walk in to request copies of Metairie booking records. Written requests can be mailed to the same address.
Note: Call the central records line at (504) 363-5590 for formal records requests about Metairie arrests.
Metairie Booking Records Fees and Law
Viewing Metairie 72 hour booking records online is free. The JPSO inmate search and jail roster cost nothing. If you need physical copies of booking documents, fees apply under La. R.S. 44:32. Contact the central records division for the current fee schedule. Standard copies are usually $0.25 per page.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, arrest records are public in Jefferson Parish. The Louisiana Public Records Act makes booking data open to anyone. You do not need to show a reason for your request. Under La. CCP Art. 230.1, every person arrested in Metairie must have an initial court appearance within 72 hours of booking. That hearing decides if there is probable cause for the charges.
Track Metairie Inmates With VINE
The Jefferson Parish LAVINE roster connects to the jail system and shows current inmate data. You can sign up for free alerts through this tool. If someone booked in Metairie gets released or transferred, the system sends you a call, text, or email. The VineLink national system does the same thing and covers jails in every state.
Both tools are useful if you want to keep track of a person's custody status over time. The LAVINE roster updates about every 30 minutes. For a quick one-time search, the JPSO inmate search is faster. But for ongoing monitoring, VINE gives you peace of mind without having to keep checking the site.
Jefferson Parish 72 Hour Booking
Metairie is part of Jefferson Parish. All booking and detention falls under the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. For the full parish page with details on the correctional center, JeffNet court records system, and more, see the Jefferson Parish page.
Nearby Cities With Booking Records
Kenner is just west of Metairie and also falls under the Jefferson Parish Sheriff. Marrero and Terrytown are on the West Bank side of Jefferson Parish. All three use the same jail and booking system as Metairie. If someone was arrested near the Metairie border, they could show up in any of these areas' records. New Orleans is right next door but uses a completely separate booking system through the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.